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BLAZE 20 - MURPHY VS NICOLETTA PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mannyyy Pacquiaooo (ranked 5718 p4p, 24866 weight class) and Tut Kaman (ranked 544 p4p, 641 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mannyyy Pacquiaooo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tut Kaman!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaman fails to land with a series of punches.
Kaman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pacquiaooo defends well and Kaman ends up having to push Pacquiaooo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pacquiaooo misses with the combination.
Kaman throws out a counter right but Pacquiaooo avoids it with no problem.
Kaman goes for a double leg but Pacquiaooo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pacquiaooo continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiaooo swinging wildly here.
Pacquiaooo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA London in the buildup to the fight.
Pacquiaooo leaves Kaman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pacquiaooo attempts a counter takedown but Kaman avoids it well and moves away.
Mannyyy Pacquiaooo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tut Kaman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaman slips a jab from Pacquiaooo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pacquiaooo tries to sprawl but Kaman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pacquiaooo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaman on the ground.
Kaman not doing much here.
It looks like Kaman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kaman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pacquiaooo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kaman.
Still in half guard, Kaman seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiaooo is refusing to be controlled, as Kaman sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No joy there for Pacquiaooo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pacquiaooo sprawls well. Pacquiaooo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kaman walks into a left hand.
Kaman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pacquiaooo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kaman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pacquiaooo seems a little lost for a moment, as Kaman dominates the positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mannyyy Pacquiaooo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kaman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pacquiaooo looks to land a combination but Kaman avoids it well.
Pacquiaooo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaman lands with a kick to the temple. Pacquiaooo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kaman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pacquiaooo tries to counter with a takedown but Kaman is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiaooo stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pacquiaooo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kaman staying calm.
More stalling from Kaman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiaooo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kaman is controlling him well.
Kaman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kaman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kaman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaman scoring with punches and elbows.
My spies in Battle Science inform me that Kaman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pacquiaooo tries to escape but Kaman is in control.
Kaman takes a little break here. Pacquiaooo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that Kaman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tut Kaman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaman is looking to take a break and control but Pacquiaooo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pacquiaooo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacquiaooo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mannyyy Pacquiaooo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tut Kaman.
Pacquiaooo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacquiaooo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pacquiaooo misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mannyyy Pacquiaooo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kaman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiaooo avoids it really well and circles away.
Pacquiaooo attempts a counter takedown but Kaman avoids it well and moves away.
Mannyyy Pacquiaooo is winning the standup battle so far.
Pacquiaooo throws an off balance right hand
and Kaman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pacquiaooo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kaman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaman looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiaooo wants to stand up but Kaman is controlling him.
Kaman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kaman wants to control from the top but Pacquiaooo keeps moving.
Kaman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pacquiaooo is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pacquiaooo wants to stand up but Kaman is controlling him.
Kaman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kaman swings for the body but Pacquiaooo moves out of range.
Pacquiaooo misses with a two punch combination.
Pacquiaooo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaman circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kaman showed some decent athleticism there.
Kaman controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaman with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Kaman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kaman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kaman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaman wants to pass to mount but Pacquiaooo is defending the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tut Kaman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pacquiaooo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Tut Kaman!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Tut Kaman!
Tut Kaman wins by majority decision!
An out of breath Tut Kaman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Hull (ranked 2204 p4p, 24962 weight class) and Harve Spalding (ranked 116 p4p, 283 weight class). Harve Spalding will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Hull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harve Spalding!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hull gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hull will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spalding up against the cage.
Hull pulls Spalding into guard.
Spalding is sitting in close to Hull's body. Hull has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Spalding is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Spalding is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hull.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jamie Hull!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Steel (ranked 6041 p4p, 6065 weight class) and Dave Kool (ranked 567 p4p, 571 weight class). Daniel Steel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave Kool's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Kool!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel scores with a jab.
Kool rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Steel!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Bloodaxe (ranked 2182 p4p, 3597 weight class) and Dean Worish (ranked 302 p4p, 468 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Bloodaxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dean Worish!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worish takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
 It looks like Dean Worish has been cut.
