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F&B 31: Chomsli vs. Jefferson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alan Buckets (ranked 3408 p4p, 7664 weight class) and Pedro Alves (ranked 339 p4p, 519 weight class). Alves is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Canned Heat. Pedro Alves is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Buckets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Alves!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves fails to land with a series of punches.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
Buckets appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck for Alves with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alves.
We've been told by Buckets's head coaches at Tycoon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alan Buckets has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Alves.
Buckets clinches.
Buckets throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvess head.
Buckets lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alves or not.
Stalling in the clinch from Buckets.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets stalls.
Buckets digs a right hand into Alves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alves's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Buckets.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves letting Buckets take a breather here.
Alves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Buckets.
Alves is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Buckets.
Buckets lands a takedown into guard.
Buckets is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Buckets keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alves's head.
Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buckets doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buckets manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Buckets keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alves's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckets working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Buckets is working Alves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buckets is pushing down on Alves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alves is fighting to maintain full guard but Buckets has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alves is defending against the submission attempts here by Buckets.
Alves trying to control from the bottom.
Buckets is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckets takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is desperately trying to improve his position but Buckets has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckets looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Buckets putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Buckets working for a submission but Alves is keeping him at bay.
Alves is trying desperately to improve position.
Buckets pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Buckets lands with some strikes.
Buckets controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to control but Buckets is having none of it.
Buckets working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckets raining down hammerfists from mount.
Buckets raining down shots from the mount!
Buckets wants to take Alves's back here but Alves is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Alves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alves is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Buckets has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Buckets working the ground and pound effectively.
 Alves is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Buckets dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alves gets caught napping as Buckets dives in and scores a takedown. Alves manages to retain guard.
Alves is still in real trouble! Can Buckets finish him?
Buckets passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alves seems to have recovered his senses.
Alan Buckets overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buckets gets to mount! Alves was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Alves tries to improve his position but Buckets has taken his back! Buckets has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Alves tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Buckets pushes Alves away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alan Buckets!
Alan Buckets thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kristaps Zutis (ranked 24029 p4p, 4004 weight class) and Bayden Wood (ranked 671 p4p, 471 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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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 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kristaps Zutis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bayden Wood!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zutis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wood.
Wood throws a body shot but no joy.
Wood moves out of range as Zutis throws a body kick.
Wood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zutis.
Zutis tries for a takedown but Wood circles away easily
and Wood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Kristaps Zutis has been cut.
Wood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zutis slips under a jab from Wood.
Zutis throws a big counter combination but Wood scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bayden Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zutis sprawling to the canvas! Zutis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wood finish him?!
 Zutis is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood has managed to clinch.
Oh Zutis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Zutis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A right hand to the body from Wood.
Wood lands a nice uppercut.
Wood taking a breather.
Zutis can't break the clinch.
Wood lands a vicious elbow to the side of Zutis's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Wood tries to finish him with strikes but Zutis still seems able to defend himself so Wood steps back and lets Zutis get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Kristaps Zutis's cut is getting worse.
Wood drops Zutis with a straight right hand, right on the button! Wood follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bayden Wood!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Pickard (ranked 3086 p4p, 4027 weight class) and Lars Kraulthammer (ranked 399 p4p, 492 weight class). Lars Kraulthammer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodney Pickard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Kraulthammer!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pickard lands with a hook. Kraulthammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pickard connects with a crisp jab.
Kraulthammer closes the distance and clinches.
Pickard can't break the clinch.
Pickard stops a takedown attempt from Kraulthammer.
Pickard is trying to break the clinch but Kraulthammer is controlling him.
Kraulthammer jumps guard but Pickard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kraulthammer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pickard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rodney Pickard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kraulthammer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraulthammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Pickard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kraulthammer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kraulthammer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraulthammer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pickard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kraulthammer somewhat.
Pickard dips to his left and cracks Kraulthammer with an uppercut!
Kraulthammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pickard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kraulthammer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Pickard has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kraulthammer moves into the clinch.
Pickard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pickard breaks the clinch.
Kraulthammer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pickard on his heels. He'll look to pass Pickard's guard now, I'm sure.
Pickard is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kraulthammer dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pickard taking a bit of punishment here - Kraulthammer scoring with strikes.
