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FARTMMA 67 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corey Baird (ranked 3689 p4p, 331 weight class) and Chad Strdoza (ranked 3369 p4p, 313 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird tries a head kick but it misses.
Strdoza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Baird loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
Baird throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baird goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Baird backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Baird manages to avoid it all.
Jab, jab by Baird - just one landing.
That kick from Baird tenderised Strdoza's leg. Strdoza is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Baird misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baird.
Baird slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Baird, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baird.
Baird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
Baird connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strdoza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Baird closes the distance and clinches.
Baird softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baird lands a shot to the body.
Strdoza is looking to break free of the clinch but Baird has double underhooks.
Baird lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strdoza.
Baird tries a body shot but Strdoza blocks it.
Baird digs a right hand underneath Strdoza's ribcage. Strdoza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strdoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baird lands a shoulder strike.
Baird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Baird on the inside.
Strdoza takes a shot to the head.
Baird tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baird throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird digs a right hand into Strdoza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strdoza's gas tank.
Strdoza has had enough of the clinch but Baird keeps him there for the moment.
Baird tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Baird struggles to land a body shot inside as Strdoza controls his hands.
Baird lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strdoza tries to break free but Baird pushes him back against the cage.
Baird pushes Strdoza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Baird.
A body shot lands from Baird.
A short right from Baird.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baird creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baird misses with a punch to the body.
Baird pushes Strdoza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baird lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strdoza blocks a body shot from Baird.
Baird throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strdozas head.
Strdoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baird lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baird tries to throw a body punch but Strdoza avoids it by throwing Baird back against the cage.
Baird tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baird misses with a punch to the body.
Baird doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baird lands a shoulder strike.
Baird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Baird.
Nice body punch from Baird - that landed with a thud.
Baird working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baird can't find room to land a body shot as Strdoza controls the action.
Strdoza is trying to push Baird away but Baird has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baird pushes Strdoza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baird lands a body shot.
Baird lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Baird as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Baird.
A right hook to the body lands for Baird.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Baird.
Strdoza looks winded!
A short uppercut from Baird.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baird scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strdoza has had enough of the clinch but Baird keeps him there for the moment.
Baird is pressed up against the cage. Strdoza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baird down to the mat. Baird avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Corey Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Strdoza.
Baird scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strdoza has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Baird throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strdoza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strdoza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strdoza there as he acknowledges the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baird.
Baird lands the left hand.
Corey Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird is looking to slow Strdoza down with leg kicks.
Strdoza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Baird dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Strdoza defending well as Baird loads up on a big left hand.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Baird bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baird scores with a nice strike.
Baird clinches.
Baird misses with a body punch.
Baird misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strdoza prevents a body shot from Baird.
Baird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strdoza's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Strdoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baird lands with a light punch inside.
Baird lands a nice shot to the body.
Corey Baird has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baird scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strdoza.
Baird lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Baird.
Nice body punch from Baird - that landed with a thud.
Baird misses with a body punch.
Baird lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strdoza tries to pull guard but Baird forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Baird lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Baird works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strdoza is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Baird.
Baird lands a hook that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baird.
Baird lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Baird lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Still in the clinch, Baird scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strdoza is rocked!
Baird works on Strdoza's body with a couple of short punches.
Strdoza is still on wobbly legs! Can Baird finish him?
Baird lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
Baird lands a hook that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baird softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baird creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Strdoza with a big uppercut! Strdoza tries to clinch up but Baird pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Strdoza to the mat! Strdoza covers up and Baird unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Corey Baird!
An out of breath Corey Baird thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caspar Milquetoast (ranked 3055 p4p, 377 weight class) and Derek Erwin (ranked 2577 p4p, 332 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caspar Milquetoast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derek Erwin!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milquetoast takes a swing at Erwin's ribcage but misses.
Erwin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Milquetoast misses with a leg kick
and Erwin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Milquetoast is trying to control but can't.
Milquetoast is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Erwin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Erwin is looking for a kimura here.
Erwin trying to control from half guard but Milquetoast is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin slows the pace down in half guard.
Erwin is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin is looking for a kimura but Milquetoast is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Erwin to get the leverage.
Milquetoast is holding on to half guard well.
Milquetoast is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Erwin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Milquetoast has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Erwin is working away from the top position though.
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.
Erwin wants to take a breather but Milquetoast is having none of it.
Erwin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Milquetoast wants to get back to full guard.
Erwin wants to work for an arm triangle but Milquetoast is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Erwin wants to control but Milquetoast is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erwin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Erwin is working for a submission of some sort.
Milquetoast is trying to maintain the position but Erwin is very close to passing his half guard.
Erwin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Milquetoast is defending against the submission attempts here by Erwin.
