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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Koefti (ranked 24240 p4p, 5783 weight class) and Deez Nutzzzzzzz (ranked 628 p4p, 591 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Koefti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deez Nutzzzzzzz!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nutzzzzzzz darts in looking for a takedown but Koefti gets double underhooks and turns Nutzzzzzzz into the cage.
Koefti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nutzzzzzzz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nutzzzzzzz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Koefti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've been told by Koefti's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nutzzzzzzz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koefti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andre Koefti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nutzzzzzzz fails to land the takedown.
Nutzzzzzzz cracks Koefti with an open hand slap.
Nutzzzzzzz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nutzzzzzzz doesn't manage to clinch there - Koefti circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koefti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koefti is looking to chop away at Nutzzzzzzz's legs.
Nutzzzzzzz goes for a double leg but Koefti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koefti continues to drive forward.
Andre Koefti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deez Nutzzzzzzz.
Koefti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nutzzzzzzz avoids the body shot from Koefti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nutzzzzzzz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Koefti - the referee stops the clock and Nutzzzzzzz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Koefti. Nutzzzzzzz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
No luck for Nutzzzzzzz with that takedown attempt.
Koefti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nutzzzzzzz misses with a takedown attempt - Koefti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nutzzzzzzz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koefti. Koefti obviously looking to wear him down.
Koefti misses with a low kick.
Koefti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koefti is looking to land body kicks.
Koefti lands a big head kick that sends Nutzzzzzzz tumbling to the mat! Koefti takes a step backwards and waves Nutzzzzzzz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Nutzzzzzzz is rocked!
 It looks like Deez Nutzzzzzzz has been cut.
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!
Koefti circles away from the clinch attempt
and Koefti counters with a right hand from hell and Nutzzzzzzz is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Koefti!
Andre Koefti thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Leandro (ranked 4406 p4p, 23479 weight class) and Average Tycoon Player (ranked 150 p4p, 164 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alonzo Leandro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Average Tycoon Player!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tycoon Player stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tycoon Player wants it to stay on the feet.
Tycoon Player lands with a nice combination. Leandro backs away looking to recover.
 It looks like Alonzo Leandro has been cut.
Leandro feints and as Tycoon Player raises his hands in defense, Leandro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tycoon Player wants to get back to his feet but Leandro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've been hearing that Leandro has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Leandro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Leandro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Leandro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tycoon Player really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leandro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leandro prevents Tycoon Player from getting back to his feet.
Leandro with a nice head shot there.
Tycoon Player wants to stand and escape but Leandro is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leandro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tycoon Player manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Tycoon Player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon Player sends Leandro crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tycoon Player is motioning to the referee to let Leandro up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Leandro is rocked!
Leandro misses with a takedown attempt
and Tycoon Player counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Average Tycoon Player!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 3899 p4p, 4656 weight class) and Chad Johnson (ranked 467 p4p, 520 weight class). Johnson has chosen Can't be touched as his entrance music. Chad Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Mir tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mir tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Johnson's coach down at MONEY TEAM!!! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mir blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Chad Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mir is just out of range.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Mir counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Mir wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Mir seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir 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.
Mir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson pushes Mir off looking to stand but Mir dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mir trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Mir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mir is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson tries to kick Mir off but Mir keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson tries to kick Mir off but Mir keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mir is working for a submission of some sort.
Mir is breathing heavily.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Mir is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson tries to kick Mir off but Mir keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johnson throws a leg kick
so Mir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mir.
Mir stops Johnson from standing up.
Mir is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Mir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mir.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Mir slips an elbow through the middle.
Mir drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Mir off! Mir jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Mir is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mir trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Mir tries to pass.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Mir changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mir counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mir has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Johnson is trying to push Mir away but Mir has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson tries to circle away but Mir has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Johnson.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Mir wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Johnson will probably get the nod.
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.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Mir changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mir blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mir's head.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Mir avoids nicely.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Mir seems unphased.
It looks like Frank Mir has been cut.
Johnson throws a head kick but Mir moves out of range.
Mir avoids the head kick by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mir has time to react.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mir counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Mir tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Mir prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mir off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Mir drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Mir counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Mir goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mir's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
Mir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Mir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mir looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Mir looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Mir is out cold and this one is all over! Johnson climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chad Johnson!
Chad Johnson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amri Mbeki (ranked 1962 p4p, 3576 weight class) and Hargol Svenkter (ranked 70 p4p, 128 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mbeki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rebel Yell. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Amri Mbeki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hargol Svenkter!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mbeki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Svenkter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mbeki has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Svenkter keeping full guard, as Mbeki tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mbeki postures up in Svenkter's guard and throws a big left but Svenkter blocks it.
