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DC 31: Ziegler vs Hoshino PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leevi Saros (ranked 5574 p4p, 6415 weight class) and Justin Kulina (ranked 545 p4p, 579 weight class). Saros comes to the cage accompanied by Marko Hietala - Stones. Kulina has chosen Tool - Schism as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Leevi Saros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Kulina!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulina scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saros in his tracks.
Kulina looks to land a left hand but Saros moved out of range nicely.
Saros throws a body punch but Kulina moves out of range.
Kulina swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kulina misses with a left hand
enabling Saros to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Justin Kulina has been cut.
Saros moves forwards but Kulina connects with a nice, crisp jab.
 It looks like Leevi Saros has been cut.
Saros throws a shot from downtown. Kulina moves away and avoids it.
Kulina swinging wildly here.
Saros misses the jab.
Justin Kulina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulina throws a good cross that connects.
Kulina misses with a lunging right hand
and Saros counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulina misses with an uppercut
and Saros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saros. That did some damage!
Kulina misses with a hook to the body
and Saros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saros looks to throw the jab but Kulina is out of range.
Saros cracks Kulina with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saros. Kulina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kulina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saros.
Saros looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kulina. Saros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kulina swings widly with a right hand
and Saros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saros misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Kulina on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kulina lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saros loads up on a big right hand but Kulina slips the punch.
A jab from Saros does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Kulina.
Saros throws the left hand but Kulina avoids the punch easily.
Kulina scores with a hook to the body. Saros takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kulina looks to score with a jab to the body but Saros is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Saros.
Saros moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saros is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab from Kulina.
Kulina throws out a loose jab but Saros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulina looks to throw the jab but Saros is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulina lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kulina throws a good cross that connects.
Kulina misses with a lunging right hand
and Saros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulina.
Kulina wants to slow Saros down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Saros was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kulina.
Kulina misses with a jab to the body
and Kulina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulina cracks Saros with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saros is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kulina takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A low kick lands for Kulina.
Saros darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saros scores with a nice strike.
Saros walks into a straight right hand from Kulina.
A head kick misses from Kulina.
Nice cross by Saros.
Saros takes one to the chin there.
Kulina missing with a left hand there. Saros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kulina doesn't seem bothered though.
Kulina falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Saros counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulina lands an overhand right.
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 Leevi Saros will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Saros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kulina.
Saros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kulina.
As Kulina tries to get set, Saros tries to push him back and clinch up but Kulina manages to avoid the attempt.
Saros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kulina.
It seemed like Kulina was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kulina ducks under a wild hook from Saros.
Nice defenses there by Saros.
An attempted straight right counter from Saros misses the target.
Kulina works Saros's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina clobbers Saros with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saros lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Kulina.
Kulina throws a looping overhand right but Saros ducks down to avoid it.
Saros throwing a counter right hand but Kulina manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulina bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saros's head backwards.
Justin Kulina seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kulina misses with the combination.
Saros misses with a straight right.
Saros has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Saros stuns Kulina with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saros misses with a straight left.
Kulina slips a straight right by Saros.
Saros misses the jab.
Kulina throws a jab but it's blocked by Saros.
Kulina scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
 Saros is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulina ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Saros is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kulina fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Saros square on the jaw! Damn, Saros 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 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Kulina!
Justin Kulina thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Leevi Saros had this to say: 'A man can't outlast whatever he's made. Tonight my opponent extended this inevitability beyond the realms of mine. Congratulations.
Rise or fall, we get up and keep grinding. And grinding, the constant movement, never ends. I will return.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Judah Christ (ranked 3945 p4p, 23996 weight class) and Astrid Commesary (ranked 437 p4p, 558 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Judah Christ!
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, Astrid Commesary!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ slips under a jab.
Commesary misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
Christ throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Commesary was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Commesary uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Christ has time to react.
Christ fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Commesary checks it well.
Christ looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Astrid Commesary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Commesary throws the kick towards the body but Christ avoids it.
Commesary throws a hook but Christ blocks it.
A lazy left from Christ finds it's target.
Commesary throws a right hand that misses
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Christ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ swings for the body but Commesary moves out of range.
Christ tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Commesary manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christ lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Commesary at a distance.
Christ looks to land a body kick but Commesary moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Christ catches Commesary with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Christ is looking to land body kicks.
Commesary blocks the body kick.
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Commesary misses.
Commesary is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Good leg kick by Christ.
A jab lands there for Commesary.
It looks like Judah Christ has been cut.
Commesary throws a front kick aimed at Christ's knee but Christ avoids it well.
Christ pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Commesary let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Christ gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Commesary.
Commesary tries to land a leg kick but Christ saw it coming and moves away.
Commesary avoids the head kick by Christ.
Commesary avoids the head kick by Christ.
Nice jab there from Commesary.
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 looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Christ tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Commesary! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Commesary.
Christ is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Commesary punishes Christ's body with a nice straight punch.