Milquetoast wants to improve his position but Erwin is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Erwin is looking to take a break and control but Milquetoast is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Erwin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Erwin is looking for a kimura but Milquetoast is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Erwin to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erwin 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.
Erwin seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Erwin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Milquetoast throws a leg kick
and Erwin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Milquetoast's guard.
Milquetoast keeping moving, preventing Erwin from controlling successfully.
Erwin passes Milquetoast's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Erwin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Milquetoast has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Erwin is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milquetoast manages to get to full guard.
Milquetoast has his hands on Erwin's head, controlling the position.
We've been informed that Erwin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin pushes down on Milquetoast's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Erwin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Erwin is keen to just control but Milquetoast is a slippery customer.
Milquetoast knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Erwin on the ground.
Erwin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Erwin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Milquetoast sees it coming and defends easily.
Milquetoast is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Milquetoast is holding on to half guard well.
Milquetoast is defending against the submission attempts here by Erwin.
Erwin trying to control from half guard but Milquetoast is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milquetoast is trying to control but can't.
Erwin seems to be working for a kimura but Milquetoast defends the submission attempt.
Milquetoast is trying is best to control the position here.
Milquetoast is trying to maintain the position but Erwin is very close to passing his half guard.
Erwin is working for a submission of some sort.
Milquetoast is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four 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.
Erwin is pressing down on Milquetoast's thigh, looking to free his foot. Milquetoast is holding on for now.
Erwin is looking to take a break and control but Milquetoast is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Milquetoast misses.
Milquetoast throws a sloppy head kick and Erwin moves out of range easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Milquetoast looks for the body kick but Erwin saw that one coming.
Erwin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Milquetoast can pounce on him.
A head kick by Milquetoast misses
and Erwin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Erwin 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Erwin moves out of range as Milquetoast strikes.
And Erwin tries to counter it with a takedown but Milquetoast pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erwin. Milquetoast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erwin checks the leg kick nicely there.
And Erwin tries to counter it with a takedown but Milquetoast pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Milquetoast.
Milquetoast throws a leg kick
and Erwin counters with a takedown into side control.
Erwin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Erwin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Milquetoast trying to remain calm as Erwin controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Milquetoast, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erwin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Milquetoast rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Erwin's guard! Nice work there by Milquetoast!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milquetoast slips nicely into half guard.
Erwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Erwin gets full guard.
Milquetoast wants to stand but Erwin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Milquetoast postures up.
Erwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Erwin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Erwin is trying to control the position but Milquetoast postures up.
Derek Erwin 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.
Milquetoast is looking to stand up but Erwin won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erwin has control of Milquetoast's left arm, preventing Milquetoast from doing any damage.
Erwin being controlled here, momentarily.
Milquetoast tries to free his leg and advance position but Erwin is retaining full guard.
Erwin seems keen to control Milquetoast's posture.
Erwin looking for a sweep. Not yet Erwin, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milquetoast wants to control from the top but Erwin keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Milquetoast lands a nice looking kick to the body. Erwin takes a step back to recover.
Milquetoast throws an overhand right that lands on Erwin's shoulder, as Erwin tries to avoid the shot.
Milquetoast lands a right hook to the body.
Caspar Milquetoast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Erwin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Milquetoast throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Erwin tries to counter it with a takedown but Milquetoast pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Erwin checks the leg kick.
Milquetoast looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Milquetoast scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Milquetoast lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Milquetoast. Erwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caspar Milquetoast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milquetoast throws a leg kick which misses Erwin's front leg but catches the back leg as Erwin tries to avoid it.
Milquetoast lands a really nice looking cross but Erwin seems unphased.
Nice uppercut there from Milquetoast.
Milquetoast swings for the body but Erwin moves out of range.
Erwin feints the counter takedown.
Milquetoast swings widly with a right hand
and Erwin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erwin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caspar Milquetoast showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Erwin 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Erwin!
Our winner, Derek Erwin, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Johnson (ranked 2403 p4p, 259 weight class) and Sufyan Amin (ranked 5418 p4p, 479 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sufyan Amin!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amin with a poor takedown
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Amin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Amin misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Amin is rocked!
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Amin is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Amin drops his hands for a split second and Johnson immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Amin face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Johnson follows up with a right hand that knocks Amin into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roy Johnson!
Roy Johnson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Bizihwaeile (ranked 1190 p4p, 172 weight class) and Denis Mamaev (ranked 2211 p4p, 274 weight class). Bizihwaeile comes to the cage accompanied by Pardon my G! . Mamaev has chosen 30 Seconds To Mars - Hurricane as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Bizihwaeile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Denis Mamaev!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamaev swings for the body but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaeile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bizihwaeile definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That kick from Bizihwaeile tenderised Mamaev's leg. Mamaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch there but Mamaev circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamaev! But no joy.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch.