Mbeki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mbeki wants to control from the top but Svenkter keeps moving.
Svenkter seems keen to control Mbeki's posture.
Mbeki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki misses with a takedown attempt - Svenkter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mbeki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mbeki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Svenkter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenkter wants to improve his position but Mbeki is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mbeki is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Svenkter tries to roll over but Mbeki keeps him under control.
Svenkter is holding on to half guard well.
Svenkter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mbeki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mbeki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Svenkter is refusing to be controlled, as Mbeki sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mbeki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Svenkter trying to control but Mbeki postures up.
Svenkter is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mbeki is staying active.
Svenkter keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mbeki is working for an americana but Svenkter has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Mbeki was thinking about the submission.
Svenkter keeping moving, preventing Mbeki from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mbeki controlling from the top position.
Svenkter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mbeki defends well.
Svenkter wants to sweep here but Mbeki controlling him for the moment.
Svenkter keeping moving, preventing Mbeki from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Svenkter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Mbeki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svenkter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mbeki shoots in looking for a takedown. Svenkter tries to sprawl out of it but Mbeki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Svenkter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mbeki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Svenkter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amri Mbeki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mbeki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Svenkter sprawls well. Svenkter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mbeki gets slowly back to his feet.
Mbeki has his takedown stuffed
and Svenkter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mbeki missing with a left hand there. Svenkter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mbeki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Svenkter sprawls well. Svenkter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mbeki gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Svenkter works Mbeki's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hargol Svenkter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amri Mbeki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mbeki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Svenkter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mbeki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Svenkter tries to avoid it but Mbeki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Svenkter to the ground. Svenkter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Svenkter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Svenkter cracks Mbeki with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mbeki looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Svenkter finish him?
Mbeki is rocked!
Amri Mbeki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mbeki leaves his chin hanging out and Svenkter seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mbeki crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hargol Svenkter!
A very excited looking Hargol Svenkter rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Koromos (ranked 2551 p4p, 1876 weight class) and James Butler Hickok (ranked 97 p4p, 272 weight class). Koromos comes to the cage accompanied by LE RODEUR (SPES INVICTA Remix). John Koromos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Butler Hickok'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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Koromos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Butler Hickok!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koromos connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like James Butler Hickok has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Hickok. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hickok.
Koromos throws a body kick that misses.
Hickok throws out a counter right but Koromos avoids it with no problem.
Koromos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koromos slips under a jab.
Koromos lands a big uppercut and Hickok crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hickok looks OK. Koromos waves Hickok back to his feet!
Hickok is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koromos closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hickok! Koromos dives in looking to finish! Hickok is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Koromos!
After winning the bout, John Koromos 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Dash (ranked 1149 p4p, 4313 weight class) and Joao Dos Santos (ranked 70 p4p, 222 weight class). Sean Dash could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joao Dos Santos's chin.
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Dash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Dash is trying to break the clinch but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Dash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Dash sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dos Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dash, pushing him back against the cage.
Dash is trying to break the clinch but Dos Santos is controlling him.
Dos Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dash is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dash lands a jab.
Dos Santos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dash to the ground. Dos Santos is now in Dash's guard.
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Dash keeps moving.
Dash might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dos Santos passes Dash's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dos Santos is pressing down on Dash's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dash is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dash pushes Dos Santos off looking to stand but Dos Santos dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but Dash defending well.
Dash's coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dos Santos moves into full mount! Dash won't be happy about that!
Dos Santos swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dash is now in Dos Santos's guard. A big mistake from Dos Santos there, giving up the dominant position!
Dash trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dos Santos's guard.
Dos Santos wants to stand and escape but Dash is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos has a closed guard, preventing Dash from standing up.
Dash is posturing up here but Dos Santos has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dash tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dash has to tap! Slick submission there by Dos Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Dos Santos!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toppo Damorning (ranked 1666 p4p, 2152 weight class) and Alexander Rozhkov (ranked 51 p4p, 76 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Toppo Damorning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Rozhkov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damorning on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Damorning drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Toppo Damorning has been cut.
Jab from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Damorning.
Rozhkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Damorning shoots and misses
and Damorning takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Damorning walks into a left hand.
Rozhkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rozhkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alexander Rozhkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Damorning fails to land the takedown.
Rozhkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toppo Damorning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damorning closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rozhkov circles away.
Damorning takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Damorning shoots and misses
enabling Rozhkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Damorning will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Damorning on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damorning throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rozhkov's waist but Rozhkov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Damorning off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Rozhkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rozhkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander Rozhkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Damorning is breathing heavily.
Rozhkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rozhkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Damorning.
Rozhkov digs a good hook to Damorning's body.
Rozhkov scores with a punch to the head.
Toppo Damorning's cut is getting worse.
Rozhkov lands with a right hand.
Damorning takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Damorning is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rozhkov lands a big shot that drops Damorning! Can he finish him?
Damorning is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rozhkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Damorning is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rozhkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rozhkov gets to his feet and stands over Damorning, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Damorning felt that one! Rozhkov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Damorning from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Rozhkov!
Alexander Rozhkov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miyata San (ranked 1823 p4p, 2136 weight class) and Jeryl Christ (ranked 197 p4p, 231 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Miyata San!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeryl Christ!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ misses with a lunging right hand
and San counters with a left to the body.
San misses with a body shot
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christ gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christ moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Christ looks to throw the jab but San is out of range.
San's jab looks to have found its range, popping Christ under the eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Christ darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
San throws a body punch but Christ moves out of range.
San ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christ moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
San takes one to the chin there.
San throws a body shot but no joy.
Christ doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
San looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San lands an overhand right.
Christ moves out of range as San strikes.
San scores with a crisp jab that stopped Christ in his tracks.
Christ stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
San looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.
San shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
San throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Christ is trying to defend against the ground and pound but San scores with a couple of nice shots.
Christ pushes San off looking to stand but San dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
San is nestled in close to Christ, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ tries to kick San off but San keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
San working over Christ with some ground and pound. Christ looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
Christ is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Christ on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
San stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
San controlling the action here.
San slips a nice elbow through Christ's hands, connecting with Christ's forehead.
Christ pushes San off looking to stand but San dives back in and keeps control.
San is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
San not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
San trying to control the action but Christ is working from the bottom.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Christ is trying to stand.
San thows a huge punch but Christ dodges it nicely.
San thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christ's head.
San stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
San not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
San stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
San thows a huge punch but Christ dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Christ is trying to stand back up but San is controlling him
Christ avoiding damage under a succession of punches from San.
Christ is trying to stand back up but San is controlling him
San thows a huge punch but Christ dodges it nicely.
San throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
San prevents Christ from standing back up.
San controlling the action here.
Christ is trying to stand up here but San is controlling him well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Christ takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
San misses with a straight right.
Christ takes one to the chin there.
San ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
It looked like San wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
San cracks Christ with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as San lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christ doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miyata San dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
San lands a nice shot that snaps Christ's head back.
Christ on the wrong end of a nice hook.
San closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - San lands in his opponent's guard.
Christ wants to stand and escape but San is having none of it.
Christ avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christ wants to stand but San is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
San is looking to work some ground and pound but Christ has wrist control.
Christ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst San is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ looks to land a left hand but San moved out of range nicely.
San attempts a counter takedown but Christ avoids it well and moves away.
San is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around?
Christ lands a nice shot that snaps San's head back.
Christ missing with a left hand there. San was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San closes this distance looking for a takedown but Christ circles away.
San lands a jab to the nose.
San takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Christ connects with a body shot.
San swings widly with a right hand
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
San uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Miyata San seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like San has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
San ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
San looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Christ thuds a left hand into San's body.
That's two 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!
Christ lands a head shot.
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San sees it coming and avoids it easily.
San throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from San.
San shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Christ napping and manages to drive through into side control!
San in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Christ 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.
San is looking to take a break and control but Christ is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christ is trying to buck San off.
San misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San prevents Christ from escaping the position.
Christ managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by San.
San throws a strike aimed at the side of Christ's head but Christ avoids it well.
Miyata San overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
San in side control, throwing shots but Christ defends.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by San.
Christ avoids any damage from the ground and pound of San.
Christ wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
San in side control, throwing shots but Christ defends.
Christ is looking to work his way out of this bad position but San is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from San seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but San drags him back down.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christ moves out of range as San strikes.
San feints and as Christ raises his hands in defense, San changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
San passes Christ's left leg - he's now in half guard.
San throwing shots but Christ is blocking nicely.
Christ is trying to stand up here but San is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miyata San dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
San throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
San defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
San throws a big counter combination but Christ scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
San throws the left hand but Christ avoids the punch easily.
A big left from San misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts San, as that shot connected.
Christ might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
San ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
San throws an overhand right that lands on Christ's shoulder, as Christ tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Christ!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Christ.
Christ throws a right hand that misses
and San counters with a lovely straight right hand!
San has his takedown stuffed
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San throws a hook but Christ avoids it easily.
Jeryl Christ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
San moves out of range as Christ strikes.
Jeryl Christ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
San scores with a decent looking hook.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from San.
