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FARTMMA 92 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Pablo (ranked 6456 p4p, 501 weight class) and Gatekeeper Devil (ranked 21433 p4p, 532 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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195 lbs
5 - 17 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lucas Pablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gatekeeper Devil!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devil lands with a hook. Pablo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Devil jabs at Pablo's body.
Devil tries for a takedown but Pablo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Devil's coach down at Iron Man (Fitness & Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Devil's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pablo tries for a takedown but Devil circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pablo darts in trying to clinch
and Devil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pablo avoids the head kick by Devil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devil tries for a takedown but Pablo circles away easily
and Pablo counters with a straight right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Devil.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pablo or perhaps it was just good defense by Devil, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil stuffs the takedown attempt from Pablo. Pablo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devil throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pablo's waist but Pablo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Devil off to one side.
Pablo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Devil.
Pablo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pablo wants it to stay on the feet.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown but Devil shows good takedown defense.
Devil clinches.
Devil presses Pablo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Devil unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pablo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pablo is breathing heavily.
Devil unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Devil putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pablo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil leaning against his opponent.
Knees to the body from Devil.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Devil works on Pablo's body with a couple of short punches.
Pablo being controlled 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!
Devil with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pablo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pablo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Devil is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Devil with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Devil struggles to land a body shot inside as Pablo controls his hands.
Devil scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo jumps guard but Devil turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Devil throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pablo blocks it with crossed arms.
Devil lands a body shot in the clinch.
Devil throws a knee to the head but misses.
Devil landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Devil.
Devil working Pablo over with knees to the body.
Devil taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Devil is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Devil slows down the pace here.
Devil using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pablo is working for takedown but Devil is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Devil takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devil scores a nice knee to the body.
Pablo takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Devil - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Devil lands a nice knee to the body.
Devil effectively controlling the action here.
Devil with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pablo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Devil cracks Pablo with a nice body shot.
Devil landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Devil lands a body punch in the clinch.
Devil effectively controlling the action here.
Devil utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gatekeeper Devil dominated that round.
That's time! Pablo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pablo gets tackled into the cage by Devil. Devil maintains the clinch.
Knees to the body from Devil.
Devil using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Devil connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pablo's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Devil obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Devil obliges.
Devil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Devil crunches a lovely knee into Pablo's ribcage.
Devil lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Devil obliges.
Pablo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pablo takes a knee to the side of the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Devil unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pablo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Devil.
Devil effectively controlling the action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Devil leaning against his opponent.
Devil putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pablo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Devil obliges.
Pablo looking to stall.
Devil putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pablo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pablo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Devil landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Devil utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Devil is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Devil lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Devil.
Devil lands a knee to the body.
Devil lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Devil obliges.
Devil using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Devil scores a nice knee to the body.
Devil will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pablo up against the cage.
Devil crunches a lovely knee into Pablo's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devil unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Devil lands a nice knee to the body.
Devil lands a knee to the head.
Devil will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pablo up against the cage.
Devil tries to land knees in the clinch but Pablo avoids the damage to the body.
Devil unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Devil stalling.
Devil manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Devil is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Devil connects with a knee to the head.
Devil with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pablo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devil tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pablo avoids it.
Devil connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pablo's face.
Pablo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Devil gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Devil takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Devil landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Devil putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pablo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Devil using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Devil slows down the pace here.
Pablo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gatekeeper Devil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Devil throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Devil misses with a takedown attempt
and Pablo counters with a series of strikes. Devil will be more careful next time no doubt.
Devil changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pablo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pablo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Devil decides to stand up.
Pablo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pablo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devil moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pablo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil slaps away a takedown attempt from Pablo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Devil closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Devil lands in his opponent's guard.
Pablo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pablo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pablo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Devil wanted to stand there but Pablo had control of the position.
Devil gets to his feet - Pablo follows without any prompting.
Nice sprawl there from Pablo as Devil shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Devil lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Devil lands with a nice body kick.
Pablo stuffs the takedown attempt from Devil. Devil gets slowly back to his feet.
