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HFC 52: Sidorov vs Chai PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Allan John Villanil (ranked 4057 p4p, 3073 weight class) and Alex Hernandez (ranked 225 p4p, 178 weight class). Alex Hernandez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Allan John Villanil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Hernandez !
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villanil dives in and scores a takedown into Hernandez 's guard.
Villanil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Villanil tries to pass.
Hernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Villanil passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villanil is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Villanil definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez is trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villanil looking to secure an arm triangle but Hernandez defends it well.
Villanil is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hernandez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hernandez shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to reverse the position but Villanil maintains control.
Villanil is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Hernandez is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Hernandez flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Villanil anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Hernandez and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Villanil slips an arm under Hernandez chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Villanil has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Villanil is squeezing on Hernandez like an anaconda would it's prey. Hernandez fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Allan John Villanil!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Dragan (ranked 3517 p4p, 3260 weight class) and Sherman Manau (ranked 177 p4p, 164 weight class). Manau has chosen Big Boys as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Viktor Dragan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sherman Manau!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manau throws a right hand that misses
and Dragan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
 It looks like Sherman Manau has been cut.
Manau misses with a wild combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dragan.
Dragan connects with a looping right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manau.
Dragan connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Manau.
Dragan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Manau on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manau tests Dragan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 It looks like Viktor Dragan has been cut.
Dragan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Manau misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Dragan as he connects with a hook.
Dragan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dragan looks to land a right hand but Manau moved out of range.
Dragan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manau misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Manau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dragan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dragan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dragan throws a jab when Manau was well out of range.
Manau swings for the body but Dragan moves out of range.
Manau connects with a body shot.
Dragan slips under a jab from Manau.
Dragan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manau's head backwards.
That has opened up Sherman Manau's cut even more.
Dragan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Manau defending well as Dragan loads up on a big left hand.
Dragan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Dragan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Dragan misses.
Dragan misses with a looping right.
Sherman Manau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manau lands a left and a right that send Dragan crashing to the mat, dazed. Manau thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manau slips a straight right by Dragan.
Manau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dragan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dragan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manau.
Manau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manau.
Dragan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dragan dodges the punch combination from Manau.
Dragan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manau throws out the jab.
Manau misses with a combination
and Dragan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manau throws the left hand but Dragan avoids the punch easily.
Manau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manau throws a combination that misses
and Dragan counters with a straight right hand.
Manau throws a hook but Dragan blocks it.
Manau misses with a straight right.
Dragan missing with a left hand there. Manau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Dragan misses.
Dragan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Manau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragan.
Manau throws a shot from downtown. Dragan moves away and avoids it.
Dragan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The cut above Sherman Manau's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manau looks winded!
Dragan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manau misses with an uppercut
and Manau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragan throws a jab when Manau was well out of range.
Manau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dragan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manau misses with a hook
enabling Dragan to counter with a crisp jab.
Sherman Manau's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A shot to the liver by Dragan. Beautiful body shot.
Dragan connects with the punch.
Dragan lands a big uppercut and Manau crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Manau looks OK. Dragan waves Manau back to his feet!
 Manau is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragan closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Manau out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Dragan!
A relieved looking Viktor Dragan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Sherman Manau was interviewed post fight and said 'I made a severe and continuous lapse in my judgement, and I don’t expect to be forgiven. I’m simply here to apologize. What we came across that day in the woods was obviously unplanned. The reactions you saw on tape were raw; they were unfiltered. None of us knew how to react or how to feel. I s'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Olu Banjo (ranked 2664 p4p, 2800 weight class) and Hasbulla Magomedov (ranked 152 p4p, 158 weight class). Magomedov has chosen Roy Jones Jr - Can't be Touched as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olu Banjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hasbulla Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Hasbulla Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Banjo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banjo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Olu Banjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Magomedov.
Magomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banjo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Banjo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banjo connects with a jab.
Banjo connects with the punch.
Banjo misses with a few strikes there.
Banjo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Banjo's corner calls for a 1-2. Banjo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Magomedov takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Magomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banjo pinned against the cage. Banjo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Banjo, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Banjo against the cage but Banjo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Banjo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov shoots in but Banjo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banjo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magomedov.
Banjo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Banjo scores with a body shot.
Magomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magomedov is rocked!
Magomedov's coach down at ubergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Magomedov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Olu Banjo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banjo lands a right hook to the body.
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Banjo finish him?
Banjo cracks Magomedov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Magomedov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Banjo pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Magomedov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olu Banjo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Thompson (ranked 2574 p4p, 1686 weight class) and Olan Zapina (ranked 213 p4p, 152 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by Emmure - Nemesis. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olan Zapina!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zapina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson throws a low kick but Zapina moves out of range easily.