Bloodaxe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Worish is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Worish needs to keep his hands up - Bloodaxe had a free shot at his head there.
Worish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bloodaxe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bloodaxe cracks Worish with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bloodaxe has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Worish to stand back up!
 Worish is rocked!
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!
Bloodaxe fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Worish square on the jaw! Damn, Worish is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Bloodaxe!
A victorious Gunnar Bloodaxe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Seens (ranked 2499 p4p, 4031 weight class) and Antonio Bertarelli (ranked 337 p4p, 515 weight class). Seens's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, SexyBack. Antonio Bertarelli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Seens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Bertarelli!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertarelli with a nice cross.
Seens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bertarelli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seens.
We've been informed that Bertarelli has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bertarelli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bertarelli defends well and Seens ends up having to push Bertarelli into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bertarelli prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Seens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bertarelli is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bertarelli has had enough of the clinch but Seens keeps him there for the moment.
Bertarelli swings wildly with an uppercut but Seens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bertarelli pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Bertarelli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bertarelli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bertarelli.
Bertarelli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bertarelli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Bertarelli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Seens doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Bertarelli.
Seens drops his hands momentarily and Bertarelli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bertarelli lands with a right hand.
Seens looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bertarelli can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bertarelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seens stays in close to Bertarelli's body and controls the position.
Seens postures up in Bertarelli's guard and throws a big left but Bertarelli blocks it.
Bertarelli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Seens controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seens is working Bertarelli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertarelli being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bertarelli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Seens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Seens stopping the sweep attempt from Bertarelli.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Seens shoots for a double leg takedown but Bertarelli sprawls well. He's pushed Seens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Seens dives in for a single leg takedown but Bertarelli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Seens wants a takedown but no success here.
Seens tries for a takedown but Bertarelli manages to get underhooks.
Bertarelli has Seens pushed against the cage.
Seens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bertarelli avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Seens wants a takedown.
Bertarelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bertarelli counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck for Seens with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seens misses with a takedown
and Bertarelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Bertarelli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Seens had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Seens scores with a takedown into Bertarelli's guard.
Bertarelli is looking to stand back up but Seens counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bertarelli.
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!
Bertarelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bertarelli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bertarelli wants to control but Seens is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Seens wants to pass the guard but Bertarelli is defending well.
Seens drops an elbow to the side of Bertarelli's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Bertarelli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bertarelli stuffs the takedown.
Bertarelli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Seens throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bertarelli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bertarelli scores with a jab to the head.
Seens needs to keep his hands up - Bertarelli had a free shot at his head there.
Seens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bertarelli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bertarelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bertarelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Seens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seens misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seens shoots in but Bertarelli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Antonio Bertarelli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bertarelli.
Seens fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertarelli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bertarelli leaves Seens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bertarelli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bertarelli defends well and Seens ends up having to push Bertarelli into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Seens has Bertarelli pressed against the cage, preventing Bertarelli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bertarelli tries to circle away but Seens has him pinned against the cage.
Bertarelli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bertarelli lands a hook that snaps the head of Seens backwards.
Bertarelli lands with a right to the head.
Seens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bertarelli pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bertarelli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bertarelli tries to break free but Seens pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seens looking for a takedown.
Bertarelli is pressed up against the cage. Seens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bertarelli down to the mat. Bertarelli avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bertarelli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bertarelli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seens fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bertarelli pinned against the cage. Bertarelli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bertarelli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jonny Seens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bertarelli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seens or perhaps it was just good defense by Bertarelli, which made it look bad.
Bertarelli misses with a body shot.
Seens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Seens shoots and misses
and Bertarelli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Seens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Seens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bertarelli scores with a punch to the head.
Jonny Seens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bertarelli throws a body shot but no joy.
Seens goes for a double leg but Bertarelli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bertarelli continues to drive forward.
A nice left hand lands by Bertarelli.
 Seens is rocked!
Bertarelli stops a takedown attempt from Seens.
Oh Seens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bertarelli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Bertarelli knocks Seens out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Antonio Bertarelli!
After the fight, Antonio Bertarelli was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bualong Sitsongrit (ranked 3645 p4p, 4550 weight class) and Kai McLaren (ranked 404 p4p, 480 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bualong Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai McLaren!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLaren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
McLaren misses with a body shot.