Lucas Pablo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gatekeeper Devil.
Devil tries for a takedown but Pablo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pablo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Devil manages to circle out of the way.
Devil swats away the attempt to clinch by Pablo.
Pablo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devil throws a series of punches but Pablo avoids them all with ease.
Pablo misses with a wild combination.
Devil steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Devil cracks the inside of Pablo's front leg.
Devil keeps the fight on the outside.
Pablo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDevil.
Devil looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pablo!
Pablo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Devil is defended easily by Pablo.
Gatekeeper Devil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo darts in and clinches Devil up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pablo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pablo misses with a punch on the inside.
Devil dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pablo breaks the clinch.
Lucas Pablo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Devil.
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 Lucas Pablo.
Well Devil has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gatekeeper Devil!
In defeat, Lucas Pablo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Puta!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Shklyarskiy (ranked 6364 p4p, 400 weight class) and Bartlomiej Jan (ranked 6327 p4p, 395 weight class). Jan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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135 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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136 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edmund Shklyarskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shklyarskiy throws a series of punches but Jan moves out of range.
Shklyarskiy connects with the punch.
Shklyarskiy misses with a straight left.
Jan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shklyarskiy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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.
Shklyarskiy prevents Jan from improving position.
Jan is working to tighten his grip on Shklyarskiy's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Shklyarskiy has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jan is really squeezing tight and eventually Shklyarskiy passes out! Jan breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bartlomiej Jan!
A victorious Bartlomiej Jan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alborz Mumu (ranked 2280 p4p, 63 weight class) and Dodong Santiago (ranked 2402 p4p, 89 weight class). Santiago has chosen i just want it all as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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30
290 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alborz Mumu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dodong Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mumu's head.
It looks like Alborz Mumu has been cut.
Santiago misses with a double jab
and Mumu counters by clinching up.
Mumu scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mumu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mumu misses with a body punch.
Mumu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mumu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mumu - that landed with a thud.
Santiago looks winded!
Santiago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Mumu.
Mumu can't find room to land a body shot as Santiago controls the action.
Mumu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mumu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mumu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mumu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Mumu.
Mumu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santiago's elbow.
Mumu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mumu works on Santiago's body with a couple of short punches.
Mumu works on Santiago's body with a couple of short punches.
Mumu misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Mumu.
Mumu tries to work over Santiago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mumu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Mumu misses with a body punch.
Mumu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mumu can't find room to land a body shot as Santiago controls the action.
Mumu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mumu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mumu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mumu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santiago's efforts to push away.
Santiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mumu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santiago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mumu presses Santiago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Mumu.
Mumu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Mumu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Mumu scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Mumu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mumu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mumu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Santiago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mumu scores with a shoulder strike.
Mumu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mumu scores with a hook to the body.
Mumu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mumu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mumu misses with a body punch.
Mumu lands with a right to the head.
Mumu struggles to land a body shot inside as Santiago controls his hands.
Mumu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mumu tries a body shot but Santiago blocks it.
Mumu struggles to land a body shot inside as Santiago controls his hands.
Mumu drops Santiago onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Santiago is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Santiago is rocked!
Mumu can't find room to land a body shot as Santiago controls the action.
Santiago is still on wobbly legs! Can Mumu finish him?
Mumu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santiago or not.
Santiago seems to have recovered his senses.
Mumu scores with a hook to the body.
Mumu lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumu tries a body shot but Santiago blocks it.
Mumu struggles to land a body shot inside as Santiago controls his hands.
Mumu lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mumu.
Mumu lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Mumu as the two fighters clinch.
I was talking to Mumu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mumu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mumu digs a right hand underneath Santiago's ribcage. Santiago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mumu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mumu.
Mumu lands a body shot.
Mumu tries a body shot but Santiago blocks it.
Mumu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mumu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santiago or not.
Mumu lands a hook that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mumu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mumu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mumu digs a right hand underneath Santiago's ribcage. Santiago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Mumu - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumu struggles to land a body shot inside as Santiago controls his hands.
Good body shot from Mumu.
