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UnderGround FC 28 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Busul (ranked 1619 p4p, 106 weight class) and Tommy Reed (ranked 2469 p4p, 149 weight class). Busul comes into the arena with Damian Marley - Road to Zion ft. Nas blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Reed's choice of entrance music: Tupac ft 50 Cent - Get Up Remix. Tommy Reed is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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147 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Busul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed looks for a takedown but Busul sprawls well.
Busul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've been hearing good reports from Busul's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed trying to control the action but Busul is working from the bottom.
Reed throws a strike aimed at the side of Busul's head but Busul avoids it well.
Reed trying to control the position but Busul is working away.
Busul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reed on the ground.
Busul is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed lands a decent elbow from side control.
Reed has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Busul is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Reed yanks on the arm and Busul is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Reed.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Reed!
An out of breath Tommy Reed thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Frankie Busul stepped up to the mic, saying 'His ground game was too much for me. Well, Ill just have to train harder and hope my manager pick my fight more wisely in the future.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaka Zulu (ranked 3107 p4p, 109 weight class) and Nikolas Vieira (ranked 3627 p4p, 123 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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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaka Zulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikolas Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vieira shoots in for a double leg but Zulu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but Zulu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shaka Zulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolas Vieira.
Vieira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zulu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zulu tries to sprawl but Vieira drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zulu is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zulu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zulu looking for subs from the bottom but Vieira mounts him!
Zulu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zulu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zulu 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.
Vieira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vieira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zulu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vieira is one step ahead there.
Zulu is trying to keep Vieira in close.
Zulu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Zulu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zulu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vieira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zulu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zulu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vieira wants to get back to his feet.
Zulu winds up and cracks Vieira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zulu moves into full mount! Vieira won't be happy about that!
Vieira is bucking up trying to escape but Zulu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaka Zulu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zulu leaves Vieira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vieira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vieira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shaka Zulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolas Vieira.
Zulu forces Vieira back against the cage and clinches.
Zulu gets control of Vieira's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zulu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zulu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Zulu working for a triangle but Vieira defends it easily.
Zulu wants to hit a switch here but Vieira passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zulu there!
Shaka Zulu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira punching from mount but Zulu doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu regains half guard.
Zulu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zulu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vieira's guard.
Vieira wants to stand but Zulu is controlling the position.
Zulu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vieira can't keep his opponent in guard - Zulu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zulu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vieira is staying active underneath Zulu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zulu working over Vieira with some ground and pound. Vieira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zulu seems to be looking for submissions.
Zulu trying to control from half guard but Vieira is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira wants to get back to his feet.
Vieira is refusing to be controlled, as Zulu sits in half guard.
Vieira is trying to stand up here but Zulu is controlling him well.
Zulu 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.
Vieira is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Vieira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zulu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zulu prevents Vieira from standing back up.
Zulu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zulu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zulu working Vieira over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Zulu has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Vieira is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Shaka Zulu!
Shaka Zulu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marin Ivanov (ranked 3452 p4p, 377 weight class) and Ross Tyson (ranked 2940 p4p, 342 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Brawler
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marin Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ross Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ivanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tyson tries to get to full guard but Ivanov has control of the leg.
We've been hearing that Ivanov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ivanov throwing shots but Tyson is blocking nicely.
Tyson won't allow Ivanov to pass to mount.
Ivanov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ivanov wants to pass the guard but Tyson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Ivanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to advance position but Tyson counters by regaining guard.
Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ivanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ivanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ivanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ivanov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tyson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ivanov, into his guard.
Ivanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tyson on the ground.
Tyson stops Ivanov from standing up.
Tyson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tyson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tyson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tyson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tyson looks winded!
Tyson drops back looking for a leg! Ivanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ivanov manages to kick Tyson off! Tyson jumps back into Ivanov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to stand and escape but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson looking to pass the guard.
Ivanov pushes Tyson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ivanov dives in and scores a takedown into Tyson's guard.
Ivanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Ivanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ivanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ivanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tyson's head.
Ivanov connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marin Ivanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ivanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tyson is trying to defend but Ivanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ivanov wants to pass to mount but Tyson is defending the 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. Ivanov connects with a nice short shot to Tyson's temple.
Tyson looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov trying to mount his opponent but Tyson defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov is working for a kimura but Tyson is defending it quite comfortably.
Ivanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tyson sees it coming and defends easily.
Ivanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ivanov working Tyson over with strikes.
Ivanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ivanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson won't allow Ivanov to pass to mount.
Ivanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Tyson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyson is just riding it out for now. Ivanov eventually gives up the hold.
Tyson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tyson tries to get to full guard but Ivanov has control of the leg.
Marin Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ivanov seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marin Ivanov dominated that second round.
That's time! Ivanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ivanov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tyson!
Ivanov is trying to get an arm triangle but Tyson is defending well.
Ivanov looks up at the clock and then as Tyson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ivanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tyson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ivanov is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov is working for a kimura but Tyson is defending it quite comfortably.
Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ivanov working over Tyson with some ground and pound. Tyson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tyson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ivanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ivanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've been informed that Tyson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ivanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tyson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tyson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ivanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ivanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Tyson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tyson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ivanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tyson is rocked!
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov lands a big elbow - Tyson 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 Ivanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marin Ivanov!
During a confident post fight interview, Marin Ivanov 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Moser (ranked 2099 p4p, 248 weight class) and Valeriy Karpin (ranked 3177 p4p, 329 weight class). Valeriy Karpin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 Helsinki, Brian Moser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valeriy Karpin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karpin lands a nice looking body shot.
Karpin staying out of range there.
Karpin misses with a hook to the body
and Moser counters with a series of strikes. Karpin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moser thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Karpin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Moser staying out of range there.
Moser swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Karpin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moser is looking to counter punch.
Karpin looks to land a combination but Moser avoids it well.
Karpin scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Karpin misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Moser misses the target.
Karpin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Karpin throws a jab but it's blocked by Moser.
Karpin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Moser. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpin throws a hook but Moser blocks it.
Karpin misses with a combination
and Moser counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karpin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Moser to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Valeriy Karpin has been cut.
Moser swinging wildly here.
Karpin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moser counters with a straight right hand.
Karpin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moser throwing a counter right hand but Karpin manages to avoid it.
Karpin lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moser closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moser looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Moser tests Karpin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Karpin does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moser ducks under a wild hook from Karpin.
Karpin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moser counters with a crisp right hand that drops Karpin! Moser lets Karpin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Karpin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moser counters with a huge right that knocks Karpin out cold! Moser is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Moser!
Brian Moser decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Emelianenko (ranked 4445 p4p, 444 weight class) and Wres Po (ranked 3902 p4p, 408 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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215 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladamir Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wres Po!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Emelianenko misses
and Po counters by moving into the clinch.
Po jumps guard.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Po is keeping the position for now.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Po is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Po swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Po wants to stand but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Po keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Po is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Po 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Emelianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Po takes one to the side of the head.
Emelianenko with a nice cross.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Emelianenko wants a takedown.
Po has clasped his hands together around Emelianenko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Po lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po working the head with strikes.
Emelianenko is looking to reverse the position.
Po really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emelianenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Po landing a few strikes.
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!
Po is putting a hurting on Emelianenko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Po cracks Emelianenko with a big elbow.
Po creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Po working the head and body with strikes.
Po looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Po trying to control the position but Emelianenko is working away.
Po scores with a couple of short elbows.
Emelianenko is rocked!
