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FARTMMA 73 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bung Popper (ranked 1704 p4p, 223 weight class) and Caspar Milquetoast (ranked 3760 p4p, 418 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Good wrestling
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bung Popper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caspar Milquetoast!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milquetoast throws a hook to the side of Popper's head but Popper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Milquetoast has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Popper is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Milquetoast misses with a looping left.
Milquetoast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Popper was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Milquetoast misses with a low kick.
Milquetoast scores with the left hand. Popper knows he should have avoided that one.
Milquetoast lands a nice looking kick to the body. Popper takes a step back to recover.
Nice cross by Milquetoast.
Milquetoast on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milquetoast throws a right hand that misses
and Milquetoast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Milquetoast loads up on a big right hand but Popper slips the punch.
Milquetoast swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Caspar Milquetoast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milquetoast lands a big head kick that sends Popper tumbling to the mat! Milquetoast takes a step backwards and waves Popper back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Popper is rocked!
It looks like Bung Popper has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Are you kidding me?! Milquetoast ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Popper clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caspar Milquetoast!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angelica Nugulagamba (ranked 2884 p4p, 369 weight class) and Sergey Kartavchenko (ranked 3206 p4p, 402 weight class). Nugulagamba comes to the cage accompanied by Bartolito. Sergey Kartavchenko will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Angelica Nugulagamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Kartavchenko!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kartavchenko stuffs the takedown.
Nugulagamba with a poor takedown
and Nugulagamba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nugulagamba tries for a takedown but Kartavchenko circles away easily
and Kartavchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angelica Nugulagamba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kartavchenko scores with a leg kick.
Kartavchenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nugulagamba.
Kartavchenko throws a jab when Nugulagamba was well out of range.
Nugulagamba shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kartavchenko wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Nugulagamba seems content to control.
Nugulagamba wants to free his trapped foot but Kartavchenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kartavchenko taking some punishment here, with Nugulagamba in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartavchenko tries to get to full guard but Nugulagamba has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Nugulagamba there.
Kartavchenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Nugulagamba.
Nice strikes from Nugulagamba there.
Kartavchenko wants to get back to full guard.
Nugulagamba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nugulagamba is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nugulagamba working Kartavchenko over with strikes.
Nugulagamba trying to control the pace.
Kartavchenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nugulagamba.
Nugulagamba working over Kartavchenko with some ground and pound. Kartavchenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nugulagamba is nestled in close to Kartavchenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nugulagamba working Kartavchenko over with strikes.
Kartavchenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nugulagamba wants to pass the guard but Kartavchenko is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nugulagamba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nugulagamba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kartavchenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kartavchenko being controlled here, momentarily.
Nugulagamba passes into half guard.
Nugulagamba is looking for a kimura but Kartavchenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nugulagamba to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kartavchenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Nugulagamba is keen to just control but Kartavchenko is a slippery customer.
Nugulagamba working Kartavchenko over with strikes.
Kartavchenko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nugulagamba landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nugulagamba working over Kartavchenko with some ground and pound. Kartavchenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kartavchenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nugulagamba slips a nice elbow through Kartavchenko's hands, connecting with Kartavchenko's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelica Nugulagamba dominated that round.
That's time! Nugulagamba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nugulagamba walks into a jab.
Kartavchenko throws a hook but Nugulagamba blocks it.
Kartavchenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nugulagamba is out of range.
Nugulagamba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kartavchenko sprawls and moves away.
Nice shot by Nugulagamba.
Nugulagamba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sergey Kartavchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kartavchenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nugulagamba. Nugulagamba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kartavchenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nugulagamba is able to avoid easily.
Nugulagamba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nugulagamba manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kartavchenko on his heels. He'll look to pass Kartavchenko's guard now, I'm sure.
Nugulagamba stands up over Kartavchenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kartavchenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nugulagamba scoring with some ground and pound.
Nugulagamba stands up over Kartavchenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nugulagamba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nugulagamba preventing the sweep.
Nugulagamba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kartavchenko trying to control the position.
Nugulagamba wants to control from the top but Kartavchenko keeps moving.
Nugulagamba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nugulagamba stops Kartavchenko from standing up.
Nugulagamba stays in close to Kartavchenko's body and controls the position.
