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PL MMA 26 Rossi vs Dagestanski PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Oddie (ranked 3669 p4p, 322 weight class) and Baeddan MacAuliffe (ranked 2883 p4p, 272 weight class). Oddie comes to the cage accompanied by Wild Thing. MacAuliffe has chosen Notorious by Duran Duran as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Oddie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baeddan MacAuliffe!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oddie pushes MacAuliffe up against the cage in a clinch.
Oddie wants to break free but MacAuliffe has control.
Oddie tries to circle away but MacAuliffe has him pinned against the cage.
Oddie breaks the clinch.
MacAuliffe throws a head kick but Oddie moves out of range.
A slow jab from Oddie misses its intended target.
Oddie blocks a low kick nicely.
Oddie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
MacAuliffe gets caught flat footed, as Oddie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
MacAuliffe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oddie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oddie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacAuliffe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oddie is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Westside Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oddie trying to control the position from guard on top but MacAuliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oddie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacAuliffe is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oddie trying to control but MacAuliffe is working from the bottom.
MacAuliffe trying to control the position.
MacAuliffe has his foot on Oddie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oddie works his way back into a safe position though.
Oddie lying in MacAuliffe's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. MacAuliffe decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Oddie taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
Our winner, Baeddan MacAuliffe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Beltran (ranked 3858 p4p, 184 weight class) and Marcel Petiot (ranked 3833 p4p, 183 weight class). Marcel Petiot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Beltran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcel Petiot!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beltran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petiot shoots in for a takedown but Beltran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beltran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Petiot shoots in but no luck this time.
Beltran clinches up against the cage.
Petiot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petiot tries to keep at a distance but Beltran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petiot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petiot gets tackled into the cage by Beltran. Beltran maintains the clinch.
Petiot changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beltran fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carlos Beltran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Petiot.
Beltran closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran can't get the takedown.
Beltran is looking for a takedown.
Beltran misses with a punch on the inside.
Beltran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beltran has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petiot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beltran is trying to pull guard but Petiot has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Petiot is trying to buck Beltran off.
Petiot tries to bench press Beltran off him but Beltran keeps the position.
Beltran in the domination position with Petiot hanging on.
Petiot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Petiot looking for a sweep but Beltran has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Petiot is working to get back to half guard.
Petiot is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petiot wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Beltran controlling from the full mount.
Petiot manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Petiot is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is looking to take a break and control but Petiot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petiot wants to control but Beltran is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petiot is trying to stand back up but Beltran is controlling him
Petiot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Beltran is looking to work some ground and pound but Petiot has wrist control.
Beltran stopping the sweep attempt from Petiot.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beltran throws the left hand but Petiot avoids the punch easily.
Carlos Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beltran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petiot drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beltran defends it well.
Beltran throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petiot counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Petiot decides to pull guard.
Petiot wants to hit a switch here but Beltran passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Petiot there!
Beltran trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petiot throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petiot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petiot wants to hold on but Beltran pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Beltran dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beltran shoots for a takedown but Petiot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beltran looking to score a takedown here. Petiot is defending well but Beltran drives through and ends up in Petiot's guard.
Petiot looking to control but Beltran passes into half guard.
Petiot taking some punishment here, with Beltran in his half guard.
Petiot actively working from the bottom here.
Beltran missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petiot is trying to control but Beltran manages to pass to mount!
Beltran controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petiot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petiot sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Petiot is looking for a sweep. Beltran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beltran looks to land a strike but Petiot avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Beltran slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petiot is defending against the submission attempts here by Beltran.
Petiot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beltran.
Petiot looks like he's trying to stand up.
Petiot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beltran missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran decides to return to a standing position.
Petiot tries to keep at a distance but Beltran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Beltran is trying to break the clinch but Petiot has him pressed against the cage.
Beltran prevents a body shot from Petiot.
Petiot manages to pull guard.
