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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bon Adrien De Moncey (ranked 3107 p4p, 355 weight class) and Deshawn Shaw (ranked 4354 p4p, 458 weight class). Bon Adrien De Moncey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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, Bon Adrien De Moncey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deshawn Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shaw tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Moncey defends well and Shaw ends up having to push De Moncey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Shaw tries to get set, De Moncey tries to push him back and clinch up but Shaw manages to avoid the attempt.
Deshawn Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
De Moncey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bon Adrien De Moncey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deshawn Shaw.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Moncey as he avoids it easily.
De Moncey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than De Moncey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
De Moncey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Moncey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shaw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Moncey advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Moncey controlling his opponent.
De Moncey looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
De Moncey is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shaw has managed to escape the submission attempt.
De Moncey tries to control but Shaw wriggling away.
De Moncey goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Shaw is on top in guard.
Shaw wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Moncey is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Shaw frees his head nicely. Oh but De Moncey has switched to an armbar! Shaw is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bon Adrien De Moncey!
Bon Adrien De Moncey thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hokuto Akira-Magomedov (ranked 1744 p4p, 217 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 1000 p4p, 129 weight class). Akira-Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Luis Miguel - Oro De Ley. Biernat comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Someday kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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158 lbs
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168 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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BJJ Purple 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hokuto Akira-Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akira-Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biernat.
Akira-Magomedov tries to sprawl but Biernat drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Akira-Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akira-Magomedov tries to get out of the position.
Akira-Magomedov is controlling Biernat's trapped leg to prevent Biernat from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akira-Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Biernat prevents Akira-Magomedov from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biernat is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira-Magomedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Biernat is working for a submission of some sort.
Biernat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akira-Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Akira-Magomedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Akira-Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Biernat.
Biernat is working for a kimura but Akira-Magomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Akira-Magomedov is trying to stand back up but Biernat is controlling him
Akira-Magomedov is pressing down on Biernat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Akira-Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Akira-Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Biernat trying to control the position from guard on top but Akira-Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Biernat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akira-Magomedov's guard.
Akira-Magomedov is staying active underneath Biernat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Biernat 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.
Biernat prevents Akira-Magomedov from improving his position.
Akira-Magomedov is trying to stand.
Biernat seems to be looking for submissions.
Biernat is working for a kimura but Akira-Magomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Biernat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Akira-Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Biernat is very close to passing his half guard.
Akira-Magomedov is not content to let Biernat control the position.
Still in half guard, Biernat seems content to control.
Biernat trying to control from half guard but Akira-Magomedov is working away.
Biernat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akira-Magomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Biernat won't allow Akira-Magomedov to get back to his feet.
Biernat trying to control the position from guard on top but Akira-Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Akira-Magomedov pulls Biernat in close to prevent any damage.
Biernat trying to control but Akira-Magomedov is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akira-Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Biernat moves away from the strike by Akira-Magomedov.
Biernat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akira-Magomedov leaves Biernat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mateusz Biernat will probably get the nod.
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.
Biernat walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akira-Magomedov lands with a cross.
Biernat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Biernat slips under a jab from Akira-Magomedov.
Akira-Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira-Magomedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Akira-Magomedov wants it to stay on the feet.
Biernat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akira-Magomedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Biernat's head.
Akira-Magomedov lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akira-Magomedov.
Biernat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hokuto Akira-Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Biernat.
Akira-Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Biernat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biernat with the counter takedown but Akira-Magomedov avoids it easily.
Biernat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akira-Magomedov.
Biernat feints the counter takedown.
Akira-Magomedov throws a series of punches but Biernat avoids them all with ease.
Biernat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown but Akira-Magomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Akira-Magomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hokuto Akira-Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biernat gets the takedown into side control.
Akira-Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat tries for a kimura but Akira-Magomedov is defending well.
Biernat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akira-Magomedov keeps working.
Akira-Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Akira-Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Akira-Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biernat can do to turn this around?
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Biernat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akira-Magomedov, who protects the arm well.
Biernat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akira-Magomedov keeps working.
Mateusz Biernat has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Biernat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Akira-Magomedov is not content to let Biernat control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Akira-Magomedov tries to bench press Biernat off him but Biernat keeps the position.
Biernat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Biernat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Akira-Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee asks Biernat politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Biernat prefers to stall for the moment though.
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.
Akira-Magomedov pushes Biernat away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Biernat gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Biernat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akira-Magomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Biernat is trying to get an arm triangle but Akira-Magomedov is defending well.
Biernat working away.
Biernat is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Akira-Magomedov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Akira-Magomedov is not content to let Biernat control the position.
