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FARTMMA 123:Halloween Massacre PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chief Claw (ranked 2300 p4p, 3571 weight class) and Prince Anawalla (ranked 303 p4p, 437 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Claw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Prince Anawalla!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, 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!
Claw works over Anawalla's head and body with a nice combination.
 It looks like Prince Anawalla has been cut.
Anawalla is looking to clinch but Claw is avoiding it.
Anawalla swings for the body but Claw moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Claw.
Oooooh!!! Claw has knocked Anawalla down with a huge combo! Claw steps away and waves a wobbly Anawalla back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anawalla scores with a shot to the body.
Anawalla takes a jab right on the kisser.
 Anawalla is rocked!
That has opened up Prince Anawalla's cut even more.
Claw ducks under a wild hook from Anawalla.
Anawalla is still on wobbly legs! Can Claw finish him?
BOOM! Claw lands a beautiful left hook that drops Anawalla. Anawalla tries to recover but Claw is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Anawalla lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Claw!
Chief Claw seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Joseph Watson (ranked 1440 p4p, 3458 weight class) and Ricardo Pfeifer (ranked 203 p4p, 453 weight class). Watson comes to the cage accompanied by Anarchy in the UK. Paul Joseph Watson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricardo Pfeifer's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Joseph Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Pfeifer!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Watson scores with a four punch combination!
Pfeifer misses with a kick to the body
and Watson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Watson is stalling in the full guard.
Watson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pfeifer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Pfeifer controlling from the top position.
Pfeifer trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Pfeifer stopping the sweep attempt from Watson.
Pfeifer stands and steps away. Watson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pfeifer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Watson fails with the takedown
and Pfeifer counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pfeifer defends it nicely.
Watson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick from Pfeifer misses.
Pfeifer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pfeifer misses with a leg kick.
Watson checks a leg kick.
Watson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pfeifer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pfeifer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ricardo Pfeifer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pfeifer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pfeifer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Watson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Watson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Watson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pfeifer misses with a looping right.
Watson is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Watson. That snapped Pfeifer's head back.
Pfeifer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pfeifer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pfeifer. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson throws a series of strikes that have Pfeifer backpedaling.
Watson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No joy there for Pfeifer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pfeifer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pfeifer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pfeifer misses with a hook.
Watson lands a jab to the nose.
Watson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pfeifer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watson throwing a counter right hand but Pfeifer manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pfeifer to the mat! Pfeifer manages to get full guard.
Pfeifer looking to control.
Watson pushes down on Pfeifer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pfeifer wants to control but Watson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Watson is looking to take a break and control but Pfeifer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Watson wants to pass to mount but Pfeifer is defending the position.
Watson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Watson wants to take a breather but Pfeifer is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pfeifer is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Watson passes to full mount!
Watson lands a big elbow.
Watson wants to take Pfeifer's back but he can't do it this time.
Watson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pfeifer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Watson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pfeifer, who protects the arm well.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pfeifer keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Joseph Watson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Some bone on bone action there as Watson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Watson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Watson misses with a double jab
and Pfeifer counters with a stiff right hand.
Pfeifer scores with the left hand. Watson knows he should have avoided that one.
Pfeifer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Watson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pfeifer throws a leg kick that misses.
Watson lands a jab to the nose.
Watson lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Pfeifer.
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pfeifer is just out of range.
Watson lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pfeifer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Watson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Watson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pfeifer throws the left hand but Watson avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Watson misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pfeifer misses with an uppercut
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Pfeifer throws a head kick but Watson moves out of range.
Watson gets the takedown into side control.
Pfeifer is trying to strike from the bottom but Watson has passed into full mount.
Watson prevents Pfeifer from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson trying to control but Pfeifer is having none of it.
Pfeifer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Watson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pfeifer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pfeifer has a hand on Watson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Watson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pfeifer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Watson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson wants to finish this one by submission but Pfeifer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Watson.
Pfeifer is squirming around, avoiding Watson's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pfeifer is looking to get to half guard.
Pfeifer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pfeifer is looking to escape.
Pfeifer is staying active underneath Watson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Watson prevents Pfeifer from improving his position.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Pfeifer is defending well.
Watson trying to control from half guard but Pfeifer is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Watson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Watson wants to take Pfeifer's back here but Pfeifer is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pfeifer really wants to buck Watson off and get back to his feet.
Watson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pfeifer is surviving well by controlling Watson's body position as best he can.
Pfeifer is trying to escape the mount.
Pfeifer wants to hold on but Watson pushes him away.
Watson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Joseph Watson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Pfeifer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Watson doesn't seem phased though.
Watson jabs Pfeifer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pfeifer tries to bum rush Watson with a series of wild strikes but Watson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pfeifer misses with a right hand
and Watson counters with a nice body shot.
Pfeifer thows a leg kick but Watson checks it
and Watson counters with a shoot takedown. Pfeifer fights it but they end up in guard.
Pfeifer keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
Pfeifer keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pfeifer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pfeifer can't keep his opponent in guard - Watson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pfeifer wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson is trying to control. Pfeifer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Watson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pfeifer tries to lock up and control but Watson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Watson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pfeifer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson fails to move to back control.
Pfeifer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pfeifer is now in Watson's guard. A big mistake from Watson there, giving up the dominant position!
Watson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pfeifer stands and steps away. Watson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Watson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pfeifer. Pfeifer obviously looking to wear him down.
