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WCF WNF 5: Petrov vs Champlain PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Anthony (ranked 5605 p4p, 565 weight class) and Georg Weber (ranked 6603 p4p, 618 weight class). Mark Anthony has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Georg Weber!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weber throws a head kick but Anthony moves out of range.
Weber tries to sprawl but Anthony drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Weber is looking to improve his position.
Weber gets back to full guard.
Weber managing to control the position.
Weber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anthony manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weber on the ground.
Weber postures up in Anthony's guard and throws a big left but Anthony blocks it.
Weber passes into half guard.
Anthony is holding on to half guard well.
Anthony avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Weber.
Weber wants to work for an arm triangle but Anthony is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Weber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anthony wants to get back to full guard.
Weber has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
Anthony is refusing to be controlled, as Weber sits in half guard.
Anthony is trying to maintain the position but Weber is very close to passing his half guard.
Weber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anthony does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anthony on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Anthony tries to get out of the position.
Weber uses his free foot to push down on Anthony's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anthony.
Weber throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Anthony can't escape the position.
Anthony wants to hold on but Weber pushes him away.
Anthony is squirming around, avoiding Weber's attempts to control the action.
Anthony is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony tries to hold on but Weber pushes him away.
Weber trying to control but Anthony is having none of it.
Weber thowing shots but they're missing.
Weber controlling his opponent.
Anthony is looking to improve his position but Weber isn't that keen on the idea.
Weber controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Weber throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Weber misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Anthony really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weber controlling from the full mount.
Weber raining down hammerfists from mount.
Anthony keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Weber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weber scoring with strikes but Anthony is staying in there.
Anthony tries to reverse the position but Weber maintains control.
Weber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georg Weber dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anthony darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Weber tries to roll over but Anthony keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Weber tries to get to full guard but Anthony has control of the leg.
Weber has his hands clasped together around Anthony's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anthony controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Weber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anthony manages to get himself to full guard.
Weber won't allow Anthony to get back to his feet.
Weber throwing strikes from guard but Anthony blocks nicely.
Weber is pushing down on Anthony's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anthony is fighting to maintain full guard but Weber has managed to sneak the leg through.
Weber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anthony defending well though.
Anthony wants to get back to his feet.
Weber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Weber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've been informed that Weber has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Weber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber is trying to control. Anthony wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Weber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Weber winds up and cracks Anthony with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Weber is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Weber looking to ground and pound but Anthony is blocking nicely.
Weber throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Weber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Weber throws some wild stikes that Anthony manages to avoid easily.
Weber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Weber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anthony keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Weber controlling from mount.
Anthony tries to hold on but Weber postures up.
Weber throwing strikes here but Anthony is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Anthony takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Weber thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Weber there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weber looking to control but Anthony is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Weber throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Anthony because Weber loaded up on that one.
Anthony tries to hold on but Weber postures up.
Weber tries to control but Anthony wriggling away.
Anthony avoids a series of strikes thrown by Weber.
Weber tries to control but Anthony wriggling away.
Georg Weber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Weber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anthony is squirming around, avoiding Weber's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weber sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georg Weber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Anthony gets a takedown into half guard.
Weber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anthony's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anthony's back!
Weber tries to keep control of the position but Anthony is staying busy.
Weber is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Weber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Weber throwing sloppy strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Anthony's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony is really stuck here.
Weber struggling to land strikes to the head as Anthony covers up.
Anthony is keeping busy.
Weber is hanging on to Anthony's back as he tries to escape.
Weber punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Weber's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Anthony covering up well and avoiding damage.
Weber missing with strikes.
Anthony avoids the strikes from Weber.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Weber missing with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony turns into Weber and is now in his guard.
Anthony being controlled here momentarily.
Anthony stands up and waves to Weber to follow him.
Anthony darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Weber gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber is controlling Anthony's posture.
Weber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anthony manages to get himself to full guard.
Anthony has control of Weber's left arm, preventing Weber from doing any damage.
Weber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Weber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weber postures up in Anthony's guard and throws a big left but Anthony blocks it.
Weber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anthony is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weber is controlling him.
Anthony keeping moving, preventing Weber from controlling successfully.
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.
Weber works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Weber is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mark Anthony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weber wants to control but Anthony is keeping him busy.
Anthony is trying is best to control the position here.
Weber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anthony is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Weber scores with a couple of nice shots.
Georg Weber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anthony punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georg Weber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Weber 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georg Weber!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pasha Pedikov (ranked 24677 p4p, 696 weight class) and Wukong Zanh Zu (ranked 25260 p4p, 751 weight class). The key to victory for Pasha Pedikov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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169 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pasha Pedikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wukong Zanh Zu!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedikov tries to clinch but Zanh Zu is having none of it.