Biernat is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Akira-Magomedov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Akira-Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Akira-Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hokuto Akira-Magomedov 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!
Akira-Magomedov scores with a nice head shot.
Akira-Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Biernat is out of range.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akira-Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Biernat moved out of range nicely.
Biernat shoots in and gets a takedown into Akira-Magomedov's guard.
Akira-Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Akira-Magomedov looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira-Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Biernat from controlling successfully.
Akira-Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Biernat is proving a slippery customer.
Akira-Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Akira-Magomedov, not yet.
Biernat wants to control from the top but Akira-Magomedov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akira-Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Biernat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Akira-Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akira-Magomedov is on top in guard.
Akira-Magomedov is looking to stand up but Biernat won't let him.
Biernat keeping moving, preventing Akira-Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Akira-Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Biernat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akira-Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat working for a triangle but Akira-Magomedov defends it easily.
Akira-Magomedov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Biernat is proving hard to escape from.
Akira-Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Biernat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akira-Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Akira-Magomedov stays in close to Biernat's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Biernat looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Biernat is thwarting Akira-Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Biernat wants to control but Akira-Magomedov is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov is controlling Biernat's trapped leg to prevent Biernat from advancing to side control.
Akira-Magomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Akira-Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Akira-Magomedov is controlling Biernat's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Biernat is trying to control. Akira-Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akira-Magomedov is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akira-Magomedov is not content to let Biernat control the position.
Biernat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hokuto Akira-Magomedov.
I think Akira-Magomedov 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Duff (ranked 3514 p4p, 369 weight class) and Robin Good (ranked 3229 p4p, 350 weight class). Duff kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kendrick Lamar - Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe. 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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156 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Duff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Good!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good cracks Duff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot by Duff.
Duff has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brotherhood MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Duff looks to throw the jab but Good is out of range.
Good is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duff, as that shot connected.
Duff throws a looping overhand right but Good ducks down to avoid it.
Good avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duff throws an off balance right hand
and Good counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duff misses with a straight right.
We've been informed that Good has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good feints and then cracks Duff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duff down.
Duff misses with a looping right.
Good moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Good can pounce on him.
Duff misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Good.
Duff throws out a loose jab but Good uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Good throws a head kick that misses.
Good keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duff.
A shot to the liver by Good. Beautiful body shot.
Duff misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good thumps Duff with a low kick.
Duff connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good slips a jab from Duff.
That kick from Good tenderised Duff's leg. Duff is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duff throws a lazy uppercut
and Good counters with a good low kick that Duff was not able to check.
Good lands with a straight right. Duff didn't see that one coming.
Duff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duff drops Good with a straight right hand, right on the button! Duff follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Duff!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sirus Hughes (ranked 6169 p4p, 259 weight class) and Krash TestDmay (ranked 4039 p4p, 204 weight class). Hughes's entrance music is Devil "Shinedown". A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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145 lbs
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sirus Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krash TestDmay!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TestDmay darts in and clinches Hughes up against the cage.
TestDmay managing to block the knees to the body from Hughes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from TestDmay.
TestDmay has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes.
TestDmay scores with a shot to the side of Hughes's head.
TestDmay is trying to maintain a safe position but Hughes gets an underhook and turns TestDmay into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from TestDmay.
Hughes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hughes has TestDmay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. TestDmay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
TestDmay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hughes.
TestDmay swings wildly with an uppercut but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from TestDmay.
TestDmay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hughes stalls.
Hughes is working for takedown but TestDmay is calmly controlling the position for now.
TestDmay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
TestDmay misses with some punches.
Hughes missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TestDmay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
TestDmay lands a hook that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Hughes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hughes avoiding damage as TestDmay throws knees to the body.
TestDmay lands a hook to the side of the head.
TestDmay lands a right hand.
TestDmay gets through Hughes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
TestDmay lands a right hand.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for TestDmay.
TestDmay gets underhooks to prevent Hughes's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sirus Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TestDmay tries to work over Hughes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
TestDmay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hughes blocks an uppercut.
Hughes blocking some punches.
TestDmay prevents a body shot from Hughes.
TestDmay avoiding damage as Hughes throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TestDmay prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, TestDmay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes looking to stall.
TestDmay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
TestDmay misses with some punches.
Hughes stalling in the clinch but TestDmay improves position.
Hughes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hughes manages to end up in side control.
Hughes has an Americana. TestDmay didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hughes is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hughes hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sirus Hughes!
Krash TestDmay was interviewed post fight and said 'A big thanks to underground Supps for their support.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliott Leighton (ranked 2689 p4p, 322 weight class) and CJ Robinson (ranked 1497 p4p, 202 weight class). Leighton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood. Eliott Leighton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliott Leighton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, CJ Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson lands a jab to the nose.
