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HFC 54:Kangee vs Apolo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phil Myanus (ranked 3195 p4p, 4067 weight class) and Danny Blake (ranked 371 p4p, 440 weight class). Blake has chosen Si Cranstoun - Dynamo as his entrance music. Danny Blake is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Myanus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Blake!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Myanus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Myanus somewhat.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Blake lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab from Blake finds it's way through Myanus's defenses.
Myanus dives in and grabs Blake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blake pushes down on Myanus's head and hops out.
Blake digs a good hook to Myanus's body.
Myanus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blake tries to counter with a clinch but Myanus shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Myanus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Myanus goes for a double leg but Blake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blake continues to drive forward.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blake - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Myanus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myanus blocks an elbow strike.
Blake lands an elbow that stopped Myanus in his tracks for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blake.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blake.
Blake lands a damaging elbow.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blake tries to land knees in the clinch but Myanus avoids the damage to the body.
Blake gets through Myanus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
Myanus wants to take the fight to the mat but Blake manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Myanus blocks the elbow strike.
I was talking to Myanus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myanus tries for a takedown but Blake manages to get underhooks.
Blake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Myanus is defending well for now.
Blake missing with knees to the body.
Blake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blake landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake is pushing Myanus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Myanus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Myanus.
Blake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Myanus avoids it.
Myanus avoiding damage as Blake throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake scores a nice knee to the body.
Blake misses with a body punch.
Myanus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blake lands with a light punch inside.
Blake misses with a punch to the body.
Blake connects with a nasty looking knee right to Myanus's face.
Blake pressing his opponent against the cage.
Blake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Myanus.
Myanus managing to block the knees to the body from Blake.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Blake to work.
Myanus avoiding damage as Blake throws knees to the body.
Myanus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blake gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Myanus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blake looking to throw knees to the head but Myanus is blocking nicely.
Blake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blake misses with a knee to the head.
Blake misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Blake dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Blake gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Myanus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Myanus prevents Blake from getting back to his feet.
Blake being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myanus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Myanus trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myanus won't allow Blake to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Myanus shoots in looking for a takedown but Blake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Myanus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Myanus sets himself, and Blake steps forward looking for the clinch! Myanus avoids it this time.
Blake jabs at Myanus's body.
That kick from Blake tenderised Myanus's leg. Myanus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blake slaps away a takedown attempt from Myanus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Myanus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Myanus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Blake lands with a kick to the temple. Myanus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Blake throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Myanus shoots for a takedown but Blake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Myanus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Myanus.
Myanus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Blake connects with a single shot there.
Myanus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Myanus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blake 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.
Myanus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blake as he avoids it easily.
Blake uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Myanus has time to react.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
Myanus fails with the takedown
and Blake moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake is pushing Myanus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Blake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Myanus avoids it.
Myanus has Blake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blake stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myanus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blake after a bit of a struggle.
Nice elbow from Blake.
Blake lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Danny Blake seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myanus has Blake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Myanus wants a takedown but no success here.
Blake tries to throw a body punch but Myanus avoids it by throwing Blake back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Blake 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Myanus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Myanus misses with a takedown attempt
and Blake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Blake unloads a knee to the mid-section. Myanus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Myanus blocks the elbow strike.
Blake tries a body shot but Myanus blocks it.
Myanus can't get the takedown.
Myanus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blake after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Myanus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Blake as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blake.
A short left from Blake.
Blake missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake misses with a punch to the body.
Blake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Myanus backwards.
Blake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Myanus tries for a takedown but Blake manages to get underhooks.
Blake lands an elbow inside.
Blake stalls.
Blake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Myanus.
Blake throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Myanus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake lands an elbow inside.
Myanus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Myanus blocks an uppercut.
Myanus blocks an elbow strike.
Myanus is working for takedown but Blake is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blake misses with an elbow over the top.