Mumu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mumu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mumu tries to throw a body punch but Santiago avoids it by throwing Mumu back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mumu - that landed with a thud.
Mumu struggles to land a body shot inside as Santiago controls his hands.
Mumu works on Santiago's body with a couple of short punches.
Mumu gets through Santiago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Mumu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mumu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santiago takes a shot to the head.
Mumu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mumu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mumu can't find room to land a body shot as Santiago controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Mumu.
Mumu tries to work over Santiago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mumu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mumu struggles to land a body shot inside as Santiago controls his hands.
Mumu lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alborz Mumu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alborz Mumu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mumu sends Santiago crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mumu is motioning to the referee to let Santiago up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Santiago circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Mumu. Santiago falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Mumu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alborz Mumu!
Alborz Mumu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Dodong Santiago stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well I'm not young anymore. Let's be real lets give this kids a chance to level up. Buy I'm not going anywhere ill fight till I collapse.. #KINGOFFARTMMA '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Simard (ranked 2231 p4p, 223 weight class) and Dani Holguin (ranked 1145 p4p, 139 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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272 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cedric Simard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dani Holguin!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simard doesn't manage to clinch there - Holguin circles away.
Holguin shoots in for a takedown but Simard shows good takedown defense.
Simard has Holguin up against the cage in a clinch.
Simard lands a shot to the body.
Holguin looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Simard.
Simard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Simard.
Holguin takes a shot to the head.
Holguin pulls guard effortlessly.
Simard controlling from the top position.
Holguin can't keep his opponent in guard - Simard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Holguin tries to get to full guard but Simard has control of the leg.
Simard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holguin is trying to get back to full guard.
Holguin wants to control the action here but instead Simard manages to pass to full mount!
Simard is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Holguin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Simard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holguin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holguin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Holguin trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simard wants to take a breather but Holguin is having none of it.
Holguin is trying to get back to full guard.
Holguin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holguin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Holguin tries to get to full guard but Simard has control of the leg.
Holguin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Holguin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holguin is looking to get to half guard.
Simard tries to control but Holguin wriggling away.
Simard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Holguin is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holguin regains half guard.
Holguin tries to roll over but Simard keeps him under control.
Simard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holguin wants to control but Simard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Simard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Simard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holguin.
Holguin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Simard here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Simard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holguin wants to pass the guard but Simard is keeping the position.
Holguin throws a strike but Simard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Holguin controlling the position.
Simard postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holguin looking to control but Simard passes into half guard.
Holguin wants to improve his position but Simard is controlling well.
Simard stalling away here and it's allowed Holguin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cedric Simard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holguin looking to control but Simard passes into half guard.
Holguin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holguin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simard stopping the sweep attempt from Holguin.
Simard wants to control from the top but Holguin keeps moving.
Simard stopping the sweep attempt from Holguin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holguin trying to control the position.
Holguin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holguin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Simard has passed into side control.
Simard slows the pace down.
Holguin is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Holguin's face as Simard controls the position.
Holguin is not content to let Simard control the position.
Holguin is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holguin looks to move to half guard but instead Simard has passed into mount! Damn!
Simard content just to control the position here.
Holguin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simard avoids the attempt from Holguin to control.
Simard is looking to stand but Holguin has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holguin tries to lock up and control but Simard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Holguin is squirming around, avoiding Simard's attempts to control the action.
Holguin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simard content just to control the position here.
Simard manages to capitalize on a mistake by Holguin to take his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holguin rolls, trying to escape but Simard keeps control of the position.
Simard not allowing Holguin to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Simard controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Simard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Holguin fails with a takedown attempt.
Holguin fails to land the takedown.
Holguin looking to score a takedown here. Simard is defending well but Holguin drives through and ends up in Simard's guard.
Holguin trying to control but Simard is working from the bottom.
Simard has Holguin pulled in close to control his posture.
Holguin forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holguin is pressing down on Simard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simard is holding on for now.
Holguin is thwarting Simard's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holguin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Holguin throwing shots but Simard is blocking nicely.
Simard trying to control from the bottom.
