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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spas Spasov (ranked 2185 p4p, 245 weight class) and Altintop Palonesess (ranked 3881 p4p, 403 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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147 lbs
11 - 24 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spas Spasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 24 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Altintop Palonesess!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spasov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Palonesess has one foot on Spasov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Spasov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spasov tries to bum rush Palonesess with a series of wild strikes but Palonesess uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palonesess is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spasov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spas Spasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Spasov. Those never looked like landing.
Palonesess tries to counter with a clinch but Spasov shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spasov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Palonesess is fending him off so far but Spasov persists. Nope, Palonesess circles away and we're back to standing.
Palonesess throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spasov's waist but Spasov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Palonesess off to one side.
Spasov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Palonesess circles away quickly and effectively.
Spasov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Palonesess swivels and escapes.
As Spasov backs off Palonesess throws a huge counter combo but Spasov manages to avoid it all.
Spasov lands with a nice combination. Palonesess backs away looking to recover.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spasov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spas Spasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spasov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Palonesess counters with a series of strikes. Spasov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spasov darts in trying to clinch
and Palonesess counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palonesess throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spasov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spasov wants to hit a switch here but Palonesess passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Spasov there!
Spasov is squirming around, avoiding Palonesess's attempts to control the action.
Spasov tries to hold on but Palonesess pushes him away.
Palonesess tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spasov is looking to improve his position but Palonesess isn't that keen on the idea.
Palonesess has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spasov really wants to buck Palonesess off and get back to his feet.
Palonesess wants to control the pace but Spasov is squirming around nicely.
Spasov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Palonesess landing punches.
Palonesess postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Spasov looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palonesess looking to finish Spasov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Spasov!
Spasov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Palonesess is controlling the pace.
Spasov tries to kick Palonesess off but Palonesess keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Palonesess wants to control but Spasov is keeping him busy.
Spasov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palonesess with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Palonesess is keen to just control but Spasov is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spasov is looking for a sweep. Palonesess is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spasov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Spasov scores with a three punch combo!
Palonesess slips a jab and a cross from Spasov.
Spasov looking to score a takedown here. Palonesess is defending well but Spasov drives through and ends up in Palonesess's guard.
Palonesess has his hands on Spasov's head, controlling the position.
Spasov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Spasov pushes Palonesess up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Palonesess has Spasov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spasov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Palonesess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spasov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spasov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spasov lands a glancing blow to the side of Palonesess's head.
A low kick from Palonesess misses
and Spasov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palonesess shoots for a takedown but Spasov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spasov throws a big counter combination but Palonesess scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Palonesess misses with a takedown attempt - Spasov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spasov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palonesess was well out of range. Poor timing from Spasov.
Palonesess dodges the punch combination from Spasov.
Spasov swings for the body but Palonesess moves out of range.
Palonesess avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown attempt by Palonesess or perhaps it was just good defense by Spasov, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spas Spasov 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.
Spasov tries for a takedown but Palonesess sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spasov as he jumps to the side.
Spasov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Palonesess looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spasov shoots in looking for a takedown but Palonesess manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spasov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spas Spasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palonesess tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spasov defends well and Palonesess ends up having to push Spasov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That kick from Palonesess tenderised Spasov's leg. Spasov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov takes the fight into the clinch.
Spasov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Palonesess is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Spasov to the mat. Spasov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palonesess being controlled here momentarily.
Spasov wants to stand but Palonesess is controlling the position.
Spasov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Palonesess drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spasov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palonesess can do to turn this around?
Spasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Palonesess controls his hands.
Palonesess has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spasov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spasov is pressed up against the cage. Palonesess has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spasov down to the mat. Spasov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spasov lands a two punch combo.
Spasov moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Spasov.
Palonesess blocks a body shot from Spasov.
Spasov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spasov is trying to pull guard but Palonesess has him pressed against the cage.
Palonesess fails to pull guard.
Spasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palonesess's elbow.
Spasov misses with a body punch.
Spasov successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palonesess stands up and waves to Spasov to follow him.
Spasov clinches up with Palonesess and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spasov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spasov lands a body shot.
Palonesess drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spasov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spasov breaks from the clinch.
Palonesess takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spasov dives in for a single leg takedown but Palonesess sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spasov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Palonesess clinches up against the cage.
Spasov prevents the takedown attempt.
Spasov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spasov breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palonesess throws a leg kick but Spasov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Palonesess leaves Spasov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spas Spasov is winning the standup battle so far.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Palonesess as he avoids it easily.
Spasov swinging wildly here.
Spasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palonesess swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spasov misses with a combination
and Palonesess counters with a three punch combo that has Spasov backing up. Spasov nods at Palonesess to acknowledge the strikes.
Spasov feints a jab promting Palonesess to slip. Spasov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Palonesess slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spas Spasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palonesess throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spas Spasov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Spasov fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Palonesess tries to counter it with a takedown but Spasov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spasov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Palonesess throws a big counter head kick but Spasov avoids it with no problem.
Spasov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spasov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Palonesess counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spasov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Palonesess keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Spasov jumps guard but Palonesess turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Spasov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palonesess backwards.
Palonesess tries to pull guard but Spasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Palonesess drops back down to his feet.
Spasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palonesess wants a takedown but no success here.
Spasov stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov lands a nice shot to the body.
Spasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palonesess has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spasov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spas Spasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altintop Palonesess.
Spasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palonesess stalling in the clinch but Spasov improves position.
Palonesess wants a takedown but no success here.
Palonesess jumps guard but Spasov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Spasov can't find room to land a body shot as Palonesess controls the action.
Spasov prevents the takedown attempt.
Spasov tries a body shot but Palonesess blocks it.