Christ avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
San avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from San misses the target.
Christ scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
San takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christ misses with a hook.
San scores with a punch to the head.
Christ walks into a left hand.
Sloppy strikes from San. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ slips a straight right by San.
Christ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San.
Christ thuds a left hand into San's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from San misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from San is defended easily by Christ.
Christ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
San throws a hook but Christ avoids it easily.
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
San throws out a powerful jab.
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christ takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San missing with a left hand there. Christ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christ moves away from the strike by San.
Christ doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
San throws a lazy uppercut
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christ gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Christ enables San to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Christ manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Christ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
San postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ wants to stand up but San is controlling him.
Jeryl Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christ throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Christ working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from San.
Christ has an active guard here but San has managed to pass into half guard.
Christ punching from the bottom.
Christ is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but San pulls his head out easily.
Christ is trying to stand up here but San is controlling him well.
Christ looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
San takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyata San showed his dominance in that final round.
Well San 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Miyata San!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Miyata San!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Miyata San!
Miyata San wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balthasar Van Thüringen (ranked 1324 p4p, 1762 weight class) and Bowser Bigalow (ranked 198 p4p, 259 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balthasar Van Thüringen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bowser Bigalow!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Thüringen throws a front kick that sends Bigalow stumbling back into the cage.
Bigalow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Thüringen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bigalow slips a straight right by Van Thüringen.
Bigalow throws out a counter right but Van Thüringen avoids it with no problem.
Bigalow misses with a looping left.
Van Thüringen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bigalow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Bigalow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bigalow throws a series of punches but Van Thüringen avoids them all with ease.
Balthasar Van Thüringen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Thüringen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Thüringen lands a right hook to the body.
Van Thüringen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bigalow.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Thüringen misses its target.
A shot to the body from Van Thüringen misses
and Bigalow counters with a straight right hand.
Bigalow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bigalow counters with a stiff right hand.
Bigalow throws out a loose jab but Van Thüringen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Thüringen scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Thüringen throws a hook but Bigalow avoids it easily.
Bigalow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Bigalow.
Van Thüringen blocks a jab.
Van Thüringen misses with a wild body shot.
Van Thüringen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice defenses there by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen throwing a counter right hand but Bigalow manages to avoid it.
Van Thüringen lands a jab.
Van Thüringen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Van Thüringen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bigalow might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Van Thüringen cracks Bigalow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bigalow swings widly with a right hand
and Van Thüringen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Thüringen takes a swing at Bigalow's ribcage but misses.
Van Thüringen connects with a leg kick.
Bigalow misses with a body shot.
Bigalow tries to move into range but Van Thüringen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bigalow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Bigalow misses.
Van Thüringen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bigalow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bigalow misses the jab.
Bigalow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bigalow cracks Van Thüringen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Thüringen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bigalow manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Bigalow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bigalow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Thüringen.
Bigalow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Thüringen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bigalow sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Thüringen. That's going to slow Bigalow down.
Van Thüringen scores with a hook to the body. Bigalow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Thüringen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Van Thüringen
and Bigalow counters with a straight right hand.
Van Thüringen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Thüringen with a jab.
Van Thüringen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Van Thüringen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bigalow cracks Van Thüringen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Thüringen misses with a body punch
letting Bigalow counter with a right hand.
Van Thüringen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Thüringen's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Thüringen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bigalow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Thüringen throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Bowser Bigalow has been cut.
Bigalow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bigalow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Thüringen with a jab.
Bigalow is rocked!
Bigalow looks up at the clock. Bad move! Van Thüringen lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bigalow. Van Thüringen pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balthasar Van Thüringen!
During a confident post fight interview, Balthasar Van Thüringen 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krigor Orlov (ranked 1327 p4p, 1589 weight class) and Prokop Pustik (ranked 199 p4p, 237 weight class). Orlov comes to the cage accompanied by Мы Русские...С нами Бог. The key to victory for Krigor Orlov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krigor Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prokop Pustik!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pustik swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov gets caught flat footed, as Pustik shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Orlov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pustik prevents Orlov from getting back to his feet.
Pustik looking to pass the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pustik working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Orlov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Orlov tries to get out of the position.
Pustik throws an elbow that misses. Orlov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pustik's guard. Nice move by Orlov!
Orlov postures up.
Pustik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pustik is working away from the top position though.
Orlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pustik is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Orlov wants to improve his position but Pustik is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pustik is trying to control. Orlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pustik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pustik trying to control the action but Orlov is working from the bottom.
Pustik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orlov defending well though.
Pustik throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Orlov to regain full guard.
Pustik is looking to work some ground and pound but Orlov has wrist control.