Holguin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holguin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holguin's back!
Simard is hanging on to Holguin's back as he tries to escape.
Will Simard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Holguin right now.
Simard trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Holguin doesn't escape.
Holguin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Simard controls the action.
Simard is hanging on to Holguin's back as he tries to escape.
Will Simard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Holguin right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Simard's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Simard has the hooks in. Holguin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Simard just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Holguin tries to roll but Simard sticks to his back.
Simard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holguin can do to turn this around?
Holguin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Simard.
Dani Holguin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simard has the hooks in. Holguin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Simard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simard is riding his opponent, not letting Holguin buck him off.
Simard avoiding Holguin 's attempts to control his hands.
Simard controlling the position well here. Holguin rolled but Simard kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Simard keeps control of the position as Holguin tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Simard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Simard!
Cedric Simard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomomisan Tsuruta (ranked 2386 p4p, 298 weight class) and Eron Saunders (ranked 2225 p4p, 286 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomisan Tsuruta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eron Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tsuruta doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsuruta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saunderss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saunders loads up on a big right hand but Tsuruta slips the punch.
Tsuruta feinted with a counter takedown.
Saunders connects with a right hand. Tsuruta shakes it off.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Saunders misses the target.
Tsuruta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saunders throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Saunders cracks a nice hook into Tsuruta's ribs.
Saunders gets caught flat footed, as Tsuruta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsuruta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tsuruta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Saunders blocks nicely.
Saunders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsuruta throws a big right hand that misses.
Saunders working a defensive guard but Tsuruta manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tsuruta cracks Saunders with a big elbow.
Tsuruta sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Saunders is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tsuruta landing a few strikes.
Saunders parries the strikes from Tsuruta easily there. Tsuruta is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Saunders to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders stops Tsuruta from passing to mount.
Saunders managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta working the body and head with strikes.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Saunders to see if he's OK.
Saunders is trying to improve his position.
Saunders takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta is putting a hurting on Saunders here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta trying to control the position but Saunders is working away.
Tsuruta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saunders is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sloppy strikes there by Tsuruta.
Saunders tries to buck Tsuruta off but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta cracks Saunders with a big right hand but Saunders just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound but Saunders is defending the strikes.
Saunders is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Tsuruta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta misses with the ground and pound.
Tsuruta lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tsuruta lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Saunders defending against the ground and pound.
Tsuruta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Saunders tries to bench press Tsuruta off him but Tsuruta keeps the position.
Tsuruta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tsuruta cracks Saunders with a big elbow.
The ground and pound from Tsuruta seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Saunders taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Saunders tries to bum rush Tsuruta with a series of wild strikes but Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saunders can do to turn this around?
Saunders throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Saunders avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Eron Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Saunders. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Saunders to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Saunders is rocked!
Tsuruta stands up over Saunders, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saunders is still in real trouble! Can Tsuruta finish him?
Tomomisan Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta postures up and lands a big shot to Saunders's brow.
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Saunders's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tomomisan Tsuruta!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Caesar (ranked 2047 p4p, 209 weight class) and Mamadu Camara (ranked 2612 p4p, 265 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Black Caesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mamadu Camara!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara thuds a left hand into Caesar's body.
Camara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Caesar in his tracks.
It looks like Black Caesar has been cut.
Camara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Caesar, pushing him back against the cage.
Caesar jumps guard and drags Camara to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Camara wants to get up but he can't break Caesar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Caesar trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
Caesar working for a triangle but Camara defends it easily.
Camara has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Caesar is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Caesar is on top in guard.
Caesar stops Camara from standing up.
Camara is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Caesar from controlling successfully.
Camara is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Caesar is controlling him.
Caesar trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara wants to stand up but Caesar is controlling him.
Caesar wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Caesar drives through and clinches with Camara against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Caesar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Camara walks away with a smile on his face. Caesar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Camara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Caesar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Camara.
We've been hearing reports that Caesar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Camara takes a swing at Caesar's ribcage but misses.
Caesar is looking to clinch.
Caesar has Camara up against the cage in a clinch.