Christ scores with a nice strike.
Christ throws a head kick but Commesary moves out of range.
Christ scores with a decent looking hook.
Commesary tests Christ's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Commesary takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Commesary.
Christ wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Commesary looks to land a right hand but Christ moved out of range.
Christ swings for the body but Commesary moves out of range.
Christ with a jab.
Christ avoids the body shot from Commesary.
A looping hook to the body misses from Commesary. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ slips a straight right by Commesary.
A head kick misses from Commesary.
A little feinted left hand from Christ on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Commesary lands a body shot.
Christ scores with the left hand. Commesary knows he should have avoided that one.
Commesary misses with an uppercut. Christ saw that one coming.
Christ bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Commesary's head backwards.
A solid body kick from Christ.
Christ takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Commesary connects with a body shot that sends Christ's belly button to the back.
Nice body kick from Christ.
Christ throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Commesary is looking to chop away at Christ's legs.
Christ lands a head kick!
Christ slips under a jab from Commesary.
Christ is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Commesary throws a right and a left that Christ avoids nicely.
Commesary just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Christ looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Commesary buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Christ as he checks the leg kick.
Christ is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Christ throws the kick towards the body but Commesary avoids it.
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 Judah Christ will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Judah Christ's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Christ darts in and clinches Commesary up against the cage.
Christ struggles to land a body shot inside as Commesary controls his hands.
Christ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Commesary throws a head kick but Christ moves out of range.
Christ seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Commesary throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Commesary throws a leg kick but Christ checks it.
Christ throws a leg kick but Commesary moved away.
Christ tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Judah Christ is winning the standup battle so far.
Christ keeps Commesary at a distance using the push kick.
Christ lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ takes a swing at Commesary's ribcage but misses.
Commesary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
Commesary misses with a body shot.
Commesary just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Christ lands with an overhand left.
Christ looks to land a right hand but Commesary moved out of range.
Commesary throws a poor cross that misses
and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christ clinches up against the cage.
Commesary has a couple of punches blocked by Christ.
Christ has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Commesary.
Commesary lands a shoulder strike.
Christ blocking some punches.
Christ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christ takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Commesary misses with a jab to the body
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
Commesary misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Commesary is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Christ misses with a looping left.
Commesary slips under a jab.
Commesary throws a leg kick but Christ sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Commesary misses the shot to the body.
Commesary slips a straight right by Christ.
That kick from Commesary tenderised Christ's leg. Christ is trying to keep his angry face on.
Commesary misses with a straight right.
Christ throws a nice head kick!
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Commesary throws a chopping leg kick but Christ manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Christ seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Christ lands a nice leg kick that just misses Commesary's sensitive parts.
Christ scores with a jab.
Commesary looks to land a right hand but Christ moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Commesary takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Commesary.
Commesary throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christ.
Nice shot lands for Christ.
Christ fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Commesary misses.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Commesary.
Christ looks for the body kick but Commesary saw that one coming.
Christ checks the leg kick.
Christ throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Commesary stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Christ tests Commesary's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Commesary connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Commesary scores with a jab to the body.
Christ gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Christ.
Christ lands a body shot in the clinch.
Christ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christ closes the distance and pushes Commesary back into the cage.
Christ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Commesary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Christ. Beautiful body shot.
Christ throws a body punch but Commesary moves out of range.
A big left from Christ misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Judah Christ dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Judah Christ's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Christ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Commesary manages to avoid it.
Commesary 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.
Commesary throws the left hand but Christ avoids the punch easily.
Commesary throws a body punch but Christ moves out of range.
Christ connects with an inside leg kick.
Christ is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Commesary can do to turn this around?
Christ scores with a spinning back kick!
Christ feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Commesarys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christ misses with a looping left.
Christ lands a nice shot that snaps Commesary's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Commesary throws a hook but Christ avoids it easily.
Commesary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Commesary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christ fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ lands a nice shot to the body.
Christ clinches up with Commesary and pushes him back against the cage.
Commesary swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christ is trying to push Commesary away but Commesary has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Commesary misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Commesary.
Commesary lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Christ breaks from the clinch.
Christ misses with a series of wild punches.
Christ checks the leg kick nicely there.
Christ takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Commesary tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Commesary on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Christ has Commesary up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ breaks the clinch.
Commesary takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Commesary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
Christ is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Commesary.
Christ darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Christ misses with a series of wild punches.
Commesary throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Commesary misses with a body kick.
Christ looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Commesary. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Christ misses the target.
Commesary misses with a shot to the body
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Commesary misses with a jab to the body
and Christ counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ lands a nice leg kick that just misses Commesary's sensitive parts.
Commesary throws the left hand but Christ avoids the punch easily.
Commesary moves out of range of the strikes.
Christ lands a nice shot that snaps Commesary's head back.
Christ drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Commesary lands an overhand right.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Commesary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Commesary.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Commesary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ scores with a nice strike.