Leighton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Robinson's guard.
Robinson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Robinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leighton stands up and waves to Robinson to follow him.
Leighton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robinson avoids it really well and circles away.
Leighton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robinson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Leighton.
Robinson scores with a head kick. Leighton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson scores with a head kick. Leighton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Leighton throws a head kick but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson throws a head kick but Leighton moves out of range.
As Robinson tries to get set, Leighton tries to push him back and clinch up but Robinson manages to avoid the attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robinson.
Robinson clinches with his opponent.
Leighton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leighton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robinson defends it nicely.
Leighton moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRobinson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliott Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton shoots and misses
and Robinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leighton connects with a right hand. Robinson shakes it off.
Leighton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leighton lands with a kick to the temple. Robinson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leighton shoots in but no luck this time.
Robinson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Leighton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leighton wants to clinch
enabling Robinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Leighton moves into the clinch.
Robinson is struggling to control the position.
Robinson misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton drags the fight down to the ground.
Robinson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Leighton dives in and grabs Robinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes down on Leighton's head and hops out.
Despite the aggression on Robinson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Leighton throws a right and a left that Robinson avoids nicely.
Leighton shoots and misses
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robinson lands a head kick. Leighton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A shot to the body from Leighton misses
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leighton goes for a double leg but Robinson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Robinson continues to drive forward.
Robinson shapes to counter with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Robinson.
Leighton with a poor takedown
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robinson throws a leg kick which misses Leighton's front leg but catches the back leg as Leighton tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leighton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Leighton throws the kick towards the body but Robinson avoids it.
Leighton tries to clinch up
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Leighton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robinson pinned against the cage. Robinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Leighton throws a nice looking combination but Robinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robinson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Leighton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robinson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Robinson dominated that round.
That's time! Leighton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leighton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robinson swivels and escapes.
Leighton throws a front kick aimed at Robinson's knee but Robinson avoids it well.
A nice side step and Robinson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Eliott Leighton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Leighton misses with a combination
and Robinson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Leighton really felt that one!
Leighton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Eliott Leighton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leighton blocks a head kick by Robinson.
A head kick misses from Leighton.
A nice side step and Robinson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Leighton wants to clinch
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leighton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Leighton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leighton throws a right hand that Robinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robinson also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Robinson. No joy for Leighton on that attempt.
Robinson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliott Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leighton misses with a takedown
and Robinson counters with a big head kick but Leighton shrugs it off.
Leighton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leighton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leighton shoots and misses
and Robinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
CJ Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leighton moves in looking to clinch but Robinson pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton clinches with his opponent.
Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson jabs at Leighton's body.
Robinson lands with a nice body punch.
Robinson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leighton tries to land a body kick
and Robinson counters with a leg kick.
Leighton has a takedown stuffed.
Robinson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leighton manages to avoid it.
Robinson lands with an uppercut that bounces Leighton off the cage and back into range.
Robinson avoids a kick to the body.
Robinson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Leighton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton shoots and misses
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leighton at a distance.
Robinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Leighton. Leighton gets slowly back to his feet.
Leighton tries to clinch up.
Leighton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Robinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robinson scores with a jab to the body.
Leighton shoots in and drives through. Robinson sprawls well.
Robinson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Robinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leighton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robinson leaves Leighton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robinson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Leighton with a body shot.
Leighton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Robinson counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robinson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leighton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robinson circles away.
Leighton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robinson but Robinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
CJ Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leighton misses with a shot to the body
and Robinson counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Robinson dodges the punch combination from Leighton.
Leighton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robinson.
Robinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leighton tries to pull guard but Robinson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Leighton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Leighton as Robinson tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leighton shoots and misses
and Robinson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliott Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leighton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Robinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leighton fails with the takedown
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Leighton. Leighton gets slowly back to his feet.
Robinson lands with a slapping head kick.
Robinson lands with a good body shot.
Leighton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robinson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Leighton's knee momentarily.
Leighton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Robinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
CJ Robinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson scores with a nice strike.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leighton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leighton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robinson counters with a head kick. That will keep Leighton thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leighton misses with a combination
and Robinson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Leighton is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Robinson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Leighton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robinson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leighton rather than just go for the knockout.
Leighton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robinson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Leighton is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Leighton is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton goes for a double leg but Robinson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Robinson continues to drive forward.
Oh Leighton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson lands with a slapping head kick.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eliott Leighton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leighton tries to clinch but Robinson moves away
and Robinson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robinson lands a high kick!
Leighton misses with a takedown
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robinson avoids the head kick by Leighton.