Mamaev tries to work over Bizihwaeile's front leg with a kick but Bizihwaeile checks it.
A slow jab from Bizihwaeile misses its intended target.
Mamaev connects with a single shot there.
Mamaev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mamaev cracks Bizihwaeile with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mamaev misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tried to counter with a leg kick but Mamaev avoided it.
Bizihwaeile throws a looping overhand right but Mamaev ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Bizihwaeile - just one landing.
Bizihwaeile throws a low kick, looking for Mamaev's leg but Mamaev calmly moves out of range.
Mamaev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bizihwaeile is able to avoid easily.
Bizihwaeile throws a looping overhand right but Mamaev ducks down to avoid it.
Mamaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook. Mamaev ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaeile throws a lazy right hand but Mamaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaeile lands a jab.
Some wild striking there from Mamaev.
Mamaev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bizihwaeile misses the jab.
Bizihwaeile misses the jab.
Bizihwaeile's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bizihwaeile duly obliges.
Mamaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaeile throws out the jab.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick
and Mamaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamaev's corner calls for a 1-2. Mamaev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mamaev lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaeile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamaev.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice looking combination but Mamaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bizihwaeile throws a series of punches but Mamaev moves out of range.
Mamaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bizihwaeile is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mamaev's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab when Mamaev was well out of range.
Mamaev catches Bizihwaeile with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good exchange - Mamaev coming out on top.
Mamaev blocks a jab.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Mamaev avoids it easily.
Mamaev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bizihwaeile defending well as Mamaev loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Bizihwaeile wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mamaev, as that shot connected.
Mamaev throws a wild body kick that Bizihwaeile sees coming a mile off.
Mamaev connects with an inside leg kick.
Bizihwaeile misses with a straight right.
Mamaev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mamaev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A combination from Bizihwaeile does no damage.
Mamaev throws the kick towards the body but Bizihwaeile avoids it.
Mamaev connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bizihwaeile darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bizihwaeile on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mamaev misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaeile saw that one coming.
A head kick by Mamaev misses
and Bizihwaeile counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamaev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bizihwaeile can pounce on him.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Mamaev moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch up but Mamaev keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamaev! But no joy.
Bizihwaeile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mamaev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bizihwaeile.
No joy there for Bizihwaeile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut. Mamaev saw that one coming.
Mamaev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bizihwaeile lands with a right hand.
Mamaev misses with a low kick.
Mamaev throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaeile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaeile throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mamaev counters with a nice body shot.
Mamaev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bizihwaeile had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bizihwaeile misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile misses with the body kick
and Mamaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamaev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bizihwaeile.
Mamaev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mamaev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mamaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaeile moves away.
Some wild striking there from Bizihwaeile.
Mamaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaeile moves away.
Mamaev misses with a left hand
and Bizihwaeile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamaev throws a leg kick but Bizihwaeile sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mamaev defending well as Bizihwaeile loads up on a big left hand.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bizihwaeile with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mamaev to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamaev connects with a leg kick. Bizihwaeile looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mamaev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bizihwaeile takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body punch from Mamaev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Denis Mamaev will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bizihwaeile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bizihwaeile walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bizihwaeile checks a leg kick.
Bizihwaeile scores with the left hand. Mamaev knows he should have avoided that one.
Mamaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mamaev misses with a straight left.
Mamaev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Mamaev.
Mamaev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Donk. Mamaev catches Bizihwaeile right on the button with a cross.
Mamaev slips under a jab from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands with a right hand.
Mamaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Some bone on bone action there as Bizihwaeile checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mamaev ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaeile.
Mamaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaeile counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Mamaev as he connects with a hook.
Mamaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaeile is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamaev lands with a hook. Bizihwaeile tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a combination. Mamaev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mamaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaeile throws out the jab.
Mamaev follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A jab from Bizihwaeile misses.
Mamaev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Denis Mamaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mamaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile slips a straight right by Mamaev.
A slow jab from Bizihwaeile misses its intended target.
Mamaev misses with an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile connects with a leg kick. Mamaev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bizihwaeile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bizihwaeile connects with a single shot there.
Mamaev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bizihwaeile stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamaev throws a leg kick that misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bizihwaeile connects with the punch.
Mamaev ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaeile.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Mamaev.
Mamaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid body kick from Bizihwaeile.
A clash of legs there as Mamaev blocks the low kick.
Mamaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bizihwaeile staying out of range there.
Bizihwaeile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mamaev.
Mamaev throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bizihwaeile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamaev slips a straight right by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile clinches up against the cage.
Mamaev blocks an elbow strike.
Mamaev avoids the elbow strike from Bizihwaeile, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile throws an elbow but it misses.
Mamaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bizihwaeile throws an elbow but misses.