Christ goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Commesary looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Commesary misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Christ on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Astrid Commesary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Commesary misses with a wild body shot.
Commesary takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ lands a glancing blow to the side of Commesary's head.
Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Commesary.
A jab lands there for Commesary.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christ.
Commesary drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Christ checks a leg kick nicely.
Christ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Commesary misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judah Christ showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Christ 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judah Christ!
Judah Christ thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asamov Greydorian (ranked 3104 p4p, 2819 weight class) and Ragnar Lothbrock (ranked 106 p4p, 99 weight class). Asamov Greydorian 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asamov Greydorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ragnar Lothbrock!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greydorian wants to clinch up but Lothbrock keeps it at a distance.
Lothbrock is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lothbrock gets tackled into the cage by Greydorian. Greydorian maintains the clinch.
Greydorian pushes off an throws an elbow but Lothbrock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lothbrock is working for takedown but Greydorian is calmly controlling the position for now.
Greydorian tries to stall but Lothbrock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lothbrock has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Greydorian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lothbrock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greydorian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Greydorian is pressed up against the cage. Lothbrock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Greydorian down to the mat. Greydorian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Greydorian rushes Lothbrock and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greydorian.
Greydorian looking to throw knees to the head but Lothbrock is blocking nicely.
Greydorian scores with a knee to the head.
Greydorian avoiding damage as Lothbrock throws knees to the body.
Greydorian scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lothbrock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Greydorian obliges.
Lothbrock looks winded!
Greydorian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Greydorian landing knees to the head.
It looks like Ragnar Lothbrock has been cut.
Lothbrock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greydorian has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Greydorian's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Greydorian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrock takes a knee right on the jaw!
 Lothbrock is rocked!
Greydorian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lothbrock is still on wobbly legs! Can Greydorian finish him?
Lothbrock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greydorian smiles and moves away.
Lothbrock seems to have recovered his senses.
Asamov Greydorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Lothbrock.
Greydorian instigates a clinch.
Greydorian drops Lothbrock with a big knee straight up the middle! Lothbrock is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Greydorian rushes Lothbrock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greydorian gets through Lothbrock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lothbrock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greydorian has him pressed against the cage.
Greydorian managing to block the knees to the body from Lothbrock.
Lothbrock is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Greydorian is defending well.
Greydorian drops Lothbrock with a big knee straight up the middle! Lothbrock is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Greydorian clinches up with Lothbrock and pushes him back against the cage.
Greydorian lands an elbow that stopped Lothbrock in his tracks for a moment.
Greydorian landing knees to the head.
Lothbrock takes an elbow to the temple.
Greydorian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrock tries to score a body lock takedown but Greydorian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Greydorian working the clinch nicely. Lothbrock is working for position but Greydorian cracks him with a big knee to the head! Lothbrock crumples up against the cage and Greydorian lands two more shots before the ref can save Lothbrock! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Asamov Greydorian!
Asamov Greydorian very nearly forgot to thank Neon Zombie amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vedran Mihaljevic (ranked 3296 p4p, 2396 weight class) and Keaton Vega (ranked 356 p4p, 255 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vedran Mihaljevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keaton Vega!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Vega.
Mihaljevic misses with an uppercut. Vega saw that one coming.
Mihaljevic misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vega! But no joy.
Vega motions for Mihaljevic to come forward. Vega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vedran Mihaljevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mihaljevic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mihaljevic throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
Vega is looking to land body kicks.
Mihaljevic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mihaljevic misses with a hook. Vega ducked under it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vega.
Mihaljevic throws an overhand right that lands on Vega's shoulder, as Vega tries to avoid the shot.
Mihaljevic throws a right and a left that Vega avoids nicely.
Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mihaljevic.
Vega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic looks to throw the jab but Vega is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Mihaljevic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mihaljevic misses with a right hand
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mihaljevic.
Vega throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihaljevic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vega slips a jab from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic misses with a left hand
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Mihaljevic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mihaljevic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vega moves out of range of the body kick from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mihaljevic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vega throws a combination. Mihaljevic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vega misses with a body kick.
Mihaljevic looks to throw the jab but Vega is out of range.
Mihaljevic misses with a hook. Vega ducked under it nicely.
Mihaljevic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Mihaljevic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vega has time to react.
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!
Vega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mihaljevic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vega counters with a low kick, right behind Mihaljevic 's knee.
Vega dodges the punch combination from Mihaljevic.
Vega defending well as Mihaljevic loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Mihaljevic misses.
Vega lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mihaljevic throws a right hand that misses
and Vega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mihaljevic swings widly with a right hand
enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab.
Mihaljevic misses with a few strikes there.
Mihaljevic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mihaljevic tries for a takedown but Vega circles away easily
and Vega counters with a nice body shot.
Vega takes one on the button.
Mihaljevic throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily.
Vega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mihaljevic sets himself, and Vega steps forward looking for the clinch! Mihaljevic avoids it this time.
Mihaljevic shoots in for a takedown but Vega shows good takedown defense.