Caesar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Caesar jumps guard but Camara turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Caesar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Caesar controls his hands.
Caesar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Camara just stands there and leans against the cage.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caesar is trying to pull guard but Camara has him pressed against the cage.
Camara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caesar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Caesar avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Caesar jumps guard but Camara stands there with Caesar around his waist. Caesar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar is trying to pull guard but Camara has him pressed against the cage.
Caesar fails to pull guard.
Caesar prevents a body shot from Camara.
Caesar jumps guard but Camara turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Caesar jumps guard but Camara turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Camara lands a body punch.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Caesar jumps guard but Camara turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Caesar pulls Camara into guard.
Caesar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Camara tries to stand but Caesar is controlling from the bottom.
Caesar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar has a closed guard, preventing Camara from standing up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Caesar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camara tries a body shot but Caesar blocks it.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caesar's elbow.
Caesar jumps guard but Camara stands there with Caesar around his waist. Caesar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Camara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamadu Camara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Black Caesar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Camara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Caesar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Camara lands with a nice body punch.
Camara catches Caesar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Camara's coach down at Iron Man (Fitness & Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Camara's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Caesar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Camara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Caesar moves in looking to clinch but Camara pushes him off.
Camara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Caesar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Camara smiles and moves away.
Camara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Caesar is rocked!
Camara moves in close and cracks Caesar with a massive right hand! Caesar, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Camara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mamadu Camara!
After the fight, Mamadu Camara was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pauke Murhapuro (ranked 945 p4p, 26 weight class) and Full Time Panda (ranked 1678 p4p, 64 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pauke Murhapuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Full Time Panda!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhapuro looks to throw the jab but Panda is out of range.
Murhapuro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Panda. Panda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick from Murhapuro misses.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro throws a low kick, looking for Panda's leg but Panda calmly moves out of range.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panda.
Panda throws out a loose jab but Murhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Panda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murhapuro enables Panda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murhapuro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Murhapuro looking for a guillotine here but Panda defends easily.
Murhapuro wants to hit a switch here but Panda passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Murhapuro there!
Murhapuro regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Murhapuro is looking to control Panda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murhapuro avoid being mounted?
Murhapuro's coaches at Gymi have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murhapuro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murhapuro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Panda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Panda lands a couple of elbows.
Murhapuro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Panda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murhapuro looking for subs off his back but Panda has passed one foot through into half guard.
Panda prevents Murhapuro from improving his position.
Murhapuro trying to control from the bottom.
Panda winds up and cracks Murhapuro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
Panda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Murhapuro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murhapuro trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murhapuro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murhapuro.
Panda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murhapuro looking to control but Panda passes into half guard.
Murhapuro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Panda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Panda's back!
Panda fending off the submission attempt from Murhapuro.
Panda tries to roll but Murhapuro sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Murhapuro gets his way!
Murhapuro has the hooks in. Panda is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Panda wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Murhapuro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Panda knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Panda for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murhapuro looking for the RNC.
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 Pauke Murhapuro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown. Murhapuro tries to sprawl out of it but Panda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murhapuro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Panda on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Murhapuro throws a head kick but Panda moves out of range.
Murhapuro lands a head shot.
It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Murhapuro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
Murhapuro throws a leg kick but Panda moved away.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the side of Panda's head but Panda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panda slips under a jab from Murhapuro.
Panda misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murhapuro to the ground. Panda is now in Murhapuro's guard.
Murhapuro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Panda escapes and throws Murhapuro's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro regains half guard.
Panda working over Murhapuro with some ground and pound. Murhapuro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murhapuro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murhapuro looking for subs from the bottom but Panda mounts him!
Full Time Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murhapuro is looking to get to half guard.
Murhapuro gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro has a hand on Panda's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Panda takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Panda is landing with some decent strikes but Murhapuro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Murhapuro is rocked!
It looks like Pauke Murhapuro has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Panda avoids the attempt from Murhapuro to control.