Nugulagamba with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nugulagamba scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kartavchenko looking to control.
Nugulagamba lands a couple of digs.
Nugulagamba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nugulagamba's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nugulagamba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kartavchenko can do to turn this around?
Kartavchenko throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nugulagamba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nugulagamba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been told by Nugulagamba's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kartavchenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nugulagamba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nugulagamba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kartavchenko circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angelica Nugulagamba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kartavchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nugulagamba shoots in looking for a takedown. Kartavchenko tries to sprawl out of it but Nugulagamba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kartavchenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nugulagamba shoots in but no luck this time.
Nugulagamba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nugulagamba lands in his opponent's guard.
Nugulagamba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nugulagamba prevents Kartavchenko from getting back to his feet.
Angelica Nugulagamba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kartavchenko holds on and takes a little breather.
Nugulagamba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kartavchenko pushes Nugulagamba off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kartavchenko scores with a jab to the body.
Kartavchenko lands a head shot.
Nugulagamba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kartavchenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nugulagamba somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Kartavchenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nugulagamba closes the distance and clinches up with Kartavchenko, looking for a takedown. Nugulagamba pushes Kartavchenko against the cage but Kartavchenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kartavchenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nugulagamba is able to avoid easily.
Nice body punch from Kartavchenko.
Nugulagamba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kartavchenko stuffs the takedown.
Sergey Kartavchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kartavchenko throws a head kick but Nugulagamba moves out of range.
Kartavchenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kartavchenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Nugulagamba.
Kartavchenko wants to land a leg kick but Nugulagamba is out of range.
Nugulagamba tries to counter with a takedown but Kartavchenko is quick to defend against it.
A clash of legs there as Nugulagamba blocks the low kick.
Nugulagamba goes for a double leg but Kartavchenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kartavchenko continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angelica Nugulagamba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nugulagamba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nugulagamba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Kartavchenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kartavchenko.
Nugulagamba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kartavchenko wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nugulagamba manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nugulagamba is trying to control. Kartavchenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nugulagamba landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nugulagamba is working for a kimura but Kartavchenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Kartavchenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kartavchenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartavchenko working a defensive guard but Nugulagamba manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kartavchenko pushes Nugulagamba away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nugulagamba gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nugulagamba creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kartavchenko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nugulagamba lands some shots froms side control.
Nugulagamba is trying to get an arm triangle but Kartavchenko is defending well.
Nugulagamba working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartavchenko wants to control but Nugulagamba postures up.
Nugulagamba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kartavchenko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nugulagamba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nugulagamba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kartavchenko is looking for a sweep.
Kartavchenko is not content to let Nugulagamba control the position.
Kartavchenko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nugulagamba asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kartavchenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nugulagamba working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nugulagamba working the head and body with strikes.
Nugulagamba in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nugulagamba scores with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Angelica Nugulagamba.
I think Nugulagamba has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelica Nugulagamba!
After the fight, Angelica Nugulagamba was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Moraes (ranked 2626 p4p, 103 weight class) and Jessy Dentler (ranked 1567 p4p, 73 weight class). Dentler has chosen Colter Wall - The Devil Wears a Suit and Tie as his entrance music. Jessy Dentler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rodolfo Moraes's chin.
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodolfo Moraes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jessy Dentler!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dentler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dentler ducks under a wild hook from Moraes.
Moraes looks for a takedown but Dentler sprawls well.
Dentler lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Moraes up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Dentler from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Moraes's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jessy Dentler!
Jessy Dentler bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Furnum Pullum (ranked 919 p4p, 44 weight class) and Black Caesar (ranked 806 p4p, 38 weight class). Furnum Pullum 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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Furnum Pullum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Black Caesar!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caesar gets a clinch.
Caesar tries to pull guard but Pullum won't allow it.
Caesar jumps guard but Pullum turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pullum pulls guard.
Caesar stopping the sweep attempt from Pullum.
Caesar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Caesar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caesar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pullum seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pullum trying to keep a closed guard but Caesar is proving a slippery customer.
Caesar looking to pass the guard.
Caesar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pullum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caesar won't allow Pullum to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pullum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caesar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullum looking for a guillotine here but Caesar defends easily.
Pullum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pullum trying to keep a closed guard but Caesar is proving a slippery customer.