Petiot is striking from the bottom but Beltran uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Petiot is looking for a sweep. Beltran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beltran landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltran landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Beltran missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It looks like Beltran is going to stand back up.
Petiot has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Beltran escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Beltran!
Petiot bucks up and tries to throw Beltran off but instead Beltran has got his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petiot trying to control the action but Beltran just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Beltran dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Petiot shoots in looking for a takedown but Beltran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petiot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marcel Petiot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petiot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beltran throws a big shot that misses.
Beltran fails with the takedown
and Petiot counters with a right hand to the body.
Beltran shoots in looking for a takedown but Petiot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beltran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petiot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petiot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Petiot breaks from the clinch.
Beltran misses with a right hand
and Petiot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petiot shoots in looking for a takedown. Beltran tries to sprawl out of it but Petiot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beltran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beltran doesn't manage to clinch there - Petiot circles away.
Petiot was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Beltran rushes Petiot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petiot stalling against the cage.
Petiot lands a body shot.
Beltran tries for a takedown but Petiot manages to get underhooks.
Petiot taking a breather.
Petiot tries to pull guard but Beltran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Petiot can't get the takedown.
Beltran goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petiot prevents it.
Beltran tries for a takedown but Petiot manages to get underhooks.
Beltran is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Petiot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Beltran tries for a takedown but Petiot manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beltran has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Petiot is trying to keep an underhook but Beltran manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Petiot tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petiot tries to get to full guard but Beltran has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petiot trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Beltran prevents Petiot from getting the reversal.
Petiot flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Petiot wants to hold on but Beltran pushes him away.
Beltran controlling his opponent.
Beltran trying to control but Petiot is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petiot tries to reverse the position but Beltran maintains control.
Carlos Beltran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beltran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petiot can't escape the position.
Beltran controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Petiot is trying desperately to improve position.
Petiot regains half guard.
Beltran is thwarting Petiot's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petiot is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcel Petiot.
I think Beltran has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Beltran!
Carlos Beltran really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hardcore Nutrition 160Q ($150) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Fothergill (ranked 1645 p4p, 179 weight class) and Tomasz Rzasa (ranked 3818 p4p, 329 weight class). Fothergill comes to the cage accompanied by Austrian Death Machine - Get To The Choppa. Jimmy Fothergill has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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211 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Fothergill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomasz Rzasa!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fothergill connects with a solid leg kick.
Rzasa has managed to clinch.
Rzasa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fothergill to keep the fight standing.
Fothergill with a knee to the head.
It looks like Tomasz Rzasa has been cut.
Fothergill lands a shot to the body.
Fothergill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rzasa backwards.
Fothergill is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fothergill avoids the elbow strike from Rzasa, against the cage.
Fothergill stalling in the clinch.
Rzasa stalling in the clinch but Fothergill improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fothergill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fothergill scores with a knee to the head.
Rzasa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fothergill smiles and moves away.
Rzasa misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fothergill moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fothergill lands a left hand.
Rzasa is rocked!
Fothergill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rzasa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fothergill smiles and moves away.
Jimmy Fothergill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Rzasa.
Rzasa looks up at the clock. Bad move! Fothergill lands a right hand from hell, dropping Rzasa. Fothergill pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Fothergill!
Jimmy Fothergill took some time post fight to say the following; 'POW! Right in the kisser! Another one bites t'dust. Tek that microphone and jog on son! Sithee!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Aguinaldo (ranked 1769 p4p, 224 weight class) and Butch Thighpunch (ranked 1350 p4p, 177 weight class). Aguinaldo comes to the cage accompanied by Noypi by Bamboo. Butch Thighpunch will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emilio Aguinaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Butch Thighpunch!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thighpunch throws a big shot that misses.
Aguinaldo thuds a left hand into Thighpunch's body.
Thighpunch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aguinaldo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thighpunch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Emilio Aguinaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aguinaldo darts in trying to clinch
and Thighpunch counters with a stiff right hand.