Mamaev controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamaev takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Denis Mamaev has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bizihwaeile just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mamaev's brow.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamaev controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile throws an elbow but it misses.
Mamaev blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Nice elbow from Bizihwaeile.
Mamaev is trying to stall.
Mamaev just leaning against Bizihwaeile, taking a breather.
Bizihwaeile lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mamaev.
Mamaev avoids a wild elbow strike from Bizihwaeile.
Mamaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mamaev fails to land.
Mamaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mamaev lands with a nice body punch.
Mamaev connects with a leg kick. Bizihwaeile looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice uppercut lands for Mamaev. That snapped Bizihwaeile's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mamaev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Mamaev.
It looked like Bizihwaeile was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bizihwaeile avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Mamaev throws a body kick that misses.
Bizihwaeile falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mamaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mamaev misses with a straight left.
Bizihwaeile gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mamaev.
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and pushes Mamaev back into the cage.
Bizihwaeile blocks a body shot from Mamaev.
Mamaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Denis Mamaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Denis Mamaev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
A big right from Mamaev misses.
Bizihwaeile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamaev.
Bizihwaeile fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mamaev just manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range as Mamaev strikes.
Bizihwaeile throws the left hand but Mamaev avoids the punch easily.
Mamaev cracks Bizihwaeile with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bizihwaeile looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mamaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamaev throws a body punch but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that half lands.
Bizihwaeile misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bizihwaeile looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev misses with a straight right.
Mamaev throws a head kick but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
A big right from Mamaev misses.
Bizihwaeile clinches up with Mamaev and pushes him back against the cage.
Mamaev manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mamaev.
Mamaev misses the jab.
Mamaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaeile makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bizihwaeile keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bizihwaeile lands a glancing blow to the side of Mamaev's head.
Bizihwaeile scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mamaev misses with a looping right.
Mamaev throws a shot from downtown. Bizihwaeile moves away and avoids it.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses
and Mamaev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mamaev lands a glancing blow to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
Nice jab there from Bizihwaeile.
Mamaev throws a hook but Bizihwaeile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaeile tried to counter with a leg kick but Mamaev avoided it.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Mamaev blocks it.
Mamaev looks to land a left hand but Bizihwaeile moved out of range nicely.
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!
Bizihwaeile checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile fails to land with a series of punches.
Crunch! Bizihwaeile slams his shin into Mamaev's torso.
Mamaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamaev.
A jab from Mamaev misses.
Mamaev tries to work over Bizihwaeile's front leg with a kick but Bizihwaeile checks it.
Bizihwaeile on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bizihwaeile looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bizihwaeile misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaeile with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mamaev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bizihwaeile looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch up but Mamaev keeps it at a distance.
Mamaev missing with a left hand there. Bizihwaeile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamaev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bizihwaeile stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bizihwaeile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamaev lunges at Bizihwaeile with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bizihwaeile's hand.
Mamaev digs a good body shot into Bizihwaeile's ribs.
Mamaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaeile throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Bizihwaeile there.
Bizihwaeile walks into a straight right hand from Mamaev.
Mamaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bizihwaeile.
Fred Bizihwaeile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaeile misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bizihwaeile lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mamaev circles away quickly and effectively.
Bizihwaeile with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mamaev to score with a decent uppercut.
Mamaev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamaev motions for Bizihwaeile to come forward. Mamaev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mamaev catches Bizihwaeile with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mamaev ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamaev.
A big left from Bizihwaeile misses.
Mamaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Bizihwaeile scores with a jab.
Mamaev checks the leg kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bizihwaeile backing away here, and Mamaev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Donk. Mamaev catches Bizihwaeile right on the button with a cross.
Bizihwaeile on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mamaev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
Mamaev throws a head kick but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Mamaev blocks it.
Bizihwaeile needs to keep his hands up - Mamaev had a free shot at his head there.
Mamaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mamaev's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Mamaev misses
and Bizihwaeile counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Denis Mamaev.
I've got Mamaev 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Mamaev!
Our winner, Denis Mamaev, 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.
The defeated Fred Bizihwaeile had this to say: 'He slapped me I nap that.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Mack (ranked 2172 p4p, 270 weight class) and Alexey Molotov (ranked 1198 p4p, 165 weight class). Molotov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eminem - Phenomenal. 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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexey Molotov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Molotovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mack fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Molotov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mack drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mack trying to control the action but Molotov is working from the bottom.
Mack taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mack off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov controls the action.
Molotov punches the canvas rather than the man.
I really don't envy Mack right now.
Mack is trying to get back to his feet but Molotov has full control of the position and if anything, Mack has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Molotov is landing with strikes from the back.
Molotov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mack rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Molotov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack taking some punishment here, with Molotov in his half guard.
Mack is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Molotov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Molotov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mack trying to control here.
Molotov is keen to just control but Mack is a slippery customer.