Blake lands an elbow that stopped Myanus in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Blake fails to land.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blake misses with the head strike.
Blake looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blake tries to throw a body punch but Myanus avoids it by throwing Blake back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blake.
Blake tries to land knees in the clinch but Myanus avoids the damage to the body.
Phil Myanus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blake has Myanus pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blake.
Blake landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Myanus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myanus's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blake lands an elbow that stopped Myanus in his tracks for a moment.
Blake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Myanus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blake crunches a lovely knee into Myanus's ribcage.
Blake leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blake lands an elbow inside that Myanus shrugs off.
Blake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Myanus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blake fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Blake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blake winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Blake!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Danny Blake waved his t-shirt featuring 30th Century Beer Store's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Termassus (ranked 2419 p4p, 24862 weight class) and John Danaher (ranked 390 p4p, 651 weight class). John Danaher has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Max Termassus's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Termassus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Danaher!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danaher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Termassus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Danaher tries for a takedown but Termassus circles away easily
and Termassus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Termassus seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Danaher is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Max Termassus!
Max Termassus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Branko Banik (ranked 2013 p4p, 3228 weight class) and Colin Nox (ranked 261 p4p, 390 weight class). Nox is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mobb Deep - Shook Ones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Branko Banik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colin Nox!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nox avoids it really well and circles away.
Nox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nox misses with a hook.
Banik seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Banik misses with a takedown
and Nox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nox.
Nox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banik.
Nox connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banik cracks Nox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nox misses with a wild combination.
Banik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Banik as he connects with a hook.
Banik blocks a jab.
Banik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nox.
The fighters circling - Nox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banik tries to counter with a takedown but Nox is quick to defend against it.
Banik looks to throw the jab but Nox is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nox missing with a left hand there. Banik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banik closes the distance and clinches.
Banik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nox prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Branko Banik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Banik.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banik is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Banik - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Banik misses with the head strike.
Nox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Banik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Banik drives through and clinches with Nox against the cage.
Nox manages to break the clinch.
Banik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nox moves away.
Nox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Nox.
Banik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banik misses with a takedown
and Nox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nox misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banik shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Banik showed some decent athleticism there.
Nox pushes Banik off looking to stand but Banik dives back in and keeps control.
Nox is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Colin Nox will probably get the nod.
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.
Banik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Branko Banik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banik throws an overhand right that lands on Nox's shoulder, as Nox tries to avoid the shot.
Banik throws a body punch but Nox moves out of range.
Banik tries to bum rush Nox with a series of wild strikes but Nox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banik slips a jab from Nox.
Nox scores with a jab. Banik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banik throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nox to counter with a crisp jab.
Nox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banik.
Nox has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nox.
Colin Nox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banik misses with a left hand
and Nox counters with a straight right hand.
Banik throws a body punch but Nox moves out of range.
Banik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banik looks to score with a jab to the body but Nox is just out of range.
Banik misses with an uppercut
and Nox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Banik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banik misses with a hook to the body
and Nox counters with a nice uppercut.
Nox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nox staying out of range there.
Banik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 goes for a double leg but Nox avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nox continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Branko Banik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nox breaks the clinch.
Nox throws the left hand but Banik avoids the punch easily.
Nox throws a nice looking combination but Banik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banik attempts a counter takedown but Nox avoids it well and moves away.
Nox might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Banik lands a jab to the nose.
Banik scores with a shot to the body.
Banik is looking to clinch but Nox is avoiding it.
Nox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banik throws a right hand that Nox ducks under and follows up with a left that Nox also avoids with ease.
Nox unleashes a big counter combination but Banik bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Banik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nox throws a hook but Banik blocks it.
Nox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nox ducks right into an uppercut from Banik.
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!
Nox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banik lands with a straight right. Nox didn't see that one coming.
Colin Nox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nox throws a right hand that Banik ducks under and follows up with a left that Banik also avoids with ease.