Thighpunch cracks Aguinaldo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aguinaldo is rocked!
Thighpunch walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Aguinaldo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Thighpunch swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Aguinaldo's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Thighpunch!
Butch Thighpunch was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Emilio Aguinaldo spoke after the fight, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dvornoy Alkash (ranked 1182 p4p, 135 weight class) and Marcus Aurelius (ranked 2299 p4p, 233 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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148 lbs
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dvornoy Alkash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkash leaves Aurelius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alkash throws a sloppy head kick and Aurelius moves out of range easily.
Aurelius shoots for a double leg takedown but Alkash sprawls well. He's pushed Aurelius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aurelius dives in and grabs Alkash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alkash pushes down on Aurelius's head and hops out.
Dvornoy Alkash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Aurelius.
Aurelius dives in and grabs Alkash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alkash pushes down on Aurelius's head and hops out.
Donk. Alkash catches Aurelius right on the button with a cross.
Alkash throws a head kick but Aurelius moves out of range.
Aurelius thinks about the counter body kick.
Alkash displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aurelius.
Aurelius fails with the takedown
and Alkash counters with a nice leg kick.
Alkash darts in and clinches Aurelius up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alkash lands with a light punch inside.
Our sources have told us that Alkash has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Aurelius wants to take the fight to the mat but Alkash manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aurelius wants a takedown.
Alkash breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius tries to move into range but Alkash moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alkash closes the distance and pushes Aurelius back into the cage.
Alkash looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aurelius is looking for a takedown.
Aurelius goes for a takedown attempt but Alkash pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alkash closes the distance and clinches.
Aurelius is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Alkash can't fight it off and eventually Aurelius manages to take the fight to the floor. Alkash looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alkash is looking to cinch up a triangle. Aurelius throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Alkash's body to avoid the submission. Alkash has instead reached around Aurelius's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Alkash arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dvornoy Alkash!
Marcus Aurelius was interviewed post fight and said 'Nothing happens to any man that he is not formed by nature to bear. I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Martynov (ranked 1589 p4p, 172 weight class) and Aaron Smith (ranked 1620 p4p, 174 weight class). Smith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lonely Train by Black Stone Cherry. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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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, Mikhail Martynov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martynov.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Martynov misses with a wild combination.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Martynov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith throws a right hand that Martynov ducks under and follows up with a left that Martynov also avoids with ease.
Martynov looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a jab when Martynov was well out of range.
Martynov tries to clinch up.
Martynov throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martynov.
Martynov digs a good hook to Smith's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martynov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Martynov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Martynov's head.
Martynov blocks a jab.
We've been told by Martynov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Martynov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Martynov throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Martynov darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Martynov lands an elbow inside.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Martynov.
Martynov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith pushes Martynov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martynov.
Martynov misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martynov backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martynov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Martynov misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Martynov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Martynov lands a right hand.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith tries to work over Martynov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martynov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martynov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A hook to the body from Martynov.
Smith looks winded!
Martynov is stalling here.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Martynov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Martynov digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martynov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Martynov working aggressively here.
Martynov stalls.
Martynov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a body shot.
Knees to the body from Martynov.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Martynov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mikhail Martynov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.
Martynov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martynov throws an elbow but misses.
Martynov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smith's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martynov tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Martynov back against the cage.
Martynov landing knees to the body.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martynov breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martynov. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That has opened up Aaron Smith's cut even more.
Martynov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Martynov is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Smith slips a jab from Martynov.
Martynov thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Martynov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Martynov misses.
Mikhail Martynov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martynov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martynov misses the jab.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Martynov saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Martynov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith shoots and misses
and Martynov counters with a left to the body.
A jab lands there for Martynov.
Martynov moves out of range as Smith strikes.
As Smith looks to move away, Martynov throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martynov. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martynov tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Martynov misses with a few strikes there.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martynov.