Caesar controlling from the top position.
Pullum working for a triangle but Caesar defends it easily.
Pullum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Caesar gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullum is working Caesar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Caesar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pullum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Caesar working for a triangle but Pullum defends it easily.
Pullum content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pullum wants to control from the top but Caesar keeps moving.
Pullum sitting in guard here, content to control.
Caesar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pullum's guard.
Caesar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullum keeping moving, preventing Caesar from controlling successfully.
Pullum is looking for a triangle but Caesar pushes his legs off easily.
Caesar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pullum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caesar wants to control from the top but Pullum keeps moving.
Caesar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pullum haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pullum is on top in guard.
Caesar keeping moving, preventing Pullum from controlling successfully.
Pullum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pullum tries to free his leg and advance position but Caesar is retaining full guard.
Pullum postures up and lands a big shot to Caesar's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pullum keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Caesar's head.
Caesar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pullum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pullum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pullum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pullum seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pullum slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pullum works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Caesar wants to control but Pullum postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pullum misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pullum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caesar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pullum is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furnum Pullum dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Caesar moves in looking to clinch but Pullum pushes him off.
Caesar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Caesar moves into range and clinches up with Pullum.
Pullum has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Caesar is trying to keep an underhook but Pullum manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pullum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caesar keeps working.
Caesar tries to get to full guard but Pullum has control of the leg.
Caesar taking some punishment here, with Pullum in his half guard.
Pullum wants to control but Caesar is keeping him busy.
Caesar tries to get to full guard but Pullum has control of the leg.
Pullum working Caesar over with strikes.
Pullum is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Caesar is just riding it out for now. Pullum eventually gives up the hold.
Pullum working Caesar over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullum is trying to work for a kimura but Caesar is defending well.
Pullum is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Caesar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pullum.
Caesar trying to hold on to Pullum's head to control him but Pullum postures up.
Caesar is looking for a sweep. Pullum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caesar moves into full guard.
Pullum wants to control from the top but Caesar keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Caesar is trying to control the position but Pullum postures up.
Pullum wants to control from the top but Caesar keeps moving.
Pullum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pullum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pullum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pullum forces his way into half guard.
Pullum lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Caesar won't allow Pullum to pass to mount.
Caesar tries to get to full guard but Pullum has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar keeps trying to improve his position.
Pullum working over Caesar with some ground and pound. Caesar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pullum is trying for a kimura here. Caesar looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pullum wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Furnum Pullum!
In his post fight interview, Furnum Pullum started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Tverdovskiy (ranked 237 p4p, 29 weight class) and Torry Gomez (ranked 2073 p4p, 235 weight class). Tverdovskiy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Oxxxymiron - Tentacles. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gomez's choice of entrance music: Pimp Like A Butterfly. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Tverdovskiy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Torry Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tverdovskiy lands with a hook. Gomez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gomez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tverdovskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tverdovskiy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tverdovskiy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tverdovskiy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gomez misses with a takedown
and Tverdovskiy counters with a nice body shot.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torry Gomez.
Tverdovskiy lands with a cross.
Gomez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tverdovskiy can pounce on him.
Tverdovskiy lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez throws a lazy uppercut
and Tverdovskiy counters with a nice leg kick.
Gomez misses with a takedown
and Tverdovskiy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses.
Tverdovskiy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gomez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tverdovskiy counters with a straight right hand.
Tverdovskiy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tverdovskiy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tverdovskiy throws a sloppy head kick and Gomez moves out of range easily.
Gomez has his takedown stuffed
and Tverdovskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gomez looks winded!
Tverdovskiy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gomez 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.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gomez throws a leg kick but Tverdovskiy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy connects with a right hand. Gomez shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tverdovskiy connects with the punch.
Tverdovskiy lands a big right hand that sends Gomez crashing to the mat! Tverdovskiy stays standing though and waves Gomez back to his feet!
Gomez is rocked!
That kick from Tverdovskiy tenderised Gomez's leg. Gomez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gomez is still on wobbly legs! Can Tverdovskiy finish him?