Panda postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Murhapuro out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Panda goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Full Time Panda!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sol Fitzsimmons (ranked 1925 p4p, 244 weight class) and Denis Mamaev (ranked 1208 p4p, 169 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mamaev's choice of entrance music: 30 Seconds To Mars - Hurricane. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sol Fitzsimmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Denis Mamaev!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamaev misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons connects with a crisp jab.
Mamaev slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Mamaev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mamaev connects with a leg kick. Fitzsimmons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fitzsimmons scores with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Mamaev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mamaev cracks Fitzsimmons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a combination but Mamaev avoids it well.
It seemed like Mamaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Mamaev.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzsimmons's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mamaev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzsimmons scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mamaev.
We've been told by Fitzsimmons's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A cross from Fitzsimmons lands.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamaev manages to avoid it.
Good work by Mamaev as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mamaev.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamaev scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzsimmons should have avoided that one.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Fitzsimmons jabs Mamaev right on the nose. Mamaev blinks but takes it well.
Fitzsimmons 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.
Mamaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mamaev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mamaev misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fitzsimmons cracks Mamaev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzsimmons. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Mamaev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Mamaev blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mamaev breaks the clinch.
Mamaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons stuns Mamaev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mamaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamaev throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch there but Mamaev circles away.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamaev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons clinches up against the cage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons breaks from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mamaev breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mamaev tests Fitzsimmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons works the jab nicely.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons backing away here, and Mamaev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.
Mamaev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mamaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzsimmons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mamaev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fitzsimmons is looking to clinch but Mamaev is avoiding it.
Mamaev lands a jab to Fitzsimmons's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamaev misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mamaev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mamaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitzsimmons's head backwards.
Mamaev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range and Mamaev settles back down.
Fitzsimmons is looking to clinch but Mamaev is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Mamaev blocks the low kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Mamaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mamaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamaev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fitzsimmons had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mamaev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Mamaev lands.
Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Mamaev loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Mamaev misses with a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mamaev momentarily.
Fitzsimmons lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mamaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Mamaev counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamaev lands a leg kick that knocks Fitzsimmons off balance momentarily.
Mamaev scoring well with a low kick there.
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 Sol Fitzsimmons 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.
Fitzsimmons is looking to chop away at Mamaev's legs.
Fitzsimmons seems to have got his legs back now.
Mamaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
No joy there for Mamaev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mamaev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donk. Mamaev catches Fitzsimmons right on the button with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Mamaev misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick as Mamaev jumps back.
Mamaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mamaev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mamaev throws a push kick but Fitzsimmons slaps the foot to one side.
As Mamaev backs away, Fitzsimmons returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Denis Mamaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mamaev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mamaev momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Mamaev misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Mamaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzsimmons lands a glancing blow to the side of Mamaev's head.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mamaevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mamaev is rocked!
Mamaev wants to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Mamaev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzsimmons thinking.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Mamaev ducks down to avoid it.
Mamaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mamaev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fitzsimmons walks into a jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons throws the kick towards the body but Mamaev avoids it.
Mamaev lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamaev avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Mamaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mamaev scores with a jab to the head.
Mamaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Mamaev moves out of range of the body kick.
Mamaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzsimmons off the cage and back into range.
Mamaev throws a low kick, looking for Fitzsimmons's leg but Fitzsimmons calmly moves out of range.
Mamaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mamaev ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mamaev.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot that snaps Mamaev's head back.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons seems to have got his legs back now.
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch but Mamaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mamaev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mamaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamaev thumps Fitzsimmons with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mamaev. That did some damage!
Mamaev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mamaev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fitzsimmons on the side of the head.
Mamaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Mamaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch but Mamaev slips to the side
and Mamaev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mamaev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mamaev throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Mamaev's midsection.
Mamaev tries to work over Fitzsimmons's front leg with a kick but Fitzsimmons checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mamaev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons wants to stall.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzsimmons stalling in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mamaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Mamaev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mamaev tries to move into range but Fitzsimmons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mamaev throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Mamaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Mamaev misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Denis Mamaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Fitzsimmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fitzsimmons takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fitzsimmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamaev.