Martynov lands with an overhand left.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Martynov with an uppercut!
Martynov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
Martynov connects with a looping right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Martynov as Smith shoots in.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Martynov.
Martynov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith works Martynov's body with a nice hook.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martynov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Martynov looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a leg kick but Martynov checks it.
Martynov moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Martynov throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Martynov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Martynov should have avoided that one.
Martynov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martynov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Martynov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martynov lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martynov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martynov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martynov.
A counter left hand to the body from Martynov misses its target.
Martynov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The cut above Aaron Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith moves to clinch but Martynov breaks away
and Martynov counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a right hand that Martynov ducks under and follows up with a left that Martynov also avoids with ease.
Martynov swinging wildly here.
Martynov has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martynov backwards.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Martynov improves position.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Martynov.
Mikhail Martynov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Martynov, against the cage.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martynov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mikhail Martynov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Martynov just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands a right hand.
Martynov lands a nice uppercut.
Martynov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Martynov.
Smith is trying to trip Martynov. He has hold of a leg but Martynov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smith persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martynov wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Martynov's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith won't allow Martynov to get back to his feet.
Smith is pushing down on Martynov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martynov is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith thows a huge punch but Martynov dodges it nicely.
Martynov looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is keen to just control but Martynov is a slippery customer.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Martynov defends it.
Martynov wants to stand back up but Smith manages to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mikhail Martynov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron Smith's cut.
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!
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martynov but Martynov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martynov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martynov throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martynov circles away.
Smith lands a head shot.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martynov leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mikhail Martynov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.
Martynov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Martynov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martynov.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Martynov.
Martynov misses with a body shot.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Martynov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martynov effectively controlling the action here.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Martynov blocks an uppercut.
Martynov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martynov has Smith pushed against the cage.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martynov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martynov works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Martynov slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Martynov manages to break the clinch.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Martynov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martynov tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Martynov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martynov closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Martynov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martynov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martynov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martynov lands with a light punch inside.
Smith wants the takedown. Martynov is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Martynov's guard against the cage.
Martynov pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Martynov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith is rocked!
Martynov misses with a hook.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martynov connects with a crisp jab.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Martynov finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Martynov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martynov misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Martynov sprawls well.
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Martynov kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Martynov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martynov tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martynov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws out a counter right but Martynov avoids it with no problem.
Martynov takes one to the side of the head.
Martynov instigates a clinch.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Mikhail Martynov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martynov takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Martynov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martynov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martynov avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Martynov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martynov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Martynov!
Mikhail Martynov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Aaron Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Carter (ranked 1616 p4p, 202 weight class) and Wotan Yashweh (ranked 1596 p4p, 199 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wotan Yashweh!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yashweh misses with a few strikes there.
Carter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yashweh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yashweh working away.
Yashweh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yashweh working away.
Yashweh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carter is trying to control Yashweh's posture but Yashweh avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yashweh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yashweh is trying to get an arm triangle but Carter is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Carter sneaks back into half guard.
Carter is controlling Yashweh's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Yashweh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter is looking to control Yashweh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carter avoid being mounted?
Carter won't allow Yashweh to pass to mount.
Carter is defending against the submission attempts here by Yashweh.
Yashweh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carter is just riding it out for now. Yashweh eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yashweh wants to work for an arm triangle but Carter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter is trying to get back to full guard.
Yashweh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yashweh.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yashweh is working for a kimura but Carter is defending it quite comfortably.
Carter tries to kick Yashweh off but Yashweh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yashweh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yashweh thows a huge punch but Carter dodges it nicely.
Yashweh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carter looks like he's trying to stand up.
Carter is trying to get back to full guard.
Yashweh trying to control the action but Carter is working from the bottom.
Carter is doing well to control the position and prevent Yashweh from advancing to side control.
Yashweh is working for a submission of some sort.
Yashweh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yashweh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yashweh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carter.