Pfeifer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Watson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pfeifer thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Pfeifer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pfeifer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watson.
Pfeifer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pfeifer misses with a leg kick.
Pfeifer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pfeifer is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pfeifer is looking to stand up but Watson isn't so interested in that idea.
Pfeifer keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson won't allow Pfeifer to get back to his feet.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Pfeifer is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown. Pfeifer tries to sprawl out of it but Watson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pfeifer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pfeifer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Watson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Watson looks to throw the jab but Pfeifer is out of range.
It seemed like Pfeifer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Watson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pfeifer avoids it really well and circles away.
Ricardo Pfeifer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Joseph Watson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Watson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Joseph Watson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Watson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Joseph Watson!
Paul Joseph Watson 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between YB Sol Brotha (ranked 1181 p4p, 2025 weight class) and Denis Kurlaev (ranked 164 p4p, 275 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, YB Sol Brotha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Denis Kurlaev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurlaev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sol Brotha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kurlaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurlaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Sol Brotha is just out of range.
Kurlaev moves out of range as Sol Brotha strikes.
Sol Brotha gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sol Brotha throws an elbow but misses.
Sol Brotha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sol Brotha throws an elbow that misses.
Sol Brotha avoids the elbow strike from Kurlaev, against the cage.
Sol Brotha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Denis Kurlaev has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kurlaev.
Sol Brotha swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurlaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sol Brotha misses with some punches.
Sol Brotha blocks an elbow strike from Kurlaev.
Kurlaev misses with a body punch.
Sol Brotha blocks a body shot from Kurlaev.
Kurlaev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like YB Sol Brotha has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sol Brotha swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurlaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Kurlaev on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurlaev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sol Brotha avoids it.
Kurlaev has a couple of punches blocked by Sol Brotha.
Kurlaev misses with a knee to the head.
Sol Brotha takes an elbow to the temple.
Kurlaev tries to land a knee to the head but Sol Brotha blocks with his arms.
Sol Brotha lands a right hand.
Sol Brotha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kurlaev.
A right hook to the body lands for Sol Brotha.
Kurlaev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sol Brotha blocks it with crossed arms.
Kurlaev lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sol Brotha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kurlaev gets through Sol Brotha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kurlaev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sol Brotha backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurlaev.
The referee calls for Sol Brotha to work.
Sol Brotha missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurlaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sol Brotha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sol Brotha tries a knee to the head but Kurlaev blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sol Brotha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sol Brotha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurlaevs head.
Kurlaev tries to land a knee to the head but Sol Brotha blocks with his arms.
Sol Brotha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sol Brotha stalling.
Sol Brotha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kurlaev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kurlaev misses with a body punch.
Sol Brotha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sol Brotha blocks an elbow strike from Kurlaev.
Kurlaev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kurlaev misses with an elbow strike.
Kurlaev misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Sol Brotha.
Kurlaev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sol Brotha's defenses.
Kurlaev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sol Brotha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sol Brotha lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Kurlaev.
YB Sol Brotha's cut is getting worse.
Kurlaev misses with a knee strike.
Sol Brotha blocking some punches.
Kurlaev lands with a right to the head.
Sol Brotha is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kurlaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurlaev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kurlaev unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sol Brotha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sol Brotha blocks a body shot from Kurlaev.
A nice left hand lands by Kurlaev.
A right hook to the body lands for Sol Brotha.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha dodges an elbow strike from Kurlaev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kurlaev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sol Brotha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sol Brotha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sol Brotha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurlaev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sol Brotha.
Kurlaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Sol Brotha as the two fighters clinch.
Kurlaev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sol Brotha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kurlaev fails to land.
Sol Brotha blocks the elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sol Brotha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sol Brotha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurlaevs head.
Sol Brotha blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for Sol Brotha to work.
Sol Brotha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sol Brotha stalling.
Kurlaev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Denis Kurlaev will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Sol Brotha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sol Brotha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kurlaev blocks a leg kick.
Sol Brotha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sol Brotha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurlaev tries to counter with a clinch but Sol Brotha shakes him off and moves away.
Kurlaev defending well as Sol Brotha loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Kurlaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sol Brotha tries for a takedown but Kurlaev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sol Brotha scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sol Brotha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kurlaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sol Brotha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol Brotha just misses with a punch to the body.
Sol Brotha avoids the body shot from Kurlaev.
Sol Brotha shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Sol Brotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurlaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Brotha throws a strike but Kurlaev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sol Brotha trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sol Brotha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kurlaev's guard.
Sol Brotha looking to pass the guard.
Sol Brotha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kurlaev keeping moving, preventing Sol Brotha from controlling successfully.
Kurlaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sol Brotha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sol Brotha throws an elbow that misses. Kurlaev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sol Brotha's guard. Nice move by Kurlaev!
Kurlaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kurlaev stands and steps away. Sol Brotha gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kurlaev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kurlaev gets a clinch.
Kurlaev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sol Brotha tries a knee to the head but Kurlaev blocks it.
Kurlaev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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!
Sol Brotha looking to throw knees to the head but Kurlaev is blocking nicely.
Kurlaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kurlaev misses with a body punch.
Kurlaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Sol Brotha has a couple of punches blocked by Kurlaev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Kurlaev.
Sol Brotha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kurlaev up against the cage.
Sol Brotha is stalling here.
Sol Brotha blocking some punches.
Sol Brotha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kurlaev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sol Brotha's brow.
A short body shot lands from Sol Brotha as the two fighters clinch.