Po lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Emelianenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Emelianenko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center (14 Elite, 1 Double that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Po scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Emelianenko is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Po can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wres Po!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johny Boom (ranked 3014 p4p, 315 weight class) and Kron Gracie (ranked 1728 p4p, 207 weight class). Gracie has chosen ROYCE GRACIE as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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26
162 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johny Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boom tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Boom's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is pushing down on Boom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boom is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boom trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Boom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Boom defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie passes to side control.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boom has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Boom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boom tries to improve position but can't.
Boom is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boom sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gracie wants to take Boom's back here but Boom is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boom is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but Boom is in no mood to give up.
Gracie fails to move to back control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boom tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Boom bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boom wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boom sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Boom is having none of it.
Gracie mounts Boom! Really nice guard pass there!
Boom slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boom wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Boom is holding on tight.
Boom tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Boom stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie goes for an armbar but Boom turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Boom.
Boom is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Boom has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boom is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boom fails to move to back control.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boom uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie.
Boom with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Boom is looking to take Gracie's back but instead Gracie gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Boom wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Gracie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boom is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Kron Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boom wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
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 Johny Boom will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boom won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Boom is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Boom is defending the position.
Boom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie passes Boom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boom is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is pressing down on Boom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boom is holding on for now.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom is trying to control but can't.
Boom won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Boom is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Boom defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boom looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Boom has managed to sweep!
Boom throws a big elbow that misses.
Boom wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boom throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kron Gracie.
Well Gracie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Kron Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jb Brown (ranked 1201 p4p, 143 weight class) and Stojan Kostic (ranked 1020 p4p, 121 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by A lot by 21 savage/j cole. Kostic has chosen Skabo - Mare batice as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Jb Brown has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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20
168 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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28
169 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jb Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stojan Kostic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kostic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Kostic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kostic trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Kostic wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown has an active guard here but Kostic has managed to pass into half guard.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Kostic has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Kostic eventually gives up the hold.
Brown is looking to control Kostic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Brown is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Death Valley Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Brown throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kostic is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Brown tries to roll over but Kostic keeps him under control.
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.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Kostic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kostic.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown gets back to full guard.
Kostic trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
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 Jb Brown will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kostic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Kostic sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big right from Kostic misses.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kostic pinned against the cage. Kostic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kostic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jb Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kostic pinned against the cage. Kostic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kostic wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostic tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kostic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kostic is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Kostic trying to control from the bottom.
Kostic actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kostic looking for submissions off his back.
Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kostic works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jb Brown dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kostic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brown's guard.
Stojan Kostic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jb Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown striking from the bottom.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kostic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kostic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kostic trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kostic stacks Brown 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 Kostic!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostic tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown is trying to control Kostic's posture but Kostic avoids it.
Kostic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
Kostic goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kostic's guard! Nice work there by Brown!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brown is looking to control Kostic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Kostic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
Brown is not content to let Kostic control the position.
Jb Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kostic trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stojan Kostic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob McCracken (ranked 24763 p4p, 564 weight class) and Tshephang Batho (ranked 6427 p4p, 510 weight class). Tshephang Batho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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172 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob McCracken !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tshephang Batho!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCracken throws a lazy right hand but Batho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Batho cracks McCracken with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McCracken looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Batho finish him?
McCracken is rocked!
McCracken misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Batho! But no joy.
Batho lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCracken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCracken shoots in and drives through. Batho sprawls well.
McCracken fails with the takedown
and Batho counters with a leg kick.
McCracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCracken with a body shot.
Batho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCracken is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Batho.
McCracken tries to clinch up
and Batho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh McCracken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken with a poor takedown
and Batho rattles McCracken with a well-timed uppercut counter. - McCracken tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Batho dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving McCracken stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tshephang Batho!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dropkick Flexy (ranked 4351 p4p, 438 weight class) and Nick Lucas Ii (ranked 5463 p4p, 481 weight class). Flexy comes to the cage accompanied by Big Thing. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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18
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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26
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dropkick Flexy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Lucas Ii!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas Ii instigates a clinch.