Yashweh tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
Carter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yashweh is stalling in the full guard.
Yashweh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carter trying to control the position.
Yashweh trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wotan Yashweh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Carter scores with a decent looking hook.
Carter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yashweh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yashweh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Carter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yashweh's best efforts.
Yashweh prevents Carter from standing back up.
Wotan Yashweh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carter trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter has one foot on Yashweh's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yashweh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Carter is not content to let Yashweh control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yashweh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yashweh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yashweh trying to control the position but Carter is working away.
Carter has one of Yashweh's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Carter wants to control but Yashweh postures up.
Yashweh controls the position from side control.
Yashweh is looking to take a break and control but Carter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carter manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yashweh is looking for a kimura here.
Yashweh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yashweh is working for a kimura but Carter is defending it quite comfortably.
Yashweh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carter is trying to control but can't.
Carter is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Carter tries to get to full guard but Yashweh has control of the leg.
Yashweh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is not content to let Yashweh control the position.
Yashweh thows a huge punch but Carter dodges it nicely.
Yashweh trying to control the action but Carter is working from the bottom.
Yashweh prevents Carter from improving his position.
Yashweh slows the pace down in half guard.
Yashweh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carter is just riding it out for now. Yashweh eventually gives up the hold.
Yashweh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carter sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carter is trying to get back to full guard.
Yashweh is working for a kimura but Carter is defending it quite comfortably.
Carter is looking to control Yashweh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carter avoid being mounted?
Yashweh stops Carter from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter gets full guard.
Carter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yashweh trying to hold on to Carter's head to control him but Carter postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Carter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Carter throws a nice looking combination but Yashweh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yashweh blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Carter does it's job there.
Yashweh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carter is trying to defend but Yashweh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yashweh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carter is defending against the submission attempts here by Yashweh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yashweh wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yashweh postures up.
Carter wants to stand up but Yashweh is controlling him.
Carter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carter trying to control the position.
Yashweh drops back looking for a leg! Carter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carter manages to kick Yashweh off! Yashweh jumps back into Carter's guard.
Yashweh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter is keeping the position for now.
Carter has control of Yashweh's left arm, preventing Yashweh from doing any damage.
Carter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yashweh is one step ahead there.
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.
Carter is looking to stand up but Yashweh isn't so interested in that idea.
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.
Yashweh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carter is trying to control the position but Yashweh postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Carter wants to stand up but Yashweh is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carter looks to land a left hand but Yashweh moved out of range nicely.
Yashweh staying out of range there.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yashweh.
Yashweh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Yashweh.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yashweh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yashweh shoots for a takedown but Carter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yashweh connects with the punch.
Good leg kick by Carter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wotan Yashweh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yashweh.
Yashweh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carter is positioning himself well to prevent Yashweh advancing to mount.
Yashweh is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Yashweh is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Carter is surviving well by controlling Yashweh's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to hold on but Yashweh postures up.
Carter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yashweh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yashweh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yashweh jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Carter manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter tries to improve position but can't.
Carter parries the strikes from Yashweh easily there. Yashweh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Carter to escape.
Carter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carter trying to control the action but Yashweh is working from the bottom.
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 Michael Carter.
I think Carter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Carter!
After the fight, Michael Carter 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hill (ranked 680 p4p, 84 weight class) and Machiavelli Vecellio (ranked 802 p4p, 98 weight class). Machiavelli Vecellio told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Machiavelli Vecellio!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill closes the distance and clinches up with Vecellio, looking for a takedown. Hill pushes Vecellio against the cage but Vecellio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vecellio as he jumps to the side.
Mark Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vecellio moves out of range as Hill strikes.
Vecellio looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hill throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vecellio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Mark Hill has been cut.
Hill closes the distance and clinches up with Vecellio, looking for a takedown. Hill pushes Vecellio against the cage but Vecellio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vecellio thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Vecellio. No joy for Hill on that attempt.