Sol Brotha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kurlaev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kurlaev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sol Brotha.
Kurlaev misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurlaev misses with a body punch.
Kurlaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurlaev crunches a lovely knee into Sol Brotha's ribcage.
Sol Brotha has a couple of punches blocked by Kurlaev.
Sol Brotha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kurlaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Sol Brotha.
Kurlaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sol Brotha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sol Brotha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sol Brotha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurlaev misses with a knee strike.
Sol Brotha is working Kurlaev over against the cage.
Sol Brotha throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurlaev.
Sol Brotha pushes Kurlaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurlaev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sol Brotha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denis Kurlaev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sol Brotha blocks an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Sol Brotha.
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 YB Sol Brotha will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kurlaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kurlaev checks a low kick from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurlaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kurlaev! But no joy.
Sol Brotha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kurlaev lands a right hook to the body.
That kick from Sol Brotha tenderised Kurlaev's leg. Kurlaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sol Brotha throws a front kick aimed at Kurlaev's knee but Kurlaev avoids it well.
Kurlaev wants to counter the offense by Sol Brotha and move into the clinch position.
Kurlaev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurlaev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sol Brotha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kurlaev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kurlaev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Brotha shoots in and drives through. Kurlaev sprawls well.
Kurlaev throws a counter combo.
Kurlaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sol Brotha.
Denis Kurlaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurlaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sol Brotha.
Kurlaev misses with a hook. Sol Brotha ducked under it nicely.
Kurlaev blocks a head kick by Sol Brotha.
Kurlaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Kurlaev misses.
Sol Brotha throws a looping overhand right but Kurlaev ducks down to avoid it.
Sol Brotha swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kurlaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Kurlaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sol Brotha scores with a nice strike.
Sol Brotha misses with a hook. Kurlaev ducked under it nicely.
Kurlaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sol Brotha moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurlaev slips a straight right by Sol Brotha.
Kurlaev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sol Brotha tries to land a leg kick but Kurlaev saw it coming and moves away.
Sol Brotha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kurlaev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kurlaev stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YB Sol Brotha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sol Brotha throws a hook but Kurlaev avoids it easily.
Sol Brotha shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kurlaev kicks off Sol Brotha and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurlaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sol Brotha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kurlaev as Sol Brotha tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha is looking to control Kurlaev's arms but Kurlaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sol Brotha has his back to the cage.
Maybe Sol Brotha would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Kurlaev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sol Brotha misses with a punch to the body.
Kurlaev lands with a light punch inside.
Kurlaev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sol Brotha's face.
Kurlaev managing to block the knees to the body from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kurlaev misses with a punch to the body.
Kurlaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sol Brotha blocks an elbow strike from Kurlaev.
Sol Brotha lands a right hand.
Kurlaev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sol Brotha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sol Brotha lands with a right to the head.
Kurlaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurlaev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sol Brotha's face.
Kurlaev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Sol Brotha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sol Brotha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sol Brotha is looking to control Kurlaev's arms but Kurlaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sol Brotha has his back to the cage.
Kurlaev tries to land a knee to the head but Sol Brotha blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Kurlaev.
Kurlaev tries to land knees in the clinch but Sol Brotha avoids the damage to the body.
Kurlaev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sol Brotha can't find room to land a body shot as Kurlaev controls the action.
Sol Brotha tries to stall but Kurlaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kurlaev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sol Brotha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurlaev backwards.
Sol Brotha prevents a body shot from Kurlaev.
Kurlaev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sol Brotha taking a breather.
Kurlaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sol Brotha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurlaev's elbow.
Sol Brotha wants to stall.
Kurlaev lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Kurlaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kurlaev 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Kurlaev!
Our winner, Denis Kurlaev, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Rinaldi (ranked 3033 p4p, 1599 weight class) and Ben Reed (ranked 383 p4p, 218 weight class). Ben Reed will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Rinaldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Reed!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, 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!
Rinaldi fails to land the takedown.
Rinaldi shoots in looking for a takedown but Reed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rinaldi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rinaldi moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
That kick from Reed tenderised Rinaldi's leg. Rinaldi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rinaldi looks for a takedown but Reed sprawls well.
Reed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rinaldi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crunch! Reed slams his shin into Rinaldi's torso.
Rinaldi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Sam Rinaldi has been cut.
Rinaldi tries for a takedown but Reed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rinaldi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rinaldi avoids the head kick by Reed.
Rinaldi shoots in but no luck this time.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rinaldi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed takes a swing at Rinaldi's ribcage but misses.
Reed 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.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rinaldi moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
Reed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reed lands a head kick!
Rinaldi misses with a takedown
and Reed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reed connects with a high kick.
Reed stuffs the takedown attempt from Rinaldi. Rinaldi gets slowly back to his feet.
Reed throws a low kick, looking for Rinaldi's leg but Rinaldi calmly moves out of range.
Rinaldi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Rinaldi counters with a nice uppercut.
Rinaldi slips a jab from Reed.
Reed scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Rinaldi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rinaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reed fakes the leg kick and cracks Rinaldi in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi tries to clinch
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed throws a front kick that sends Rinaldi stumbling back into the cage.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Rinaldi's shoulder, as Rinaldi tries to avoid the shot.
Rinaldi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reed defends it nicely.
Rinaldi walks into a stiff left hand from Reed.
Sam Rinaldi's cut is getting worse.
Rinaldi shoots in looking for a takedown but Reed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rinaldi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reed is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rinaldi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reed connects with a leg kick.