Mamaev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mamaev ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch up but Mamaev keeps it at a distance.
Fitzsimmons lunges at Mamaev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mamaev's hand.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Mamaev's ribcage but misses.
Mamaev takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Mamaev needs to keep his hands up - Fitzsimmons had a free shot at his head there.
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mamaev throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons thows a body kick. Mamaev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons pushes Mamaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Mamaev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mamaev avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mamaevs head.
Mamaev is trying to force a seperation but Fitzsimmons has the dominant position.
Mamaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mamaev blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons is looking to control Mamaev's arms but Mamaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fitzsimmons has his back to the cage.
Fitzsimmons pushes off an throws an elbow but Mamaev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mamaev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sol Fitzsimmons has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzsimmons is working Mamaev over against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mamaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamaev digs a good body shot into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mamaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mamaev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mamaev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fitzsimmons avoids a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Fitzsimmons checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
It seemed like Mamaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamaev circles away.
Mamaev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons obviously looking to wear him down.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fitzsimmons walks into a left hand.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fitzsimmons misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right hand.
Mamaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamaev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mamaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamaev throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a double jab
and Mamaev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fitzsimmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mamaev. Mamaev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fitzsimmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzsimmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mamaev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mamaev takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mamaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy body kick
and Mamaev counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Mamaev's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fitzsimmons fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mamaev is out of range.
Fitzsimmons shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mamaev eats them both and turns towards Fitzsimmons to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mamaev.
Mamaev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice defenses there by Mamaev.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Mamaev is having none of it.
Fitzsimmons throws out a powerful jab.
Mamaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzsimmons finish him?
Mamaev throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a huge left! Mamaev is in big trouble! He's backing up but Fitzsimmons isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mamaev from any more damage. A dominating finish by Fitzsimmons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Fitzsimmons!
In defeat, Denis Mamaev stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is number one bullshit!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spanky Loco (ranked 364 p4p, 55 weight class) and Jason Knight (ranked 2145 p4p, 278 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spanky Loco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Knight!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knight avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Loco looks to land a body kick but Knight moved away.
A nice side step and Knight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Loco connects with a body shot that sends Knight's belly button to the back.
Knight scores with a body shot.
Loco is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick by Loco misses
and Knight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Loco thinking.
Loco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Loco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Knight's calf.
Loco instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Loco's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Loco blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Knight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knight walks away with a smile on his face. Loco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Loco thows a leg kick but Knight checks it
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
Loco thows a leg kick but Knight checks it
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loco was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
A jab from Loco misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Loco.
Loco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knight misses the jab.
Loco appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Loco slips a jab from Knight.
Knight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loco throws a head kick that misses
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knight throws out a loose jab but Loco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loco lands a jab.
Donk. Knight catches Loco right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight avoids the head kick by Loco.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight slips a straight right by Loco.
Loco tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Loco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knight's sensitive parts.
Loco throws a body shot but no joy.
Loco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
Knight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knight throws the left hand but Loco avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the body from Knight misses
and Loco counters by clinching up.
Loco has Knight pressed against the cage, preventing Knight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Loco - that will leave a mark!
The fighters circling - Knight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loco wants to slow Knight down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knight! But no joy.
Loco misses with a jab to the body
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight moves out of range of the body kick.
Loco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
Loco delivers a nice body kick.
Knight blocks the body kick.
Loco throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
Loco wants to clinch
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Loco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knight on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Loco throws the kick towards the body but Knight avoids it.
Loco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spanky Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight throws a body punch but Loco moves out of range.
Loco looks to clinch
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loco swings for the body but Knight moves out of range.
Loco connects with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Loco!
A shot to the liver by Loco. Beautiful body shot.
Loco lands a nice looking body kick.
Loco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knight throws out a counter right but Loco avoids it with no problem.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside.
Loco moves into the clinch.
Loco pulls Knight into guard.
Knight wants to get up but he can't break Loco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Loco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Loco is tightening it up a little... Knight has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Knight reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Knight taps out! Nice BJJ there by Loco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Spanky Loco!