Vecellio wants to counter with a clinch but Hill pushes him away.
Vecellio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hill.
Hill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vecellio counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vecellio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vecellio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vecellio stuffs the takedown.
Hill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vecellio.
Hill throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hill is countered with a crisp right hand from Vecellio that sends him to the canvas! Vecellio follows him to the mat into side control.
Hill is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vecellio decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hill to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vecellio. That's going to slow Hill down.
Hill with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vecellio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hill is breathing heavily.
Hill misses with a left hand
and Vecellio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Vecellio throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Hill is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Machiavelli Vecellio!
Our winner, Machiavelli Vecellio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cholo Van Gaal (ranked 635 p4p, 79 weight class) and Rollo Gracie (ranked 2021 p4p, 227 weight class). Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Não Bate as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gracie has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cholo Van Gaal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rollo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Gaal, which made it look bad.
Gracie looks winded!
Van Gaal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Gaal as he jumps to the side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Van Gaal connects with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Gaal scores with a kick to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Gaal scores with a shot to the body.
Van Gaal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Van Gaal duly obliges.
It looks like Rollo Gracie has been cut.
Van Gaal sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Gaal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Gaal throws out a powerful jab.
Gracie is rocked!
Van Gaal fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gracie to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gracie looks to clinch but Van Gaal throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gracie taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cholo Van Gaal!
An out of breath Cholo Van Gaal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Rossi (ranked 207 p4p, 31 weight class) and Khaba Dagestanskiy (ranked 626 p4p, 87 weight class). Khaba Dagestanskiy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khaba Dagestanskiy!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dagestanskiy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Dagestanskiy saw that one coming.
Dagestanskiy lands a really nice looking cross but Rossi seems unphased.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dagestanskiy 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.
Rossi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Mario Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi misses with a leg kick.
Rossi moves away from the strike by Dagestanskiy.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dagestanskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi misses with an uppercut.
Dagestanskiy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dagestanskiy throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dagestanskiy is looking to clinch but Rossi is avoiding it.
Dagestanskiy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rossi's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dagestanskiy throws a big elbow that misses.
Dagestanskiy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dagestanskiy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dagestanskiy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dagestanskiy prevents Rossi from getting back to his feet.
Rossi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dagestanskiy wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving.
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.
Dagestanskiy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rossi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi tries to counter by clinching up but Dagestanskiy breaks away and moves out of range.
Dagestanskiy lands with a nice combination. Rossi backs away looking to recover.
Dagestanskiy connects with the punch.
Dagestanskiy throws an off balance right hand
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Rossi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rossi wants to clinch up but Dagestanskiy keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Dagestanskiy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dagestanskiy cracks Rossi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossi staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rossi's head.
Dagestanskiy throws a lazy uppercut
and Rossi counters by moving into the clinch.
Dagestanskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dagestanskiy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rossi stands up and waves to Dagestanskiy to follow him.
Dagestanskiy tries for a takedown but Rossi circles away easily
and Rossi counters with a series of strikes. Dagestanskiy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dagestanskiy darts in looking for a takedown but Rossi gets double underhooks and turns Dagestanskiy into the cage.
As Dagestanskiy tries to get set, Rossi tries to push him back and clinch up but Dagestanskiy manages to avoid the attempt.
Mario Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dagestanskiy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rossi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mario Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khaba Dagestanskiy.
A cross from Dagestanskiy lands.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Dagestanskiy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dagestanskiy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rossi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dagestanskiy momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi lands with a kick to the temple. Dagestanskiy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dagestanskiy connects with a right hand. Rossi shakes it off.
Dagestanskiy throws a series of punches but Rossi avoids them all with ease.
Dagestanskiy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rossi sprawls well. Rossi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dagestanskiy gets slowly back to his feet.
Rossi tries to counter by clinching up but Dagestanskiy breaks away and moves out of range.
Rossi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rossi moves into the clinch.