Rinaldi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rinaldi has his takedown stuffed
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rinaldi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reed avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rinaldi scrambles back to his feet.
Rinaldi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rinaldi somewhat.
Rinaldi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rinaldi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rinaldi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reed swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Reed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reed tests Rinaldi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sam Rinaldi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rinaldi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rinaldi dives in and grabs Reed's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reed pushes down on Rinaldi's head and hops out.
Reed feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rinaldis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jeez, Sam Rinaldi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Rinaldi is just out of range.
Reed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rinaldi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Reed.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rinaldi darts in looking for a takedown but Reed gets double underhooks and turns Rinaldi into the cage.
Rinaldi is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rinaldi or perhaps it was just good defense by Reed, which made it look bad.
Reed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rinaldi doesn't seem bothered though.
Reed scores with a nice body kick.
Reed keeps Rinaldi at a distance using the push kick.
Reed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rinaldi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reed counters with a good, hard body kick but Rinaldi shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed lands a jab to the nose.
Reed lands with a straight right. Rinaldi didn't see that one coming.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sam Rinaldi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ben Reed!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Knight (ranked 1851 p4p, 1407 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 256 p4p, 196 weight class). McGuire comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jekyll And Hyde kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire scores with a spinning back kick!
Knight misses the shot to the body.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Knight avoids it with no problem.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Knight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Knight misses its target.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Knight throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside.
Knight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGuire 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries to work over Knight's front leg with a kick but Knight checks it.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Knight.
Knight lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGuire cracks Knight with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight blocks a head kick by McGuire.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
McGuire motions for Knight to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knight wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Knight tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGuire manages to circle out of the way.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
Knight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Knight manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight scores with a punch to the head.
McGuire throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knight has closed the distance and engaged McGuire in a clinch.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Knight.
Knight checks a low kick from McGuire.
Nice jab there from Knight.
Knight lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire tries to land a body kick
and Knight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Knight moved away.
Knight is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Knight checks it.
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
Mike McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGuire manages to circle out of the way.
McGuire misses with a double jab.
Knight rushes McGuire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire works on Knight's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Knight throws an elbow but misses.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire dodges an elbow strike from Knight.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Knight.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Knight.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGuire blocks an elbow strike from Knight.
Knight looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knight creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGuire's defenses.
McGuire digs a right hand into Knight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knight's gas tank.
Knight throws an elbow but it misses.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Knight on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knight missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Knight saw that one coming.
Knight is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jason Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knight punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
Knight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire slips a jab from Knight.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Knight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Knight misses with a looping right.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Knight feints a jab promting McGuire to slip. Knight then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGuire slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mike McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Knight.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Knight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws a good cross that connects.
Knight lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Knight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire.
McGuire throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knight.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
Knight keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knight moves into the clinch.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Knight.
Knight lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knight shoots in for a double leg but McGuire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
Knight is looking to counter punch.
McGuire connects with the punch.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight checks a leg kick.
Knight scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knight swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Knight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knight tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knight.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire cracks Knight with an open hand slap.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knight counters with a left to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
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!
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Knight wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
McGuire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGuire wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knight takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Knight on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Knight is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Knight swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McGuire swings for the body but Knight moves out of range.
Knight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knight tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
Knight checks a leg kick.
Knight takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire with a hook.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a low kick, right behind Knight 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knight uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Knight. That snapped McGuire's head back.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuire jabs Knight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knight checks a low kick from McGuire.
Knight throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knight throws a shot to the body.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Knight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Knight lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Mike McGuire's cut even more.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Knight pushes off an throws an elbow but McGuire leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knight is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knight is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGuire.
Jason Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight rushes McGuire and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight pushes off an throws an elbow but McGuire leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGuire avoids a wild elbow strike from Knight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Knight throws an elbow but misses.
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Knight up against the cage.
McGuire avoids a wild elbow strike from Knight.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Knight.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Knight lands a nice elbow.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire pushes Knight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Knight's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knights head.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knight or not.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Knight lands a nice elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire blocks the elbow strike.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A jab from McGuire misses.
The fighters circling - Knight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight.
It looked like Knight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Knight fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
Knight tries to clinch up.
McGuire rushes Knight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
Knight misses with an elbow over the top.
McGuire takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Mike McGuire's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jason Knight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knight creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGuire's defenses.
Mike McGuire's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
Knight misses with an elbow strike.
Mike McGuire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGuire dodges an elbow strike from Knight.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike McGuire.
I've got McGuire 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McGuire!
After winning the bout, Mike McGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Furnum Pullum (ranked 1335 p4p, 1293 weight class) and Piotr Rasputin (ranked 17 p4p, 47 weight class). Furnum Pullum is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Furnum Pullum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piotr Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pullum listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Piotr Rasputin has been cut.
Rasputin closes the distance and pushes Pullum back into the cage.
Pullum jumps guard and drags Rasputin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Pullum's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pullum working for a triangle but Rasputin defends it easily.
Rasputin passes Pullum's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pullum makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pullum.
Pullum wants to sweep but no luck.
Pullum is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rasputin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pullum's body to avoid the submission. Pullum has instead reached around Rasputin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pullum arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Furnum Pullum!