Pedikov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zanh Zu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zanh Zu controlling Pedikov's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanh Zu wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Pedikov has his takedown stuffed
and Zanh Zu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zanh Zu breaks from the clinch.
Zanh Zu closes the distance and clinches.
Zanh Zu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zanh Zu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pedikov counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedikov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zanh Zu dives in for a single leg takedown but Pedikov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zanh Zu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pedikov shoots in but Zanh Zu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pedikov looks to land a combination but Zanh Zu avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zanh Zu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pedikov avoids it really well and circles away.
Pasha Pedikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wukong Zanh Zu.
A head kick misses from Zanh Zu.
Zanh Zu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zanh Zu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zanh Zu pulls his head out easily.
Pedikov wants to sweep but Zanh Zu has passed to side control!
Zanh Zu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zanh Zu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pedikov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
You can see the frustration on Pedikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pedikov sneaks back into half guard.
Zanh Zu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pedikov trying to get back to full guard but Zanh Zu takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
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 Pasha Pedikov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pedikov shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Pedikov with that takedown attempt.
Zanh Zu walks into a left hand.
Pedikov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zanh Zu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zanh Zu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zanh Zu grinds an elbow into Pedikov's temple.
Zanh Zu looks up at the clock and then as Pedikov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zanh Zu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zanh Zu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pedikov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zanh Zu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pedikov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedikov wants to control but Zanh Zu postures up.
Zanh Zu trying to control the action but Pedikov is working from the bottom.
Zanh Zu taking a breather here.
Pedikov is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zanh Zu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Pedikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pedikov prevents Zanh Zu from improving position.
Pedikov struggling a bit here.
Pedikov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pedikov wants to improve his position but Zanh Zu is controlling well.
Zanh Zu is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Pedikov manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanh Zu wants to stand but Pedikov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zanh Zu cracks Pedikov with a solid left hand.
Zanh Zu content to stall in guard here.
Zanh Zu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zanh Zu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pedikov is keeping the position for now.
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 ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pedikov lands with a slapping head kick.
Zanh Zu stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zanh Zu! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasha Pedikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pedikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pedikov wants it to stay on the feet.
Pedikov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zanh Zu wants to control from the top but Pedikov keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zanh Zu advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wukong Zanh Zu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zanh Zu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pedikov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zanh Zu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pedikov moves away.
Pedikov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pasha Pedikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Pedikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zanh Zu avoids it really well and circles away.
Zanh Zu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pedikov goes for a double leg but Zanh Zu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zanh Zu continues to drive forward.
Pedikov shoots in but Zanh Zu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasha Pedikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zanh Zu takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedikov checks a leg kick.
Pedikov tries to bum rush Zanh Zu with a series of wild strikes but Zanh Zu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zanh Zu pushes Pedikov up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedikov tries to pull guard but Zanh Zu won't allow it.
Zanh Zu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pedikov uses from the top position.
Zanh Zu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zanh Zu is trying to control. Pedikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zanh Zu tries to stand and escape but Pedikov actually recovers to full guard.
Pedikov has a closed guard, preventing Zanh Zu from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zanh Zu looking to pass the guard.
Zanh Zu won't allow Pedikov to get back to his feet.
Pedikov keeping moving, preventing Zanh Zu from controlling successfully.
Zanh Zu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zanh Zu stopping the sweep attempt from Pedikov.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanh Zu trying to control but Pedikov is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zanh Zu stuffs the takedown attempt from Pedikov. Pedikov gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Pedikov.
Zanh Zu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pedikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zanh Zu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zanh Zu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pedikov sprawls well. Pedikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zanh Zu gets slowly back to his feet.
Pedikov shoots in for a double leg but Zanh Zu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pedikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Zanh Zu, which made it look bad.
Zanh Zu throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pedikov is looking to clinch.
Zanh Zu clinches up against the cage.
Zanh Zu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pedikov.
Zanh Zu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pedikov up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zanh Zu gets control of Pedikov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zanh Zu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wukong Zanh Zu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zanh Zu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wukong Zanh Zu!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Da Santiago (ranked 24395 p4p, 318 weight class) and Adam Destro (ranked 7827 p4p, 297 weight class). Alessio Da Santiago has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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135 lbs
1 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessio Da Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Destro!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Destro misses.
Destro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Destro stalks Da Santiago and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Da Santiago's face. Da Santiago staggers backwards, shaken.
Da Santiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Destro is fending him off so far but Da Santiago persists. Nope, Destro circles away and we're back to standing.
Destro closes the distance and pushes Da Santiago back into the cage.