It looks like Rodney Pickard has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraulthammer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraulthammer in side control lands a decent elbow.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kraulthammer working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kraulthammer working away.
Pickard taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kraulthammer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kraulthammer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pickard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer trying to control the position but Pickard is working away.
Kraulthammer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pickard, who protects the arm well.
Pickard tries to improve position but can't.
Pickard can't do much from the bottom here.
Kraulthammer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kraulthammer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pickard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kraulthammer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pickard is wriggling around trying to escape but Kraulthammer has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Pickard taps out and Kraulthammer picks up the big win! Great work there by Kraulthammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lars Kraulthammer!
Post fight, Lars Kraulthammer took to the microphone: 'I can run through anyone'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 2525 p4p, 6139 weight class) and Steven Seagal (ranked 39 p4p, 200 weight class). Seagal has chosen Girl It's Alright as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Seagal!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagal throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith tests Seagal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 It looks like Steven Seagal has been cut.
Seagal loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith moves away from the strike by Seagal.
Smith jabs Seagal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Seagal throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Seagal tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Seagal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seagal throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seagal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Seagal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Seagal looks winded!
Seagal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That has opened up Steven Seagal's cut even more.
Seagal throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith lands a big right hand that sends Seagal crashing to the mat! Smith stays standing though and waves Seagal back to his feet!
The cut above Steven Seagal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Seagal doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith with a jab.
Steven Seagal's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Steven Seagal's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Smith thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Steven Seagal spoke after the fight, saying 'I taught him that move.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martian Manhunter (ranked 3042 p4p, 2118 weight class) and David Dilbrandt (ranked 170 p4p, 128 weight class). Manhunter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, My Name Is J'onn J'onzz. Dilbrandt has chosen Rock the Dragon as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martian Manhunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Dilbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhunter tries to clinch up but Dilbrandt circles away and keeps his distance.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Manhunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manhunter misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dilbrandt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manhunter closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a nice uppercut.
Manhunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt tries to pull guard but Manhunter won't allow it.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Manhunter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Manhunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manhunter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manhunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manhunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Manhunter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Manhunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manhunter manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Manhunter. Beautiful body shot.
Manhunter lands with a cross.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Manhunter strikes.
Dilbrandt moves into range and clinches up with Manhunter.
Dilbrandt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Dilbrandt on the inside.
Dilbrandt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dilbrandt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manhunters head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhunter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Manhunter.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manhunter works on Dilbrandt's body with a couple of short punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dilbrandt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manhunter's brow.
Manhunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Manhunter. That snapped Dilbrandt's head back.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook. Manhunter ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Manhunter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dilbrandt.
Manhunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manhunter. That did some damage!
Manhunter misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manhunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhunter avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
A swing and a miss from Manhunter.
The crowd cheers as Manhunter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dilbrandt doesn't seem phased though.
Manhunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Manhunter saw that one coming.
Manhunter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Manhunter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Manhunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Manhunter controls the action.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Manhunter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Manhunter controls the action.
Manhunter blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt is trying to pull guard but Manhunter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Martian Manhunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manhunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Manhunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manhunter tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt tries to pull guard but Manhunter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manhunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Manhunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from Manhunter both land. Nice combination.
Manhunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martian Manhunter 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.
Manhunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Manhunter.
Dilbrandt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Martian Manhunter is winning the standup battle so far.
Manhunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Manhunter saw that one coming.
Manhunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
Manhunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Manhunter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manhunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Manhunter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manhunter on the side of the head.
Manhunter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dilbrandt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Manhunter eats them both and turns towards Dilbrandt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Manhunter throws a series of strikes that have Dilbrandt backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Manhunter.
Manhunter misses with a looping left.
Martian Manhunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Manhunter saw that one coming.
Manhunter tries to clinch up
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Manhunter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhunter lands with a good body shot.
Dilbrandt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manhunter's hands.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dilbrandt clinches up with Manhunter and pushes him back against the cage.
Manhunter is trying to break the clinch but Dilbrandt is controlling him.
Manhunter tries to break free but Dilbrandt pushes him back against the cage.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Manhunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dilbrandt cracks Manhunter with a nice body shot.