An out of breath and clearly excited Furnum Pullum thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yago Steve (ranked 215 p4p, 553 weight class) and Alborz Mumu (ranked 2 p4p, 10 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Yago Steve!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alborz Mumu!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Mumu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steve takes one to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a hook. Mumu ducked under it nicely.
Steve staying out of range there.
Mumu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Mumu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu is just out of range.
Steve throws a right hand that Mumu ducks under and follows up with a left that Mumu also avoids with ease.
Steve looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mumu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mumu avoids the head kick by Steve.
Steve tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mumu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Mumu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mumu moves away from the strike by Steve.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu moves away.
Mumu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mumu slips under a jab from Steve.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Mumu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Mumu avoids the body shot from Steve.
Mumu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steve connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steve scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve connects with a looping right hand.
Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mumu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumu avoids the head kick by Steve.
Steve misses with a two punch combination.
Mumu flicks out a counter leg kick but Steve steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Mumu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mumu misses with a body shot.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mumu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Mumu counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick and Mumu moves out of range easily.
Mumu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mumu slips under a jab.
A head kick by Steve misses
and Mumu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mumu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yago Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
Steve misses with a hook.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumu! But no joy.
Steve lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mumu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve looks to land a combination but Mumu avoids it well.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Yago Steve has been cut.
Mumu drives through and clinches with Steve against the cage.
Steve prevents a body shot from Mumu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve lands a body shot.
Steve swings widly with a right hand
and Mumu counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mumu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve sets himself, and Mumu steps forward looking for the clinch! Steve avoids it this time.
Mumu takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mumu misses with a looping right.
Steve connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steve's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mumu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steve scrambles back to his feet.
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Mumu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yago Steve's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mumu is looking to clinch but Steve is avoiding it.
Steve throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steve lands a head kick!
Steve takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu.
Mumu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mumu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steve throws a lazy head kick
and Mumu counters with a nice right hand that sends Steve toppling to the canvas! Steve scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mumu finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Steve finds it's target.
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mumu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve works the jab nicely.
Steve works the jab nicely.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumu.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Mumu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu is just out of range.
Steve misses with a right hand
and Mumu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Steve! Mumu lets Steve back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Steve connects with a jab.
Steve throws a hook but Mumu avoids it easily.
Mumu throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu manages to avoid it.
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!
Mumu ducks right into an uppercut from Steve.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steve darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mumu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good leg kick by Steve.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steve.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Mumu moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Steve! Mumu continues to tee off on Steve, landing with a left and a right! Mumu connects with a right hand that leaves Steve sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Mumu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alborz Mumu!
Alborz Mumu is the new super heavyweight champion!
Alborz Mumu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tohit Tohurt (ranked 1008 p4p, 506 weight class) and Almoez Ali (ranked 34 p4p, 8 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Almoez Ali enters the cage!
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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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tohit Tohurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Almoez Ali!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tohurt throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it.
Tohurt lands a big uppercut and Ali crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ali looks OK. Tohurt waves Ali back to his feet!
Ali is rocked!
It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.
Ali scores with a head kick. Tohurt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Tohit Tohurt has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali staying out of range there.
Ali let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tohurt.
Tohurt throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Tohurt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ali darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tohurt connects with an inside leg kick.
Ali takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tohurt keeps Ali at a distance using the push kick.
Ali looks winded!
Tohurt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tohurt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tohurt lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ali falls backwards - clearly groggy! Tohurt dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tohit Tohurt!
During a confident post fight interview, Tohit Tohurt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Izzy Bangin (ranked 141 p4p, 295 weight class) and Guido Turturro (ranked 21 p4p, 46 weight class). Turturro is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wrong hole - DJ Lube. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Izzy Bangin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Guido Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turturro is looking to clinch.
Turturro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turturro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bangin. That's going to slow Turturro down.
Bangin thows a leg kick but Turturro checks it
and Turturro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Bangin finds it's target.
Bangin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turturro throws out a counter right but Bangin avoids it with no problem.
Jab from Bangin.
Turturro misses with a hook. Bangin ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bangin.
Turturro throws a hook but Bangin avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangin.
Turturro checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Turturro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bangin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turturro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turturro is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Turturro misses the target.
Bangin tries to score with a low kick but Turturro moves his leg out of the way.
Turturro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bangin throws a jab when Turturro was well out of range.
Bangin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bangin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bangin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bangin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turturro.
Bangin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turturro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turturro moves into the clinch.
Bangin is trying to push Turturro away but Turturro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Turturro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bangin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turturro fails to pull guard.
Turturro manages to pull guard.
Turturro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bangin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Turturro is proving hard to escape from.
Bangin postures up.
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bangin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bangin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turturro trying to control the position.
Bangin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turturro has his foot on Bangin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bangin works his way back into a safe position though.
Bangin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bangin has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Bangin defends easily.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Bangin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bangin 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.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Bangin is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro has an active guard here but Bangin has managed to pass into half guard.
Bangin slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turturro has a hand on Bangin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bangin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bangin controlling the pace for now.
Turturro tries to hold on but Bangin pushes him away.
Turturro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bangin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bangin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turturro can't escape the position.
Bangin controlling his opponent.
Turturro wants to control but Bangin is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bangin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Turturro tries to clinch but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin throws a looping overhand right but Turturro ducks down to avoid it.
Bangin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turturro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turturro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bangin with a body shot.
Turturro checks a low kick from Bangin.
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turturro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turturro checks the leg kick.