Palonesess slowing the pace effectively.
Spasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palonesess on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spasov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch combination from Spasov misses.
Spasov scores with a nice strike.
Spasov fails with a takedown attempt.
Spas Spasov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spasov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Palonesess tries to avoid it but Spasov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Palonesess to the ground. Palonesess escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spasov tries to bum rush Palonesess with a series of wild strikes but Palonesess uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palonesess closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Spasov quickly recovers to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Palonesess is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spasov is trying to stand back up but Palonesess is controlling him
Palonesess prevents Spasov from improving his position.
Palonesess escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palonesess gets tackled into the cage by Spasov. Spasov maintains the clinch.
Palonesess has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Spasov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Palonesess working for a choke but Spasov is defending well.
Spasov trying to control but not successfully.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet.
Spasov is trying to break free.
Spasov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palonesess is punishing Spasov with some ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet.
Palonesess lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Spasov hold on?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Palonesess's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Palonesess has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Spasov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Palonesess. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Altintop Palonesess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spasov trying to control the action but Palonesess just sinks the hooks in.
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 Spas Spasov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spasov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spas Spasov!
A relieved looking Spas Spasov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Altintop Palonesess stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happends!!! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Cooke (ranked 462 p4p, 59 weight class) and Nomor Gai (ranked 1629 p4p, 193 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cooke might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Harm's Way - Warriors Will Reign. Gai has chosen Alice Cooper No More Mr. Nice Guy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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166 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Cooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nomor Gai!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Gai misses.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Gai.
Cooke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gai is looking to land body kicks.
Gai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gai misses with a body kick.
Gai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Gai's shoulder, as Gai tries to avoid the shot.
Gai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cooke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gai's sensitive parts.
Gai misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cooke fails with a takedown attempt.
Gai throws a push kick but Cooke slaps the foot to one side.
Cooke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cooke goes for a double leg but Gai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gai continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooke slips a straight right by Gai.
Cooke tries to land a front kick but Gai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gai keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Gai.
Cooke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gai misses with an uppercut.
Gai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cooke has time to react.
Gai misses with a kick to the body.
Cooke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nomor Gai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gai checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Gai misses the target.
Nice shot by Gai.
Gai keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooke has Gai up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Cooke.
Cooke tries to land knees in the clinch but Gai avoids the damage to the body.
Cooke takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Samuel Cooke has been cut.
Cooke blocking some punches.
Cooke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cooke is breathing heavily.
Cooke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gai.
Cooke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gai lands with a right to the head.
Cooke gets through Gai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cooke blocks a body shot from Gai.
Cooke lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gai blocking some punches.
Gai pushes Cooke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooke can't find room to land a body shot as Gai controls the action.
Gai misses with an elbow over the top.
Gai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gai is leaning against Cooke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cooke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cooke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooke's elbow.
Cooke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gai struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooke controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gai.
Gai throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gai.
Cooke misses with a knee strike.
Gai tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooke throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooke tries to land a knee to the head but Gai blocks with his arms.
Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cooke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Gai as the two fighters clinch.
Gai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gai's elbow.
Cooke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooke can't find room to land a body shot as Gai controls the action.
Gai trying to land knees to the body.
Cooke struggles to land a body shot inside as Gai controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gai struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooke controls his hands.
Gai pushes Cooke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gai breaks the clinch.
Gai tries a low kick but Cooke avoids it.
Cooke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gai. Gai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gai throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke connects with a solid leg kick.
Cooke misses the body punch
and Gai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cooke thinking.
Gai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gai tries a low kick but Cooke avoids it.
Cooke throws a hook but Gai blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nomor Gai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Cooke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gai throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
Cooke lands with a shot to the body.
Cooke scores with a nice head shot.
Gai misses with a body kick.
As Gai tries to get set, Cooke tries to push him back and clinch up but Gai manages to avoid the attempt.
A punch combination from Cooke misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cooke.
Gai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooke digs a good hook to Gai's body.
Cooke misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke has managed to clinch.
Cooke tries a knee to the head but Gai blocks it.
Gai lands an uppercut.
Cooke throws a head punch that misses.
Cooke can't find room to land a body shot as Gai controls the action.
Gai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gai walks into a straight right hand from Cooke.
Gai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cooke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cooke looking to pass the guard.
Gai seems keen to control Cooke's posture.
Gai keeping full guard, as Cooke tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cooke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gai keeping full guard, as Cooke tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cooke.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Gai throws a leg kick but Cooke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gai checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gai.
Nomor Gai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooke slips a straight right by Gai.
Gai misses with an uppercut. Cooke saw that one coming.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gai.
Gai looks to land a combination. Cooke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A leg kick checked by Gai.
Cooke slips under a jab.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Cooke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gai's calf.
Gai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cooke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Cooke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cooke is looking to score with low kicks.
Cooke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gai throws out the jab.
Cooke misses with a kick to the body
and Gai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gai scores with a jab.
Cooke defending well as Gai loads up on a big left hand.
Cooke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cooke.
Gai throws a fast counter high kick but Cooke manages to duck under it in time.
Cooke tries a low kick but Gai avoids it.
Gai is looking for the big counter here.
Gai throws a push kick but Cooke slaps the foot to one side.
Gai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cooke is out of range and Gai settles back down.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gai.
Cooke connects with the punch.
Gai needs to keep his hands up - Cooke had a free shot at his head there.
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Cooke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gai throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it.
Gai gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cooke counters with a good, hard body kick but Gai shrugs it off.
Cooke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gai is looking to slow Cooke down with leg kicks.
Cooke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cooke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch combination from Cooke misses.