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Manhunter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Manhunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhunter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dilbrandt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Manhunter.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Manhunter avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manhunter lands a head shot.
Manhunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Manhunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martian Manhunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manhunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manhunter ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Manhunter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dilbrandt wants to counter with a clinch but Manhunter pushes him away.
Manhunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Manhunter checks a leg kick nicely.
Manhunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Manhunter blocks it.
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manhunter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight right.
Manhunter looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
Manhunter tries to clinch there but Dilbrandt circles away.
Manhunter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manhunter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Manhunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manhunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Dilbrandt circles away.
Manhunter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Manhunter.
Manhunter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manhunter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manhunter.
Manhunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilbrandt! But no joy.
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Manhunter down with leg kicks.
A left lands for Manhunter.
Manhunter misses the jab.
Manhunter misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manhunter manages to avoid it.
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 Martian Manhunter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Dilbrandt looks to land a combination but Manhunter avoids it well.
Manhunter works over Dilbrandt's head and body with a nice combination.
Dilbrandt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manhunter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Manhunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Manhunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilbrandt! But no joy.
A punch combination from Manhunter misses.
Manhunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manhunter misses with a double jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manhunter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Manhunter is out of range.
Manhunter throws a big counter combination but Dilbrandt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dilbrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but Manhunter moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
A jab from Manhunter does it's job there.
A punch combination from Manhunter misses.
Manhunter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dilbrandt throws a one two combo.
Manhunter is rocked!
Dilbrandt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Manhunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dilbrandt cracks Manhunter on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Manhunter falls backwards against the cage. Dilbrandt follows up with more strikes that drop Manhunter to his knees. Dilbrandt keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Manhunter! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Dilbrandt!
David Dilbrandt gave a mention to SynCity Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Clark (ranked 2475 p4p, 23957 weight class) and Qfc Tournament (ranked 148 p4p, 280 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Qfc Tournament!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tournament.
It looks like Kurt Clark has been cut.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tournament comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clark pushes Tournament back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Clark tries to break the clinch but Tournament is controlling the position.
Clark wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tournament has him pressed against the cage.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Tournament lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clark blocks an elbow strike.
Clark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tournament is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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!
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Clark.
Clark throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clark lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Clark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Clark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Clark - that landed with a thud.
Tournament dodges an elbow strike from Clark.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Clark leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clark scores with a shot to the side of Tournament's head.
A short left from Clark.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Tournament comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clark lands a shoulder strike.
Clark lands with a short shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clark's brow.
Clark is trying to push Tournament away but Tournament has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clark.
Clark lands with a short shot to the head.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Clark leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark has a couple of punches blocked by Tournament.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but Tournament has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Clark.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Clark scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clark manages to break the clinch.
Clark moves into the clinch.
Clark blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Clark wants to get back to striking at distance but Tournament won't allow it.
Clark avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Clark lands with a left to the head.
Clark dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Clark lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clark's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clark's brow.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Tournament creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clark's defenses.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clark.
Clark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Clark dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Clark manages to break the clinch.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tournament tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range.
Tournament tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
Clark is looking to counter punch.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Tournament.
Tournament tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tournament wants to clinch up but Clark keeps it at a distance.
Tournament fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Clark closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Tournament avoids the elbow strike from Clark, against the cage.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clark working hard to break the clinch.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hand to the body from Clark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clark's brow.
Clark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Clark lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clark just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tournament's brow.
A nice left hand lands by Clark.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Tournament.
Clark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clark lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Clark has had enough of the clinch but Tournament keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Clark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Clark on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tournament.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tournament comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clark works on Tournament's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Clark scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clark tries to break the clinch but Tournament is controlling the position.
Clark lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Clark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Clark's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tournament tries to clinch but Clark moves away
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tournament closes the distance looking to clinch
and Clark counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tournament wants to clinch.
Tournament tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Clark clinches.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Clark avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Tournament lands an elbow inside that Clark shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Clark blocks the elbow strike.
Tournament lands an elbow inside that Clark shrugs off.
Clark is trying to force a seperation but Tournament has the dominant position.
Clark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clark blocks the elbow strike.
Clark blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tournament backwards.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Tournament dodges an elbow strike from Clark.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Clark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Clark closes the distance and clinches.
Clark lands a nice uppercut.