Bangin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turturro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turturro forces Bangin back against the cage and clinches.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Bangin won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro prevents Bangin from breaking the clinch.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Bangin holds him up against the cage and eventually Turturro drops back down to his feet.
Bangin breaks the clinch.
Bangin connects with a body shot.
Good shot there by Bangin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turturro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bangin.
Izzy Bangin is winning the standup battle so far.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
Bangin tries to move into range but Turturro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turturro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turturro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bangin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangin.
Turturro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turturro misses with an uppercut.
Turturro tests Bangin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Bangin.
Turturro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bangin.
Bangin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turturro walks into a stiff left hand from Bangin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Bangin.
A swing and a miss from Bangin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bangin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turturro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bangin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turturro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turturro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turturro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bangin tries to break the clinch but Turturro is controlling the position.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Bangin holds him up against the cage and eventually Turturro drops back down to his feet.
Izzy Bangin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Turturro.
Bangin wants to get back to striking at distance but Turturro won't allow it.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Bangin holds him up against the cage and eventually Turturro drops back down to his feet.
Bangin manages to break the clinch.
Bangin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turturro. Bangin does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to clinch there but Bangin circles away.
Bangin throws a leg kick which misses Turturro's front leg but catches the back leg as Turturro tries to avoid it.
Bangin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bangin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bangin lands a nice hook to Turturro's body. Turturro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turturro connects with a body shot that sends Bangin's belly button to the back.
Turturro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
Turturro misses the shot to the body.
Turturro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bangin is looking to slow Turturro down with leg kicks.
Bangin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bangin throws a jab when Turturro was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bangin counters with a nice body kick.
Turturro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bangin misses with a jab to the body
and Turturro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Bangin.
Bangin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turturro can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turturro moves into the clinch.
Bangin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bangin blocks an uppercut.
Bangin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bangin throws a push kick but Turturro slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turturro! But no joy.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Turturro moved away.
Turturro moves into the clinch.
Turturro jumps guard and drags Bangin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bangin defends it easily.
Turturro wants to control the position but Bangin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bangin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangin.
Bangin misses with a hook. Turturro ducked under it nicely.
Bangin thows a leg kick but Turturro checks it
and Turturro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bangin misses with a left hand
and Turturro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bangin throws a leg kick
and Turturro counters with a straight right hand.
Turturro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bangin.
Bangin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bangin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bangin slips under a jab.
Bangin throws a leg kick which misses Turturro's front leg but catches the back leg as Turturro tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turturro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bangin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turturro.
Turturro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turturro throws out a loose jab but Bangin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bangin tried to counter with a leg kick but Turturro avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangin lands a jab.
Bangin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot by Bangin.
The fighters circling - Turturro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bangin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turturro is out of range.
Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turturro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bangin misses with a hook.
Bangin swats away the attempt to clinch by Turturro.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turturro checks a leg kick.
Izzy Bangin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bangin just misses with a punch to the body.
Turturro misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bangin lands a really nice looking cross but Turturro seems unphased.
Bangin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turturro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch but Bangin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bangin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turturro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Turturro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turturro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Turturro blocks the leg kick.
Bangin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turturro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turturro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bangin throws a good cross that connects.
Bangin misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Turturro misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bangin misses the target.
Turturro swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
That kick from Bangin tenderised Turturro's leg. Turturro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bangin misses with a straight left.
Bangin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A leg kick checked by Turturro.
Bangin missing with a left hand there. Turturro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bangin throws a push kick but Turturro slaps the foot to one side.
Turturro throws out a counter right but Bangin avoids it with no problem.
Bangin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turturro throws a looping overhand right but Bangin ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Bangin.
Bangin connects with a single shot there.
Bangin staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro walks into a stiff left hand from Bangin.
Turturro defending well as Bangin loads up on a big left hand.
Turturro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bangin tries to land a leg kick but Turturro saw it coming and moves away.
Turturro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bangin throws a body punch but Turturro moves out of range.
Turturro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangin throws a wild body kick that Turturro sees coming a mile off.
Turturro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bangin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bangin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bangin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bangin tried to counter with a leg kick but Turturro avoided it.
Bangin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bangin lands a nice looking body kick.
Turturro moves out of range as Bangin throws a body kick.
Bangin looks to land a right hand but Turturro moved out of range.
A nice side step and Turturro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bangin clearly takes that round.
That's time! Bangin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Turturro misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bangin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bangin misses the jab.
Bangin connects with a single shot there.
Turturro ducks under a wild hook from Bangin.
Turturro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bangin swings for the body but Turturro moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bangin.
A big left from Bangin misses.
Bangin thuds a left hand into Turturro's body.
Turturro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bangin. That's going to slow Turturro down.
Turturro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice jab there from Turturro.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bangin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bangin on the side of the head.
Bangin lands a glancing blow to the side of Turturro's head.
Bangin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turturro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bangin throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Turturro to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Turturro blocks the low kick.
Bangin throws the left hand but Turturro avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Turturro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bangin misses the jab.
Turturro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bangin. Turturro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turturro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turturro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bangin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turturro scrambles back to his feet.
Bangin lands a jab to the nose.
Jab, jab by Bangin - just one landing.
Bangin tests Turturro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turturro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turturro closes the distance and pushes Bangin back into the cage.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bangin to keep the fight standing.
Turturro jumps guard but Bangin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Turturro jumps guard but Bangin stands there with Turturro around his waist. Turturro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Izzy Bangin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Turturro.