Da Santiago drags the fight down to the ground.
Destro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Destro postures up.
Destro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Santiago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Destro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Da Santiago's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Destro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Destro wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Da Santiago's closed guard. He's half up but Da Santiago has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Da Santiago pivots and extends the arm, Destro falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Da Santiago! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alessio Da Santiago!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alessio Da Santiago thanked UnderGround Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fighter For Money (ranked 6553 p4p, 616 weight class) and Murilo Santos Riberio (ranked 6144 p4p, 596 weight class). Fighter For Money has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fighter For Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Santos Riberio!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from For Money misses.
Santos Riberio shoots and misses
and For Money connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for For Money.
For Money misses with the combination.
For Money misses with a straight left.
For Money uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
For Money scores with a jab to the head.
For Money missing with a left hand there. Santos Riberio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santos Riberio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from For Money.
For Money stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos Riberio. Santos Riberio gets slowly back to his feet.
For Money lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
For Money fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
For Money tests Santos Riberio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
For Money misses with a looping right.
No luck for Santos Riberio with that takedown attempt.
Fighter For Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Santos Riberio.
For Money tries to keep at a distance but Santos Riberio has taken the fight into the clinch.
For Money is trying to break the clinch but Santos Riberio is controlling him.
Santos Riberio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from For Money.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Santos Riberio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
For Money works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos Riberio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
For Money stuns Santos Riberio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
For Money is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Santos Riberio with a lazy takedown attempt
and For Money cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos Riberio looks winded!
For Money circles away from the clinch attempt
and For Money connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
For Money is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos Riberio shoots and misses
and For Money counters with a nice body shot.
For Money takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Santos Riberio takes one to the side of the head.
Santos Riberio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
For Money works the jab nicely.
Santos Riberio is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
For Money fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Santos Riberio square on the jaw! Damn, Santos Riberio is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fighter For Money!
A very excited looking Fighter For Money made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Senior (ranked 3415 p4p, 394 weight class) and Damian Wayne (ranked 3907 p4p, 439 weight class). The key to victory for Joe Senior has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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193 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Senior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne gets a double leg takedown into Senior's guard.
Senior working a defensive guard here.
Senior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wayne defends it easily.
Senior trying to control the position.
Wayne trying to move into half guard but instead Senior has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senior trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wayne wants to improve his position but instead Senior has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne pushes Senior off and gets back to his feet.
Senior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wayne defends well and Senior ends up having to push Wayne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wayne darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wayne trying to mount his opponent but Senior defends it.
Senior slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Senior looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Senior wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Senior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Senior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wayne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wayne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wayne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Senior is keeping the position for now.
Senior is adopting a defensive guard.
Senior working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Senior is retaining full guard.
Senior manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wayne manages to get himself to full guard.
Senior controlling from the top position.
Wayne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Senior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Senior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Senior trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wayne manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne wants to stand but Senior is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wayne trying to control but Senior is working from the bottom.
Wayne content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Senior has locked up a guillotine! Senior's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Wayne is holding on here and Senior must be using up a lot of energy. Wayne has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Senior gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Senior!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teiji Uno (ranked 2161 p4p, 285 weight class) and Leron Jones (ranked 6819 p4p, 628 weight class). Leron Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Teiji Uno's chin.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Teiji Uno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leron Jones!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uno throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Uno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Uno.
Uno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Uno moves away from the strike by Jones.
Uno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Uno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Uno lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Leron Jones has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Uno.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Uno, against the cage.
Uno with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to push Uno away but Uno has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Uno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Uno definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones is trying to break free.
Uno utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Uno pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Uno is controlling the position.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Uno has double underhooks.
Uno tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Uno pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Uno - that landed with a thud.
Uno misses with a knee strike.
Uno lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones wants to break free but Uno has control.
Uno lands a knee to the body.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Uno keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Uno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Uno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Uno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Uno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Uno throws an elbow but misses.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Uno keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Uno won't allow it.
Uno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Uno has double underhooks.
Uno lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Uno pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Uno prevents a body shot from Jones.
Uno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Uno connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Uno avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Uno tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Uno.
Uno landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Leron Jones's cut even more.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Uno trying to land knees to the body.
Jones wants to break free but Uno has control.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Uno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Uno.
Uno throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Uno tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Uno connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Nice body kick there by Uno.
Uno connects with a nice looking jab.
Uno keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Jones looks winded!
Jones tries to move into range but Uno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Uno missing with knees to the body.
Uno looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones stalling.
Uno tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Uno landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teiji Uno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leron Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Uno circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Jones drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Uno follows Jones to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teiji Uno!