Tverdovskiy sends Gomez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tverdovskiy is motioning to the referee to let Gomez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but Tverdovskiy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tverdovskiy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tverdovskiy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tverdovskiy sends Gomez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tverdovskiy is motioning to the referee to let Gomez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Gomez shoots in looking for a takedown but Tverdovskiy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gomez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tverdovskiy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gomez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tverdovskiy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gomez.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice hook to Gomez's body. Gomez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Gomez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTverdovskiy.
Gomez seems to have recovered his senses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomez.
Tverdovskiy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gomez has a takedown stuffed.
Tverdovskiy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gomez. Gomez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tverdovskiy jabs at Gomez's body.
Tverdovskiy gets caught flat footed, as Gomez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tverdovskiy wriggles free and stands up.
Tverdovskiy cracks Gomez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tverdovskiy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gomez to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez misses with a takedown
and Tverdovskiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tverdovskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tverdovskiy scores with a jab to the body.
Gomez fails with the takedown
and Tverdovskiy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tverdovskiy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gomez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gomez 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomez has his takedown stuffed
and Tverdovskiy counters with a nice right hand that sends Gomez toppling to the canvas! Gomez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tverdovskiy finish him?!
Tverdovskiy fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Gomez square on the jaw! Damn, Gomez is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Tverdovskiy!
Alexander Tverdovskiy retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Alexander Tverdovskiy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Torry Gomez was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like to thank GOD for everything. To the fans im sorry guys I may not make it tonight but I'm not going anywhere to my opponent man it's an HONOR to share the octagon with you. Thank you . #FARTMMA THANK YOU. Ill be back better next time'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sandee Gorgrip (ranked 3831 p4p, 402 weight class) and Antonino Loggia (ranked 4184 p4p, 435 weight class). Loggia has chosen Your Woman Has Just Been Sighted (Ring The Alarm) as his entrance music. Sandee Gorgrip could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Antonino Loggia's chin.
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175 lbs
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21
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sandee Gorgrip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonino Loggia!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorgrip lunges at Loggia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Loggia's hand.
Gorgrip throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Loggia.
Gorgrip ducks under a wild hook from Loggia.
Gorgrip tries to score a power double leg takedown but Loggia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gorgrip somewhat.
Gorgrip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loggia moves away.
Gorgrip tries to close the distance and clinch but Loggia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Antonino Loggia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorgrip goes for a double leg but Loggia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Loggia continues to drive forward.
Gorgrip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loggia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Loggia misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Loggia misses the target.
Gorgrip moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Loggia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A cross from Loggia lands.
Gorgrip is rocked!
Loggia lands a big head kick that sends Gorgrip to the canvas! Loggia follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonino Loggia!
In defeat, Sandee Gorgrip stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is a very good fighter. I will come back stronger next time you see me'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cai Jia (ranked 1076 p4p, 134 weight class) and Ay Blyad (ranked 2886 p4p, 319 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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22
143 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cai Jia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ay Blyad!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jia needs to keep his hands up - Blyad had a free shot at his head there.
Blyad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blyad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Foundry in the buildup to the fight.
Blyad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blyad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jia was well out of range. Poor timing from Blyad.
It looked like Jia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blyad cracks Jia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blyad sizes up Jia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blyad's coach down at Team Alpha Midget was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blyad's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A lazy left from Blyad finds it's target.
Jia misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Blyad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jia throws a series of punches but Blyad moves out of range.
Blyad lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jia throws a looping overhand right but Blyad ducks down to avoid it.
Blyad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jia throws a big shot that misses.
Blyad scores with a body shot.
Blyad connects with a jab.
Blyad scores with a nice right hand.
Ay Blyad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good shot there by Blyad.
Blyad cracks Jia with a good jab.
Blyad is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Blyad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blyad throws a body shot but no joy.
Cai Jia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blyad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blyad scores with a hook to the body. Jia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jia takes one on the button.
Blyad scores with a hook to the body. Jia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Blyad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jia.
Blyad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Blyad does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blyad.
Blyad connects with a right hand. Jia shakes it off.
Blyad looks to score with a jab to the body but Jia is just out of range.
Blyad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jia tries to move into range but Blyad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jia looks to land a right hand but Blyad moved out of range.
Blyad lands a jab to the nose.
Blyad lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot by Blyad.
Jia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blyad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blyad's corner calls for a 1-2. Blyad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Blyad.
