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F&B 33: Motts vs. Bronstein PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Diaz (ranked 24061 p4p, 4035 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 756 p4p, 522 weight class). Diaz's entrance music is Gangsta's Paradise. A fine choice. Krzysztof Diaz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krzysztof Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Velasquez wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Velasquez moves out of range easily.
Velasquez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diaz.
Velasquez 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.
Velasquez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Velasquez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Velasquez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Velasquez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
 Diaz is rocked!
Nice strikes from Velasquez there.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Velasquez lands a nice short elbow.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Velasquez working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Velasquez moves into full mount! Diaz won't be happy about that!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez lands a heavy elbow.
Velasquez lands a big shot there that rocks Diaz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez cracks Diaz with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Velasquez!
The defeated Krzysztof Diaz had this to say: 'Thanks for coming out tonight to cheer me on. I'll get my revenge!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Seagal (ranked 7232 p4p, 7532 weight class) and Jennson Jameison (ranked 212 p4p, 148 weight class). Seagal comes to the cage accompanied by Somewhere In Between. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Seagal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jennson Jameison!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jameison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jameison gets a double leg takedown into Seagal's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Seagal is on top in guard.
Seagal throws a big elbow that misses.
Jameison is trying to keep Seagal in close.
Seagal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seagal postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison has control of Seagal's left arm, preventing Seagal from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Seagal is looking to work some ground and pound but Jameison has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jameison wants to sweep here but Seagal controlling him for the moment.
Jameison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jameison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jameison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Seagal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seagal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Seagal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jameison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Seagal is looking to stand up but Jameison won't let him.
Jameison trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagal stands up over Jameison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jameison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seagal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jameison can do anything to dispel that myth.
Seagal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seagal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Seagal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seagal 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.
Seagal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jameison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jameison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seagal defends it easily.
Jameison working a defensive guard here.
Jameison wants to stand but Seagal is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagal swats away the attempt to clinch by Jameison.
Jameison shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jameison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seagal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Seagal holds on and takes a little breather.
Seagal wants to get back to his feet but Jameison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jameison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seagal is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jameison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seagals head.
Seagal keeps control of Jameison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameison jumps guard and drags Seagal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Seagal throwing strikes but missing.
Seagal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Seagal stopping the sweep attempt from Jameison.
Jameison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jameison looking to control.
Jameison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seagal is fighting to break Jameison's control of his arms but Jameison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Seagal slips nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jameison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Seagal is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Seagal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jameison.
Steven Seagal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seagal shoots in but Jameison avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jameison shoots in for a takedown but Seagal shows good takedown defense.
Jameison has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jameison shoots for a double leg takedown but Seagal sprawls well. He's pushed Jameison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steven Seagal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
Seagal shoots in looking for a takedown. Jameison tries to sprawl out of it but Seagal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jameison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jameison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jameison closes the distance and pushes Seagal back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jameison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jameison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jameison wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jameison defends it nicely.
Seagal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jameison counters with a leg kick.
Seagal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jameison avoids it really well and circles away.
Jameison unleashes a big counter combination but Seagal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jameison throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seagal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jameison.
Jameison tries for a takedown but Seagal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Seagal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jameison swivels and escapes.
Jameison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameison lands with an overhand left.
Jameison shoots in but no luck this time.
Seagal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Steven Seagal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jameison has his foot on Seagal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seagal works his way back into a safe position though.
Seagal throwing strikes but missing.
Jameison working a defensive guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jameison has his foot on Seagal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seagal works his way back into a safe position though.
Seagal postures up in Jameison's guard and throws a big left but Jameison blocks it.
Jameison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Seagal.
Jameison trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameison is trying to control the position but Seagal postures up.
Seagal is looking to work some ground and pound but Jameison has wrist control.
Jameison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Seagal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seagal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jameison wants to stand up but Seagal is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Seagal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Seagal wants to control from the top but Jameison keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jameison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Seagal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jameison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seagal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jameison goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
 It looks like Steven Seagal has been cut.
Jameison goes for a double leg but Seagal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seagal continues to drive forward.
Seagal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jameison tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Seagal is in Jameison's guard.
Jameison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seagal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Seagal throwing strikes from guard but Jameison blocks nicely.
Jameison looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seagal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Seagal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jennson Jameison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steven Seagal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Seagal has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jameison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jameison tries to clinch up.