Zapina steps into range and cracks Thompson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Thompson flops backwards and Zapina dives into his guard looking to finish!
 Thompson is rocked!
Thompson wants to stand up but Zapina is controlling him.
Oh Thompson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson wriggles free and stands up.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Thompson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zapina. Zapina obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Thompson is predictable there
and Zapina counters with a hugh head kick that removes Thompson from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Olan Zapina!
A very excited looking Olan Zapina 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Branko Banik (ranked 1460 p4p, 1984 weight class) and Viktor Kruglov (ranked 194 p4p, 269 weight class). Kruglov has chosen ΠΠΠ₯ΠΠΠ ΠΠ Π£Π - ΠΠ»Π°Π΄ΠΈΠΌΠΈΡΡΠΊΠΈΠΉ ΡΠ΅Π½ΡΡΠ°Π» as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Branko Banik is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Branko Banik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Kruglov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruglov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kruglov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Banik momentarily.
It looks like Branko Banik has been cut.
Kruglov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kruglov thuds a left hand into Banik's body.
Kruglov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Banik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Banik tries to counter with a takedown but Kruglov is quick to defend against it.
Kruglov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Banik on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Kruglov.
A big right from Banik misses.
Banik takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kruglov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kruglov delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruglov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Viktor Kruglov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruglov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Banik effectively controlling the action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Kruglov.
Banik is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kruglov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruglov lands with a right to the head.
Kruglov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banik throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Banik has picked Kruglov up - he's going for a ride! Banik dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Banik's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kruglov is controlling Banik's trapped leg to prevent Banik from advancing to side control.
Banik is nestled in close to Kruglov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov tries to kick Banik off but Banik keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Banik stalling.
Kruglov wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banik wants to control but Kruglov is keeping him busy.
Kruglov tries to roll over but Banik keeps him under control.
Banik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kruglov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kruglov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banik throwing shots but Kruglov is blocking nicely.
Banik slips a nice elbow through Kruglov's hands, connecting with Kruglov's forehead.
Banik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruglov keeps working.
Kruglov wants to control but Banik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Banik throwing shots but Kruglov is blocking nicely.
Banik looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kruglov pushes Banik off looking to stand but Banik dives back in and keeps control.
Kruglov is controlling Banik's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kruglov wants to control but Banik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Banik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kruglov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Banik manages to mount him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov is in a horrible position here. Banik smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kruglov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kruglov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banik controlling the pace for now.
Banik postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kruglov looks a forlorn figure.
Banik in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns Kruglov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the 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!
Banik scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kruglov?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Viktor Kruglov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Branko Banik's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kruglov is looking to clinch but Banik is avoiding it.
Kruglov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Banik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kruglov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banik, pushing him back against the cage.
Banik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banik's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Banik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruglov is pressed up against the cage. Banik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kruglov down to the mat. Kruglov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banik misses with a hook.
Kruglov counters with a body kick.
Banik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruglov.
Viktor Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Banik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banik misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruglov's head backwards.
Kruglov pushes Banik up against the cage in a clinch.
Kruglov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruglov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Kruglov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Banik wants to take the fight to the mat but Kruglov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kruglov misses with the head strike.
Kruglov tries to work over Banik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruglov looking to slow down the pace here.
Banik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov lands a left hand.
Banik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Banik is working for takedown but Kruglov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Branko Banik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruglov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banik looking for a takedown.
Banik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kruglov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kruglov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruglov clinches with his opponent.
Banik is pushing Kruglov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Banik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kruglov prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banik tries a body shot but Kruglov blocks it.
Banik blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Banik is trying to break free.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Kruglov is stalling here.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Banik.
Banik is stalling here.
Banik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banik misses with a hook to the body
and Kruglov counters with a body kick that stops Banik in his tracks momentarily.
Banik misses with a hook. Kruglov ducked under it nicely.
Banik sets himself, and Kruglov steps forward looking for the clinch! Banik avoids it this time.
Banik moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Banik swings for the body but Kruglov moves out of range.
Banik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruglov thuds his shin into the meat of Banik's side.
Banik loads up on a big right hand but Kruglov slips the punch.
Kruglov stuffs the takedown.
Banik throws a hook but Kruglov blocks it.
Banik fails with the takedown
and Kruglov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kruglov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Branko Banik's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Banik pushes Kruglov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kruglov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruglov is stalling here.
Kruglov misses with a body punch.