Blyad takes a swing at Jia's ribcage but misses.
Jia throwing a counter right hand but Blyad manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Blyad misses.
Jia throwing a counter right hand but Blyad manages to avoid it.
Jia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blyad's corner calls for a 1-2. Blyad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blyad connects with a body shot that sends Jia's belly button to the back.
Blyad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jia's head.
Blyad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A cross from Blyad lands.
A left lands for Blyad.
Blyad connects with a jab.
Blyad misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blyad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blyad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blyad cracks Jia with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyad darts in and clinches Jia up against the cage.
Blyad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jia gets underhooks to prevent Blyad's takedown attempt.
Blyad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jia backwards.
Jia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jia tries to break the clinch but Blyad is controlling the position.
Jia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blyad jabs Jia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blyad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blyad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jia manages to avoid it.
Blyad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jia's hands.
Donk. Blyad catches Jia right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jia scores with a nice right hand.
Blyad lands a jab to the head.
Jia takes a swing at Blyad's ribcage but misses.
Blyad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ay Blyad dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Blyad scores with a jab to the body.
Jia walks into a jab.
Jia scores with a punch to the head.
Jia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Blyad. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A big left from Blyad misses.
Jia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blyad's hands.
Jia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blyad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blyad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blyad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blyad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blyad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blyad's corner calls for a 1-2. Blyad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jia avoids the body shot from Blyad.
A quick step to the side and Jia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jia takes one on the button.
Blyad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blyad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jia manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyad ducks under a wild hook from Jia.
Blyad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jia's head backwards.
Blyad misses with a hook. Jia ducked under it nicely.
Blyad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blyad takes a swing at Jia's ribcage but misses.
Blyad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jia. Jia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blyad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Jia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blyad.
Jia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Jia misses.
Jab from Blyad.
Jia throws a jab but it's blocked by Blyad.
Blyad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jia's head backwards.
Jia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blyad looks to score with a jab to the body but Jia is just out of range.
A left lands for Blyad.
Blyad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blyad lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blyad, as that shot connected.
Blyad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blyad misses with a right hand
and Jia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Blyad there.
Blyad fails to land the takedown.
Jia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blyad throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jia walks into a jab.
Ay Blyad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jia scores with a nice head shot.
Jia lands with a hook. Blyad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jia throws the left hand but Blyad avoids the punch easily.
Jia misses with a body shot.
Jia swings for the body but Blyad moves out of range.
Blyad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jia's hands.
A jab from Blyad finds it's way through Jia's defenses.
Jia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blyad looks to score with a jab to the body but Jia is just out of range.
Jia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blyad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab from Blyad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blyad is rocked!
Blyad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jia.
Jia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blyad lands with a right hand.
Blyad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot by Blyad.
Blyad lands an overhand right.
Blyad punishes Jia's body with a nice straight punch.
Blyad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blyad lands a nice shot to the body.
Blyad slips under a jab from Jia.
Jia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blyad ducks under a wild hook from Jia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ay Blyad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jia lands a nice shot that snaps Blyad's head back.
Jia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blyad misses the body punch
and Jia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blyad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blyad fails with the takedown.
Blyad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jia defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jia.
Blyad scores with a nice right hand.
Blyad cracks Jia with a good jab.
Jia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyad misses with a lunging right hand
and Jia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blyad scores with a punch to the head.
Jia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blyad.
Jia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blyad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blyad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jia throws a hook to the side of Blyad's head but Blyad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blyad lands a jab to the nose.
Blyad throws a right hand that Jia ducks under and follows up with a left that Jia also avoids with ease.
Jia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blyad misses with a takedown
and Jia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cai Jia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ay Blyad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blyad lands an overhand right.
A jab from Blyad does it's job there.
Jia slips a jab from Blyad.
Blyad sizes up Jia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blyad throws a shot from downtown. Jia moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Jia misses the target.
Blyad connects with a nice looking jab.
Jia misses with a straight right.
Blyad looks to score with a jab to the body but Jia is just out of range.
Blyad punishes Jia's body with a nice straight punch.
Jia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blyad lands a lovely overhand right.
Blyad lands a glancing blow to the side of Jia's head.
Jia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jia takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Blyad.