Bangin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turturro checks a leg kick.
Bangin cracks Turturro with a good jab.
Turturro throws a body shot but no joy.
Bangin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turturro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turturro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Turturro misses.
Bangin with a nice calf kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro gets a clinch.
Turturro throws a head punch that misses.
Bangin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bangin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bangin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Bangin there.
Bangin throws out a loose jab but Turturro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turturro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bangin.
Bangin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turturro has time to react.
Turturro swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Turturro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turturro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Turturro moved away.
Bangin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turturro on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro moves out of range as Bangin throws a body kick.
Turturro cracks Bangin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turturro clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bangin.
Turturro has a couple of punches blocked by Bangin.
Bangin is trying to break free.
Bangin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bangin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turturro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bangin connects with a right hand. Turturro shakes it off.
Bangin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Bangin.
Turturro needs to keep his hands up - Bangin had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Bangin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bangin had his way with Guido Turturro in 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. This is the final round!
Turturro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turturro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bangin. That's going to slow Turturro down.
Bangin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bangin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bangin loads up on a big right hand but Turturro slips the punch.
Turturro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
Bangin throws a lazy body kick
and Turturro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Bangin misses
and Turturro counters with a straight right hand.
Bangin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turturro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turturro connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangin blocks a jab.
Bangin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turturro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turturro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bangin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turturro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turturro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bangin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turturro moves out of range as Bangin throws a body kick.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
Bangin missing with a left hand there. Turturro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bangin throws a front kick that sends Turturro stumbling back into the cage.
Bangin scores with a nice strike.
Guido Turturro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bangin at a distance.
Bangin fakes the leg kick and cracks Turturro in the body.
Bangin is looking to chop away at Turturro's legs.
Bangin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Turturro misses its intended target.
Turturro throws out a loose jab but Bangin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bangin cracks Turturro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangin cracks Turturro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turturro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bangin.
Bangin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bangin scores with a punch to the head.
Bangin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bangin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from Turturro.
Bangin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bangin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bangin misses with a kick to the body.
Turturro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turturro misses with a looping right.
Bangin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Turturro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bangin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turturro scrambles back to his feet.
Nice body kick from Bangin.
Bangin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bangin connects with the punch.
Bangin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Bangin misses.
Turturro moves forwards but Bangin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bangin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turturro's sensitive parts.
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turturro.
Bangin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bangin scores with a leg kick.
Bangin connects with a single shot there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bangin.
Bangin throws a body punch but Turturro moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Bangin.
Turturro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Izzy Bangin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bangin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:45
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izzy Bangin!
Our winner, Izzy Bangin, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Buriak (ranked 434 p4p, 399 weight class) and Juha Niska (ranked 67 p4p, 63 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dimitri Buriak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juha Niska!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buriak with the inside leg kick.
Niska connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buriak.
Niska throws a leg kick
and Buriak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Niska lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Buriak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A quick step to the side and Buriak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Buriak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Niska thumps Buriak with a low kick.
Buriak scores with a jab.
Niska takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Niska connects with a leg kick.
Buriak throws a body punch but Niska moves out of range.
Niska looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buriak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Buriak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buriak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buriak throws a jab when Niska was well out of range.
Buriak misses with a wild body shot.
Niska buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buriak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Niska scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buriak throws out a loose jab but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buriak connects with a body shot.
Buriak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Niska throws a right and a left that Buriak avoids nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Niska.
Niska throws a front kick aimed at Buriak's knee but Buriak avoids it well.
Buriak looks to score with a jab to the body but Niska is just out of range.
Buriak misses with a body shot.
Niska has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buriak.
Buriak slips under a jab.
As Niska backs away, Buriak returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Buriak misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buriak.
Buriak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Niska misses with a kick to the body.
Niska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buriak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buriak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buriak tests Niska's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buriak works Niska's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buriak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Niska thuds his right hand into Buriak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Buriak avoids the body shot from Niska.
Buriak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Buriak is looking to wear down Niska with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No joy there for Buriak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Niska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buriak.
Buriak has closed the distance and engaged Niska in a clinch.
Buriak dodges an elbow strike from Niska.
Buriak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buriak takes an elbow to the temple.
Niska scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buriak.
Buriak blocks a body shot from Niska.
Buriak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Niska.
Niska takes a shot to the head.
Buriak lands a shoulder strike.
Niska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buriak's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Buriak.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niska.
Niska throws a punch but it's blocked by Buriak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska tries to work over Buriak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buriak swings wildly with an uppercut but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niska is trying to break the clinch but Buriak has him pressed against the cage.
Buriak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niska has a couple of punches blocked by Buriak.
A head punch on the inside from Buriak fails to land.
Buriak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buriak tries to work over Niska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buriak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buriak throws a series of punches but Niska moves out of range.
Buriak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Niska looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Niska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buriak.
Buriak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niska.
Buriak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Niska checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Buriak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Niska's sensitive parts.
Buriak with a jab.
Buriak blocks a head kick by Niska.
Buriak misses with a wild body shot.
Niska flicks out a counter leg kick but Buriak steps away.
Buriak throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buriak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A cross from Buriak lands.
Niska stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheers as Buriak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Niska doesn't seem phased though.
Buriak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Buriak walks into a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Buriak there.
Niska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Niska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buriak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buriak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Buriak wants to land a leg kick but Niska is out of range.