Kruglov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Banik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kruglov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Banik misses with an uppercut
and Kruglov counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruglov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Banik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kruglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruglov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banik, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banik changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kruglov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Branko Banik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Banik 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruglov misses with a few strikes there.
Donk. Banik catches Kruglov right on the button with a cross.
Kruglov pushes Banik away with a front kick.
Banik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Banik.
Banik sets himself, and Kruglov steps forward looking for the clinch! Banik avoids it this time.
Banik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kruglov.
Banik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kruglovs head.
Banik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kruglov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov lands the left hand.
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Banik circles away.
Banik will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kruglov scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banik attempts a counter takedown but Kruglov avoids it well and moves away.
Banik takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Banik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Viktor Kruglov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kruglov connects with the punch.
Kruglov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Kruglov finds it's target.
Kruglov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Banik misses with an uppercut. Kruglov saw that one coming.
Banik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kruglov 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.
Branko Banik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruglov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kruglov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Banik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Viktor Kruglov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruglov slips a jab from Banik.
Banik missing with a left hand there. Kruglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kruglov.
Banik takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruglov cracks Banik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banik. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banik takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kruglov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banik working aggressively here.
Banik tries to circle away but Kruglov has him pinned against the cage.
Kruglov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Banik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Kruglov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kruglov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Kruglov!
Viktor Kruglov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Slater (ranked 1580 p4p, 1347 weight class) and Akira Kaburagi (ranked 218 p4p, 197 weight class). Johnny Slater could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Akira Kaburagi's chin.
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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akira Kaburagi!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaburagi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slaters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kaburagi with a hook.
Kaburagi misses with a leg kick.
Kaburagi jabs Slater to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kaburagi looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.
It looked like Slater was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kaburagi.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kaburagi 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.
A slow jab from Kaburagi misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaburagi is looking to clinch.
Slater appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kaburagi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Akira Kaburagi has been cut.
Kaburagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slater manages to avoid it.
Slater drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kaburagi sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaburagi clinches up with Slater and pushes him back against the cage.
Kaburagi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaburagi throws a punch but it's blocked by Slater.
Kaburagi managing to block the knees to the body from Slater.
We've been hearing reports that Slater has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short right from Slater on the inside.
A short left from Slater.
Slater gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kaburagi regains guard.
Slater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaburagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slater pushes down on Kaburagi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Slater landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Slater lands a nice short elbow.
Kaburagi won't allow Slater to pass to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaburagi is looking for a sweep. Slater is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slater winds up and cracks Kaburagi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaburagi is not content to let Slater control the position.
Slater looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kaburagi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kaburagi gets full guard.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaburagi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slater manages to get himself to full guard.
Kaburagi stopping the sweep attempt from Slater.
Kaburagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kaburagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaburagi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaburagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slater is adopting a defensive guard.
Kaburagi trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Kaburagi won't allow Slater to sweep him here.
Kaburagi being controlled here momentarily.
Slater's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kaburagi throws a strike but Slater rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kaburagi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slater lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slater lands a couple of elbows.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slater landing some decent shots from guard.
Slater chips away with some ground and pound.
Slater stands up over Kaburagi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kaburagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slater working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kaburagi's head.
Slater seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kaburagi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slater defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater wants to control from the top but Kaburagi keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Slater dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akira Kaburagi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kaburagi misses with a hook
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaburagi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaburagi misses with a hook.
Kaburagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Slater throwing a counter right hand but Kaburagi manages to avoid it.
Kaburagi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaburagi lunges at Slater with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slater's hand.
Jab by Kaburagi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaburagi misses the jab.
Kaburagi lands a lovely overhand right.
Kaburagi swings for the body but Slater moves out of range.
Kaburagi tries to clinch but Slater is having none of it.
Kaburagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slater was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaburagi.
Kaburagi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaburagi fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater avoids the body shot from Kaburagi.
Kaburagi lands a slapping body shot.
Kaburagi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaburagi throws a hook but Slater blocks it.
Slater is looking to counter punch.
Kaburagi is looking to clinch but Slater is avoiding it.
Kaburagi misses with a hook
and Slater counters with a nice uppercut.
Akira Kaburagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaburagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slater is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaburagi throws the left hand but Slater avoids the punch easily.
Slater thinks about countering with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaburagi misses the target.
Slater throwing a counter right hand but Kaburagi manages to avoid it.
Akira Kaburagi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaburagi sizes up Slater with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaburagi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slater.
Slater slips under a jab.
Kaburagi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slater tries to avoid it but Kaburagi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slater to the ground. Slater escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaburagi tries to clinch up
and Slater counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kaburagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slater lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Slater trying to pass the guard but Kaburagi defending well.