Jennson Jameison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seagal misses with a takedown attempt
and Jameison moves into the clinch.
Seagal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jameison after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jameison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seagal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seagal.
Seagal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jameison counters with a left and a right that stings Seagal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seagal fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jameison throws a head kick that half lands.
Jameison shoots in for a double leg but Seagal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Seagal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jameison.
Seagal thinks about countering with a head kick.
Seagal throws a head kick that misses.
Jameison wants to clinch.
Seagal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jameison.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jameison.
Jameison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Seagal misses with a takedown attempt
and Jameison holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Seagal tries to pull guard but Jameison holds him up against the cage and eventually Seagal drops back down to his feet.
Seagal is looking for a takedown.
Jameison looking to throw knees to the head but Seagal is blocking nicely.
Jameison manages to break the clinch.
Jameison scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seagal misses with a takedown attempt - Jameison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameison wants to clinch up but Seagal keeps it at a distance.
Jameison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seagal as he avoids it easily.
Jameison misses with a head kick.
Seagal tries a head kick but it misses.
Jameison throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Seagal shoots and misses
and Jameison counters with a three punch combo that has Seagal backing up. Seagal nods at Jameison to acknowledge the strikes.
Jameison dives in for a single leg takedown but Seagal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jameison tries to clinch up but Seagal circles away and keeps his distance.
Steven Seagal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seagal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jameison pinned against the cage. Jameison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jameison tries to counter with a clinch but Seagal shakes him off and moves away.
Jameison shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameison wants to stand but Seagal is controlling his posture from full guard.
Seagal wants to stand but Jameison is controlling the position.
Jameison trying to control but Seagal is working from the bottom.
Jameison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jameison is fighting to break Seagal's control of his arms but Seagal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jameison won't allow Seagal to get back to his feet.
Seagal kicks Jameison off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jameison keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jameison is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jennson Jameison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jameison has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jennson Jameison!
Steven Seagal spoke after the fight, saying 'I got paid to take a dive. Doesn't matter though because i'm still 10-0.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lucas (ranked 1389 p4p, 2834 weight class) and Vlakan Targa (ranked 187 p4p, 359 weight class). Vlakan Targa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlakan Targa!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Targa with the counter takedown but Lucas avoids it easily.
Frank Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas takes a swing at Targa's ribcage but misses.
Lucas slaps away a takedown attempt from Targa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Targa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lucas but Lucas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lucas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lucas.
Targa fails with a takedown attempt.
Targa 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.
Frank Lucas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlakan Targa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lucas pinned against the cage. Lucas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lucas dips to his left and cracks Targa with an uppercut!
Targa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lucas.
Lucas throws a low kick but Targa avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucas. Targa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Targa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lucas pinned against the cage. Lucas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Targa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucas.
Lucas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lucas throws a low kick but Targa avoids it.
Targa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Targa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Targa's sensitive parts.
Lucas with a jab.
Targa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lucas pinned against the cage. Lucas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lucas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice shot by Lucas.
Lucas cracks Targa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Targa checks a leg kick.
Targa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Targa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Targa with the counter takedown but Lucas avoids it easily.
A combination from Lucas does no damage.
Targa feints the counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lucas. That's going to slow Targa down.
A clash of legs there as Targa blocks the low kick.
Lucas throws a leg kick but Targa moved away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Targa shoots in but no luck this time.
As Targa backs away, Lucas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Lucas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Targa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lucas circles away.
Lucas thuds his right hand into Targa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lucas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Targa can do to turn this around?
Targa closes the distance and clinches up with Lucas, looking for a takedown. Targa pushes Lucas against the cage but Lucas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Frank Lucas is winning the standup battle so far.
Lucas thows a leg kick but Targa checks it
and Targa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Targa.
Targa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lucas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Targa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lucas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Targa has Lucas in his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lucas wants to pass the guard but Targa is keeping the position.
Targa has control of Lucas's left arm, preventing Lucas from doing any damage.
Targa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lucas looking to pass the guard.
Lucas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lucas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lucas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lucas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lucas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Targa keeping full guard, as Lucas tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targa goes for a double leg but Lucas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lucas continues to drive forward.
Frank Lucas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlakan Targa.
Lucas slaps away a takedown attempt from Targa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lucas stuffs the takedown attempt from Targa. Targa gets slowly back to his feet.