Dagestanskiy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dagestanskiy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rossi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dagestanskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khaba Dagestanskiy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rossi throws a right and a left that Dagestanskiy avoids nicely.
Rossi tries to land a body kick
so Dagestanskiy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dagestanskiy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rossi is keeping the position for now.
Dagestanskiy stops Rossi from standing up.
Dagestanskiy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rossi's head.
Dagestanskiy is looking to work some ground and pound but Rossi has wrist control.
Rossi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dagestanskiy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rossi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dagestanskiy shoots and misses
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Rossi's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dagestanskiy dives in and grabs Rossi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rossi pushes down on Dagestanskiy's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Dagestanskiy.
Rossi moves out of range as Dagestanskiy strikes.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Dagestanskiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Rossi wants to land a leg kick but Dagestanskiy is out of range.
Khaba Dagestanskiy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dagestanskiy thuds his right hand into Rossi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A low kick from Rossi misses
and Dagestanskiy counters with a stiff right hand.
Dagestanskiy slips a straight right by Rossi.
Dagestanskiy cracks Rossi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rossi scores with a punch to the head.
Dagestanskiy swats away the attempt to clinch by Rossi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy with a nice cross.
Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dagestanskiy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dagestanskiy throws out the jab.
Dagestanskiy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rossi!
Rossi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dagestanskiy off and has taken his back!
Rossi keeps control of the position as Dagestanskiy tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dagestanskiy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rossi has good solid back control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi not allowing Dagestanskiy to control his hands.
I would not like to be Dagestanskiy right now.
Rossi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rossi continues to stall.
Dagestanskiy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dagestanskiy is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Dagestanskiy breaks Rossi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving.
Dagestanskiy distracts Rossi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dagestanskiy throws a big right hand that misses.
Dagestanskiy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rossi's head.
Dagestanskiy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rossi's head.
Dagestanskiy won't allow Rossi to get back to his feet.
Dagestanskiy throwing strikes from guard but Rossi blocks nicely.
Dagestanskiy stands and throws Rossi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khaba Dagestanskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rossi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dagestanskiy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dagestanskiy blocks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dagestanskiy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dagestanskiy throws a series of punches but Rossi moves out of range.
Dagestanskiy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rossi but Rossi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dagestanskiy scores with a sloppy right hand. Rossi should have avoided that one.
Dagestanskiy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rossi is fending him off so far but Dagestanskiy persists. Nope, Rossi circles away and we're back to standing.
Dagestanskiy misses with an uppercut.
Rossi is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy lands with an overhand left.
Rossi misses with a kick to the body.
Rossi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dagestanskiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rossi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dagestanskiy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dagestanskiy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rossi is not content to let Dagestanskiy control the position.
Rossi is trying to stand up here but Dagestanskiy is controlling him well.
Dagestanskiy is trying to control the action in half guard but Rossi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rossi is trying to stand.
Dagestanskiy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mario Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi is looking to escape.
Dagestanskiy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dagestanskiy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rossi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dagestanskiy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rossi is refusing to be controlled, as Dagestanskiy sits in half guard.
Rossi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dagestanskiy.
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!
Rossi is trying to stand back up but Dagestanskiy is controlling him
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi staying out of range there.
Rossi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dagestanskiy fails with a takedown attempt.
As Dagestanskiy looks to move away, Rossi throws a big counter combo but Dagestanskiy just gets out of the way.
Mario Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khaba Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy misses with an uppercut.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dagestanskiy.
Rossi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dagestanskiy misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi lands a head kick. Dagestanskiy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Khaba Dagestanskiy has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Dagestanskiy there.
Khaba Dagestanskiy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dagestanskiy is looking to clinch.
Rossi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dagestanskiy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dagestanskiy misses with a takedown attempt
and Rossi counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dagestanskiy working aggressively here.
Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dagestanskiys head.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Dagestanskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khaba Dagestanskiy.
I've got Dagestanskiy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khaba Dagestanskiy!
Khaba Dagestanskiy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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