Orlov keeping moving, preventing Pustik from controlling successfully.
Orlov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pustik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pustik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orlov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pustik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pustik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pustik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pustik trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pustik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orlov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pustik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pustik throwing strikes from guard but Orlov blocks nicely.
Pustik content to stall in guard here.
Orlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pustik advances to half guard.
Orlov is refusing to be controlled, as Pustik sits in half guard.
Pustik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pustik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Orlov wants to improve his position but Pustik is controlling well.
Pustik is keen to just control but Orlov is a slippery customer.
Orlov gets back to full guard.
Pustik passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Orlov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pustik.
Orlov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pustik.
The ground and pound from Pustik seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pustik tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pustik in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov is not content to let Pustik control the position.
Orlov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Orlov tries to improve position but can't.
Pustik wants to control but Orlov is keeping him busy.
Orlov pushes Pustik away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pustik gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Orlov is letting Pustik control him for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pustik working away.
Pustik misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pustik working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prokop Pustik dominated that 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.
Pustik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pustik closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Orlov quickly recovers to half guard.
Pustik throwing shots but Orlov is blocking nicely.
Orlov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pustik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orlov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orlov is looking to escape.
Pustik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pustik tries to pass to full mount but Orlov defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pustik.
Pustik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pustik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pustik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Orlov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pustik throwing shots but Orlov is blocking nicely.
Pustik lands with a punch from half guard.
Orlov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pustik.
Pustik trying to control from half guard but Orlov is working away.
Pustik is just content to waste time from the top position. Orlov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pustik stands up over Orlov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pustik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pustik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pustik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pustik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pustik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pustik trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pustik throwing strikes but missing.
Orlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pustik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pustik stands and throws Orlov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here as Pustik stalls from top position.
Pustik is working Orlov over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pustik in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pustik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orlov keeps working.
Pustik works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pustik creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pustik working the ground and pound but Orlov is defending the strikes.
Orlov parries the strikes from Pustik easily there. Pustik is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Orlov to escape.
Orlov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pustik.
Pustik in side control, throwing shots but Orlov defends.
Pustik working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pustik is working Orlov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pustik working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Prokop Pustik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pustik misses with the ground and pound.
Pustik lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pustik tries to score with some ground and pound. Orlov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pustik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Orlov's legs.
Pustik works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pustik cracks Orlov with a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pustik.
Pustik lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pustik trying to control the action but Orlov is working from the bottom.
Pustik scoring with punches and elbows.
Pustik misses with the ground and pound.
Pustik throws a strike aimed at the side of Orlov's head but Orlov avoids it well.
Pustik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Orlov's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prokop Pustik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pustik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orlov, pushing him back against the cage.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Pustik.
Pustik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pustik stalling in the clinch.
Pustik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pustik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pustik lands a nice uppercut.
Orlov blocks an uppercut.
Pustik pushes Orlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pustik lands a knee to the body.
Pustik scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov letting Pustik take a breather here.
Pustik lands an uppercut.
Pustik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Our sources have told us that Orlov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Pustik on the inside.
Pustik scores with a shoulder strike.
Pustik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pustik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pustik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orlov tries to break free but Pustik pushes him back against the cage.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Pustik works on Orlov's body with a couple of short punches.
Orlov blocking some punches.
Pustik tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Pustik back against the cage.
Pustik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pustik.
Orlov takes a shot to the head.
Pustik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Pustik.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pustik blocks an uppercut.
Pustik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pustik scores with a hook to the body.
Orlov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pustik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Orlov blocks an uppercut.
Pustik tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pustik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pustik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pustik gets underhooks to prevent Orlov's takedown attempt.
Pustik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov blocks an uppercut.
Pustik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pustik just leaning against Orlov, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Orlov.
Orlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pustik connects with a nasty looking knee right to Orlov's face.
It looks like Krigor Orlov has been cut.
Orlov stalling the fight.
Pustik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pustik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov is trying to drag Pustik to the mat but Pustik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krigor Orlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pustik misses with the head strike.
Pustik struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
Pustik lands with a light punch inside.
Pustik throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pustik fails to land.
Orlov tries to stall but Pustik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pustik misses with some punches.
Pustik slowing the pace effectively.
Pustik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Prokop Pustik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Pustik avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Pustik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pustik working aggressively here.
Orlov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pustik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Orlov walks into a stiff left hand from Pustik.
Krigor Orlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pustik is adopting a defensive guard.
Orlov throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prokop Pustik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pustik has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Prokop Pustik!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Prokop Pustik!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Prokop Pustik!
Prokop Pustik wins by unanimous decision!
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