Jia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jia misses with a straight left.
Blyad feints the counter takedown.
Cai Jia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot lands for Blyad.
Blyad ducks under a wild hook from Jia.
A little jabbing left from Blyad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blyad connects with the punch.
Blyad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blyad digs a good hook to Jia's body.
Nice shot by Blyad.
A shot to the body from Blyad misses
and Jia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jia missing with a left hand there. Blyad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blyad! But no joy.
Blyad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blyad misses the shot to the body.
Jia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blyad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blyad connects with a jab.
Blyad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jia's head.
Jia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blyad swings for the body but Jia moves out of range.
Jia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donk. Blyad catches Jia right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blyad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blyad cracks Jia with a good jab.
Ay Blyad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ay Blyad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blyad has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ay Blyad!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Bizihwaeile (ranked 1852 p4p, 253 weight class) and Miro Tynkkynen (ranked 1372 p4p, 205 weight class). Bizihwaeile comes to the cage accompanied by Pardon my G! . Tynkkynen has chosen Cow herd - Fields as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Bizihwaeile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miro Tynkkynen!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tynkkynen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaeile counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Bizihwaeile's head coaches at The Race that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tynkkynen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tynkkynen blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Tynkkynen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bizihwaeile has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bizihwaeile scores with a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaeile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Tynkkynen blocking some punches.
Bizihwaeile wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tynkkynen's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tynkkynen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile misses with the head strike.
Tynkkynen looking to throw knees to the head but Bizihwaeile is blocking nicely.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tynkkynen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tynkkynen trying to land knees to the body.
Bizihwaeile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile working aggressively here.
Bizihwaeile works on Tynkkynen's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tynkkynen.
Bizihwaeile pushes Tynkkynen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tynkkynen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bizihwaeile lands a shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Tynkkynen avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile can't break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile is leaning against Tynkkynen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bizihwaeile on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tynkkynen blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tynkkynen working Bizihwaeile over with knees to the body.
Bizihwaeile working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tynkkynen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaeile throws a punch but it's blocked by Tynkkynen.
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Bizihwaeile on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tynkkynen prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tynkkynen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bizihwaeile.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch.
Tynkkynen lands with a light punch inside.
Tynkkynen misses with a knee to the head.
Tynkkynen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bizihwaeile's face.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to striking at distance but Tynkkynen won't allow it.
Bizihwaeile pushes Tynkkynen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tynkkynen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bizihwaeile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bizihwaeile takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tynkkynen tries to land knees in the clinch but Bizihwaeile avoids the damage to the body.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tynkkynen backwards.
Tynkkynen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands with a light punch inside.
Bizihwaeile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tynkkynen throws an elbow but it misses.
Bizihwaeile pushes Tynkkynen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bizihwaeile.
Tynkkynen misses with a knee strike.
Tynkkynen lands a left hand.
Bizihwaeile blocks an elbow strike from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen misses with a knee strike.
Bizihwaeile misses with some punches.
Tynkkynen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bizihwaeile is defending well for now.
Bizihwaeile is trying to push Tynkkynen away but Tynkkynen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with an uppercut but Tynkkynen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile blocks an elbow strike from Tynkkynen.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tynkkynen.
A right handed body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Tynkkynen looks winded!
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.
Bizihwaeile wants to slow Tynkkynen down by chopping away at his legs.
Bizihwaeile lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tynkkynen moves in looking to clinch but Bizihwaeile pushes him off.
Bizihwaeile fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bizihwaeile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Bizihwaeile. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tynkkynen tries to clinch
and Bizihwaeile counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tynkkynen! Bizihwaeile lets Tynkkynen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Tynkkynen is rocked!
Bizihwaeile has closed the distance and engaged Tynkkynen in a clinch.
Tynkkynen is still on wobbly legs! Can Bizihwaeile finish him?
Tynkkynen blocking some punches.
Bizihwaeile on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tynkkynen seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile - that landed with a thud.
Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile swats away the attempt to clinch by Tynkkynen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a left hand but Tynkkynen moved out of range nicely.
Tynkkynen wants to counter the offense by Bizihwaeile and move into the clinch position.