Lucas Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lucas Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flexy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lucas Ii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Flexy clinches with his opponent.
Flexy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lucas Ii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flexy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lucas Ii!
Flexy wants to finish this one by submission but Lucas Ii is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Flexy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucas Ii defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Flexy.
Lucas Ii has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flexy looking for the choke but no joy.
Lucas Ii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flexy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flexy is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lucas Ii is defending well though. Flexy let's go of the attempt for now.
Flexy is persistently looking for the submission but Lucas Ii is defending it well.
Flexy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Ii is trying to get back to his feet but Flexy has full control of the position and if anything, Lucas Ii has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Flexy has his arm under Lucas Ii's chin here. Game over son! Flexy squeezes tightly and Lucas Ii is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dropkick Flexy!
Our winner, Dropkick Flexy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between I Love You Man (ranked 4146 p4p, 429 weight class) and Wally Kruschev (ranked 3182 p4p, 358 weight class). Kruschev has chosen Pissed Off and Mad About it (Texas Hippie Coalition) as his entrance music. Wally Kruschev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, I Love You Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wally Kruschev!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from You Man.
Kruschev connects with a single shot there.
Kruschev scores with a hook.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruschev throws a leg kick
and You Man decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kruschev's guard.
You Man is fighting to break Kruschev's control of his arms but Kruschev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
You Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
You Man drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kruschev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now You Man has Kruschev in his guard.
Kruschev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
You Man throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kruschev uses it to pass to side control.
Kruschev 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 one minute gone in the round.
You Man is looking to reverse the position.
Kruschev decides to stand back up. Kruschev steps back and let's You Man get back to his feet.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of You Man's head but You Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
You Man slips under a jab from Kruschev.
You Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruschev misses with a right hand
and You Man counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Kruschev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
You Man has Kruschev pressed against the cage, preventing Kruschev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
You Man is trying to drag Kruschev to the mat but Kruschev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as You Man blocks the low kick.
You Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You Man slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. You Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick from Kruschev misses.
You Man drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kruschev sprawls and moves away.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by You Man.
You Man is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but You Man ducks down to avoid it.
You Man feinted with a counter takedown.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. You Man moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Kruschev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev throws a hook but You Man avoids it easily.
You Man tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kruschev manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kruschev throws the left hand but You Man avoids the punch easily.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but You Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut
and You Man counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
You Man seems to be working for a kimura but Kruschev defends the submission attempt.
You Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kruschev is just riding it out for now. You Man eventually gives up the hold.
You Man seems to be working for a kimura but Kruschev defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You Man is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kruschev pushes You Man off looking to stand but You Man dives back in and keeps control.
You Man is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
You Man is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
You Man is looking for a kimura but Kruschev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for You Man to get the leverage.
Kruschev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruschev wants to control but You Man is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kruschev is defending against the submission attempts here by You Man.
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.
You Man is looking for a kimura but Kruschev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for You Man to get the leverage.
You Man looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kruschev wants to improve his position but You Man is controlling well.
I Love You Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You Man is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kruschev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kruschev is trying to stand back up but You Man is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
I Love You Man dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kruschev stuffs the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruschev. That snapped You Man's head back.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. You Man moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Kruschev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruschev connects with a crisp jab.
Wally Kruschev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but You Man checks it well.
You Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev swings for the body but You Man moves out of range.
You Man slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Kruschev tests You Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but You Man moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You Man slips under a jab from Kruschev.
You Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. You Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev misses the body punch
and You Man counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
You Man stops Kruschev from getting back to his feet.
You Man wants to work for an arm triangle but Kruschev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
You Man is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
You Man is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You Man seems to be working for a kimura but Kruschev defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev keeping hold of You Man's head, controlling as best he can.
You Man is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kruschev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kruschev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kruschev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruschev is looking to escape.
You Man is working for a kimura but Kruschev is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kruschev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
A relieved looking Wally Kruschev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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