McLaren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLaren closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sitsongrit did well to prevent McLaren getting side control.
Sitsongrit has hold of McLaren's hands but McLaren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but McLaren is controlling well.
McLaren landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McLaren thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
McLaren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sitsongrit's head.
McLaren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaren thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
McLaren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McLaren is nestled in close to Sitsongrit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sitsongrit is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
McLaren works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLaren throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to improve his position but McLaren has a good base and remains in mount.
McLaren thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McLaren misses with a head shot.
Sitsongrit tries to lock up and control but McLaren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McLaren punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding McLaren's attempts to control the action.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position but McLaren isn't that keen on the idea.
McLaren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sitsongrit is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to improve his position but McLaren has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaren thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McLaren working the ground and pound effectively.
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but McLaren pushes him away.
McLaren prevents Sitsongrit from getting the reversal.
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McLaren drops an elbow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
McLaren content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McLaren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaren throwing shots but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on McLaren's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McLaren trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
McLaren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McLaren throws a big elbow that misses.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
McLaren throws a big right hand that misses.
Sitsongrit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McLaren trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
McLaren lands a couple of elbows.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McLaren scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit managing to control the position.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McLaren lands a couple of elbows.
McLaren controlling from the top position.
Sitsongrit is trying to keep McLaren in close.
McLaren wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit has McLaren pulled in close to control his posture.
McLaren is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
McLaren passes Sitsongrit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai McLaren dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
McLaren moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit cracks McLaren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McLaren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
McLaren moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
McLaren 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.
McLaren misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McLaren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McLaren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaren throws a right and a left that both miss.
McLaren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McLaren slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
McLaren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for McLaren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but McLaren persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Kai McLaren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaren throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but McLaren is out of range.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from McLaren.
Sitsongrit jabs at McLaren's body.
McLaren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaren is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
McLaren misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
McLaren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McLaren connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
A big right from McLaren misses.
McLaren misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaren staying out of range there.
McLaren avoids a kick to the body.
McLaren swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
The fighters circling - McLaren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McLaren shoots in but no luck this time.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but McLaren manages to avoid it.
Bualong Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai McLaren.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
McLaren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to McLaren's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaren tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
McLaren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McLaren tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
McLaren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
McLaren is rocked!
Sitsongrit connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks McLaren out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bualong Sitsongrit!
Our winner, Bualong Sitsongrit, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glover Gilchrist (ranked 2184 p4p, 2416 weight class) and Matt Hughes (ranked 255 p4p, 281 weight class). Gilchrist comes to the cage accompanied by Steve-O - Hard As A Rock. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glover Gilchrist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilchrist looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Gilchrist lands a nice shot to the body.
Hughes misses the body punch
and Gilchrist counters with a nice body shot.
Gilchrist scores with a nice right hand.
Gilchrist lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hughes falls backwards - clearly groggy! Gilchrist dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glover Gilchrist!
Glover Gilchrist decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Walter Cren (ranked 2366 p4p, 900 weight class) and Eric Distefano (ranked 321 p4p, 121 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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195
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188
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Walter Cren!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Distefano!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Distefano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Distefano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cren backwards.
Distefano lands a nice shot to the body.
Distefano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cren 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.
A left hand lands to the body for Distefano.
Distefano breaks the clinch.
Distefano defending well as Cren loads up on a big left hand.
Distefano throws out a counter right but Cren avoids it with no problem.
Cren moves forwards but Distefano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cren misses with a series of wild punches.
Cren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Distefano scores with a jab.
Cren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Distefano scores with a push kick.
Cren is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Distefano lands a left and a right that send Cren crashing to the mat, dazed. Distefano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cren is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Distefano connects with a superb combination that knocks Cren out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Distefano before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Cren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Distefano!
Eric Distefano is the new middleweight champion!