Molotov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mack trying to control here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mack is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack trying to hold on to Molotov's head to control him but Molotov postures up.
Molotov winds up and cracks Mack with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Molotov winds up and cracks Mack with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mack is in trouble now - Molotov has advanced to mount!
Molotov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mack can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mack is looking to improve his position but Molotov isn't that keen on the idea.
Molotov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
It looks like Charlie Mack has been cut.
Mack squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack wants to hold on but Molotov pushes him away.
Molotov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Molotov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Molotov.
Molotov lands with some strikes.
Molotov raining down shots from the mount!
Molotov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mack is in a horrible position here. Molotov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Molotov landing punches.
BOOM! Molotov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Molotov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Mack's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Molotov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mack's head.
Mack tries to sprawl but Molotov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alexey Molotov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mack on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mack is looking to control Molotov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mack avoid being mounted?
Mack kicks off Molotov and gets to his feet.
Molotov shoots in for a double leg but Mack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mack scores with a nice head shot.
Mack misses with a hook.
Charlie Mack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mack throws a series of punches but Molotov moves out of range.
Mack drives through with a takedown into Molotov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Molotov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Molotov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack landing with the ground and pound.
Mack trying to control but Molotov is working from the bottom.
Mack won't allow Molotov to sweep him here.
Molotov keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Molotov trying to control the position.
Molotov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mack seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mack working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mack wants to get back to his feet.
Molotov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mack wants to improve his position but Molotov is controlling well.
Mack trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Molotov lands a nice short elbow.
Molotov is looking to take a break and control but Mack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Molotov prevents Mack from improving his position.
Molotov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Molotov prevents Mack from standing back up.
Molotov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Molotov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mack is trying to get back to full guard.
Mack has hold of Molotov's hands but Molotov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Molotov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mack is trying to get back to full guard.
Mack scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Molotov manages to mount him!
Mack in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mack is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molotov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mack is looking to get to half guard.
Molotov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mack's face.
Charlie Mack's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molotov lands a heavy elbow.
Mack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mack in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mack tries to hold on but Molotov postures up.
A nice elbow there by Molotov.
Mack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Molotov breaks from Mack's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Molotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charlie Mack's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Molotov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mack.
Molotov shoots in looking for a takedown. Mack tries to sprawl out of it but Molotov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mack shoots in for a takedown but Molotov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice cross by Molotov.
Molotov shoots in for a double leg but Mack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mack scores with a leg kick.
Mack darts in looking for a takedown but Molotov gets double underhooks and turns Mack into the cage.
Mack motions for Molotov to come forward. Mack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Charlie Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Molotov defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Molotov tries for a takedown but Mack sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mack or perhaps it was just good defense by Molotov, which made it look bad.
And Molotov tries to counter it with a takedown but Mack pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Mack misses the target.
Molotov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mack sprawls well initially but Molotov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molotov prevents Mack from standing back up.
Molotov controlling the action here.
Mack is looking to improve his position.
Mack is controlling Molotov's trapped leg to prevent Molotov from advancing to side control.
Mack taking some punishment here, with Molotov in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Molotov working Mack over with strikes.
Mack is trying to control but Molotov passes into side control!
Molotov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mack manages to work his way to half guard, despite Molotov's best efforts.
Molotov is trying to control. Mack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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. Molotov connects with a nice short shot to Mack's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mack is trying to stand back up but Molotov is controlling him
Molotov trying to control the action but Mack is working from the bottom.
Molotov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mack is refusing to be controlled, as Molotov sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotov 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.
Molotov drops an elbow to the side of Mack's head.
Mack is trying to maintain the position but Molotov is very close to passing his half guard.
Molotov is stalling here. Mack is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Molotov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mack has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Molotov is trying to improve his position.
Molotov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mack.
Molotov is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack with the ground and pound but Molotov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mack trying to control from half guard but Molotov is working away.
Molotov trying to control here.
Molotov punching from the bottom.
Charlie Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molotov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mack thows a huge punch but Molotov dodges it nicely.
Molotov wants to improve his position but Mack is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Molotov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Molotov 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Molotov!
A victorious Alexey Molotov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Heimo (ranked 2343 p4p, 247 weight class) and Arnfinn Nesset (ranked 541 p4p, 69 weight class). Arnfinn Nesset is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksi Heimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnfinn Nesset!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heimo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heimo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Heimo throws a head kick that misses.
Heimo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nesset misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heimo.
Nesset throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heimo counters with a straight right hand.
Nesset is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice straight punches there by Heimo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heimo.
Nesset misses with a series of wild punches.
Heimo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nesset misses with a lunging right hand
and Heimo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heimo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch combination from Heimo misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heimo misses with a lunging right hand
and Nesset cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nesset throws a shot from downtown. Heimo moves away and avoids it.