Buriak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crunch! Buriak slams his shin into Niska's torso.
Niska misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Buriak counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buriak moves into the clinch.
Buriak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buriak swings wildly with an uppercut but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buriak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Buriak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Buriak misses with a hook. Niska ducked under it nicely.
Buriak tests Niska's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Niska avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Niska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buriak.
Buriak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Niska misses.
Niska throws an overhand right that lands on Buriak's shoulder, as Buriak tries to avoid the shot.
Niska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buriak circles away quickly and effectively.
Dimitri Buriak is winning the standup battle so far.
Buriak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niska.
Juha Niska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buriak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Buriak checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buriak, as that shot connected.
Niska throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Buriak throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Niska throws a jab but it's blocked by Buriak.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Niska.
Buriak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buriak lands with a right hand.
Niska throws a poor cross that misses
and Buriak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A left and a right from Buriak both land. Nice combination.
Buriak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Niska falls off balance throwing a combination
and Buriak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Niska misses with a leg kick
and Buriak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buriak throws a hook but Niska blocks it.
Niska fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Buriak checks it well.
Niska misses with a straight left.
Buriak lands a nice shot to the body.
Niska thows a leg kick but Buriak checks it
and Buriak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Buriak.
Buriak moves away from the strike by Niska.
Niska takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Niska misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Buriak.
The fighters circling - Niska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Niska thumps Buriak with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buriak connects with a nice looking jab.
Niska throws a predictable looking body shot
and Buriak counters with an outside leg kick.
Buriak misses with a wild body shot.
Niska is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Buriak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Niska connects with a solid leg kick.
Niska on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Buriak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Buriak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Niska's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Buriak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Buriak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Niska avoids the body shot from Buriak.
A low kick from Niska misses
and Niska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niska takes one to the chin there.
Buriak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Buriak checks a low kick from Niska.
Buriak fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Niska getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Buriak slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Niska.
Niska blocks the body kick.
Buriak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Niska throws a low kick but Buriak avoids it.
Niska throws a leg kick but Buriak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Niska lands with a right hand.
Buriak lands the left hand.
Niska swings for the body but Buriak moves out of range.
As Niska backs away, Buriak returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Niska loads up on a big right hand but Buriak slips the punch.
Buriak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Niska takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Buriak.
Niska throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Niska just misses with a punch to the body.
Buriak has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Niska.
Niska takes a swing at Buriak's ribcage but misses.
Buriak misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Buriak.
Buriak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Buriak.
Buriak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Niska doesn't seem bothered though.
Buriak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buriak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Niska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buriak.
Buriak connects with a crisp jab.
Niska throws a leg kick but Buriak checks it.
Niska throws a leg kick that is checked
and Buriak counters with a nice kick to the body.
Buriak with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niska throws a front kick aimed at Buriak's knee but Buriak avoids it well.
Buriak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Niska momentarily.
Niska throws a series of punches but Buriak avoids them all with ease.
Niska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Buriak counters with a stiff right hand.
Niska fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Buriak dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Buriak moves out of range of the leg kick from Niska.
Niska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buriak digs a good hook to Niska's body.
Buriak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Buriak throws a head kick that misses.
A cross from Niska lands.
Buriak lands with a nice body punch.
Niska has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Niska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buriak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niska can do to turn this around?
Buriak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Buriak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Buriak scores with a jab. Niska acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Buriak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niska is looking to slow Buriak down with leg kicks.
Buriak throws a sloppy head kick and Niska moves out of range easily.
Niska appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Buriak avoids the body shot from Niska.
Niska misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buriak dodges the punch combination from Niska.
Niska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Niska misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Buriak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Niska tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Buriak is able to avoid easily.
Buriak scores with a jab to the body.
Buriak connects with a leg kick.
Niska throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Buriak.
A solid leg kick lands there for Buriak.
A head kick misses from Buriak.
Buriak fakes the leg kick and cracks Niska in the body.
Buriak throws an overhand right that lands on Niska's shoulder, as Niska tries to avoid the shot.
Niska connects with an inside leg kick.
Buriak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buriak thuds his shin into the meat of Niska's side.
Buriak throws a body punch but Niska moves out of range.
Niska throws a body punch but Buriak moves out of range.
Buriak cracks Niska with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dimitri Buriak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buriak connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niska. Buriak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niska wants to slow Buriak down by chopping away at his legs.
Buriak lands with a kick to the temple. Niska shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice uppercut there from Buriak.
Niska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buriak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Buriak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Niska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buriak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niska.
Niska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buriak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good exchange - Buriak coming out on top.
Buriak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Niska misses with a hook. Buriak ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buriak.
Buriak scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Buriak scores with a nice strike.
Good work by Buriak as he checks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Niska as he connects with a hook.
Niska on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Buriak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Niska throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buriak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Niska takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Niska takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Niska slips a straight right by Buriak.
Buriak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Niska, pushing him back against the cage.
Niska throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buriak blocks it with crossed arms.
Niska lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niska tries to work over Buriak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buriak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niska tries a body shot but Buriak blocks it.
Dimitri Buriak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Niska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Niska just misses with a elbow thrown towards Buriak's brow.
A shot in the inside from Niska.
Niska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juha Niska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buriak.
Niska works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buriak letting Niska take a breather here.
Niska has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Buriak.
Niska looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Buriak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buriak 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Buriak!
Dimitri Buriak seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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