Vega slips a jab from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic is breathing heavily.
Mihaljevic misses with a straight right.
Vega moves out of range as Mihaljevic strikes.
Mihaljevic misses with a right hand
and Mihaljevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mihaljevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Vega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mihaljevic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vega counters with a stiff right hand.
Vega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mihaljevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Vega counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mihaljevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Vega.
A little jabbing left from Vega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mihaljevic misses with a hook
and Vega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mihaljevic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihaljevic throws a poor cross that misses
and Vega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vega scores with a one two! Mihaljevic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mihaljevic throws a right hand that misses
and Vega makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mihaljevic really felt that one!
Mihaljevic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vega can pounce on him.
Mihaljevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vega swats away the attempt to clinch by Mihaljevic.
Vega is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mihaljevic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mihaljevic is looking to counter punch.
Mihaljevic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mihaljevic misses with a right hand
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mihaljevic swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mihaljevic throws out the jab.
Vega is looking for the big counter here.
Mihaljevic moves to clinch but Vega breaks away
and Vega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mihaljevic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vega counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mihaljevic throws a big shot that misses.
Mihaljevic throws an overhand right that lands on Vega's shoulder, as Vega tries to avoid the shot.
Mihaljevic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters circling a little - Vega finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vega lands a head shot.
Vega slips a straight right by Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic walks into a jab.
Mihaljevic swings widly with a right hand
and Vega counters with a one-two to the body.
A shot to the liver by Vega. Beautiful body shot.
Mihaljevic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mihaljevic there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mihaljevic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mihaljevic throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mihaljevic misses the target.
Vega clobbers Mihaljevic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihaljevic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vega counters with an outside leg kick.
Mihaljevic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mihaljevic misses with a left hand
and Vega counters with a nice uppercut.
Mihaljevic misses with a lunging right hand
and Vega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mihaljevic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mihaljevic misses with a right hand
and Vega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic swings widly with a right hand
and Mihaljevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Mihaljevic misses
and Vega counters with a low kick, right behind Mihaljevic 's knee.
Vega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mihaljevic.
Vega lunges at Mihaljevic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mihaljevic's hand.
A big right from Mihaljevic misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vega darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Mihaljevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vega now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mihaljevic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mihaljevic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vega moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vega moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihaljevic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vega. Vega obviously looking to wear him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vega checks a leg kick.
Donk. Vega catches Mihaljevic right on the button with a cross.
Vega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mihaljevic.
Vega connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mihaljevic swings widly with a right hand
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mihaljevic is rocked!
Mihaljevic throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
Vega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Mihaljevic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mihaljevic misses with a double jab
and Vega holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mihaljevic seems to have got his legs back now.
Mihaljevic takes a shot to the head.
Mihaljevic has had enough of the clinch but Vega keeps him there for the moment.
Vega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mihaljevic avoids it.
Vega is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega looking to throw knees to the head but Mihaljevic is blocking nicely.
Mihaljevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vega lands a left hand.
Vega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mihaljevic tries to break free but Vega pushes him back against the cage.
Mihaljevic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mihaljevic is looking to break free of the clinch but Vega has double underhooks.
Vega throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaljevic avoids the elbow strike from Vega, against the cage.
Mihaljevic is looking to break free of the clinch but Vega has double underhooks.
Vega trying to stall but Mihaljevic improves his position.
Vega tries to land a knee to the head but Mihaljevic blocks with his arms.
Mihaljevic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mihaljevic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vega. That one must have hurt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vega in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mihaljevic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mihaljevic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vega is out of range.
Mihaljevic sets himself, and Vega steps forward looking for the clinch! Mihaljevic avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega connects with a leg kick.
Mihaljevic tries to land a leg kick but Vega saw it coming and moves away.
Mihaljevic throws a hook to the side of Vega's head but Vega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mihaljevic throws a poor cross that misses
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mihaljevic misses with a straight left.
Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mihaljevic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vega throws a sloppy head kick and Mihaljevic moves out of range easily.
Mihaljevic throws a shot from downtown. Vega moves away and avoids it.
Mihaljevic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vega thuds a left hand into Mihaljevic's body.
Mihaljevic lands with a nice combination. Vega backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mihaljevic throws a big shot that misses.
Vega is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mihaljevic misses with an attempted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Vega misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega 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! This is the final round!
Vega instigates a clinch.
Mihaljevic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mihaljevic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mihaljevic wants to break free but Vega has control.
Mihaljevic breaks from the clinch.
Vega with a jab.
Mihaljevic throws a combination that misses
and Vega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mihaljevic misses with an uppercut. Vega saw that one coming.
Vega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mihaljevic swinging wildly here.
Vega lands a leg kick that knocks Mihaljevic off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Vega slams his shin into Mihaljevic's torso.
Mihaljevic misses with a hook.
Vega tries to counter with a clinch but Mihaljevic shakes him off and moves away.
Mihaljevic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vega dips to his left and cracks Mihaljevic with an uppercut!