Lucas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lucas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Targa if he has to take too many more of those.
Targa blocks a head kick by Lucas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas lands a nice looking body kick.
Targa walks into a stiff left hand from Lucas.
Targa misses with a takedown attempt
and Lucas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Targa walks into a jab.
Targa ducks under a wild hook from Lucas.
Targa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lucas can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Targa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lucas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Targa somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Targa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lucas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Targa scrambles back to his feet.
Targa checks the leg kick.
Targa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lucas defends it well.
Lucas misses with an uppercut.
Lucas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Targa looks for a takedown but Lucas sprawls well.
As Targa backs away, Lucas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targa closes the distance and clinches up with Lucas, looking for a takedown. Targa pushes Lucas against the cage but Lucas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lucas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Lucas.
Frank Lucas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Targa eats them both and turns towards Lucas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lucas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Targa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Targa dives in and grabs Lucas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lucas pushes down on Targa's head and hops out.
Frank Lucas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlakan Targa.
Targa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lucas throws a right hand that misses
and Targa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lucas manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Targa misses with a takedown attempt
and Lucas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucas misses with a body shot.
Targa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vlakan Targa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas misses with a body shot.
Lucas lands a glancing blow to the side of Targa's head.
Targa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lucas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucas misses with a straight right.
Lucas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Targa's sensitive parts.
Lucas cracks Targa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
 Targa is rocked!
Targa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Targa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big left from Lucas misses.
Targa feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lucas.
Lucas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Targa.
Targa unleashes a big counter combination but Lucas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lucas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Targa is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucas finish him?
It looks like Lucas has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lucas steps in with a hook that catches Targa right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lucas follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Targa looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Lucas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Mills (ranked 2878 p4p, 4154 weight class) and Drizontay Wilder (ranked 370 p4p, 486 weight class). Drizontay Wilder is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drizontay Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills swings for the body but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder unleashes a big counter combination but Mills bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mills just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder lands a nice looking body shot.
Good exchange - Wilder coming out on top.
Wilder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Mills saw that one coming.
Wilder throws a shot to the body.
Wilder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mills looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Wilder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice cross by Wilder.
Drizontay Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mills takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Wilder throws out a counter right but Mills avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mills swings for the body but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mills.
Mills moves out of range as Wilder strikes.
Mills missing with a left hand there. Wilder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Mills moves away and avoids it.
Mills is looking to wear down Wilder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mills.
Mills swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wilder is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder sizes up Mills with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mills throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Mills saw that one coming.
Wilder slips under a jab.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Wilder slips a jab from Mills.
Mills misses with a lunging right hand
letting Wilder counter with a right hand.
Mills takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilder lands with a hook. Mills tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Wilder misses with a looping left.
Mills swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Mills.
Mills steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Good exchange - Wilder coming out on top.
Wilder lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mills misses with an uppercut
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills slips a straight right by Wilder.
Mills thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mills ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mills had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A swing and a miss from Mills.
Wilder works over Mills's head and body with a nice combination.
Mills takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mills is rocked!
BAM! Wilder delivers a spinning backfist that drops Mills like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Drizontay Wilder!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Peter Baxxter (ranked 1450 p4p, 3734 weight class) and Micah Hawk (ranked 174 p4p, 428 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Baxxter might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Weekend, Scooter . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hans Peter Baxxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micah Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, 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!
Baxxter throws a good cross that connects.
Baxxter ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baxxter, as that shot connected.
Baxxter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baxxter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hans Peter Baxxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk tries for a takedown but Baxxter circles away easily
and Baxxter counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxxter digs a good body shot into Hawk's ribs.
Hawk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baxxter connects with a high kick.
A left lands for Baxxter.
Baxxter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.
We've been told by Baxxter's head coaches at - TRØID that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baxxter lands a head kick!
Baxxter with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter digs a good body shot into Hawk's ribs.
Hawk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxxter ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baxxter counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hawk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baxxter.
Baxxter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk jabs at Baxxter's body.
Baxxter throws a nice head kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Hawk as he connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Baxxter coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter lands a nice hook to Hawk's body. Hawk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baxxter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawk moves out of range as Baxxter throws a body kick.
Hawk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Baxxter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hawk misses with a takedown
and Baxxter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Peter Baxxter dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Baxxter counters with a stiff right hand.