Bizihwaeile lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bizihwaeile scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Bizihwaeile dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bizihwaeile fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Tynkkynen square on the jaw! Damn, Tynkkynen is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fred Bizihwaeile!
Fred Bizihwaeile tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Miro Tynkkynen was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry dad, next fight will be better.. I promise'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sol Fitzsimmons (ranked 1014 p4p, 153 weight class) and Denis Mamaev (ranked 1158 p4p, 175 weight class). Mamaev has chosen 30 Seconds To Mars - Hurricane as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sol Fitzsimmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Denis Mamaev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mamaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Mamaev. Beautiful body shot.
Mamaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and clinches.
Mamaev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Mamaev throws a head punch that misses.
Mamaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch up but Mamaev keeps it at a distance.
Mamaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a combination but Mamaev avoids it well.
Mamaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Mamaev feints a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzsimmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Mamaev's head but Mamaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamaev misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mamaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzsimmons off the cage and back into range.
Mamaev scores with a jab to the head.
Mamaev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mamaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Mamaev moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mamaev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Mamaev moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick, looking for Mamaev's leg but Mamaev calmly moves out of range.
Mamaev throws a solid leg kick but Fitzsimmons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mamaev.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick and Mamaev moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons connects with a nice looking jab.
Mamaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamaev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Mamaev counters with a nice body shot.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch up but Mamaev keeps it at a distance.
Fitzsimmons is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Mamaev - just one landing.
Mamaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've been told by Fitzsimmons's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mamaev slips under a jab.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamaev looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mamaev misses with a low kick.
Mamaev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamaev.
Mamaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mamaev misses with a looping left.
Mamaev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks.
Mamaev avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Mamaev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamaev lands with a straight right. Fitzsimmons didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamaev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzsimmons tries a low kick but Mamaev avoids it.
Mamaev throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
Fitzsimmons misses with a few strikes there.
Mamaev throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Mamaev.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Mamaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fitzsimmons.
Mamaev breaks the clinch.
Fitzsimmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamaev under the eye.
Fitzsimmons walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mamaev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mamaev replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fitzsimmons blocks it well.
Mamaev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzsimmons.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Mamaev moves out of range easily.
Mamaev scores with a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons cracks Mamaev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mamaev lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab from Mamaev finds it's way through Fitzsimmons's defenses.
Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Mamaev scores with a jab. Fitzsimmons acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mamaev circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Fitzsimmons tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Mamaev wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Denis Mamaev!
A very excited looking Denis Mamaev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Moore (ranked 297 p4p, 45 weight class) and Kappa Knox (ranked 736 p4p, 103 weight class). Knox has chosen 'Til I Collapse | Eminem as his entrance music. Angelo Moore has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angelo Moore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kappa Knox!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore blocks the body kick.
Knox scores with a kick to the midsection.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moore counters with a nice body shot.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moore.
Moore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Moore - that will leave a mark!
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Moore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knox checks it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox is looking to chop away at Moore's legs.
Moore drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore blocks a head kick by Knox.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moore forces Knox back against the cage and clinches.
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox takes a shot to the head.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Moore controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moore.
Knox lands a left hand.
Moore misses with a body punch.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Moore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Moore.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Moore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Moore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moore has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Knox.
Moore avoids the head kick by Knox.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Moore connects with a looping right hand.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Moore dips to his left and cracks Knox with an uppercut!
Moore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox misses with the combination.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Moore's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moore lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Knox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moore tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
Moore lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moore throws a front kick aimed at Knox's knee but Knox avoids it well.
Knox lands with a kick to the temple. Moore shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick by Knox misses
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore misses with a body kick.
Knox throws out a counter right but Moore avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Moore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox slips under a jab from Moore.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Moore gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
Moore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knox's efforts to push away.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Moore seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knox can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kappa Knox will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moore motions for Knox to come forward. Moore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox lunges at Moore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moore's hand.
Moore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Moore counters with an outside leg kick.
Moore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Moore.
Moore moves away from the strike by Knox.
A jab from Moore does it's job there.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Moore quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Moore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moore.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moore fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knox just manages to avoid it.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore slips under a jab from Knox.
Kappa Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick
and Moore counters with a thumping low kick.
Moore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moore moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKnox.