Cooke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gai.
Gai throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
Cooke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Gai throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
Cooke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gai stuffs the takedown.
Gai tests Cooke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cooke misses with a low kick as Gai jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cooke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cooke scores with a shot to the body.
Cooke feints and as Gai raises his hands in defense, Cooke changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cooke has gone for a leg lock! Gai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cooke's guard.
Gai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gai preventing the sweep.
Cooke is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gai preventing the sweep.
Cooke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cooke wants to sweep but no luck.
Gai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cooke looking to control but Gai passes into half guard.
Cooke looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is trying to control but Gai manages to pass to mount!
Cooke is trying desperately to improve position.
Cooke regains half guard.
Cooke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cooke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gai wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
Gai won't allow Cooke to sweep him here.
Gai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooke is looking to clinch but Gai is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nomor Gai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nomor Gai!
Post fight, Nomor Gai stared into the camera and said 'Next Fight Gap Turner Please, Respect Him As A Fighter. But He Need A Challenge And Im The Man For Him, He On 4 Fight Win Streak And Close To A Title Shot. Take On Former World Champ Me Vs You 5 Round Main Event '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Khuchtei Bokhchuud (ranked 4955 p4p, 234 weight class) and Jonathan Davis (ranked 2273 p4p, 136 weight class). Bokhchuud's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ErgeSholee Biste Turda. Davis has chosen Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix) as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
146 lbs
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28
142 lbs
15 - 12 - 1 |
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Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Davis!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis lands a right hook to the body.
Bokhchuud needs to keep his hands up - Davis had a free shot at his head there.
Davis misses with a hook.
Bokhchuud gets a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Bokhchuud has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Davis lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davis.
Bokhchuud crunches a lovely knee into Davis's ribcage.
Bokhchuud cracks Davis with a nice body shot.
Davis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Davis.
Davis taking a breather.
Davis avoiding damage.
Davis receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Bokhchuud is trying to drag Davis to the mat but Davis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Davis lands a hook that snaps the head of Bokhchuud backwards.
Bokhchuud wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khuchtei Bokhchuud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Davis on the inside.
Bokhchuud is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Davis manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bokhchuud.
Davis stuns Bokhchuud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Davis throws a body kick that misses
and Bokhchuud counters with a takedown into side control.
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bokhchuud controls the position from side control.
Bokhchuud'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Bokhchuud is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Davis's shoulder. That is not cool.
Davis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bokhchuud is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Bokhchuud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Davis wants to hold on but Bokhchuud pushes him away.
Davis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bokhchuud is looking for a kimura here.
Bokhchuud prevents Davis from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Davis is not content to let Bokhchuud control the position.
Davis is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bokhchuud wants to pass the guard but Davis is defending well.
Bokhchuud keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Davis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bokhchuud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been informed that Davis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Davis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Davis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bokhchuud tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Davis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bokhchuud.
Davis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Davis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bokhchuud tries for a takedown but Davis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bokhchuud backs up against the cage.
Jonathan Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bokhchuud's hands.
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!
Davis throws a leg kick
and Bokhchuud counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bokhchuud is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhchuud is stalling here. Davis is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bokhchuud seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Davis has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bokhchuud can't do much from the bottom here.
Bokhchuud is looking for a sweep.
Bokhchuud wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Davis just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Bokhchuud's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to control but Bokhchuud is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Bokhchuud's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bokhchuud gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bokhchuud wants to control but Davis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bokhchuud controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bokhchuud pushes Davis off and gets back to his feet.
Davis connects with a body shot.
Davis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bokhchuud backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bokhchuud circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bokhchuud is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Davis is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davis prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khuchtei Bokhchuud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davis is trying to stall.
Davis trying to stall but Bokhchuud improves his position.
Bokhchuud is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davis misses with the head strike.
Davis breaks the clinch.
Bokhchuud slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Davis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Davis tries to bum rush Bokhchuud with a series of wild strikes but Bokhchuud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Bokhchuud gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bokhchuud tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davis looks to land a combination but Bokhchuud avoids it well.
Bokhchuud shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Davis is trying to defend but Bokhchuud finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bokhchuud is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Davis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bokhchuud.
Well, if Bokhchuud is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Davis 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! This is the final round!
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bokhchuud. Bokhchuud circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Davis lands with a nice body punch.
Davis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bokhchuud counters with a single leg into guard. Davis didn't expect that.
Bokhchuud won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Davis managing to control the position.
Davis is looking to sweep but instead, Bokhchuud has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud controlling the action here.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Bokhchuud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhchuud slips a nice elbow through Davis's hands, connecting with Davis's forehead.
Davis is not content to let Bokhchuud control the position.
Bokhchuud wants to free his trapped foot but Davis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bokhchuud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Further stalling from Bokhchuud.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two 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.
Bokhchuud lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bokhchuud.
Davis lands a nice shot that snaps Bokhchuud's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bokhchuud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davis can pounce on him.
Bokhchuud fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bokhchuud rather than just go for the knockout.
A punch lands to the side of Bokhchuud 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Bokhchuud feinted with a counter takedown.
Davis lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Davis.
Davis misses with a double jab.
Bokhchuud shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily.
As Bokhchuud backs off Davis throws a huge counter combo but Bokhchuud manages to avoid it all.
Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bokhchuud fails with the takedown
and Davis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khuchtei Bokhchuud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis scores with a jab. Bokhchuud acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davis is looking for the big counter here.
Davis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bokhchuud in his tracks.
Bokhchuud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Bokhchuud ducks right into an uppercut from Davis.
Bokhchuud darts in and clinches Davis up against the cage.
Davis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bokhchuud has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Davis taking a breather.
Davis slows down the pace here.