Kaburagi tries to get to full guard but Slater has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Slater slips a nice elbow through Kaburagi's hands, connecting with Kaburagi's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater working over Kaburagi with some ground and pound. Kaburagi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akira Kaburagi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Akira Kaburagi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kaburagi throws a nice looking combination but Slater bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Slater misses the target.
Slater swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaburagi.
Slater throwing a counter right hand but Kaburagi manages to avoid it.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Kaburagi.
A counter left hand to the body from Slater misses its target.
Kaburagi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaburagi gets the takedown into side control.
Slater is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Slater parries the strikes from Kaburagi easily there. Kaburagi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Slater to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaburagi in side control, throwing shots but Slater defends.
Kaburagi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Slater struggling a bit here.
Slater trying his best to control but Kaburagi has mounted him.
Kaburagi cracks Slater with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Slater is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Slater wants to control but Kaburagi is having none of it.
Kaburagi controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaburagi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kaburagi looking to ground and pound but Slater is blocking nicely.
Slater blocking the ground and pound.
Kaburagi wants to control the pace but Slater is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaburagi prevents Slater from getting the reversal.
Kaburagi trying to control but Slater is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaburagi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle
. Ooooh, that looks tight
Slater is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Slater and Kaburagi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
An elbow from Kaburagi crashes against the mat.
Slater stops Kaburagi from passing to mount.
Slater is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Slater is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kaburagi working over Slater with some ground and pound. Slater looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kaburagi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Slater keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kaburagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kaburagi trying to control from half guard but Slater is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaburagi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Kaburagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaburagi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johnny Slater!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Johnny Slater made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance π₯, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Sidorov (ranked 412 p4p, 2925 weight class) and InSaen Chai (ranked 62 p4p, 429 weight class). Sidorov comes to the cage accompanied by Sidorov's Heart. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Sidorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, InSaen Chai!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sidorov.
Chai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sidorov is defended easily by Chai.
Sidorov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sidorov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chai swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Sidorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidorov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Sidorov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chai tests Sidorov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chai with a nice cross.
It looks like Ivan Sidorov has been cut.
Sidorov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sidorov closes the distance and clinches up with Chai, looking for a takedown. Sidorov pushes Chai against the cage but Chai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sidorov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sidorov moves away from the strike by Chai.
Chai misses with a hook. Sidorov ducked under it nicely.
Sidorov misses with a takedown attempt
and Chai counters with a head kick. That will keep Sidorov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai throws a head kick that half lands.
Chai drops Sidorov with a beautiful combination! Sidorov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chai is looking for the KO!
Sidorov is rocked!
Chai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oh Sidorov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sidorov seems to have got his legs back now.
Chai misses with a few strikes there.
Chai lands a big head kick that sends Sidorov tumbling to the mat! Chai takes a step backwards and waves Sidorov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sidorov circles away quickly and effectively.
Sidorov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sidorov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sidorov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidorov won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai wants to get back to his feet but Sidorov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sidorov looking to pass the guard.
Sidorov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sidorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sidorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sidorov distracts Chai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sidorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov preventing the sweep.
Sidorov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sidorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Sidorov stands up over Chai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sidorov distracts Chai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sidorov forces his way into half guard.
Sidorov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sidorov drops an elbow to the side of Chai's head.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Sidorov postures up and lands a big shot to Chai's brow.
Sidorov looking to pass the guard.
Sidorov is working hard here to advance position.
Sidorov forces his way into half guard.
Chai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sidorov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sidorov working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sidorov connects with a nice short shot to Chai's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Sidorov is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sidorov is staying active.
Nice strikes from Sidorov there.
Sidorov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sidorov wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sidorov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chai taking some punishment here, with Sidorov in his half guard.
Sidorov lands with a punch from half guard.
Chai pushes Sidorov off looking to stand but Sidorov dives back in and keeps control.
Chai has his hands clasped together around Sidorov's back. He's all about the action.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sidorov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sidorov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sidorov working the ground and pound effectively.
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.
Sidorov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidorov lands a nice shot to the head.
Chai is desperately trying to improve his position but Sidorov has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Sidorov.
Sidorov with shots to the head and body - Chai looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sidorov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sidorov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chai tries to hold on but Sidorov pushes him away.
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai is bucking up trying to escape but Sidorov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Sidorov lands a nice shot to the head.
Sidorov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chai's face.
Chai is trying desperately to improve position.
Sidorov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sidorov lands a big elbow.
Chai is rocked!
Sidorov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chai can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chai is still in real trouble! Can Sidorov finish him?
Chai takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Sidorov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Sidorov!
An out of breath Ivan Sidorov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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pop
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