Eric Distefano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Imanari (ranked 670 p4p, 2848 weight class) and Romega Vartanein (ranked 37 p4p, 140 weight class). Imanari comes to the cage accompanied by 吉田兄弟 Rising. Kazuo Imanari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazuo Imanari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Romega Vartanein!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vartanein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Imanari ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a sloppy head kick
and Imanari counters with a single leg into guard. Vartanein didn't expect that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vartanein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Imanari tries to free his leg and advance position but Vartanein is retaining full guard.
Vartanein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Imanari preventing the sweep.
Imanari sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vartanein wants to stand and escape but Imanari is having none of it.
Imanari controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein is trying to keep Imanari in close.
Vartanein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Imanari is one step ahead there.
Imanari stands and throws Vartanein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanein tries to buck Imanari off but Imanari is having none of it.
Imanari tries to advance to mount but Vartanein denies him.
Imanari is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vartanein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vartanein prevents Imanari from improving position.
Vartanein tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Imanari wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Imanari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imanari has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vartanein!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein tries to hold on but Imanari pushes him away.
Imanari controlling the position easily from mount.
Imanari is looking to work his way around to Vartanein's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vartanein trying desperately to get to his feet.
Vartanein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vartanein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Imanari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vartanein tries to lock up and control but Imanari gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Imanari looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vartanein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Imanari is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vartanein can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vartanein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vartanein is trying to escape the mount.
Imanari wants to take his opponent's back but Vartanein doesn't allow it.
Vartanein is desperately trying to improve his position but Imanari has a good base and remains in mount.
Imanari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vartanein sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Imanari is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vartanein preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vartanein wants to control but Imanari is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vartanein is looking for a sweep. Imanari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Imanari works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Imanari dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Imanari is defended easily by Vartanein.
Imanari loads up on a big right hand but Vartanein slips the punch.
Vartanein throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Imanari counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Imanari.
Vartanein is looking to control Imanari's arms but Imanari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vartanein has his back to the cage.
Vartanein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Imanari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vartanein can do to turn this around?
Imanari keeps control of Vartanein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Imanari decides to pull guard.
Imanari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanein trying to stand up but can't free himself from Imanari's guard.
Vartanein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Imanari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vartanein.
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Vartanein from controlling successfully.
Imanari is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Vartanein rolls with it to try and escape but Imanari cranks on the arm and Vartanein is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Imanari!
Kazuo Imanari retains his bantamweight title!
Kazuo Imanari decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manus Murphy (ranked 1034 p4p, 1258 weight class) and Casimiro Nicoletta (ranked 153 p4p, 176 weight class). Nicoletta is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Once In My Life. Casimiro Nicoletta is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manus Murphy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Casimiro Nicoletta!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nicoletta keeps the fight on the outside.
Nicoletta throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nicoletta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nicoletta throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicoletta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Nicoletta keeps it at a distance.
Murphy clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Murphy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Murphy working for a triangle but Nicoletta defends it easily.
Murphy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nicoletta defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicoletta stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.
Nicoletta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nicoletta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nicoletta told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Murphy is working an open guard so Nicoletta takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nicoletta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Nicoletta breaks the clinch.
Murphy pushes Nicoletta up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Nicoletta won't allow it.
Nicoletta has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Nicoletta lands with a right to the head.
Murphy successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy looking to control.
Murphy managing to control the position.
Nicoletta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nicoletta wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Nicoletta wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nicoletta postures up.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nicoletta is one step ahead there.
Nicoletta stands up from Murphy's guard - Nicoletta perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nicoletta misses the shot to the body.
Murphy wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nicoletta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nicoletta circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Nicoletta to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicoletta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murphy has Nicoletta up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Nicoletta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nicoletta uses from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Nicoletta postures up.
Nicoletta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Murphy has his foot on Nicoletta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nicoletta works his way back into a safe position though.
Nicoletta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nicoletta trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nicoletta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Murphy is proving hard to escape from.
Nicoletta controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Murphy is really struggling to control Nicoletta but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Casimiro Nicoletta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Murphy tries to clinch
enabling Nicoletta to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Murphy falls backwards - clearly groggy! Nicoletta dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casimiro Nicoletta!
Casimiro Nicoletta is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Casimiro Nicoletta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Manus Murphy was interviewed post fight and said 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.
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