Davis lands a right hand.
Davis lands with a light punch inside.
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Davis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Davis!
After winning the bout, Jonathan Davis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud spoke after the fight, saying 'Сайн байна "Sain baina"-Translation well Shit!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Weimin Liaw (ranked 2828 p4p, 354 weight class) and Nicky Santoro (ranked 3620 p4p, 427 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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187 lbs
6 - 6 - 1 |
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217 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Weimin Liaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicky Santoro!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santoro works Liaw's body with a nice hook.
Liaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santoro looks to throw the jab but Liaw is out of range.
Weimin Liaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santoro lands a jab to the head.
Liaw clinches.
Liaw breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Santoro. That snapped Liaw's head back.
Liaw throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Liaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Santoro circles away.
Santoro swats away the attempt to clinch by Liaw.
Santoro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Liaw lands an overhand right.
Liaw connects with a single shot there.
Santoro takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Santoro.
Santoro swings widly with a right hand
and Liaw counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Nicky Santoro has been cut.
Santoro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro lands with an uppercut that bounces Liaw off the cage and back into range.
Liaw moves out of range as Santoro strikes.
Liaw looks to land a combination but Santoro avoids it well.
Liaw has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Liaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Santoro breaks from the clinch.
Liaw clinches up with Santoro and pushes him back against the cage.
Liaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Liaw is trying to force a seperation but Santoro has the dominant position.
Liaw breaks the clinch.
Liaw is looking to clinch.
Liaw clinches with his opponent.
Liaw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santoro is defending well for now.
Liaw breaks from the clinch.
Santoro misses with a looping right.
Liaw misses with a hook.
Liaw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Liaw there as he acknowledges the shot.
Santoro moves forwards but Liaw connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Santoro.
Santoro throws a hook but Liaw blocks it.
Liaw takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santoro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Liaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santoro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Santoro misses with an uppercut. Liaw saw that one coming.
Liaw needs to keep his hands up - Santoro had a free shot at his head there.
Santoro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liaw.
Liaw closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Santoro counter with a right hand.
Liaw scores with a nice strike.
Santoro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Liaw takes one on the button.
Santoro misses with a straight right.
Santoro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Liaw had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Santoro misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Santoro jabs Liaw right on the nose. Liaw blinks but takes it well.
Liaw is rocked!
Liaw lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Santoro drops his shoulder and cracks Liaw with a huge uppercut! Liaw goes down! Can Santoro finish him?
Oh Liaw is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santoro tries to stand but Liaw is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liaw seems to have got his legs back now.
Santoro won't allow Liaw to get back to his feet.
Santoro stands up and waves to Liaw to follow him.
Liaw misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoro lands an overhand right.
Santoro throws a shot from downtown. Liaw moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Santoro misses.
Santoro avoids the body shot from Liaw.
Liaw throws a looping overhand right but Santoro ducks down to avoid it.
Santoro looks to throw the jab but Liaw is out of range.
Liaw slips a straight right by Santoro.
Liaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Santoro circles away.
Santoro cracks Liaw with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Liaw has Santoro up against the cage in a clinch.
Liaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Santoro circles away.
Santoro keeps the fight on the outside.
Liaw wants to clinch up but Santoro keeps it at a distance.
Santoro throws an overhand right that lands on Liaw's shoulder, as Liaw tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Santoro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicky Santoro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Santoro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Santoro circles away.
Liaw throws a head kick but Santoro moves out of range.
Santoro catches Liaw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Santoro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liaw closes the distance but Santoro moves to the side
and Santoro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santoro misses with a looping right.
Liaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liaw moves out of range as Santoro strikes.
Liaw tries to clinch but Santoro moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liaw misses with a body shot.
Liaw clinches up with Santoro and pushes him back against the cage.
Santoro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liaw tries to break the clinch but Santoro is controlling the position.
Santoro misses with a punch to the body.
Liaw breaks the clinch.
Liaw slips under a jab from Santoro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liaw tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Santoro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liaw moves into the clinch.
Santoro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Liaws head.
Liaw throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santoro blocks it with crossed arms.
Santoro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Liaw backwards.
Santoro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Liaw backwards.
Liaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santoro misses with a straight left.
Liaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Santoro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santoro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Liaw scores with a jab to the body.
Liaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santoro was well out of range. Poor timing from Liaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liaw blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Liaw.
Liaw tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santoro! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Santoro clobbers Liaw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Liaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santoro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Santoro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Liaw thuds his right hand into Santoro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Santoro loads up on a big right hand but Liaw slips the punch.
Santoro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Liaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santoro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Santoro keeps the fight on the outside.
Santoro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santoro throws an overhand right that lands on Liaw's shoulder, as Liaw tries to avoid the shot.
Liaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santoro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santoro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Santoro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liaw tries to clinch up but Santoro circles away and keeps his distance.
Liaw looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Santoro misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Santoro misses.
Santoro thuds his right hand into Liaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Santoro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Liaw's hands.
Liaw lands a right hook to the body.
Liaw clinches with his opponent.
Liaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santoro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liaw to score with a decent uppercut.
Santoro throws out a loose jab but Liaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santoro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liaw manages to avoid it.
Nicky Santoro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liaw tries to clinch but Santoro is having none of it.
Santoro throws a poor cross that misses
and Liaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Liaw wants to clinch up but Santoro keeps it at a distance.
Santoro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Santoro misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liaw lands with a nice body kick.
Santoro is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liaw clinches up against the cage.
Santoro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Liaw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santoro avoids it.
Liaw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santoro avoids it.
Liaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santoro swings for the body but Liaw moves out of range.
Liaw misses with a kick to the body.