Banik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Banik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Nox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Banik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nox counters with a straight right hand.
Banik misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Nox misses its intended target.
Banik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Banik takes the fight into the clinch.
Banik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banik tries for a takedown but Nox circles away easily
and Nox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Nox as Banik shoots in.
Nox is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Nox misses its intended target.
Banik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nox sprawls and moves away.
Nox throws a right and a left that Banik avoids nicely.
Banik attempts a counter takedown but Nox avoids it well and moves away.
Banik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nox has time to react.
Banik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nox is fending him off so far but Banik persists. Nope, Nox circles away and we're back to standing.
Nox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Branko Banik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banik rushes Nox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Banik tries to work over Nox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nox breaks the clinch.
Banik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banik.
Nox catches Banik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Banik misses with an uppercut
and Nox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Colin Nox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nox misses with a series of wild punches.
Nox slaps away a takedown attempt from Banik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banik.
A little jabbing left from Nox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Banik misses.
Banik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nox.
Banik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nox.
Banik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Banik takes a swing at Nox's ribcage but misses.
Branko Banik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banik misses with a hook
and Nox counters with a stiff right hand.
Banik misses with a wild body shot.
Nox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Banik counters with a takedown into side control.
Banik tries to score with some ground and pound. Nox controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Banik fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nox tries to escape but Banik is in control.
Nox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Banik scoring with punches and elbows.
Nox is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banik misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nox defending against the ground and pound.
Nox taking a bit of punishment here - Banik scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banik is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nox tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Branko Banik.
I think Nox 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Nox!
A less than humble Colin Nox misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uriel Tartarus (ranked 2664 p4p, 2235 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 341 p4p, 292 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uriel Tartarus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tartarus counters with a nice leg kick.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt.
Tartarus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wallace misses with a takedown
and Tartarus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tartarus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tartarus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace wants to clinch.
Tartarus 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 one minute gone in the round.
Wallace lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tartarus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wallace 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.
Tartarus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tartarus counters with a low kick, right behind Wallace 's knee.
Uriel Tartarus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wallace.
Wallace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tartarus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Tartarus. No joy for Wallace on that attempt.
It looked like Tartarus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wallace.
Wallace throws a right hand that misses
and Tartarus counters with a nice leg kick.
Wallace fails with the takedown.
Tartarus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tartarus counters with a stiff right hand.
Wallace tries for a takedown but Tartarus circles away easily
letting Tartarus counter with a right hand.
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!
Wallace tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tartarus defends well and Wallace ends up having to push Tartarus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
William Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace tries to clinch up.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wallace tries to clinch but Tartarus moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wallace throws an off balance right hand
and Tartarus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wallace shoots in and drives through. Tartarus sprawls well.
Tartarus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wallace looks winded!
Tartarus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tartarus moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
Tartarus cracks Wallace with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tartarus cracks Wallace with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tartarus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wallace looking to score a takedown here. Tartarus is defending well but Wallace drives through and ends up in Tartarus's guard.
Wallace won't allow Tartarus to sweep him here.
Tartarus wants to get back to his feet but Wallace is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tartarus managing to control the position.
Wallace looking to sit in guard and control but Tartarus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tartarus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wallace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tartarus has managed to get both his arms back between Wallace's legs - danger averted.
Tartarus 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wallace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tartarus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallace gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tartarus.
Wallace with a poor takedown
and Tartarus counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tartarus stuffs the takedown.
Wallace fails with the takedown.
Tartarus drops Wallace with a big left hand! Wallace is injured, injured bad! Tartarus jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriel Tartarus!
Uriel Tartarus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Olan Zapina (ranked 1360 p4p, 2307 weight class) and Jackson Hole (ranked 135 p4p, 196 weight class). The key to victory for Olan Zapina has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olan Zapina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Zapina.
Hole tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zapina sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hole somewhat.
Hole shoots in for a takedown but Zapina shows good takedown defense.