Heimo throwing a counter right hand but Nesset manages to avoid it.
Nesset cracks Heimo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Heimo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nesset misses with a double jab
and Heimo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nesset thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimo. Nesset does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Nesset.
Nesset misses with an uppercut. Heimo saw that one coming.
Heimo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Heimo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heimo.
Heimo ducks right into an uppercut from Nesset.
Heimo is rocked!
Nesset connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Heimo out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arnfinn Nesset!
A relieved looking Arnfinn Nesset 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubble Butt (ranked 1435 p4p, 65 weight class) and Evgeni Rasputin (ranked 731 p4p, 7 weight class). Bubble Butt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubble Butt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evgeni Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butt doesn't manage to clinch there - Rasputin circles away.
Rasputin looks to land a left hand but Butt moved out of range nicely.
Butt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Butt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rasputin throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Butt. Those never looked like landing.
Rasputin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Butt with a body shot.
Rasputin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rasputin moves forwards but Butt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Butt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rasputin.
Rasputin dodges the punch combination from Butt.
Rasputin drives through and clinches with Butt against the cage.
Rasputin tries to break the clinch but Butt is controlling the position.
Butt prevents Rasputin from breaking the clinch.
Butt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rasputin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Butt can't find room to land a body shot as Rasputin controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butt tries to throw a body punch but Rasputin avoids it by throwing Butt back against the cage.
Butt misses with some punches.
Butt lands with a right to the head.
Rasputin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Butt misses with some punches.
Butt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rasputin is keeping busy.
Rasputin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Butt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut
and Butt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Butt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Butt swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasputin swings wildly with an uppercut but Butt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Butt.
Rasputin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rasputin is trying to break the clinch but Butt has him pressed against the cage.
Rasputin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rasputin stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butt.
Rasputin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rasputin digs a good body shot into Butt's ribs.
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!
Butt tries to clinch but Rasputin moves out of range.
Butt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Evgeni Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butt tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Butt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Butt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rasputin takes a swing at Butt's ribcage but misses.
Rasputin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rasputin scores with a jab. Butt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Butt.
Rasputin misses the body punch
and Butt moves into the clinch.
Rasputin prevents a body shot from Butt.
Butt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rasputin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Butt has him pressed against the cage.
Rasputin breaks the clinch.
Butt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rasputin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rasputin lands a jab to Butt's midsection.
Butt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Rasputin counter with a right hand.
Butt misses with a few strikes there.
Butt throws a series of punches but Rasputin moves out of range.
Butt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Butt is looking to clinch but Rasputin is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin misses with a hook.
Rasputin lands with a good body shot.
Rasputin digs a good hook to Butt's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butt slips a straight right by Rasputin.
Nice defenses there by Butt.
Rasputin slips a jab and a cross from Butt.
Butt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rasputin circles away quickly and effectively.
Rasputin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Butt counters with a one-two to the body.
Butt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Butt moves in looking to clinch but Rasputin pushes him off.
Butt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Rasputin tries to get set, Butt tries to push him back and clinch up but Rasputin manages to avoid the attempt.
Butt tries to close the distance and clinch but Rasputin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rasputin darts in and clinches Butt up against the cage.
Butt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rasputin's elbow.
Rasputin lands with a right to the head.
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 Bubble Butt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rasputin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Evgeni Rasputin has been cut.
Butt misses with a wild combination.
Butt throws a right hand that Rasputin ducks under and follows up with a left that Rasputin also avoids with ease.
Rasputin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rasputin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butt is looking to clinch but Rasputin is avoiding it.
Jab, jab by Rasputin - just one landing.
A combination from Butt does no damage.
No joy there for Butt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rasputin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Butt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Butt.
Bubble Butt is winning the standup battle so far.
Rasputin throws a hook to the side of Butt's head but Butt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rasputin misses with a body shot.
Rasputin throws a body punch but Butt moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin misses with a body shot.
Rasputin lands with an uppercut that bounces Butt off the cage and back into range.
Rasputin throws a jab but it's blocked by Butt.
Rasputin throws a jab but it's blocked by Butt.
Butt doesn't manage to clinch there - Rasputin circles away.
Butt throws a right and a left that Rasputin avoids nicely.
Rasputin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rasputin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butt manages to avoid it.
Rasputin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butt moves away.
Butt slips under a jab from Rasputin.
Rasputin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rasputin throws out a counter right but Butt avoids it with no problem.
Butt swinging wildly here.
Rasputin just misses with a punch to the body.
Rasputin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Butt counters with a series of strikes. Rasputin will be more careful next time no doubt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rasputin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Butt tries to clinch up but Rasputin circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin looks to land a left hand but Butt moved out of range nicely.
Rasputin throws a poor cross that misses
and Butt counters by moving into the clinch.