Liaw looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Liaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santoro swats away the attempt to clinch by Liaw.
Liaw throws a predictable looking body shot
and Santoro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Santoro cracks Liaw with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Santoro looks to land a right hand but Liaw moved out of range.
Liaw clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Santoro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nicky Santoro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Santoro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Santoro looks to land a left hand but Liaw moved out of range nicely.
Liaw feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Santoro sprawling to the canvas! Santoro rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Liaw finish him?!
Santoro is rocked!
That has opened up Nicky Santoro's cut even more.
Liaw wants to clinch up but Santoro keeps it at a distance.
Santoro is still on wobbly legs! Can Liaw finish him?
Liaw is stalking Santoro. Santoro circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Liaw, and it's lights out! Santoro really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Weimin Liaw!
A very excited looking Weimin Liaw 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Woodford May (ranked 5038 p4p, 522 weight class) and Max Mason (ranked 2844 p4p, 359 weight class). Max Mason has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Woodford May!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Mason!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason swinging wildly here.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
May wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.
May ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Oooooh!!! Mason has knocked May down with a huge combo! Mason steps away and waves a wobbly May back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
May is rocked!
It looks like Woodford May has been cut.
May drops his hands for a split second and Mason immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into May face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Mason follows up with a right hand that knocks May into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Mason!
A very excited looking Max Mason 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.
The defeated Woodford May had this to say: 'Live and learn. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergejs Denisovs (ranked 5859 p4p, 524 weight class) and Pasha Pedikov (ranked 5864 p4p, 526 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergejs Denisovs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pasha Pedikov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denisovs throws a leg kick
and Pedikov counters with a one-two to the body.
Denisovs looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pedikov.
Pedikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denisovs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pedikov is fending him off so far but Denisovs persists. Nope, Pedikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Denisovs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Denisovs breaks the clinch.
Denisovs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pedikov was covering up waiting for the punch and Denisovs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pedikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pedikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedikov content to control rather than advance.
Denisovs is looking for a sweep. Pedikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Denisovs is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like Pedikov is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pedikov working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pedikov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pedikov working Denisovs over with strikes.
Denisovs pushes Pedikov off looking to stand but Pedikov dives back in and keeps control.
Pedikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pedikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Denisovs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pedikov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisovs trying to get back to full guard but Pedikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Denisovs is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Pedikov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Denisovs is bucking up trying to escape but Pedikov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Denisovs is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisovs tries to lock up and control but Pedikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Denisovs is squirming around, avoiding Pedikov's attempts to control the action.
Denisovs is bucking up trying to escape but Pedikov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pedikov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pedikov looking to control but Denisovs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denisovs is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasha Pedikov dominated that round.
That's time! Denisovs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pedikov gets a clinch.
Denisovs tries to land knees in the clinch but Pedikov avoids the damage to the body.
Denisovs manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pedikov successfully pulls guard.
Denisovs stopping the sweep attempt from Pedikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisovs advances to half guard.
Pasha Pedikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Denisovs is stalling here. Pedikov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Denisovs seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pedikov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pedikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pedikov controls the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisovs dodges the ground and pound from Pedikov.
An elbow from Pedikov crashes against the mat.
Pedikov wants to control but Denisovs is keeping him busy.
Denisovs can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Pedikov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pedikov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Denisovs is pushing Pedikov's head away, looking to escape. Pedikov manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Denisovs is trying to improve his position.
Pedikov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Denisovs wants to control but Pedikov postures up.
Pedikov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Denisovs can't do much from the bottom here.
Pedikov wants to control but Denisovs is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedikov controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pedikov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pedikov lands in his opponent's guard.
Pedikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Denisovs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisovs keeping moving, preventing Pedikov from controlling successfully.
Pedikov postures up in Denisovs's guard and throws a big left but Denisovs blocks it.
Pedikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Denisovs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Denisovs has his foot on Pedikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pedikov works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pedikov tries to clinch but Denisovs is having none of it.
Denisovs tries to counter by clinching up but Pedikov breaks away and moves out of range.
Pedikov throws a front kick that sends Denisovs stumbling back into the cage.
Denisovs swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasha Pedikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pedikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Denisovs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pedikov swivels and escapes.
Pedikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Denisovs's waist but Denisovs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pedikov off to one side.
Pedikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Pedikov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Denisovs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sergejs Denisovs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasha Pedikov.
Denisovs drives through and clinches with Pedikov against the cage.
Pedikov tries to pull guard but Denisovs holds him up against the cage and eventually Pedikov drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedikov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pedikov keeps control of Denisovs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisovs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pedikov to keep the fight standing.
Pedikov jumps guard but Denisovs stands there with Pedikov around his waist. Pedikov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pedikov tries to pull guard but Denisovs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pedikov is trying to pull guard but Denisovs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Denisovs pulls guard effortlessly.
Denisovs working a defensive guard here.
Denisovs keeping full guard, as Pedikov tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denisovs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Denisovs is trying to control the position but Pedikov postures up.
Denisovs being controlled here, momentarily.
Denisovs working for submissions but it's allowed Pedikov to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Denisovs tries to roll over but Pedikov keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pedikov scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Denisovs as he avoids it easily.
As Pedikov looks to move away, Denisovs throws a big counter combo but Pedikov just gets out of the way.
Denisovs shoots in but Pedikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pedikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Denisovs, which made it look bad.
Denisovs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pedikov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Denisovs ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Denisovs no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergejs Denisovs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pedikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasha Pedikov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Moore (ranked 696 p4p, 105 weight class) and Buster McDiggle (ranked 1368 p4p, 198 weight class). Moore comes to the cage accompanied by Sad Man's Tongue by Volbeat. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Buster McDiggle enters the cage!