Clark can't break the clinch.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Tournament comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clark is working Tournament over against the cage.
Clark pushes Tournament back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clark lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clark blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Clark lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Clark throws an elbow but it misses.
Clark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clark scores with a shot to the side of Tournament's head.
Tournament blocks an elbow strike from Clark.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Clark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clark counters with a right hand to the body.
Tournament gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clark blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament has Clark pressed against the cage, preventing Clark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Clark blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament lands an elbow just above Clark 's eye.
Clark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Clark scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark takes an elbow to the temple.
Kurt Clark's cut is getting worse.
Clark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clark avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clark scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clark blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Clark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clark blocks the elbow strike.
Clark blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Clark tries to break free but Tournament pushes him back against the cage.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Clark leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tournament blocks an uppercut.
Clark lands an uppercut.
Clark dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Clark looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clark's brow.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Clark blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tournament looks to clinch
and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clark forces Tournament back against the cage and clinches.
Clark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clark lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Clark.
Clark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tournament backwards.
Clark throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Clark wants to break free but Tournament has control.
Clark blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clark throws an elbow but misses.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Clark leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kurt Clark has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
A hook to the body from Clark.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Tournament takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Clark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Clark's cut.
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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tournament lands a damaging elbow.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Clark scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clark scores with a hook to the body.
Tournament creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clark's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Clark blocks the elbow strike.
Tournament lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Clark scores with a shoulder strike.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Clark gets through Tournament's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clark blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clark can't break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clark throws an elbow but misses.
Clark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clark's brow.
Clark throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tournaments head.
Clark dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament dodges an elbow strike from Clark.
Clark misses with an elbow strike.
Clark makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Clark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tournament can do to turn this around?
Clark pushes Tournament back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Clark leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Clark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tournament keeps control of Clark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tournament creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clark's defenses.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clark.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clark's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark works on Tournament's body with a couple of short punches.
Clark digs a right hand underneath Tournament's ribcage. Tournament let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Qfc Tournament has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Tournament.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament lands an elbow just above Clark 's eye.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clark's defenses.
Clark blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Clark tries to circle away but Tournament has him pinned against the cage.
Clark blocks the elbow strike.
Clark throws an elbow but it misses.
Clark takes an elbow to the temple.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but Tournament is controlling him.
Clark misses with an elbow over the top.
Clark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Clark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clark lands with a short shot to the head.
Clark avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Clark wants to break free but Tournament has control.
A short right from Clark on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Clark.
A frustrated look appears on Clark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tournament takes a shot to the head.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Clark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tournament tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tournament tries a head kick but it misses.
Clark closes the distance and clinches.
Clark blocks the elbow strike.
Clark scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clark.
Clark pushes off an throws an elbow but Tournament leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Clark avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Tournament avoids the elbow strike from Clark, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Clark.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark lands a hook that snaps the head of Tournament backwards.
Clark scores with a shot to the side of Tournament's head.
Tournament keeps control of Clark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clark throws an elbow but it misses.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clark throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Tournament.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Clark.
Clark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tournament is rocked!
Tournament's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tournament is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him?
Clark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tournament backwards.
A short left from Clark.
Tournament takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clark looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clark's brow.
Clark avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Clark blocks an elbow strike.
Kurt Clark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tournament creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clark's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clark throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clark has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Clark!
A very excited looking Kurt Clark 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horgen Stein (ranked 1646 p4p, 2661 weight class) and Keenan Eternity (ranked 27 p4p, 122 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Horgen Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Keenan Eternity!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eternity tests Stein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eternity's corner calls for a 1-2. Eternity obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Eternity looks to land a combination but Stein avoids it well.
Stein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Eternity just manages to avoid it.
Stein throws a lazy right hand but Eternity sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eternity throws a poor cross that misses
and Stein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eternity's knee momentarily.
Horgen Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein throws a poor cross that misses
and Stein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eternity looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stein throws a head kick that misses.
Stein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eternity lands a big uppercut and Stein crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stein looks OK. Eternity waves Stein back to his feet!
Stein is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eternity throws a combination that misses
and Stein moves into the clinch.
Eternity lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eternity is defending well for now.