Baxxter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
Baxxter lands with a cross.
Hawk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Baxxter there.
Baxxter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk blocks a head kick by Baxxter.
Baxxter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxxter lands a jab to Hawk's midsection.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baxxter as he jumps to the side.
Hawk misses with a leg kick
and Baxxter counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Baxxter scores with a nice strike.
Baxxter throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Baxxter connects with a body shot that sends Hawk's belly button to the back.
Hans Peter Baxxter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baxxter scores with a head kick. Hawk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and Baxxter counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Baxxter.
Hawk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baxxter scores with a jab to the body.
Baxxter misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a takedown into side control.
An elbow from Hawk crashes against the mat.
Hawk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baxxter has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Baxxter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baxxter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hawk off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hawk doesn't escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hawk manages to reverse the position and now he's in Baxxter's guard. Nice work there by Hawk.
Hawk throws an elbow that misses. Baxxter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hawk's guard. Nice move by Baxxter!
Baxxter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Peter Baxxter dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Baxxter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hawk slips under a jab from Baxxter.
Hawk has his takedown stuffed
and Baxxter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxxter lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxxter lands with a slapping head kick.
Baxxter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hawk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hawk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hawk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Baxxter delivers a nice body kick.
Crunch! Baxxter slams his shin into Hawk's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baxxter finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawk's head.
Hawk blocks a jab.
Baxxter lands a body shot.
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!
Baxxter lands a jab to Hawk's midsection.
Hawk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Baxxter checks a leg kick nicely.
Baxxter lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Baxxter lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baxxter.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baxxter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hawk is rocked!
Baxxter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawk's hands.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Baxxter finish him?
Hawk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baxxter lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Baxxter. Beautiful body shot.
Good shot there by Baxxter.
Hans Peter Baxxter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter connects with a right hand. Hawk shakes it off.
Baxxter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Baxxter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxxter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hawk needs to keep his hands up - Baxxter had a free shot at his head there.
Baxxter scores with a spinning back kick!
Hawk seems to have recovered his senses.
Baxxter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Peter Baxxter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baxxter 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Peter Baxxter!
A pretty intense looking Hans Peter Baxxter took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Ristinen (ranked 1269 p4p, 1639 weight class) and Bald Martin (ranked 190 p4p, 237 weight class). Martin has chosen I’m Bald And I Know It as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesse Ristinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bald Martin!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ristinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
A lazy left from Martin finds it's target.
Ristinen swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
Martin lands a right hook to the body.
Martin with a hook.
We've been informed that Martin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ristinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Ristinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martin circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ristinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Ristinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Martin slips under a jab.
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ristinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Martin, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ristinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
Ristinen goes for a double leg but Martin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martin continues to drive forward.
Martin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Ristinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ristinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin scores with a decent looking hook.
Martin takes a swing at Ristinen's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
Ristinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ristinen misses with a body punch
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin cracks a nice hook into Ristinen's ribs.
Ristinen misses with a left hand
and Martin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ristinen.
Ristinen defending well as Martin loads up on a big left hand.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ristinen moves away.
Ristinen slips a jab from Martin.
Bald Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ristinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ristinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jesse Ristinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ristinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on Ristinen's shoulder, as Ristinen tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Ristinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ristinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ristinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ristinen's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ristinen ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Ristinen misses
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ristinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Ristinen fails with the takedown
and Martin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ristinen throws a jab when Martin was well out of range.
Ristinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bald Martin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on Ristinen's shoulder, as Ristinen tries to avoid the shot.
Ristinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Martin throws a lazy right hand but Ristinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ristinen shoots in for a double leg but Martin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on Ristinen's shoulder, as Ristinen tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Martin misses.
Ristinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Ristinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ristinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ristinen.
Martin swings for the body but Ristinen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ristinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ristinen lands in his opponent's guard.
Martin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Martin being controlled here, momentarily.
Ristinen wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Ristinen is really struggling to control Martin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin pulls Ristinen in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Martin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martin lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Martin.
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ristinen tries to counter with a takedown but Martin is quick to defend against it.
Ristinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin slips a straight right by Ristinen.
Martin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Martin misses.
Ristinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ristinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martin.
A telegraphed right hand from Martin misses the target.
Ristinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martin avoids the body shot from Ristinen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Ristinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ristinen throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ristinen moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
Martin slips a jab from Ristinen.