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28
220 lbs
13 - 14 - 0 |
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209 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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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
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buster McDiggle!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDiggle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Some wild striking there from Moore.
McDiggle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDiggle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
McDiggle throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore drops down looking for a counter takedown but McDiggle sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Moore lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDiggle doesn't seem phased though.
McDiggle slips under a jab from Moore.
A countering left hand to the body from McDiggle misses.
McDiggle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Moore 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 scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDiggle doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDiggle moves out of range of the leg kick from Moore.
McDiggle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McDiggle misses the shot to the body.
McDiggle checks a leg kick nicely.
Moore misses with a combination
and McDiggle counters with a good low kick that Moore was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore tried to score with a low kick but McDiggle checks it.
Moore throws a hook but McDiggle avoids it easily.
Moore misses with a right hand
and McDiggle counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore connects with an inside leg kick.
Moore misses with a looping right.
And McDiggle responds with a good body kick, but Moore manages to step out the way in time.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but McDiggle slips the punch.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but McDiggle ducks down to avoid it.
Moore works the jab nicely.
McDiggle moves into range and clinches up with Moore.
Moore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDiggle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Carl Moore has been cut.
McDiggle throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
McDiggle throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDiggle's head backwards.
Moore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but McDiggle slips the punch.
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by McDiggle.
Moore feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McDiggle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDiggle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moore defends it easily.
Moore works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moore is looking to take a break and control but McDiggle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDiggle is trying to get back to full guard.
McDiggle won't allow Moore to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McDiggle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Moore lands strikes from half guard.
Moore moves into full mount! McDiggle won't be happy about that!
McDiggle taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Moore 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.
McDiggle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moore landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore lands a big shot there that rocks McDiggle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McDiggle taking shots to the head.
Moore with good strikes from the mount here!
Moore with a couple of short strikes.
Moore cracks McDiggle with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Moore lands a heavy elbow.
McDiggle is rocked!
McDiggle wants to hold on but Moore pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Moore cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McDiggle is still in real trouble! Can Moore finish him?
Moore lands a heavy shot. That's hurt McDiggle! Moore sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless McDiggle and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carl Moore!
After winning the bout, Carl Moore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Baker (ranked 2587 p4p, 332 weight class) and David Orston (ranked 2514 p4p, 327 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
220 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Orston!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Orston thuds a left hand into Baker's body.
Baker wants to clinch.
Baker wants to clinch up but Orston keeps it at a distance.
Orston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orston scores with a nice body kick.
Orston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orston lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy body kick from Orston
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orston swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker dodges the punch combination from Orston.
Baker throws a quick counter kick to the body but Orston avoids it.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Orston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker.
Baker rushes Orston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Orston misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Baker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Orston.
Baker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baker wants to break free but Orston has control.
Orston is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Orston lands a right hand.
Orston throws a head punch that misses.
Baker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orston has him pressed against the cage.
Orston has Baker pressed against the cage, preventing Baker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Orston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker tries to break free but Orston pushes him back against the cage.
Orston tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Orston back against the cage.
Orston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baker working hard to break the clinch.
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orston avoids the body shot from Baker.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orston. That's going to slow Baker down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker tries to clinch but Orston is having none of it.
Baker is looking to clinch.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
Baker connects with a right hand. Orston shakes it off.
It looks like David Orston has been cut.
Orston throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Baker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Orston.
Orston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker clinches with his opponent.
Baker working hard to break the clinch.
Orston pushes Baker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Orston keeps control of Baker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker swings for the body but Orston moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baker on the side of the head.
Orston staying out of range there.
Baker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orston misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker blocks a head kick by Orston.
Baker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
Orston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baker backs up against the cage.
Baker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orston counters with a slapping leg kick.
Orston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baker throws a right hand that misses
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orston thows a body kick. Baker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Baker sizes up Orston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker tries to clinch up
and Orston counters with a solid body kick.
Orston's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Orston duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orston scores with a jab to the jaw.
Baker throws a sloppy body shot
and Orston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baker is rocked!
Orston clinches up against the cage.
Baker missing with knees to the body.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orston stops a takedown attempt from Baker.
Baker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baker's efforts to push away.
Orston tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Baker moves into range and clinches up with Orston.
Orston pushes Baker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baker.
Baker is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baker.
A jab from Orston does it's job there.
Danga de danga de dang - Orston scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Orston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Orston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Orston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baker on the side of the head.
Orston has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baker wants to clinch.
Orston misses with a combination
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
David Orston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orston misses with a shot to the body
and Baker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Baker.
Orston fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Baker to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Baker looks to clinch but Orston throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Baker taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). David Orston!
Our winner, David Orston, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arnar Agnarsson (ranked 2023 p4p, 226 weight class) and Atanase Teodor (ranked 1658 p4p, 197 weight class). Agnarsson comes to the cage accompanied by Drop death - Scream. Teodor has chosen Billy Idol - Rebel Yell as his entrance music. Atanase Teodor 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnar Agnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Atanase Teodor!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agnarsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Agnarsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot.
Teodor throws a hook to the side of Agnarsson's head but Agnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Teodor tries to land a front kick but Agnarsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Teodor tests Agnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Agnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Teodor's shoulder, as Teodor tries to avoid the shot.
Agnarsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Teodor.
Teodor looks for the body kick but Agnarsson saw that one coming.
Agnarsson lands with a slapping head kick.
Teodor lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Agnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Teodor scores with a push kick.
Teodor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson swinging wildly here.
Agnarsson throws a leg kick
and Teodor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arnar Agnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agnarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Agnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Teodor's belly button to the back.
Agnarsson sizes up Teodor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Agnarsson lands a jab to Teodor's midsection.