Rasputin manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Butt.
Rasputin gets tackled into the cage by Butt. Butt maintains the clinch.
Rasputin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rasputin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rasputin misses with the head strike.
Butt digs a right hand underneath Rasputin's ribcage. Rasputin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Butt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rasputin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Butt swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rasputin up against the cage.
Butt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rasputin backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butt lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Rasputin.
Rasputin stalls.
Rasputin continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rasputin as Butt tries to tie him up.
Butt tries a body shot but Rasputin blocks it.
Butt swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasputin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Butt doesn't manage to clinch there - Rasputin circles away.
Butt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Butt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rasputin.
Butt staying out of range there.
Bubble Butt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasputin takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin misses with a looping right.
Rasputin scores with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Butt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rasputin throws a big shot that misses.
Rasputin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rasputin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Butt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rasputin looks to land a left hand but Butt moved out of range nicely.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut. Butt saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin throws an overhand right that lands on Butt's shoulder, as Butt tries to avoid the shot.
Rasputin misses with a looping left.
Rasputin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Butt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Butt misses.
Butt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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 Bubble Butt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Rasputin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Butt lands with a nice combination. Rasputin backs away looking to recover.
Rasputin scores with a nice right hand.
Butt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rasputin circles away quickly and effectively.
Rasputin clinches with his opponent.
Rasputin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butt keeps control of Rasputin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Butt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rasputin's elbow.
Butt keeps control of Rasputin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rasputin breaks from the clinch.
Butt doesn't manage to clinch there - Rasputin circles away.
Butt throws a nice looking combination but Rasputin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butt walks into a stiff left hand from Rasputin.
Rasputin cracks a nice hook into Butt's ribs.
Rasputin loads up on a big right hand but Butt slips the punch.
Rasputin lands with an overhand left.
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!
Rasputin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Butt under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rasputin. Butt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rasputin looks to score with a jab to the body but Butt is just out of range.
Rasputin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rasputin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Butt is rocked!
Butt is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Rasputin doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Butt crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Butt's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evgeni Rasputin!
A relieved looking Evgeni Rasputin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Bubble Butt was interviewed post fight and said 'power'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Night Crawler (ranked 992 p4p, 112 weight class) and Miguel Harper (ranked 285 p4p, 36 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Night Crawler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Harper!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawler moves into range and clinches up with Harper.
A short right from Harper.
A head punch on the inside from Harper fails to land.
Harper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Harper lands with a right to the head.
Harper prevents a body shot from Crawler.
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Harper controls the action.
Harper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harper lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Crawler has hold of Harper's hands but Harper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Crawler wants to control but Harper is keeping busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawler desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Crawler's coaches at Team Alpha Midget have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Harper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Crawler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crawler is not content to let Harper control the position.
Still in half guard, Harper seems content to control.
Crawler is trying to get back to full guard.
Crawler is looking to control Harper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crawler avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crawler is not content to let Harper control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Crawler trying to hold on to Harper's head to control him but Harper postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crawler's head.
Crawler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crawler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Harper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harper has a couple of punches blocked by Crawler.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harper scores with a shoulder strike.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crawler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Harper blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harper lands a shot to the body.
Crawler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crawler misses with an elbow strike.
Crawler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Harper.
Harper blocking some punches.
Crawler misses with the head strike.
Harper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crawler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Crawler.
Harper lands a takedown into guard.
Harper works over Crawler with some ground and pound from guard.
Harper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crawler's head.
Crawler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crawler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crawler trying to keep a closed guard but Harper is proving a slippery customer.
Crawler looking to control but Harper passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harper is working away from the top position though.
Harper looks to land a strike but Crawler avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harper is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Harper is fighting to break Crawler's control of his arms but Crawler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Harper dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Crawler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Crawler looking to control.
Harper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crawler looking to control.
Harper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crawler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Harper working away.
Harper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crawler has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Crawler can't do much from the bottom here.
Harper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crawler on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Crawler keeping his opponent close.
Harper has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Crawler tries to lock up and control but Harper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Harper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper prevents Crawler from getting the reversal.
Harper with a couple of short strikes.
Harper throws some wild stikes that Crawler manages to avoid easily.
BOOM! Harper connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Harper connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Crawler tries to lock up and control but Harper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Harper misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Harper jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crawler manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Miguel Harper has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harper trying to control the position but Crawler is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Crawler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harper fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Harper are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Harper postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Crawler keeps Harper under control for a moment.
Crawler is trying to control Harper's posture but Harper avoids it.
Harper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crawler is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Crawler is trying to control Harper's posture but Harper avoids it.
Harper is looking to take a break and control but Crawler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harper working the body and head with strikes.
Crawler tries to buck Harper off but Harper is having none of it.