Martin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ristinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ristinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Martin lands a body shot.
Ristinen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Ristinen moves out of range as Martin strikes.
Ristinen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Martin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ristinen misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
Martin thuds a left hand into Ristinen's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bald Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ristinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Martin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab by Martin.
Ristinen misses with a looping left.
Martin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Martin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ristinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Ristinen.
Ristinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ristinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ristinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ristinen avoids the body shot from Martin.
Ristinen shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Martin slaps away a takedown attempt from Ristinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Martin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Ristinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin moves out of range as Ristinen strikes.
Martin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Martin.
Martin thuds a left hand into Ristinen's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ristinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Ristinen swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
Martin lands the left hand.
Martin moves away from the strike by Ristinen.
Martin misses with a two punch combination.
Ristinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Ristinen.
Martin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Martin scores with a jab. Ristinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ristinen throws an off balance right hand
and Martin counters with a left to the body.
Bald Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ristinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Ristinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ristinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ristinen misses with a body shot.
Martin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Martin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ristinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Ristinen misses with a hook. Martin ducked under it nicely.
Ristinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Martin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ristinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ristinen swings widly with a right hand
and Martin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Martin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ristinen misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
Jesse Ristinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot to the liver by Martin. Beautiful body shot.
Martin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ristinen at a distance.
Ristinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ristinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ristinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ristinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ristinen is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bald Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bald Martin!
Bald Martin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DAngelo Hawkins (ranked 1431 p4p, 1248 weight class) and Lorenzo Benedetti (ranked 164 p4p, 151 weight class). Lorenzo Benedetti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, DAngelo Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 2, fighting out of London, Lorenzo Benedetti!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hawkins darts in trying to clinch
and Benedetti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hawkins moves to clinch but Benedetti breaks away
and Benedetti counters with an outside leg kick.
Benedetti thumps Hawkins with a low kick.
Hawkins tries to clinch up but Benedetti circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawkins forces Benedetti back against the cage and clinches.
Benedetti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Hawkins misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Benedetti on the inside.
Hawkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Benedetti gets an underhook and turns Hawkins into the cage.
Hawkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benedetti lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benedetti is keeping busy.
Benedetti digs a right hand underneath Hawkins's ribcage. Hawkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti effectively controlling the action here.
Benedetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benedetti lands with a short shot to the head.
Benedetti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Benedetti.
Hawkins looking to stall.
Benedetti works on Hawkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Benedetti scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Benedetti.
Hawkins tries to throw a body punch but Benedetti avoids it by throwing Hawkins back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Benedetti.
Hawkins is trying to pull guard but Benedetti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti scores with a hook to the body.
Benedetti lands a right hand.
Hawkins is rocked!
Hawkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benedetti smiles and moves away.
Oh Hawkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lorenzo Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benedetti has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hawkins tries to clinch but Benedetti moves away
and Benedetti counters with a good low kick that Hawkins was not able to check.
Hawkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Benedetti with a nice calf kick.
Benedetti feints and then cracks Hawkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawkins down.
Benedetti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hawkins's head.
Benedetti throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Benedetti circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hawkins to the canvas! Hawkins doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Benedetti keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Benedetti!
Lorenzo Benedetti gave a mention to © Trap House in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Chaize (ranked 1149 p4p, 1425 weight class) and Samuel Boom (ranked 145 p4p, 172 weight class). Boom is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Boom. Jacques Chaize had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacques Chaize!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Boom!
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!
Chaize darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boom with a jab.
Chaize scores with a hook to the body. Boom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chaize throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chaize bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donk. Boom catches Chaize right on the button with a cross.
Boom looks to throw the jab but Chaize is out of range.
Chaize throws a body punch but Boom moves out of range.
Chaize walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chaize throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom throws out a counter right but Chaize avoids it with no problem.
Boom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chaize fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boom manages to avoid it.
Chaize misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom lands a glancing blow to the side of Chaize's head.
A swing and a miss from Boom.
Boom misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chaize lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chaize fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boom manages to avoid it.
Chaize misses with a body shot.
Boom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom avoids the body shot from Chaize.
Chaize throws a shot to the body.
Chaize stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chaize misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Boom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom misses with a straight right.
Chaize is looking to wear down Boom with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chaize fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chaize takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom throws a body punch but Chaize moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Chaize on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chaize throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Chaize looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chaize slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Boom does no damage.