A low kick from Agnarsson is predictable there
and Teodor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Teodor misses with a body kick.
Agnarsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Teodor just manages to avoid it.
Agnarsson misses with a hook
and Teodor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Teodor looks to throw the jab but Agnarsson is out of range.
Teodor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Agnarsson counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agnarsson misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teodor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Agnarsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Teodor throws a jab but it's blocked by Agnarsson.
Teodor throws a poor cross that misses
and Agnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Agnarsson throws a jab when Teodor was well out of range.
Agnarsson throws the left hand but Teodor avoids the punch easily.
Teodor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Agnarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Agnarsson tries to land a leg kick but Teodor saw it coming and moves away.
Teodor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Teodor catches Agnarsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Agnarsson thuds a left hand into Teodor's body.
A punch combination from Teodor misses.
Agnarsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teodor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teodor scoring well with a low kick there.
Teodor looks to score with a jab to the body but Agnarsson is just out of range.
Teodor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Agnarsson's head backwards.
Teodor with a hook.
Teodor misses the body punch
and Agnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Teodor lands a head kick!
Agnarsson is rocked!
Teodor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Teodor.
Teodor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Agnarsson's head.
Oh Agnarsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Agnarsson misses with a leg kick
letting Teodor counter with a right hand.
Teodor misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Agnarsson is predictable there
and Teodor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Agnarsson thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Teodor takes one on the button.
Agnarsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Agnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Teodor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A low kick from Agnarsson misses
and Teodor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Agnarsson thuds his right hand into Teodor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Agnarsson throws a leg kick but Teodor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Agnarsson misses with a hook
and Teodor counters with a nice body kick.
Agnarsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Agnarsson catches Teodor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Agnarsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Teodor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Agnarsson misses with a right hand
and Teodor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Atanase Teodor will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Agnarsson ducks right into an uppercut from Teodor.
Teodor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teodor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Agnarsson throws a hook to the side of Teodor's head but Teodor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Agnarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Agnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Agnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Teodor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Teodor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Agnarsson misses.
Teodor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Teodor.
Agnarsson misses with a hook
and Teodor counters with a stiff right hand.
Teodor moves out of range as Agnarsson throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson moves forwards but Teodor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Agnarsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Agnarsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Teodor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Agnarsson under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson digs a good body shot into Teodor's ribs.
Teodor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teodor throws a right hand that misses
and Agnarsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Agnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Teodor.
Agnarsson throws a series of punches but Teodor avoids them all with ease.
Teodor steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Teodor walks into a jab.
Teodor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Teodor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Agnarsson counters with a series of strikes. Teodor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Teodor misses with a body kick.
Teodor moves out of range of the strikes.
Agnarsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Teodor is out of range and Agnarsson settles back down.
Teodor throws out a counter right but Agnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Agnarsson throws a right hand that misses
and Teodor counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agnarsson avoids the head kick by Teodor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Teodor.
Teodor scores with a head kick. Agnarsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Teodor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teodor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Agnarsson can pounce on him.
Teodor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Agnarsson throws a low kick, looking for Teodor's leg but Teodor calmly moves out of range.
Teodor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Agnarsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Agnarsson looks to throw the jab but Teodor is out of range.
Teodor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Agnarsson has time to react.
Teodor ducks under a wild hook from Agnarsson.
Teodor is looking for the big counter here.
Teodor misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Agnarsson throws a hook to the side of Teodor's head but Teodor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Teodor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Teodor.
Agnarsson scores with a nice head shot.
Agnarsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Teodor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Agnarsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Teodor.
Agnarsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Teodor drops Agnarsson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Agnarsson looks back up at him and smiles so Teodor waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agnarsson misses with a right hand
and Teodor counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teodor just misses with a punch to the body.
Teodor lands a nice looking body kick.
Agnarsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Teodor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Agnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teodor.
Atanase Teodor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teodor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Agnarsson lands a jab-cross combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Teodor.
Agnarsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teodor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Agnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teodor throws out the jab.
Agnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Teodor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atanase Teodor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Teodor clobbers Agnarsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Some wild striking there from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Agnarsson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Agnarsson blocks the body kick.
Agnarsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Teodor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Teodor thinks about the counter body kick.
Teodor thows a body kick. Agnarsson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Agnarsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teodor scores with a hook.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Teodor counters with a good, hard body kick but Agnarsson shrugs it off.
Teodor tries to land a front kick but Agnarsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Agnarsson throws the left hand but Teodor avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson scores with a nice strike.
Agnarsson looks to throw the jab but Teodor is out of range.
Good shot there by Teodor.
Agnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teodor moves away.
Teodor is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Agnarsson misses with a two punch combination.
Agnarsson tries to land a front kick but Teodor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Teodor throws a fast counter high kick but Agnarsson manages to duck under it in time.
Agnarsson throws a body punch but Teodor moves out of range.
Agnarsson walks into a jab.
Teodor lands a leg kick that knocks Agnarsson off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Teodor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Teodor moves out of range as Agnarsson strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teodor throws a sloppy head kick and Agnarsson moves out of range easily.
Teodor slips under a jab from Agnarsson.
Teodor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Teodor checks a leg kick.
Teodor replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Agnarsson blocks it well.
Agnarsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Teodor feints a counter leg kick.
A punch combination from Agnarsson misses.
Agnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Teodor is just out of range.
Teodor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agnarsson motions for Teodor to come forward. Agnarsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Agnarsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Teodor counters with a head kick that wobbles Agnarsson - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Teodor sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atanase Teodor!
During a confident post fight interview, Atanase Teodor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Usko Matonen (ranked 1311 p4p, 83 weight class) and Klahan Metharom (ranked 2570 p4p, 154 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Usko Matonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klahan Metharom!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Matonen saw that one coming.