Knox throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Moore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Knox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moore sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! Moore avoids it this time.
Moore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but Moore shakes him off and moves away.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knox's knee momentarily.
Knox lands with a slapping head kick.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
As Moore backs off Knox throws a huge counter combo but Moore manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox jabs at Moore's body.
Knox tries to keep at a distance but Moore has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knox connects with a high kick.
Moore throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Kappa Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox scores with a leg kick.
Knox pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moore is out of range and Knox settles back down.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Moore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox throws a lazy head kick
and Moore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox slips under a jab from Moore.
Moore throws a body kick that misses.
Moore moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Moore.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Moore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moore tried to counter with a leg kick but Knox avoided it.
Moore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox is looking to clinch but Moore is avoiding it.
Moore misses with a kick to the body.
Moore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Knox.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Moore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Moore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox scores with a shot to the body.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick
and Moore counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore throws a front kick aimed at Knox's knee but Knox avoids it well.
Moore misses with a kick to the body
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moore's head backwards.
Moore looks to throw a body kick
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Moore is looking to chop away at Knox's legs.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Moore tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knox manages to circle out of the way.
Moore has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kappa Knox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Knox moves out of range of the leg kick from Moore.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox misses the jab.
Moore walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moore.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Moore works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox throws a jab when Moore was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
Moore tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Moore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Moore misses
and Knox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moore with a body shot.
Knox 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.
Jab by Moore.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moore.
Moore blocks a jab.
Knox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with a combination
and Moore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox lands with a nice combination. Moore backs away looking to recover.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Moore is out of range.
Knox throws a series of punches but Moore moves out of range.
Moore throws a leg kick but Knox moved away.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox scores with a head kick. Moore tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore motions for Knox to come forward. Moore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Moore has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Moore lands a head shot.
Moore tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moore moves out of range of the body kick.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Knox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but Moore shakes him off and moves away.
Moore slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox lands a head shot.
Knox avoids the body shot from Moore.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore closes the distance and clinches.
Moore lands a nice uppercut.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Moore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moores head.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moore's elbow.
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moore counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moore throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Angelo Moore did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Moore moves out of range of the body kick.
That kick from Moore tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a thumping low kick.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A lazy body kick from Knox
and Moore counters with a thumping low kick.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moore.
Moore throws out a leg kick but Knox moves out of range and Moore only half commits.
Moore tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Moore closes the distance looking to clinch
and Knox counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Moore is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Moore scores with a jab.
Knox checks a low kick from Moore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Moore moves into the clinch.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Moore.
Moore misses with a punch to the body.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moore is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Moore.
Moore misses with some punches.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox looking to stall.
Angelo Moore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox is looking to break free of the clinch but Moore has double underhooks.
Moore lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Moore.
Moore avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Moore misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Moore on the inside.
Knox tries a body shot but Moore blocks it.
Moore has Knox pressed against the cage, preventing Knox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox is rocked!
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Moore finish him?
Knox tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Moore.
Knox is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moore lands a shoulder strike.
Moore leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moore.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Moore is controlling him.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox wants to break free but Moore has control.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Moore on the inside.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
Moore blocking some punches.
Moore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Moore.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
Knox digs a right hand into Moore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moore's gas tank.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore digs a right hand into Knox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knox's gas tank.
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Moore tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Moore working aggressively here.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moores head.
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moore scores with a leg kick.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Moore counters with a low kick, right behind Knox 's knee.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Moore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Moore had his way with Kappa Knox in that round.
That's time! Moore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Moore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox slips a jab from Moore.
Moore moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Moore is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
and Moore counters with an inside leg kick.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Moore misses.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moore, right into the meat.
Moore takes the fight into the clinch.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moore.
Knox is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Moore lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Moore.
Moore is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moore misses with some punches.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Moore lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moore as Knox tries to tie him up.
Moore lands with a left to the head.
Moore lands a shot to the body.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Moore misses with the head strike.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Moore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moore.
A nice left hand lands by Moore.
Knox misses with some punches.
Moore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Moore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moore.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore.
Moore gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moore.
Moore lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Knox to his knees! Moore keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Moore!
Angelo Moore retains his middleweight title!
Angelo Moore decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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