Harper tries to move into full mount but can't pass Crawler's legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crawler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harper throws a strike aimed at the side of Crawler's head but Crawler avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Harper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Harper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crawler is pulling down on Harper's head to control his posture.
Crawler is trying to control the position but Harper postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harper advances position into side control!
Crawler wants to control but Harper postures up.
Harper with the ground and pound but Crawler regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Harper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crawler defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler has hold of Harper's hands but Harper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawler trying to control here.
Crawler is looking to improve his position.
Harper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crawler is looking for a sweep. Harper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harper trying to control the action but Crawler is working from the bottom.
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. Harper connects with a nice short shot to Crawler's temple.
Crawler trying to control but Harper postures up.
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. Harper connects with a nice short shot to Crawler's temple.
Crawler trying to control from the bottom.
Harper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crawler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crawler's head.
Crawler wants to improve his position but Harper is controlling well.
Crawler is not content to let Harper control the position.
Harper is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crawler defending well though.
Harper has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Crawler defend it? Harper steps over the head and cranks it - Crawler is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Harper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Harper! Miguel Harper retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Miguel Harper thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haise Sasaki (ranked 518 p4p, 25 weight class) and Heitor Machado (ranked 1094 p4p, 54 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Haise Sasaki !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heitor Machado!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado scores with a takedown into Sasaki 's guard.
Sasaki wants to stand but Machado is controlling the position.
Machado sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Machado prevents Sasaki from getting back to his feet.
Machado drops back looking for a leg! Sasaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sasaki manages to kick Machado off! Machado jumps back into Sasaki 's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Sasaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasaki wants to stand and escape but Machado is having none of it.
Machado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sasaki is keeping the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Machado wants to control from the top but Sasaki keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machado.
It looked like Sasaki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Machado.
Machado misses with a leg kick
and Sasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sasaki takes one to the side of the head.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but Sasaki shows good takedown defense.
Machado tries for a takedown but Sasaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Haise Sasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heitor Machado.
Machado shoots in but Sasaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sasaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sasaki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Sasaki .
Machado tries to pull guard but Sasaki won't allow it.
Machado fails to pull guard.
Sasaki effectively controlling the action here.
Machado jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sasaki walks away with a smile on his face. Machado gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machado scores with a body shot.
Machado is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Sasaki misses the target.
Haise Sasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sasaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sasaki wants it to stay on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado tries to clinch but Sasaki moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sasaki throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado feints the counter takedown.
Machado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sasaki 's waist but Sasaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machado off to one side.
Heitor Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Machado with that takedown attempt.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Machado or perhaps it was just good defense by Sasaki , which made it look bad.
Machado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sasaki misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sasaki wants it to stay on the feet.
Sasaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machado closes the distance and clinches up with Sasaki , looking for a takedown. Machado pushes Sasaki against the cage but Sasaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machado.
Machado shoots in looking for a takedown but Sasaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machado's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haise Sasaki dominated that round.
That's time! Sasaki 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Machado moves in looking to clinch but Sasaki pushes him off.
Machado is looking to clinch.
Sasaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sasaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Sasaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Sasaki prevents Machado from breaking the clinch.
Sasaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Sasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Machado blocking some punches.
Sasaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sasaki has Machado pushed against the cage.
Machado wants to break free but Sasaki has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Machado no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Machado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sasaki 's guard.
Machado content to stall in guard here.
Sasaki wants to stand up but Machado is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sasaki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machado, into his guard.
Machado looking for subs off his back but Sasaki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Machado trying to hold on to Sasaki 's head to control him but Sasaki postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machado gets full guard.
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machado has his foot on Sasaki 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sasaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Machado is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sasaki rolls with it to try and escape but Machado cranks on the arm and Sasaki is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Heitor Machado!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Caesar (ranked 575 p4p, 28 weight class) and Techno Viking (ranked 171 p4p, 7 weight class). Techno Viking will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Black Caesar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Techno Viking!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caesar tries to clinch
and Viking counters with a stiff right hand.
Viking circles away from the clinch attempt
and Viking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caesar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab from Viking.
Viking is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Caesar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Caesar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar clinches with his opponent.
Caesar is trying to pull guard but Viking turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Viking wants to get back to striking at distance but Caesar won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar fails to pull guard.
Caesar is trying to pull guard but Viking has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Caesar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viking is trying to break the clinch but Caesar has him pressed against the cage.
Caesar tries to pull guard but Viking holds him up against the cage and eventually Caesar drops back down to his feet.
Viking wants to break the clinch but can't.
Viking's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caesar tries to clinch
and Viking counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Caesar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caesar tries to clinch but Viking moves away
and Viking counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Caesar is rocked!
Crack! Viking connects with the perfect overhand right and Caesar falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Viking!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Techno Viking! Techno Viking retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Techno Viking thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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