Metharom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Metharom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matonen, right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Metharom.
Metharom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matonen throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range.
Matonen throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Metharom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Metharom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matonen is able to avoid easily.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Matonen.
Matonen throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Metharom throws a leg kick but Matonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom misses with a kick to the body.
Matonen clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metharom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metharom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Metharom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matonen.
Metharom feints and then cracks Matonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matonen down.
Metharom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matonen blocks a jab.
Metharom gets tackled into the cage by Matonen. Matonen maintains the clinch.
Metharom misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Matonen as the two fighters clinch.
Matonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Metharom.
Metharom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen pushes Metharom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Metharom.
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Metharom throws a low kick but Matonen moves out of range easily.
Matonen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Matonen avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Matonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Metharom moves out of range as Matonen throws a body kick.
Matonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
Matonen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Matonen misses with a body kick.
Matonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matonen throws a nice looking combination but Metharom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Metharom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matonen's calf.
Metharom checks a low kick from Matonen.
Matonen defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Metharom misses with a two punch combination.
Matonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Metharom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matonen swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Matonen catches Metharom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Metharom flicks out a counter leg kick but Matonen steps away.
Metharom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Metharom staying out of range there.
Metharom tried to score with a low kick but Matonen checks it.
Metharom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matonen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Metharom.
Metharom throws a body kick that misses.
Metharom misses with a leg kick.
Matonen misses with a wild body shot.
Matonen is looking to chop away at Metharom's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matonen moves forwards but Metharom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
Metharom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Metharom misses
and Matonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Metharom checks the leg kick.
Metharom moves into the clinch successfully.
Metharom presses Matonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matonen drives through and clinches with Metharom against the cage.
Metharom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metharom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen working aggressively here.
Matonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Metharom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matonen.
Matonen blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Usko Matonen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Metharom throws a low kick but Matonen moves out of range easily.
Matonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matonen takes the fight into the clinch.
Matonen tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Matonen is trying to push Metharom away but Metharom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Metharom lands a nice shot to the body.
Matonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metharom.
Matonen lands with a left to the head.
Matonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matonen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike.
Metharom has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matonen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Metharom can turn it around.
Matonen taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Matonen rushes Metharom and presses him up against the cage.
Metharom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matonen's elbow.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metharom has Matonen pressed against the cage, preventing Matonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Metharom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Metharom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matonen misses with the head strike.
Matonen throws a head punch that misses.
Matonen digs a right hand into Metharom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Metharom's gas tank.
Metharom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matonen.
Metharom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Metharom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Metharom lands a left hand.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Matonen cracks Metharom with a nice body shot.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
Matonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Matonen is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Matonen.
Matonen lands a body shot.
Metharom swings wildly with an uppercut but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen tries to throw a body punch but Metharom avoids it by throwing Matonen back against the cage.
Matonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matonen lands a shot to the body.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Metharom circles away quickly and effectively.
Metharom lands a nice shot that snaps Matonen's head back.
Metharom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matonen's calf.
Matonen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Metharom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Metharom throws a low kick but Matonen moves out of range easily.
Matonen misses with a combination
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Matonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matonen.
Metharom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Metharom blocks a low kick nicely.
Matonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matonen thuds his right hand into Metharom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matonen.
Metharom throws out a leg kick but Matonen moves out of range and Metharom only half commits.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Crunch! Metharom slams his shin into Matonen's torso.
Metharom looks for the body kick but Matonen saw that one coming.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matonen tries a low kick but Metharom avoids it.
Matonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Metharom slips a jab from Matonen.
Matonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matonen throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matonen throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Matonen misses with a body kick.
Metharom is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Matonen misses the jab.
Matonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Metharom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metharom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matonen slips a straight right by Metharom.
Jab by Metharom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Metharom lands a really nice looking cross but Matonen seems unphased.
Metharom stuns Matonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Metharom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom scores with a kick to the midsection.
Metharom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Metharom lands the left hand.
Metharom throws a low kick but Matonen avoids it.
Metharom thuds a left hand into Matonen's body.
Matonen swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Matonen misses with a kick to the body.
Matonen connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Matonen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Metharom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matonen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Donk. Matonen catches Metharom right on the button with a cross.
Matonen misses with a hook.
Matonen avoids the head kick by Metharom.
Metharom throws a front kick that sends Matonen stumbling back into the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Metharom.
Matonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Matonen wants to clinch up but Metharom keeps it at a distance.
Metharom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom checks a leg kick nicely.
Matonen moves out of range of the body kick from Metharom.
Matonen 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.
Metharom bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Metharom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matonen.
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but Matonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Metharom, right into the meat.
Metharom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Metharom.
Metharom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Matonen.
That kick from Metharom tenderised Matonen's leg. Matonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Metharom scores with the left hand. Matonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Matonen has closed the distance and engaged Metharom in a clinch.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metharom lands a body punch.
Matonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Metharom won't allow it.
Matonen blocks a body shot from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen lands a body shot.
Metharom tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Matonen stalling.
Matonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metharom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Usko Matonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom lands a hook that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Metharom works on Matonen's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Matonen blocks a body shot from Metharom.
Metharom has a couple of punches blocked by Matonen.
Metharom working aggressively here.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom has a couple of punches blocked by Matonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metharom throws a head punch that misses.
Metharom tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Metharom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Metharom digs a right hand into Matonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matonen's gas tank.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Metharom struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands.
Metharom misses with the head strike.
Metharom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Metharom tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Metharom lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Metharom.
Metharom misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matonen.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
Matonen prevents a body shot from Metharom.
Matonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metharom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matonen 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Matonen!
Usko Matonen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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