Chaize scores with a jab to the head.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chaize looks to score with a jab to the body but Boom is just out of range.
Boom lunges at Chaize with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chaize's hand.
Chaize tries to score with a low kick but Boom moves his leg out of the way.
Chaize fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boom manages to avoid it.
Chaize misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chaize keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
Chaize is looking for a counter combo.
A nice combination there by Boom.
Chaize swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom loads up on a big right hand but Chaize slips the punch.
Chaize went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chaize connects with a jab.
Chaize throws a body shot but no joy.
Chaize throws a big shot that misses.
Boom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaize takes a swing at Boom's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Chaize.
A shot to the body from Chaize misses
and Boom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom throws a right hand that Chaize ducks under and follows up with a left that Chaize also avoids with ease.
Chaize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boom.
Boom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chaize's head.
Boom misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Boom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boom misses with a looping right.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chaize takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chaize scores with a hook to the body. Boom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chaize loads up on a big right hand but Boom slips the punch.
Boom is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaize.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaize misses with a body punch
and Chaize takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Chaize.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaize misses with a body punch
and Boom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chaize ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Boom 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.
Chaize lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chaize uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
Chaize steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boom.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chaize bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chaize appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chaize on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Chaize misses its intended target.
Boom unleashes a big counter combination but Chaize bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looks like Chaize has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Boom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chaize swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boom counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chaize throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Boom to counter with a crisp jab.
Chaize takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chaize scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Boom finds it's target.
Chaize keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Chaize.
Chaize misses with a leg kick
and Boom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chaize throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chaize throws a right and a left that Boom avoids nicely.
Boom throws out a counter right but Chaize avoids it with no problem.
Boom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaize misses with a body punch
and Boom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samuel Boom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chaize eats them both and turns towards Boom to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaize looks to land a left hand but Boom moved out of range nicely.
Boom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Boom does no damage.
Chaize misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom misses with a double jab
and Chaize counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom tries to bum rush Chaize with a series of wild strikes but Chaize uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chaize swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chaize dodges the punch combination from Boom.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chaize lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Boom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chaize looks to score with a jab to the body but Boom is just out of range.
Boom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chaize.
Chaize is looking to counter punch.
Chaize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chaize connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom walks into a stiff left hand from Chaize.
Boom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chaize was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom throws a lazy right hand but Chaize sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chaize swings for the body but Boom moves out of range.
Boom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chaize throws out the jab.
Boom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chaize looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chaize misses with a body shot.
Boom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaize misses with a shot to the body
and Boom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaize slips under a jab from Boom.
Chaize misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chaize works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boom swinging wildly here.
Boom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chaize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Boom misses its intended target.
Chaize attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chaize just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chaize circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaize.
Boom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaize throws a body shot but no joy.
Chaize keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Boom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chaize lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boom misses with an uppercut
and Chaize counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Chaize does no damage.
Boom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chaize takes a swing at Boom's ribcage but misses.
Chaize throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chaize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaize.
Chaize throws a body punch but Boom moves out of range.
Boom throws a combination. Chaize tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaize throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chaize slips a jab and a cross from Boom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom throws a right hand that misses
and Chaize counters with a left and a right that stings Boom.
Boom throws a hook to the side of Chaize's head but Chaize sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chaize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chaize misses the shot to the body.
Boom is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boom throws a right and a left that Chaize avoids nicely.
Boom misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom. Chaize does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chaize bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chaize slips a jab from Boom.
Chaize throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Chaize ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chaize slips a straight right by Boom.
Chaize is looking to counter punch.
Chaize misses with a body shot.
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 Jacques Chaize will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Boom throws a series of punches but Chaize moves out of range.
Chaize takes a swing at Boom's ribcage but misses.
Jacques Chaize is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Boom does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Chaize on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Chaize uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaize digs a good body shot into Boom's ribs.
Chaize ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Chaize misses with a leg kick.
Boom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chaize with a body shot.
Chaize lands with a nice body punch.
Chaize throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boom.
Boom swings for the body but Chaize moves out of range.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaize is just out of range.
Boom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chaize counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chaize cracks Boom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chaize swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boom counters with a three punch combo that has Chaize backing up. Chaize nods at Boom to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Chaize lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boom at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaize will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom unleashes a big counter combination but Chaize bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Chaize, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chaize avoids the body shot from Boom.