Stein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eternity avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stein blocks a body shot from Eternity.
Stein looking to throw knees to the head but Eternity is blocking nicely.
Stein trying to land knees to the body.
Eternity scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Eternity.
Stein is breathing heavily.
Eternity lands a right hand.
Stein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stein throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stein tries to stall but Eternity uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eternity lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eternity pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stein tries to land a front kick but Eternity steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stein looks up at the clock. Bad move! Eternity lands a right hand from hell, dropping Stein. Eternity pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keenan Eternity!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michail Karnov (ranked 2237 p4p, 2030 weight class) and Samuel Boom (ranked 271 p4p, 251 weight class). Boom has chosen Boom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Samuel Boom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michail Karnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Boom!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karnov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boom counters with a nice uppercut.
Karnov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Karnov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karnov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boom throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick from Karnov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karnov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karnov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boom counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karnov throws a hook but Boom blocks it.
Karnov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boom lunges at Karnov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karnov's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karnov motions for Boom to come forward. Karnov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karnov misses with a right hand
and Karnov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karnov swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Boom.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karnov was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
Boom scores with a shot to the body.
Boom has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boom lands with an uppercut that bounces Karnov off the cage and back into range.
Karnov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karnov misses with a two punch combination.
Karnov lands a leg kick that knocks Boom off balance momentarily.
Karnov misses with a leg kick
and Boom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karnov throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Boom counter with a right hand.
Boom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Boom there.
Karnov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boom.
Boom throws out a counter right but Karnov avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karnov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karnov pushes Boom up against the cage in a clinch.
Boom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boom wants to break free but Karnov has control.
Boom can't find room to land a body shot as Karnov controls the action.
Boom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karnov struggles to land a body shot inside as Boom controls his hands.
Boom scores with a shoulder strike.
Karnov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boom tries to break the clinch but Karnov is controlling the position.
Boom lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karnov.
Karnov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boom's elbow.
Boom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karnov's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Karnov.
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karnov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karnov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boom's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karnov.
Karnov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boom - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Karnov misses with a punch to the body.
Karnov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karnov digs a right hand into Boom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boom's gas tank.
Karnov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karnov prevents Boom from breaking the clinch.
Karnov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Boom fails to land.
Karnov stalling against the cage.
Boom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Michail Karnov has been cut.
Boom throws a punch but it's blocked by Karnov.
Karnov blocks a body shot from Boom.
Boom has had enough of the clinch but Karnov keeps him there for the moment.
Boom is trying to break the clinch but Karnov has him pressed against the cage.
Karnov has Boom pressed against the cage, preventing Boom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karnov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
Karnov tries to throw a body punch but Boom avoids it by throwing Karnov back against the cage.
Boom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karnov misses with a punch to the body.
Karnov misses with a punch on the inside.
Karnov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boom's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuel Boom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michail Karnov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab lands there for Boom.
Karnov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Boom to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Karnov.
It looks like Samuel Boom has been cut.
Karnov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Samuel Boom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Karnov tenderised Boom's leg. Boom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boom scores with a jab to the body.
Karnov throws a shot from downtown. Boom moves away and avoids it.
Karnov connects with a solid leg kick.
Karnov darts in and clinches Boom up against the cage.
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boom can't find room to land a body shot as Karnov controls the action.
Boom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom has a couple of punches blocked by Karnov.
Boom tries to circle away but Karnov has him pinned against the cage.
Boom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boom tries to work over Karnov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karnov prevents a body shot from Boom.
Karnov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boom has a couple of punches blocked by Karnov.
Boom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boom tries to work over Karnov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Karnov is predictable there
and Karnov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karnov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boom circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom throws out a counter right but Karnov avoids it with no problem.
Michail Karnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karnov digs a good hook to Boom's body.
Karnov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Karnov misses
and Karnov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karnov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boom is out of range.
Good leg kick by Karnov.
Karnov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Boom's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karnov can pounce on him.
Michail Karnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karnov connects with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Boom.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karnov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karnov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karnov throws a low kick, looking for Boom's leg but Boom calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot by Karnov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karnov lands a head shot.
Boom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karnov throws a good cross that connects.
Boom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boom! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Boom. Those never looked like landing.
A low kick from Karnov is predictable there
enabling Boom to counter with a crisp jab.