Teiji Uno very nearly forgot to thank Kore Fight Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jett Denovan (ranked 2735 p4p, 289 weight class) and Tylonal Jones (ranked 3488 p4p, 345 weight class). Jones has chosen Rubber band man as his entrance music. Tylonal Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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240 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jett Denovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tylonal Jones!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Denovan avoids it.
Denovan throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Denovan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Denovan is dominant here and he's now got Jones's back!
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to break free.
Denovan is working for a rear naked choke. Jones is not defending it well and Denovan has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Jones refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Jones's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jett Denovan!
Jett Denovan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KO GEAR for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Garcia (ranked 1301 p4p, 171 weight class) and Lucas Mereani (ranked 3475 p4p, 400 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by S.G. Sinnicks - St Patrick Battalion. 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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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Mereani!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Garcia.
It looks like Lucas Mereani has been cut.
Garcia scores with a hook.
Garcia lands with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Garcia!
Garcia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garcia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mereani's defenses.
Mereani is rocked!
Garcia lands a vicious elbow to the side of Mereani's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Garcia tries to finish him with strikes but Mereani still seems able to defend himself so Garcia steps back and lets Mereani get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Mereani is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia finish him?
That has opened up Lucas Mereani's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mereani is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Garcia doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Mereani crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Mereani's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mickey Garcia!
A victorious Mickey Garcia 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Julius Turunen (ranked 1400 p4p, 162 weight class) and Jimmy Yates (ranked 2459 p4p, 274 weight class). Jimmy Yates will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julius Turunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Yates!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Yates.
Yates walks into a left hand.
Yates misses the shot to the body.
Turunen misses with a looping right.
Turunen staying out of range there.
Turunen throwing a counter right hand but Yates manages to avoid it.
Turunen throws a body punch but Yates moves out of range.
Yates tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yates cracks Turunen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turunen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yates on his heels. He'll look to pass Yates's guard now, I'm sure.
Yates looking to control.
Yates is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Turunen working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yates keeping moving, preventing Turunen from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Turunen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Yates wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yates is trying to control the position but Turunen postures up.
Turunen trying to control but Yates is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turunen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turunen connects with a couple of short punches.
Turunen chips away with some ground and pound.
Yates has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yates wants to get back to his feet but Turunen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yates looking for a sweep. Not yet Yates, not yet.
Turunen throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turunen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turunen landing some decent shots from guard.
Yates working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turunen.
Turunen wants to control from the top but Yates keeps moving.
Turunen works over Yates with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turunen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turunen is looking to work some ground and pound but Yates has wrist control.
Turunen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yates is trying to keep Turunen in close.
Turunen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yates working a defensive guard here.
Yates looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yates wants to get back to his feet but Turunen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Turunen throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turunen working some strikes from top position.
Yates is rocked!
Turunen lands a couple of digs.
Yates is still in real trouble! Can Turunen finish him?
Turunen cracks Yates with a solid left hand.
Turunen gets to his feet and stands over Yates, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Yates felt that one! Turunen unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Yates from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Turunen!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Petrov (ranked 2551 p4p, 272 weight class) and Shaq Champlain (ranked 2414 p4p, 259 weight class). Petrov comes to the cage accompanied by They want too see me fall. Shaq Champlain has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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255 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shaq Champlain!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champlain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Petrov was covering up waiting for the punch and Champlain finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Champlain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Champlain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Champlain throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
Champlain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Champlain slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champlain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Champlain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Champlain gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champlain fails with a takedown attempt.
Champlain takes one to the chin there.
Champlain shoots in but no luck this time.
Champlain shoots in but Petrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Fedor Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaq Champlain.
Champlain shoots in and bounces Petrov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Champlain is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Champlain defends easily.
Petrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Champlain on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Champlain manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Champlain wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Champlain pulls his head out easily.
Champlain is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Champlain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Champlain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petrov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Champlain keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Petrov wants to control but Champlain is keeping busy.
Champlain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Petrov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Champlain manages to mount him!
Champlain stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov connects with a nice looking jab.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Champlain changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq Champlain dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Champlain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrov circles away.
Champlain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Shaq Champlain has been cut.
Petrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Champlain goes for a double leg but Petrov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrov continues to drive forward.
Champlain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fedor Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaq Champlain.
Champlain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice jab there from Petrov.
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champlain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Champlain can do to turn this around?
Champlain is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov lands a jab to Champlain's midsection.
Petrov cracks Champlain with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Champlain looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Petrov finish him?
Champlain is rocked!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Petrov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Petrov circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Champlain tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Petrov wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Petrov!
An out of breath Fedor Petrov 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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