Mihaljevic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mihaljevics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mihaljevic tries to close the distance and clinch but Vega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mihaljevic loads up on a big right hand but Vega slips the punch.
Vega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vega thinks about the counter body kick.
Mihaljevic throws a right hand that misses
and Vega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vega lands a leg kick that knocks Mihaljevic off balance momentarily.
Mihaljevic misses with a lunging right hand
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mihaljevic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mihaljevic.
The crowd cheers as Mihaljevic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vega doesn't seem phased though.
Mihaljevic connects with a jab.
Mihaljevic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vega counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaljevic throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vega.
Vega lands a really nice looking cross but Mihaljevic seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vega.
A head kick from Vega lands but Mihaljevic takes it in his stride.
Mihaljevic throws a right hand that Vega ducks under and follows up with a left that Vega also avoids with ease.
Vega staying out of range there.
Vega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vega plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mihaljevic misses with a hook. Vega ducked under it nicely.
Mihaljevic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mihaljevic misses with a right hand
and Vega counters with a nice body shot.
Vega feints a jab promting Mihaljevic to slip. Vega then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mihaljevic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vega lands with a kick to the temple. Mihaljevic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mihaljevic looks to land a right hand but Vega moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaljevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vega.
Vega looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mihaljevic misses with a lunging right hand
and Vega counters with a straight right hand.
Mihaljevic misses with a right hand
and Vega counters with a good low kick that Mihaljevic was not able to check.
A shot to the body from Mihaljevic misses
and Vega counters with a nice body kick.
Mihaljevic avoids the head kick by Vega.
Mihaljevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mihaljevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
Mihaljevic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vega tries to clinch up.
Mihaljevic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mihaljevic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mihaljevic misses the jab.
Mihaljevic misses with a hook
and Vega counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihaljevic misses with a double jab
and Vega counters by clinching up.
Vega avoiding damage.
A short left from Vega.
Vega has Mihaljevic pressed against the cage.
Keaton Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mihaljevic misses with the head strike.
Vedran Mihaljevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mihaljevic throws a head punch that misses.
Mihaljevic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vega is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mihaljevic.
Vega connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vega 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keaton Vega!
Keaton Vega thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan MacMillan (ranked 2450 p4p, 1821 weight class) and Abelardo De Leon (ranked 263 p4p, 207 weight class). De Leon has chosen Mercenary - F.O.O.L. & Power Glove as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Evan MacMillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abelardo De Leon!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Leon throws a hook but MacMillan avoids it easily.
Abelardo De Leon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacMillan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Leon tries to avoid it but MacMillan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Leon to the ground. De Leon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacMillan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Leon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Leon wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan MacMillan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Leon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Leon connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Evan MacMillan has been cut.
De Leon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Leon is pressed up against the cage. MacMillan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Leon down to the mat. De Leon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
MacMillan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Leon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Leon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacMillan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Leon counters with a nice uppercut.
MacMillan is breathing heavily.
De Leon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends MacMillan sprawling to the canvas! MacMillan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can De Leon finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Leon fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Leon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacMillan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacMillan darts in looking for a takedown but De Leon gets double underhooks and turns MacMillan into the cage.
De Leon works on MacMillan's body with a couple of short punches.
De Leon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
De Leon cracks MacMillan with a nice body shot.
De Leon lands a shoulder strike.
De Leon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Leon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacMillan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Leon throws an off balance right hand
and MacMillan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Leon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Leon lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Leon stops a takedown attempt from MacMillan.
De Leon lands a nice uppercut.
De Leon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacMillan backwards.
Evan MacMillan's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Leon struggles to land a body shot inside as MacMillan controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Leon breaks from the clinch.
MacMillan closes the distance and clinches up with De Leon, looking for a takedown. MacMillan pushes De Leon against the cage but De Leon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacMillan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Leon lands a nice looking body shot.
De Leon cracks MacMillan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. De Leon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning MacMillan to stand back up!
MacMillan is rocked!
MacMillan shoots in and drives through. De Leon sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Leon! But no joy.
De Leon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Leon fakes the body blow, causing MacMillan to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! MacMillan goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abelardo De Leon!
A victorious Abelardo De Leon 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Imro Rozenblad (ranked 3865 p4p, 3037 weight class) and Lino Silva (ranked 181 p4p, 138 weight class). Rozenblad comes to the cage accompanied by They Don’t Care About Us. 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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Imro Rozenblad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lino Silva!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozenblad misses with a straight left.
Silva tries to clinch but Rozenblad is having none of it.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rozenblad.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rozenblad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rozenblad throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva pushes Rozenblad up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Rozenblad blocks with his arms.
Rozenblad wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rozenblad turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Silva looks winded!
Rozenblad prevents Silva from escaping the position.
Rozenblad creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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!
Rozenblad landing strikes.
Rozenblad lands an elbow.
Rozenblad working the body and head with strikes.
Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva prevents Rozenblad from improving position.