Hole has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hole with a poor takedown
and Zapina counters with a low kick, right behind Hole 's knee.
Olan Zapina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hole.
Hole has a takedown stuffed.
Zapina scores with a push kick.
Zapina gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapina looking to control.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Zapina avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zapina throws a head kick but Hole moves out of range.
Hole fails to land the takedown.
Zapina lunges at Hole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hole's hand.
Olan Zapina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hole closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zapina's guard.
Hole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
More stalling from Hole.
Hole passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zapina parries the strikes from Hole easily there. Hole is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zapina to escape.
Zapina is letting Hole control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Hole might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hole tries to advance to mount but Zapina denies him.
Hole with the ground and pound but Zapina regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hole controlling the action here.
Hole is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Hole 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 claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Zapina as Hole shoots in.
Hole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zapina sprawls well. Zapina wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hole gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zapina.
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 Olan Zapina will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zapina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hole chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zapina can pounce on him.
Zapina looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zapina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hole shoots in but Zapina avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zapina lands with a nice body punch.
Hole fails with a takedown attempt.
Hole fails to land the takedown.
Olan Zapina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hole.
Olan Zapina is winning the standup battle so far.
Hole closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zapina circles away.
Jackson Hole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapina leaves Hole with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zapina quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hole misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hole is breathing heavily.
Zapina connects with an inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zapina. Hole shrugs it off though.
Zapina clinches up with Hole and pushes him back against the cage.
Zapina gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hole.
Zapina scores with a shot to the side of Hole's head.
Zapina lands an elbow inside that Hole shrugs off.
Hole can't get the takedown.
Hole is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zapina is defending well.
Zapina working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zapina throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hole drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zapina pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zapina knocks Hole to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
 Hole is rocked!
 It looks like Jackson Hole has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapina tries to stand but Hole is controlling his head.
Hole is still in real trouble! Can Zapina finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hole is trying to control Zapina's posture but Zapina avoids it.
Hole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole seems to have recovered his senses.
You can see the frustration on Hole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hole tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hole wants to control but Zapina postures up.
Hole tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zapina wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hole is still trying to improve position.
Hole manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson Hole has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zapina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hole can do to turn this around?
Hole with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olan Zapina dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Hole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zapina jabs Hole right on the nose. Hole blinks but takes it well.
Crunch! Zapina slams his shin into Hole's torso.
Hole with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zapina counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Hole down! Zapina is looking to finish but Hole is intelligently defending himself.
Zapina won't allow Hole to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hole holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The adventures of Hole the control monster continue. Boring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hole wants to sweep here but Zapina controlling him for the moment.
Hole is controlling Zapina's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hole on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Zapina finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hole dives in and grabs Zapina's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zapina pushes down on Hole's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hole takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zapina throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big head kick from Zapina and Hole is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Zapina will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hole is trying to control the position but Zapina postures up.
Hole will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hole wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zapina is aware though and is defending well.
Zapina wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hole wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zapina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Olan Zapina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hole.
Zapina connects with a solid leg kick.
Hole dives in and scores a takedown into Zapina's guard.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Zapina is retaining full guard.
Hole pushing down on Zapina's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hole not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hole.
Jackson Hole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zapina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hole.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olan Zapina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zapina, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olan Zapina!
After winning the bout, Olan Zapina thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between InSaen Chai (ranked 3203 p4p, 1706 weight class) and Fabio Gurgel (ranked 478 p4p, 270 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, InSaen Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Gurgel!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurgel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chai misses with a two punch combination.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gurgel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gurgel goes for a double leg but Chai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chai continues to drive forward.
Chai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gurgel.
Gurgel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chai throws a series of punches but Gurgel avoids them all with ease.
Gurgel with the counter takedown but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai takes the fight into the clinch.