A countering left hand to the body from Robinson misses.
Robinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leighton.
Leighton seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighton has a takedown stuffed.
Leighton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leighton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robinson shapes to counter with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Robinson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leighton throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Leighton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leighton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robinson but Robinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leighton moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRobinson.
Leighton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robinson counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Robinson 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Robinson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Christie (ranked 6033 p4p, 531 weight class) and Larzabal Quasintisimo (ranked 5375 p4p, 499 weight class). William Christie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William Christie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Larzabal Quasintisimo!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quasintisimo misses with a jab to the body
and Christie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Larzabal Quasintisimo has been cut.
Quasintisimo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Quasintisimo moves forwards but Christie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Christie throws a monster overhand right that drops Quasintisimo! Christie follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Christie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Butts (ranked 2606 p4p, 314 weight class) and Thomas Frank (ranked 3637 p4p, 408 weight class). Butts kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thong Song - Sisqo. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 Montreal, Joe Butts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Frank!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butts misses with a wild body shot.
Frank cracks Butts with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Butts looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Frank finish him?
Butts is rocked!
It looks like Joe Butts has been cut.
Frank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frank misses with a double jab
and Butts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Frank's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frank pulls Butts in close to his closed guard and prevents Butts from doing any damage or advancing position.
Butts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've been hearing that Butts has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Frank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Butts trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank keeping full guard, as Butts tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butts distracts Frank with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Butts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Butts from controlling successfully.
Frank keeping full guard, as Butts tries to pass.
Frank controlling the position.
Butts slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Frank is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank keeps trying to improve his position.
Butts misses with the ground and pound.
Butts working the ground and pound but Frank is defending the strikes.
Butts postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Butts working away.
Butts tries to move into full mount but can't pass Frank's legs.
You can see the frustration on Frank's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Frank takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Butts swings around for an armbar but Frank sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Butts's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Butts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frank throwing strikes but missing.
Frank makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Frank postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Frank wants to pass the guard but Butts is keeping the position.
Butts controls Frank momentarily but Frank frees himself.
Butts keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Butts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Frank's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Frank throws a big right hand that misses.
Butts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Frank connects with a couple of short punches.
Frank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Frank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frank with a nice head shot there.
Joe Butts's cut is getting worse.
Butts is breathing heavily.
Frank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Butts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Butts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joe Butts's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Butts's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thomas Frank!
After winning the bout, Thomas Frank thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 2434 p4p, 305 weight class) and Nicky Santoro (ranked 2144 p4p, 269 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicky Santoro!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Santoro misses its intended target.
Gustafsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Santoro misses with a straight right.
Gustafsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gustafsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Santoro!
Gustafsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santoro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Santoro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Santoro parries the strikes from Gustafsson easily there. Gustafsson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Santoro to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santoro wants to control but Gustafsson postures up.
Gustafsson swings around for an armbar but Santoro sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson trying to strike off his back.
Santoro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gustafsson is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gustafsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santoro is aware though and is defending well.
Gustafsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santoro is one step ahead there.
Santoro wants to get up but he can't break Gustafsson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gustafsson looking for a guillotine here but Santoro defends easily.
Santoro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gustafsson has his feet on Santoro's thighs here. He's pushed Santoro off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Santoro screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Gustafsson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Cain (ranked 1518 p4p, 196 weight class) and Lodzov Hugs (ranked 1930 p4p, 232 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lodzov Hugs!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugs looks to land a combination but Cain avoids it well.
Cain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cain lands with a straight right. Hugs didn't see that one coming.
Hugs shoots in for a takedown but Cain shows good takedown defense.
Hugs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cain quickly recovers to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hugs working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hugs trying to control from half guard but Cain is working away.
Hugs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cain desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hugs.
Hugs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hugs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain is not content to let Hugs control the position.
Cain desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hugs controlling the pace.
Hugs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cain defending well though.
Hugs working the head and body with strikes.
Hugs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hugs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hugs.
That's two 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.
Hugs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hugs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cain keeps working.
Hugs wants to free his trapped foot but Cain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cain is not content to let Hugs control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cain jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hugs misses with a body shot.
Hugs blocks a jab.
Cain tries a head kick but it misses.
Cain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hugs fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Cain misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cain on the side of the head.
Cain throws a shot from downtown. Hugs moves away and avoids it.
Hugs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
David Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cain misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Cain misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Hugs misses.
Cain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hugs to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hugs is controlling him.
Hugs passes into half guard.