Rozenblad in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rozenblad in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Silva looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Rozenblad turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Imro Rozenblad!
Imro Rozenblad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Andersson (ranked 1777 p4p, 1542 weight class) and D.D Panda (ranked 265 p4p, 231 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stefan Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, D.D Panda!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Panda stalling.
Andersson trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
Panda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Panda 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Panda. Beautiful body shot.
Panda tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.
Panda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control.
Andersson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tran MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Andersson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Panda off and has taken his back!
Andersson wants to control but Panda manages to buck him off and is now in Andersson's guard! Nice work there by Panda!
Panda passes Andersson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda slows the pace down in half guard.
Andersson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Panda in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda wants to pass to mount but Andersson is defending the position.
Andersson trying to control here.
Andersson is looking to get back to full guard here but Panda has managed to pass to side control instead.
Andersson is trying to get back to half guard.
Panda just content to control the position.
Andersson prevents Panda from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Andersson sneaks back into half guard.
Panda is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Andersson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andersson working a defensive guard but Panda manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
D.D Panda dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Andersson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panda.
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panda manages to avoid it.
Andersson gets caught napping as Panda dives in and scores a takedown. Andersson manages to retain guard.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
Panda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andersson trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
D.D Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.
Andersson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Panda stacks Andersson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Panda!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Panda politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Panda prefers to stall for the moment though.
Panda working away.
Panda slows the pace down.
Panda is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two 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.
Panda keeps the fight on the outside.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Panda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andersson swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
Stefan Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Panda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andersson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Panda is out of range.
Panda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Andersson did well to prevent Panda getting side control.
Andersson trying to control but Panda postures up.
Panda controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Andersson is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Andersson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.
Panda controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Andersson looking for submissions off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into Andersson's guard.
Andersson pulls Panda in to control the position.
Andersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Panda preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson is looking to sweep but instead, Panda has passed into half guard.
Panda content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
D.D Panda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Andersson was covering up waiting for the punch and Panda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Panda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Panda is pushing down on Andersson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andersson is fighting to maintain full guard but Panda has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda content to control rather than advance.
Andersson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Panda pushes down on Andersson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Andersson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Panda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Panda trying to pass the guard but Andersson defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to improve his position but Panda is controlling well.
Panda passes to full mount!
Panda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stefan Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andersson is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andersson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Panda is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Andersson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Panda is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Panda is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Andersson won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Panda off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). D.D Panda!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aljamain Sterling (ranked 1283 p4p, 3560 weight class) and Scottie Lamez (ranked 80 p4p, 192 weight class). Sterling comes to the cage accompanied by I Love. Aljamain Sterling 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aljamain Sterling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Scottie Lamez!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamez throws a jab when Sterling was well out of range.
A lazy left from Lamez finds it's target.
Sterling 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.
Sterling tries for a takedown but Lamez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sterling takes one to the side of the head.
Lamez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Sterling 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lamez throws a jab when Sterling was well out of range.
Lamez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sterling.
A punch lands to the side of Sterling 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lamez throws out a loose jab but Sterling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sterling shoots in looking for a takedown. Lamez tries to sprawl out of it but Sterling keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lamez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lamez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Lamez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Lamez.
Sterling fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lamez avoids it really well and circles away.
Lamez throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Sterling.
Sterling moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Lamez as Sterling shoots in.
Sterling slips under a jab from Lamez.
Lamez throws the left hand but Sterling avoids the punch easily.
Sterling moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Sterling.
Sterling slips a jab from Lamez.
Sterling fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Lamez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sterling moves in looking to clinch but Lamez pushes him off.
Sterling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lamez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sterling somewhat.
Sterling ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
Sterling slips under a jab.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sterling on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sterling closes the distance and pushes Lamez back into the cage.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Sterling avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Lamez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sterling ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sterling no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sterling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lamez is aware though and is defending well.
Sterling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamez controlling from the top position.
Sterling is looking for a triangle here but Lamez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sterling is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sterling trying to control but Lamez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lamez keeps control of the position easily here as Sterling tries to buck him off.
Sterling rolls, trying to escape but Lamez keeps control of the position.
Lamez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lamez has the hooks in. Sterling is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Lamez 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.
Sterling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lamez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sterling somewhat.
Lamez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sterling on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lamez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lamez wants it to stay on the feet.
Sterling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamez misses with a lunging right hand
and Sterling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Lamez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lamez.
Lamez throws a good cross that connects.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Sterling slips the punch.
Sterling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Sterling is controlling the pace.
Sterling seems to be working for a kimura but Lamez defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lamez trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sterling is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lamez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sterling is working away from the top position though.
Lamez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sterling is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sterling trying to mount his opponent but Lamez defends it.
That's two 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.
Sterling trying to control from half guard but Lamez is working away.
Lamez wants to control but Sterling is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sterling trying to control the action but Lamez is working from the bottom.
Lamez has his hands clasped together around Sterling's back. He's all about the action.
Let's hope that Lamez 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.