Gurgel is trying to pull guard but Chai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
InSaen Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Gurgel.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gurgel tries to pull guard but Chai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gurgel goes for a takedown attempt but Chai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gurgel takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Gurgel throws a sloppy head kick and Chai moves out of range easily.
Chai looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurgel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gurgel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gurgel misses with a two punch combination.
Gurgel moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chai misses with a head kick.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gurgel throws a low kick, looking for Chai's leg but Chai calmly moves out of range.
Gurgel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chai defends it nicely.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gurgel swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai cracks Gurgel with a good jab.
Chai with a hook.
Gurgel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chai circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Gurgel.
Chai scores with a head kick.
Gurgel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
Gurgel is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whack! Chai lands a heavy head kick that drops Gurgel. The ref tackles Chai to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Gurgel was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). InSaen Chai!
InSaen Chai took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Champion Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Wilson (ranked 4294 p4p, 3734 weight class) and Alex Hernandez (ranked 243 p4p, 222 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by The Final Countdown. Alex Hernandez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Hernandez !
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hernandez 's half guard.
Hernandez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hernandez throws a head kick that Wilson semi-blocks.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hernandez enables Wilson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hernandez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Wilson has his hands clasped together but Hernandez extends and breaks Wilson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hernandez .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Hernandez !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hinto Kangee (ranked 191 p4p, 833 weight class) and Kimo Apolo (ranked 22 p4p, 112 weight class). Kangee comes to the cage accompanied by Kalush Orchestra - Stefania. Kimo Apolo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hinto Kangee's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hinto Kangee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimo Apolo!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kangee looks to land a left hand but Apolo moved out of range nicely.
Apolo tries to sprawl but Kangee drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kangee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kangee controlling from mount.
Apolo is looking to get to half guard.
Kangee content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kangee controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apolo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Apolo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Apolo tries to reverse the position but Kangee maintains control.
Kangee avoids the attempt from Apolo to control.
Kangee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Apolo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Apolo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kangee avoids the attempt from Apolo to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kangee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Apolo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Apolo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kangee controlling his opponent.
Apolo can't escape the position.
Kangee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Apolo wants to hold on but Kangee pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kangee prevents Apolo from getting the reversal.
Apolo tries to lock up and control but Kangee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kangee content just to control the position here.
Apolo tries to lock up and control but Kangee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Apolo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Apolo tries to lock up and control but Kangee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Apolo tries to reverse the position but Kangee maintains control.
Kangee has hold of Apolo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Apolo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Apolo is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kangee controlling the position easily from mount.
Apolo is squirming around, avoiding Kangee's attempts to control the action.
Apolo is working to get back to half guard.
Apolo regains half guard.
Apolo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kangee passes into side control!
Apolo looking for a sweep but Kangee has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apolo is trying desperately to improve position.
Kangee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hinto Kangee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kangee throws a poor cross that misses
and Apolo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kangee cracks Apolo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kangee throws a jab but it's blocked by Apolo.
Kangee cracks Apolo with an open hand slap.
Kangee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kangee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kangee cracks Apolo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Apolo cracks a nice hook into Kangee's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangee misses with a few strikes there.
Kangee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Apolo was covering up waiting for the punch and Kangee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apolo being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apolo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kangee is now in half guard.
Apolo wants to sweep but Kangee has passed to side control!
Kangee content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kangee is looking to take a break and control but Apolo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kangee advances to full mount.
Hinto Kangee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kangee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kangee controlling from mount.
Apolo is trying desperately to improve position.
Apolo is squirming around, avoiding Kangee's attempts to control the action.
Kangee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kangee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Apolo is squirming around, avoiding Kangee's attempts to control the action.
Apolo tries to reverse the position but Kangee maintains control.
Kangee tries to control but Apolo wriggling away.
Apolo tries to hold on but Kangee pushes him away.
Kangee is working for a guillotine from mount but Apolo frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apolo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Apolo tries to hold on but Kangee pushes him away.
Apolo tries to reverse the position but Kangee maintains control.