Karnov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Boom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom dips to his left and cracks Karnov with an uppercut!
Karnov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karnov scores with a sloppy right hand. Boom should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karnov closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Boom counter with a right hand.
Karnov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boom throws out the jab.
Karnov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karnov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karnov is looking to slow Boom down with leg kicks.
Good work by Boom as he checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Boom's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boom lands with an uppercut that bounces Karnov off the cage and back into range.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karnov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Karnov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Boom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karnov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom works the jab nicely.
Karnov thows a leg kick but Boom checks it
and Boom counters with a right hand to the body.
Karnov tries to land a front kick but Boom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karnov throws out a leg kick but Boom moves out of range and Karnov only half commits.
As Karnov backs off Boom throws a huge counter combo but Karnov manages to avoid it all.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karnov. That's going to slow Boom down.
Boom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom throws a combination. Karnov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Karnov is rocked!
Boom cracks Karnov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Karnov falls to his knees and Boom doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Boom!
A relieved looking Samuel Boom thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seelow Heights (ranked 1112 p4p, 2165 weight class) and George Maxwell (ranked 158 p4p, 285 weight class). Heights comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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5 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seelow Heights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heights misses with a body punch
and Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
Heights moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maxwell slips under a jab from Heights.
Heights throws an off balance right hand
and Maxwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heights attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maxwell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heights stalks Maxwell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maxwell's face. Maxwell staggers backwards, shaken.
Maxwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heights.
An inside leg kick from Heights misses.
Maxwell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Heights.
Heights thumps Maxwell with a low kick.
Maxwell dodges the punch combination from Heights.
Heights lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heights swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Maxwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heights shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maxwell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heights thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maxwell if he has to take too many more of those.
Heights throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maxwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heights lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Heights scores with a jab to the body.
Maxwell moves away from the strike by Heights.
Heights thows a body kick. Maxwell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Heights throws a lazy right hand but Maxwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Maxwell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maxwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Heights defending well as Maxwell loads up on a big left hand.
Heights waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maxwell.
Maxwell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Maxwell.
Heights is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heights throws a jab but it's blocked by Maxwell.
Maxwell moves away from the strike by Heights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maxwell misses with a straight left.
Heights is looking to counter the offense by Maxwell and move into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Heights 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maxwell throws a right hand that misses
and Heights counters with a stiff right hand.
Heights bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heights ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maxwell looks to throw the jab but Heights is out of range.
Maxwell blocks a head kick by Heights.
It seemed like Maxwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maxwell missing with a left hand there. Heights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heights half committed to a counter leg kick.
Heights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Maxwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heights ducks under a wild hook from Maxwell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heights uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maxwell.
Heights connects with a solid leg kick.
Maxwell throws a looping overhand right but Heights ducks down to avoid it.
Heights throws a lazy uppercut
and Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Heights's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Heights throws a sloppy head kick and Maxwell moves out of range easily.
Heights lands a nice looking body shot.
Heights tries to land a leg kick but Maxwell saw it coming and moves away.
Heights misses with a hook.
Maxwell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Heights pushes Maxwell up against the cage in a clinch.
Heights swings wildly with an uppercut but Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heights fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maxwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heights breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Maxwell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heights fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maxwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heights tries to land a leg kick but Maxwell saw it coming and moves away.
Heights misses with a lunging right hand
and Heights takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Heights.
Heights throws a lazy head kick
and Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maxwell misses with a right hand
and Heights counters with a low kick, right behind Maxwell 's knee.
Nice shot by Heights.
Maxwell is rocked!
Heights cracks Maxwell with a hook to the temple - Maxwell is on wobbly legs here! Heights swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Maxwell falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Heights wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Seelow Heights!
A very excited looking Seelow Heights rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Chomsli (ranked 449 p4p, 589 weight class) and Marshall Jefferson (ranked 66 p4p, 88 weight class). Chomsli kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tapout. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jefferson's choice of entrance music: Lil Bibby - Can't Trust A Soul. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lukas Chomsli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marshall Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chomsli misses with a left hand
and Chomsli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Lukas Chomsli has been cut.
Chomsli moves into the clinch.
Jefferson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chomsli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jefferson.
A short uppercut from Jefferson.