Lamez is refusing to be controlled, as Sterling sits in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lamez is looking to control Sterling's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lamez avoid being mounted?
Lamez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lamez cracks Sterling with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamez lands an overhand right.
Sterling blocks a jab.
Sterling tries to close the distance and clinch but Lamez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Sterling slips the punch.
Sterling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lamez's waist but Lamez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sterling off to one side.
Lamez throws out a counter right but Sterling avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sterling ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sterling.
Aljamain Sterling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sterling misses with a takedown attempt - Lamez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sterling drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sterling is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lamez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lamez struggling a bit here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sterling working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sterling working away.
Sterling trying to control the position but Lamez is working away.
Lamez is looking for a sweep.
Lamez struggling a bit here.
Lamez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sterling is staying active.
Sterling is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lamez is trying to escape and Sterling transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lamez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sterling! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aljamain Sterling!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aljamain Sterling thanked BE Younick for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Battleby (ranked 718 p4p, 1146 weight class) and Miles O Brien (ranked 64 p4p, 102 weight class). Ulysses Battleby could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Miles O Brien's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ulysses Battleby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miles O Brien!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Battleby.
Battleby goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
O Brien falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Battleby counter with a right hand.
Battleby throws a leg kick that is checked
and O Brien counters with a crisp one two that drops Battleby! O Brien thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Battleby to his feet! Battleby is in big trouble!
O Brien throws the left hand but Battleby avoids the punch easily.
Battleby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
O Brien fails to land with a series of punches.
Battleby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Battleby defending well as O Brien loads up on a big left hand.
As O Brien backs away, Battleby returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Battleby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Battleby.
It looks like Miles O Brien has been cut.
O Brien throws a lazy right hand but Battleby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from O Brien does no damage.
Battleby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Brien looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by O Brien!
Battleby is rocked!
Battleby moves away from the strike by O Brien.
O Brien has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Battleby.
Battleby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Brien falls off balance throwing a combination
and Battleby counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battleby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Brien.
O Brien throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Battleby to counter with a crisp jab.
O Brien throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Brien swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Battleby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Battleby cracks O Brien with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Battleby has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning O Brien to stand back up!
O Brien is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien scores with a nice head shot.
O Brien is still on wobbly legs! Can Battleby finish him?
Battleby knocks out O Brien with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Battleby before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Battleby picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ulysses Battleby!
Ulysses Battleby retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ulysses Battleby 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ziegler (ranked 483 p4p, 642 weight class) and Yuuji Hoshino (ranked 33 p4p, 39 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Ziegler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuuji Hoshino!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziegler dodges the punch combination from Hoshino.
Ziegler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Yuuji Hoshino has been cut.
Hoshino throws the kick towards the body but Ziegler avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hoshino - that will leave a mark!
That kick from Hoshino tenderised Ziegler's leg. Ziegler is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoshino.
Ziegler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ziegler throws a head kick that misses
and Hoshino counters with a low kick, right behind Ziegler 's knee.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziegler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoshino.
Ziegler is looking to land body kicks.
Ziegler scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino throws a leg kick which misses Ziegler's front leg but catches the back leg as Ziegler tries to avoid it.
Ziegler walks into a stiff left hand from Hoshino.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Ziegler misses.
Ziegler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ziegler throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Hoshino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ziegler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hoshino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hoshino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ziegler throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziegler. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Ziegler misses.
A big right from Ziegler misses.
Mike Ziegler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziegler misses with a hook to the body
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Ziegler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino blocks a head kick by Ziegler.
Hoshino throws a chopping leg kick but Ziegler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoshino lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziegler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Hoshino lands with a right hand.
Ziegler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoshino checks a leg kick.
Ziegler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoshino.
Ziegler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoshino momentarily.
Ziegler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoshino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big right from Ziegler misses.
Hoshino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hoshino scores with a kick to the body.
Hoshino fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoshino tries to bum rush Ziegler with a series of wild strikes but Ziegler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoshino has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ziegler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ziegler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ziegler checks a low kick from Hoshino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino checks a leg kick nicely.
Ziegler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino blocks a head kick by Ziegler.
Ziegler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ziegler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ziegler throws a shot from downtown. Hoshino moves away and avoids it.
Hoshino has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ziegler misses with a body shot.
Hoshino lands a nice shot that snaps Ziegler's head back.
Hoshino throws a shot from downtown. Ziegler moves away and avoids it.
Ziegler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoshino on the side of the head.
Ziegler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoshino under the eye.
Ziegler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziegler.
Ziegler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoshino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ziegler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoshino's head.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ziegler.
Ziegler scores with a jab to the head.
Hoshino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ziegler under the eye.
Ziegler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ziegler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoshino fakes the leg kick and cracks Ziegler in the body.
Ziegler misses with a low kick.
Ziegler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ziegler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoshino slips a straight right by Ziegler.