Kangee is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Apolo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Apolo wants to hold on but Kangee pushes him away.
Apolo is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kangee looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kangee'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.
Apolo tries to improve his position but Kangee has taken his back! Kangee has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Apolo tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kangee pushes Apolo away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hinto Kangee!
Hinto Kangee retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Hinto Kangee 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Yamasaki (ranked 222 p4p, 1139 weight class) and Maksim Taranin (ranked 22 p4p, 109 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Katsu Yamasaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Taranin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamasaki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taranin's guard.
Yamasaki wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Taranin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yamasaki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yamasaki advances to half guard.
Yamasaki is looking to advance position but Taranin won't allow it.
Yamasaki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin is looking to control Yamasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taranin avoid being mounted?
Taranin looking for submissions off his back.
Yamasaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin is staying active underneath Yamasaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yamasaki controlling the pace.
Taranin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yamasaki looking to pass the guard.
Taranin trying to keep a closed guard but Yamasaki is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamasaki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taranin has his foot on Yamasaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yamasaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Yamasaki has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Taranin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamasaki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yamasaki with a jab.
Yamasaki misses with an uppercut
and Taranin counters with a takedown into side control.
Yamasaki manages to get back to half guard.
Yamasaki tries to get to full guard but Taranin has control of the leg.
Yamasaki is looking to control Taranin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yamasaki avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin trying to control from half guard but Yamasaki is working away.
Taranin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Taranin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yamasaki moves into full guard.
Yamasaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Taranin content to stall in guard here.
Yamasaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taranin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yamasaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yamasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taranin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yamasaki is looking to sweep but instead, Taranin has passed into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yamasaki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin prevents Yamasaki from improving his position.
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 Katsu Yamasaki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yamasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The crowd cheers as Taranin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yamasaki doesn't seem phased though.
Yamasaki slips under a jab from Taranin.
Taranin moves away from the strike by Yamasaki.
Taranin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yamasaki defends it well.
Taranin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yamasaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taranin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yamasaki throws a body punch but Taranin moves out of range.
Taranin looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamasaki is just out of range.
Yamasaki misses with a hook.
Taranin wants to counter the offense by Yamasaki and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yamasaki takes a swing at Taranin's ribcage but misses.
Yamasaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taranin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yamasaki throws a looping overhand right but Taranin ducks down to avoid it.
Taranin feints the counter takedown.
Taranin takes a swing at Yamasaki's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamasaki throws a hook but Taranin avoids it easily.
Taranin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yamasaki is trying to defend but Taranin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yamasaki is trying to control but can't.
Yamasaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yamasaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taranin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taranin's back!
Taranin trying to control the action but Yamasaki just sinks the hooks in.
Yamasaki trying to control momentarily.
Yamasaki keeps control of the position as Taranin tries to break free.
Yamasaki is trying to stick to Taranin's back but Taranin is turning into Yamasaki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yamasaki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Taranin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki is trying to keep Taranin in close.
Taranin trying to control but Yamasaki is working from the bottom.
Taranin landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taranin cracks Yamasaki with a solid left hand.
Taranin is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamasaki has wrist control.
Yamasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taranin trying to control but Yamasaki is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taranin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taranin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yamasaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yamasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamasaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taranin defends it easily.
Yamasaki keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Maksim Taranin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taranin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taranin cracks Yamasaki with a solid left hand.
Yamasaki is trying to control the position but Taranin postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Taranin working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Taranin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yamasaki's head.
Taranin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taranin connects with a couple of short punches.
Taranin landing with the ground and pound.
Yamasaki wants to improve his position but instead Taranin has moved into half guard.
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. Taranin connects with a nice short shot to Yamasaki's temple.
Yamasaki tries to get to full guard but Taranin has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Taranin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taranin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taranin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamasaki is fending him off so far but Taranin persists. Nope, Yamasaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Taranin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamasaki circles away.