Chomsli struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferson controls his hands.
Jefferson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chomsli has picked Jefferson up - he's going for a ride! Chomsli dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Chomsli seems to be working for a kimura but Jefferson defends the submission attempt.
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!
Chomsli working the head and body with strikes.
Jefferson wants to control but Chomsli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jefferson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chomsli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chomsli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chomsli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomsli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jefferson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jefferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chomsli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chomsli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chomsli trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Chomsli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chomsli wants to pass the guard but Jefferson is keeping the position.
Chomsli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chomsli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chomsli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jefferson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chomsli has managed to get both his arms back between Jefferson's legs - danger averted.
Jefferson pulls Chomsli in close to prevent any damage.
Jefferson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been hearing that Chomsli has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chomsli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chomsli drops back looking for a leg! Jefferson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jefferson manages to kick Chomsli off! Chomsli jumps back into Jefferson's guard.
Chomsli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jefferson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chomsli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jefferson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jefferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chomsli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chomsli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jefferson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chomsli tries to free his leg and advance position but Jefferson is retaining full guard.
Chomsli wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
Jefferson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chomsli has gone for a leg lock! Jefferson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chomsli's guard.
Chomsli wants to sweep here but Jefferson controlling him for the moment.
Chomsli is working hard here to advance position.
Jefferson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli has an active guard here but Jefferson has managed to pass into half guard.
Chomsli is looking to improve his position.
Jefferson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chomsli defends it well.
Chomsli is looking to control Jefferson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chomsli avoid being mounted?
Chomsli is refusing to be controlled, as Jefferson sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chomsli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jefferson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Jefferson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukas Chomsli's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chomsli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jefferson lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Jefferson.
A right handed body shot lands from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chomsli backwards.
Chomsli is working for takedown but Jefferson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chomsli tries to score a body lock takedown but Jefferson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomsli avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jefferson moves away from the strike by Chomsli.
Chomsli has his takedown stuffed
and Jefferson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Chomsli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson jabs Chomsli right on the nose. Chomsli blinks but takes it well.
Jefferson lands a big head kick that sends Chomsli tumbling to the mat! Jefferson takes a step backwards and waves Chomsli back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chomsli is rocked!
Chomsli slips under a jab.
Jefferson looks to throw the jab but Chomsli is out of range.
Chomsli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jefferson.
Chomsli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jefferson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson is trying to control Chomsli's posture but Chomsli avoids it.
Chomsli wants to control but Jefferson is keeping him busy.
Chomsli cracks Jefferson with a big right hand but Jefferson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chomsli working away.
Lukas Chomsli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli is trying to get an arm triangle but Jefferson is defending well.
Jefferson is not content to let Chomsli control the position.
Jefferson is trying to escape the position but Chomsli is controlling the position.
Chomsli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jefferson keeps working.
Jefferson is looking to reverse the position.
Jefferson is trying to escape the position but Chomsli is controlling the position.
Jefferson tries to bench press Chomsli off him but Chomsli keeps the position.
Chomsli working the ground and pound from side control.
Jefferson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chomsli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jefferson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli is trying to control. Jefferson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chomsli uses his free foot to push down on Jefferson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jefferson.
Jefferson tries to lock up and control but Chomsli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chomsli tries to control but Jefferson wriggling away.
Jefferson working to try and regain half guard.
Jefferson tries to hold on but Chomsli pushes him away.
Chomsli looking to secure an arm triangle but Jefferson defends it well.
Jefferson tries to lock up and control but Chomsli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chomsli landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Chomsli lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chomsli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jefferson can't escape the position.
Chomsli looking to control but Jefferson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jefferson really wants to buck Chomsli off and get back to his feet.
Jefferson working to try and regain half guard.
Jefferson tries to hold on but Chomsli pushes him away.
Chomsli looking to control but Jefferson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chomsli controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marshall Jefferson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lukas Chomsli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jefferson.
Good standup being displayed there by Chomsli as he connects with a hook.
Jefferson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jefferson moves into range and clinches up with Chomsli.
Jefferson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jefferson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Marshall Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chomsli feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomsli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jefferson is looking for a triangle but Chomsli pushes his legs off easily.
Chomsli lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomsli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jefferson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chomsli defends it easily.