After winning the bout, Spanky Loco 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 Lenny Kowalski (ranked 146 p4p, 22 weight class) and Oliver Lancaster (ranked 604 p4p, 89 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Kowalski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oliver Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster digs a good body shot into Kowalski's ribs.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalski needs to keep his hands up - Lancaster had a free shot at his head there.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kowalski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lancaster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Lancaster blocks the leg kick.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the body
and Kowalski counters with an outside leg kick.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kowalski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lancaster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kowalski rather than just go for the knockout.
Lancaster works Kowalski's body with a nice hook.
Lancaster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That kick from Kowalski tenderised Lancaster's leg. Lancaster is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski cracks Lancaster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lancaster falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the body
and Kowalski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Kowalski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kowalski.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kowalski tries to move into range but Lancaster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lancaster checks the leg kick.
Lancaster appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kowalski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Kowalski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Kowalski ducks down to avoid it.
Kowalski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lancaster misses the body punch
and Kowalski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kowalski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster checks a low kick from Kowalski.
Nice uppercut there from Lancaster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kowalski.
Kowalski works over Lancaster's head and body with a nice combination.
Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Kowalski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kowalski missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Kowalski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kowalski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lancaster finds it's way round the side to connect with Kowalski's head.
Kowalski slips under a jab from Lancaster.
An attempted straight right counter from Kowalski misses the target.
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lancaster cracks a nice hook into Kowalski's ribs.
Kowalski moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Lancaster is looking to clinch but Kowalski is avoiding it.
Kowalski throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lancaster avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Kowalski's body.
Lancaster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kowalski.
Lancaster throws a right and a left that Kowalski avoids nicely.
Lancaster lands a right hook to the body.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Lancaster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kowalski's head backwards.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Kowalski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kowalski takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalski throws a big counter combination but Lancaster scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Kowalski throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Kowalski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Lancaster cracks a nice hook into Kowalski's ribs.
Lancaster thuds his right hand into Kowalski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kowalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
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!
Kowalski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lancaster. That did some damage!
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kowalski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kowalski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalski.
Kowalski slips a jab from Lancaster.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Kowalski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lancaster will feel that in the morning.
Lancaster takes a swing at Kowalski's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalski blocks a jab.
Kowalski throws the left hand but Lancaster avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalski.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Kowalski is looking to counter with head kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Lancaster dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kowalski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Kowalski's body.
Lancaster walks into a left hand.
Kowalski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Kowalski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kowalski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kowalski looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
Kowalski tried to score with a low kick but Lancaster checks it.
Lancaster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kowalski might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski slips under a jab.
It looked like Kowalski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kowalski misses with a looping left.
Lancaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski connects with a right hand. Lancaster shakes it off.
Kowalski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Kowalski looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalski was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a nice combination. Kowalski backs away looking to recover.
Kowalski moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Kowalski moved out of range.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
A big left from Kowalski misses.
Kowalski slips a jab from Lancaster.
It appears Kowalski was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kowalski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body punch from Lancaster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kowalski has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Kowalski takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kowalski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kowalski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Kowalski counters with a leg kick.
Kowalski throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Lancaster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lancaster throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kowalski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lancaster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalski moves away.
Lancaster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Kowalski motions for Lancaster to come forward. Kowalski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kowalski counters with a nice leg kick.
Lancaster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lancaster looks to land a combination but Kowalski avoids it well.
Kowalski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with an overhand left.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kowalski has time to react.
Kowalski tries to move into range but Lancaster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Kowalski has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Lancaster misses with a combination
letting Kowalski counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kowalski, as that shot connected.
Lancaster swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalski.
Kowalski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Kowalski lands a body shot.
Lancaster is breathing heavily.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Kowalski lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Kowalski blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
Kowalski can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalski.
Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lancaster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kowalski tests Lancaster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster misses with a shot to the body
and Kowalski rattles Lancaster with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Lancaster tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Kowalski dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Lancaster stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lenny Kowalski!
Lenny Kowalski retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Lenny Kowalski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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