Taranin throws a hook but Yamasaki blocks it.
Taranin slips a straight right by Yamasaki.
Taranin shoots for a takedown but Yamasaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yamasaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Katsu Yamasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksim Taranin.
Yamasaki lands with a cross.
Taranin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yamasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taranin counters with a takedown into side control.
Yamasaki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamasaki is not content to let Taranin control the position.
Yamasaki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Taranin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamasaki regains half guard.
Yamasaki wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taranin drops an elbow to the side of Yamasaki's head.
Yamasaki gets back to full guard.
Taranin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taranin stopping the sweep attempt from Yamasaki.
Taranin looking to sit in guard and control but Yamasaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yamasaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taranin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamasaki is aware though and is defending well.
Taranin has his foot on Yamasaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yamasaki works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin keeping full guard, as Yamasaki tries to pass.
Yamasaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Taranin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yamasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin looking to control.
Taranin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamasaki is one step ahead there.
Taranin working for a triangle but Yamasaki defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taranin is looking to reverse the position.
Yamasaki takes a little break here. Taranin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Taranin is not content to let Yamasaki control the position.
Yamasaki working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taranin is looking for a sweep.
Yamasaki wants to control but Taranin is keeping him busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Katsu Yamasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamasaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taranin sprawls well. Taranin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yamasaki gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taranin blocks a jab.
Taranin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamasaki.
Taranin feints the counter takedown.
Yamasaki misses with a straight left.
Yamasaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Taranin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yamasaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Katsu Yamasaki did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Taranin misses with a straight right.
Yamasaki misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Taranin.
Taranin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamasaki.
Taranin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamasaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yamasaki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taranin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yamasaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taranin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamasaki is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin is looking for a triangle but Yamasaki pushes his legs off easily.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Yamasaki from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taranin controlling the position.
Taranin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yamasaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yamasaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yamasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard.
That's two 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.
Yamasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamasaki is aware though and is defending well.
Taranin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yamasaki controls the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yamasaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Katsu Yamasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taranin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taranin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yamasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taranin.
Yamasaki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Yamasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Yamasaki trying to control but Taranin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yamasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranin is keeping the position for now.
Taranin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taranin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yamasaki looking to pass the guard.
Yamasaki stands and throws Taranin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taranin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamasaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taranin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yamasaki slows the pace down.
Yamasaki has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Taranin!
Yamasaki is trying to control here but Taranin has managed to regain half guard.
Taranin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamasaki pushing down on Taranin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yamasaki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Yamasaki had his way with Maksim Taranin in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Yamasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taranin lunges at Yamasaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamasaki's hand.
Taranin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamasaki defends well and Taranin ends up having to push Yamasaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taranin dives in for a single leg takedown but Yamasaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yamasaki closes the distance but Taranin moves to the side
and Taranin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yamasaki won't be happy with that.
Yamasaki is looking to reverse the position.
Yamasaki is working hard here to advance position.
Yamasaki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Taranin's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yamasaki is looking to improve his position.
Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Yamasaki defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin is working for a submission of some sort.
Yamasaki is staying active underneath Taranin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taranin is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Yamasaki to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Taranin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yamasaki has his foot on Taranin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taranin works his way back into a safe position though.
Yamasaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taranin.
Taranin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yamasaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yamasaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taranin sees it coming and defends easily.
Taranin wants to get back to full guard but Yamasaki has mounted him!
Yamasaki can't control as he wanted to and Taranin manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Taranin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yamasaki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki moves into full mount! Taranin won't be happy about that!
Taranin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maksim Taranin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamasaki with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Taranin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Taranin scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving.
Yamasaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving.
Taranin preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taranin is working Yamasaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yamasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maksim Taranin.
I think Yamasaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:47
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Katsu Yamasaki!
Katsu Yamasaki retains his featherweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Katsu Yamasaki waved his t-shirt featuring Champion Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.
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