Chaize throws out a leg kick but Boom moves out of range and Chaize only half commits.
Boom throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Chaize tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaize changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom misses with an uppercut. Chaize saw that one coming.
Chaize swings for the body but Boom moves out of range.
Chaize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boom moves away.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chaize throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chaize is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boom.
Chaize blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Chaize throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaize lands a nice hook to Boom's body. Boom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom swings for the body but Chaize moves out of range.
Boom sizes up Chaize with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chaize digs a good body shot into Boom's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom misses the shot to the body.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chaize's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boom under the eye.
Boom throws a series of punches but Chaize moves out of range.
Boom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chaize with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom connects with a crisp jab.
Chaize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boom was well out of range. Poor timing from Chaize.
Boom takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boom misses with a right hand
and Chaize makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom throws a lazy right hand but Chaize sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chaize scores with a nice strike.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chaize moves away.
It looked like Chaize wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chaize lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boom at a distance.
Boom misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chaize counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boom throws a combination that misses
and Chaize counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boom misses with a hook. Chaize ducked under it nicely.
Boom throws a combination that misses
and Chaize counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaize. Boom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaize throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boom.
Chaize displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boom throws out the jab.
Chaize swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boom counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom throws a series of punches but Chaize moves out of range.
Boom looks to land a left hand but Chaize moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaize fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boom manages to avoid it.
Chaize changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaize slips a jab from Boom.
Boom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Danga de danga de dang - Boom scores with a four punch combination!
No joy there for Boom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom misses with an uppercut. Chaize saw that one coming.
Chaize swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chaize fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boom on the side of the head.
Boom fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom connects with a right hand. Chaize shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaize uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
A little feinted left hand from Chaize on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chaize connects with a looping right hand.
Chaize drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chaize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boom moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jacques Chaize.
Well Chaize 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Chaize!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rahim Lloyd (ranked 989 p4p, 3521 weight class) and Phillip Haba (ranked 139 p4p, 436 weight class). Lloyd comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the Name of- Rage Against The Machine. Phillip Haba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rahim Lloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phillip Haba!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haba fails to land with a series of punches.
Lloyd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lloyd has time to react.
Haba moves into range and clinches up with Lloyd.
Lloyd has Haba pressed against the cage, preventing Haba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lloyd lands a right hand.
Haba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lloyd throws an elbow that misses.
Lloyd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lloyd scores with a shot to the side of Haba's head.
Lloyd lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Lloyd as the two fighters clinch.
Haba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Lloyd.
Lloyd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Haba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Lloyd.
Lloyd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haba's efforts to push away.
Lloyd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Habas head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haba misses with a punch on the inside.
Haba stalling in the clinch but Lloyd improves position.
Haba is trying to stall.
Lloyd lands a shot to the body.
Haba looks winded!
Haba just leaning against Lloyd, taking a breather.
Haba wants to get back to striking at distance but Lloyd won't allow it.
Lloyd scores with a shot to the side of Haba's head.
Lloyd unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Haba! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lloyd is unloading with more strikes now! Haba drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rahim Lloyd!
Our winner, Rahim Lloyd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Motts (ranked 185 p4p, 461 weight class) and Lev Davidovitch Bronstein (ranked 6 p4p, 21 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Motts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lev Davidovitch Bronstein!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronstein fails with the takedown
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bronstein has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Motts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bronstein misses with a body shot.
Bronstein tries to clinch but Motts moves out of range.
Bronstein closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronstein wants to control but Motts is keeping him busy.
Bronstein in side control, throwing shots but Motts defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronstein working the body and head with strikes.
Bronstein lands a decent elbow from side control.
It looks like Jeremy Motts has been cut.
Bronstein tries to score with some ground and pound. Motts controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bronstein lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronstein controls the position.
Bronstein sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Motts is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bronstein throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bronstein is working Motts over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jeremy Motts's cut is getting worse.
Bronstein misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bronstein wants to control but Motts is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
It looks like Bronstein might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronstein cracks Motts with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jeremy Motts's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jeremy Motts's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lev Davidovitch Bronstein!
Lev Davidovitch Bronstein is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Lev Davidovitch Bronstein started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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