Ziegler throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Ziegler throws out a loose jab but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoshino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ziegler. Ziegler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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 Mike Ziegler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuuji Hoshino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hoshino swings for the body but Ziegler moves out of range.
Hoshino lands a right hook to the body.
Ziegler loads up on a big right hand but Hoshino slips the punch.
Ziegler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ziegler blocks the body kick.
Hoshino is looking to land body kicks.
Ziegler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoshino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ziegler lands with a nice body punch.
Ziegler just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Ziegler misses
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hoshino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hoshino checks a leg kick.
Ziegler looks to land a body kick but Hoshino moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ziegler.
Ziegler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoshino's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Ziegler.
Ziegler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ziegler feints and then cracks Hoshino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoshino down.
Ziegler walks into a left hand.
Ziegler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshino cracks Ziegler with a right hand to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Ziegler
and Ziegler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziegler looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Ziegler throws a head kick but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziegler misses the jab.
Ziegler lands a jab to the nose.
Hoshino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziegler lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Hoshino.
Ziegler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ziegler misses with a body shot.
Hoshino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoshino.
Hoshino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ziegler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Hoshino replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ziegler blocks it well.
Ziegler throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Hoshino counter with a right hand.
Ziegler thuds a left hand into Hoshino's body.
Ziegler dips to his left and cracks Hoshino with an uppercut!
Hoshino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ziegler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoshino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ziegler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ziegler 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziegler connects with a right hand. Hoshino shakes it off.
Ziegler moves out of range as Hoshino throws a body kick.
Ziegler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hoshino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoshino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ziegler.
Hoshino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziegler.
Hoshino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ziegler doesn't seem bothered though.
Ziegler moves out of range of the body kick.
Ziegler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoshino scores with a push kick.
Ziegler swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Ziegler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoshino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Ziegler is predictable there
and Ziegler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziegler moves out of range of the strikes.
Ziegler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ziegler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ziegler momentarily.
Hoshino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ziegler's sensitive parts.
Ziegler throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Ziegler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ziegler wants to slow Hoshino down by chopping away at his legs.
Ziegler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziegler.
Hoshino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoshino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ziegler thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ziegler misses with an uppercut
and Hoshino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziegler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoshino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Ziegler.
Hoshino looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hoshino is looking to land body kicks.
Hoshino throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuuji Hoshino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuuji Hoshino's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Ziegler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ziegler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Ziegler.
Ziegler digs a good hook to Hoshino's body.
Ziegler misses with a body kick.
Hoshino looks to land a combination but Ziegler avoids it well.
Ziegler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ziegler misses with an uppercut.
Ziegler throws a hook but Hoshino avoids it easily.
Ziegler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands a head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoshino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino blocks a low kick nicely.
Ziegler throws a head kick but Hoshino moves out of range.
Ziegler misses with an uppercut. Hoshino saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoshino swings for the body but Ziegler moves out of range.
Ziegler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ziegler throws a front kick aimed at Hoshino's knee but Hoshino avoids it well.
Hoshino looks for the body kick but Ziegler saw that one coming.
Ziegler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoshino checks a leg kick.
Hoshino moves out of range of the body kick from Ziegler.
The fighters circling - Ziegler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ziegler throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoshino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoshino throws a leg kick which misses Ziegler's front leg but catches the back leg as Ziegler tries to avoid it.
Hoshino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ziegler walks into a stiff left hand from Hoshino.
Ziegler is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziegler moves out of range of the leg kick from Hoshino.
Oh Ziegler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino throws the kick towards the body but Ziegler avoids it.
Ziegler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoshino. That did some damage!
Ziegler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ziegler seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoshino throws a jab when Ziegler was well out of range.
A low kick lands for Hoshino.
Hoshino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ziegler throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoshino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoshino's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoshino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoshino missing with a left hand there. Ziegler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Ziegler misses.
Hoshino tries a quick counter leg kick but Ziegler is wise to it.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ziegler to counter with a crisp jab.
Ziegler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziegler scoring well with a low kick there.
Good work by Hoshino as he checks the leg kick.
Ziegler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ziegler misses with a body shot.
Ziegler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoshino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick from Ziegler misses.
Ziegler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoshino is looking to land body kicks.
Ziegler moves out of range of the body kick from Hoshino.
Ziegler motions for Hoshino to come forward. Ziegler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ziegler checks a leg kick nicely.
Hoshino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ziegler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ziegler thows a leg kick but Hoshino checks it
and Hoshino counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hoshino thuds his right hand into Ziegler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziegler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziegler.
Hoshino takes a swing at Ziegler's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ziegler misses its target.
Jab by Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a body shot
and Ziegler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Ziegler does it's job there.
Ziegler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ziegler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hoshino counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hoshino.
Ziegler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoshino! But no joy.
Hoshino throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Ziegler.
Ziegler moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ziegler misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Ziegler.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuuji Hoshino.
Well Hoshino 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuji Hoshino!
A very excited looking Yuuji Hoshino made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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