Jefferson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chomsli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chomsli advances position into side control!
Chomsli creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jefferson is not content to let Chomsli control the position.
Jefferson defending against the ground and pound.
Jefferson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chomsli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jefferson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jefferson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jefferson tries to improve position but can't.
Jefferson isn't going anywhere.
Chomsli wants to control but Jefferson is keeping him busy.
Jefferson is looking to regain half guard here but Chomsli keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jefferson!
Jefferson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chomsli with shots to the head and body - Jefferson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chomsli lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chomsli is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jefferson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chomsli fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jefferson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Chomsli lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to hold on but Chomsli pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chomsli cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jefferson tries to reverse the position but Chomsli maintains control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chomsli wants to control the pace but Jefferson is squirming around nicely.
Chomsli is really struggling to control Jefferson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jefferson wants to control but Chomsli is having none of it.
Jefferson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jefferson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jefferson tries to hold on but Chomsli postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Chomsli clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lukas Chomsli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chomsli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marshall Jefferson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chomsli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Jefferson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jefferson misses with a lunging right hand
and Chomsli counters with a shoot takedown. Jefferson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jefferson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chomsli defends it easily.
Jefferson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Chomsli from controlling successfully.
Chomsli distracts Jefferson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson trying to keep a closed guard but Chomsli is proving a slippery customer.
Jefferson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jefferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chomsli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chomsli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chomsli landing some decent shots from guard.
Chomsli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chomsli lands a couple of digs.
Jefferson has his foot on Chomsli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chomsli works his way back into a safe position though.
Chomsli looking to pass the guard.
Jefferson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chomsli has picked Jefferson up and slammed him! Jefferson can't keep hold of the triangle and Chomsli manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is not content to let Chomsli control the position.
Chomsli has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Chomsli lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chomsli avoids the attempt from Jefferson to control.
Jefferson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chomsli wants to control but Jefferson is keeping him busy.
Chomsli seems to be working for a kimura but Jefferson defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jefferson moves into full guard.
Chomsli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jefferson is not content to let Chomsli control the position.
Chomsli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jefferson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chomsli misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chomsli working the head and body with strikes.
Jefferson is trying to buck Chomsli off.
Chomsli works to advance to full mount. Jefferson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Chomsli scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chomsli raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jefferson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chomsli with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Chomsli had his way with Marshall Jefferson in that round.
The cut man is working on Lukas Chomsli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Jefferson.
Chomsli just misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Chomsli throws an off balance right hand
and Jefferson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chomsli tries to clinch up.
Jefferson throws a head kick that Chomsli semi-blocks.
Chomsli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jefferson.
Jefferson with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomsli throws a looping overhand right but Jefferson ducks down to avoid it.
Jefferson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jefferson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jefferson is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chomsli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chomsli. Jefferson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jefferson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Chomsli throws a body shot but no joy.
Jefferson throws a good cross that connects.
Jefferson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chomsli, pushing him back against the cage.
Chomsli takes a shot to the head.
Jefferson can't find room to land a body shot as Chomsli controls the action.
Chomsli tries to score a body lock takedown but Jefferson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chomsli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jefferson prevents it.
Jefferson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Jefferson.
Jefferson digs a right hand into Chomsli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chomsli's gas tank.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jefferson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chomsli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chomsli misses with a takedown
and Jefferson counters with a head kick that drops Chomsli to the mat! Chomsli scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Oh Chomsli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Chomsli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chomsli.
Chomsli seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Jefferson.
Chomsli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jefferson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chomsli is rocked!
Lukas Chomsli's cut is getting worse.
Chomsli throws the left hand but Jefferson avoids the punch easily.
Chomsli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jefferson.
Jefferson scores with a head kick. Chomsli tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oh Chomsli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jefferson stuffs the takedown.
Chomsli seems to have got his legs back now.
Marshall Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chomsli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Jefferson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson works the jab nicely.
Chomsli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chomsli throws a lazy uppercut
and Jefferson counters with a good, hard body kick but Chomsli shrugs it off.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut. Chomsli saw that one coming.
Jefferson gets a clinch.
Jefferson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chomsli avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jefferson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Jefferson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jefferson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:48
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:48
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Jefferson!
Marshall Jefferson is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Marshall Jefferson 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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