Hugs is trying to control. Cain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cain haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hugs is stalling here. Cain is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hugs seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cain has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hugs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hugs wants to control but Cain postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cain gets to mount! Hugs was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hugs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lodzov Hugs will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hugs blocks the body kick.
Hugs throws a head kick that misses.
Cain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hugs instigates a clinch.
Cain breaks from the clinch.
Hugs moves into the clinch.
Hugs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cain pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hugs forces Cain back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugs digs a right hand into Cain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cain's gas tank.
Cain prevents a body shot from Hugs.
Cain blocks an elbow strike from Hugs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hugs.
Hugs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cain's efforts to push away.
Hugs jumps guard but Cain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Our sources have told us that Cain has been working on his elbows in the gym.
David Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lodzov Hugs.
Hugs missing with knees to the body.
Cain tries to circle away but Hugs has him pinned against the cage.
Cain is trying to break free.
Cain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hugs looking for a takedown.
Cain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cain breaks from the clinch.
Cain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cain duly obliges.
It looks like Lodzov Hugs has been cut.
Cain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hugs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
David Cain is winning the standup battle so far.
Hugs throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cain counters with a stiff right hand.
Cain cracks Hugs with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hugs looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cain finish him?
Hugs is rocked!
Cain closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Hugs out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Cain!
David Cain managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Lodzov Hugs stepped up to the mic, saying 'this was bullshit'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 1031 p4p, 135 weight class) and Dallas Winston (ranked 1643 p4p, 207 weight class). Urameshi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Smile Bomb. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dallas Winston!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urameshi leaves Winston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Urameshi lands with a right hand.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Winston throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a nice looking jab.
Urameshi lands a nice shot that snaps Winston's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston tries for a takedown but Urameshi circles away easily
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Winston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Urameshi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Winston's head but Winston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston with a poor takedown
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dallas Winston.
Winston swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Winston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Urameshi.
Winston throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Winston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Winston tries for a takedown but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the head.
Winston takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi throws a jab when Winston was well out of range.
Urameshi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Winston misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston with a jab.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston.
The fighters circle momentarily. Urameshi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Winston misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winston misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Winston lands a nice hook to Urameshi's body. Urameshi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Winston does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston misses with a double jab
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Winston misses the target.
A lazy left from Urameshi finds it's target.
Winston misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston misses with a straight left.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Good standup being displayed there by Urameshi as he connects with a hook.
Urameshi works Winston's body with a nice hook.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
Winston tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Winston takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Winston's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston misses with a hook.
Urameshi scores with a jab. Winston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Winston misses with an uppercut.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Winston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winston is defended easily by Urameshi.
Winston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Winston throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Urameshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winston circles away quickly and effectively.
Winston swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around?
Winston throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Winston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Winston.
Winston misses with a shot to the body
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Winston swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi throws a big counter combination but Winston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Urameshi lands a jab to Winston's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Urameshi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi throws a hook but Winston blocks it.
And Winston tries to counter it with a takedown but Urameshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Urameshi punishes Winston's body with a nice straight punch.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Winston throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Winston throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Winston might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Urameshi has got the better of the exchanges.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Winston misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a left to the body.
Winston lunges at Urameshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Urameshi's hand.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Winston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Urameshi lands a nice hook to Winston's body. Winston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Winston misses with a looping right.
Urameshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi lands with a right hand.
Winston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Winston has his takedown stuffed
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Winston throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winston misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Winston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Urameshi as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winston scores with a nice right hand.
Winston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Winston's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Urameshi as he connects with a hook.
Urameshi clobbers Winston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Winston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Winston missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Winston feints the counter takedown.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Urameshi.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Winston doesn't seem bothered though.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
It looked like Urameshi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Winston.
Winston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urameshi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.
Urameshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Winston momentarily.
Winston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Urameshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Winston misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Winston.
Winston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Urameshi's head backwards.
Winston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Winston misses with a straight right.
Urameshi defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Urameshi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Winston misses with a hook
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Winston lands a jab to the nose.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Winston throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Winston misses with a hook to the body
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winston cracks Urameshi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Urameshi. No joy for Winston on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Winston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Urameshi doesn't seem phased though.
Winston misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winston throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Winston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Urameshi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Winston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Winston momentarily.
Winston lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
Urameshi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Winston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Winston is rocked!
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Winston is still on wobbly legs! Can Urameshi finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Winston stumbling backwards into the cage! Winston bounces back off the cage towards Urameshi, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Urameshi lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Urameshi celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yusuke Urameshi!
After winning the bout, Yusuke Urameshi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Dallas Winston stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck it'.
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