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HFC 63: Hunter vs Inhanamoto PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Joe Higgins (ranked 5189 p4p, 4758 weight class) and Teenage ViPDumpOne (ranked 606 p4p, 580 weight class). Teenage ViPDumpOne will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Solid boxing
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Joe Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teenage ViPDumpOne!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ViPDumpOne looks to score with a jab to the body but Higgins is just out of range.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
ViPDumpOne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Higgins moves into range and clinches up with ViPDumpOne.
Higgins leaning against his opponent.
Higgins prevents ViPDumpOne from breaking the clinch.
Higgins prevents ViPDumpOne from breaking the clinch.
ViPDumpOne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Higgins tries for a takedown but ViPDumpOne manages to get underhooks.
Higgins gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Higgins lands a couple of elbows.
Higgins 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
ViPDumpOne is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ViPDumpOne is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Higgins asserts his dominance and retains side control.
ViPDumpOne is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Higgins cracks ViPDumpOne with a big elbow.
Higgins just content to control the position.
ViPDumpOne looking for a sweep but Higgins has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Higgins looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins lands a heavy elbow.
Higgins lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Higgins controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Higgins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down ViPDumpOne for as long as he can get away with.
ViPDumpOne has left one of his arms exposed and Higgins doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. ViPDumpOne screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Joe Higgins!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Michel Plutarque (ranked 5647 p4p, 3528 weight class) and Zakhar Zhitkov (ranked 565 p4p, 430 weight class). Jean Michel Plutarque has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Michel Plutarque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zakhar Zhitkov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plutarque moves forwards but Zhitkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zhitkov rushes Plutarque and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plutarque.
I was talking to Plutarque's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Plutarque swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Plutarque misses with a short punch on the inside.
Plutarque escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhitkov thuds a left hand into Plutarque's body.
Plutarque shoots in for a takedown but Zhitkov shows good takedown defense.
Zhitkov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zhitkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Plutarque as the two fighters clinch.
Plutarque blocks a body shot from Zhitkov.
Plutarque lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plutarque decides to pull guard.
Plutarque has his foot on Zhitkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zhitkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Zhitkov preventing the sweep.
Plutarque working for a triangle but Zhitkov defends it easily.
Plutarque tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhitkov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Plutarque, up you get!
Plutarque gets a takedown into half guard.
Zhitkov pushes Plutarque off looking to stand but Plutarque dives back in and keeps control.
Plutarque is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zhitkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plutarque.
Plutarque is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zhitkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plutarque.
Plutarque works his foot free and advances to mount.
Zhitkov bucks Plutarque off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhitkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Plutarque is just out of range.
Plutarque tries to clinch up but Zhitkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhitkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Plutarque tries to clinch up.
Plutarque forces Zhitkov back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plutarque has a couple of punches blocked by Zhitkov.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zhitkov misses with some punches.
Zhitkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Plutarque blocking some punches.
Zhitkov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Plutarque.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A shot in the inside from Plutarque.
Zhitkov lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutarque can't find room to land a body shot as Zhitkov controls the action.
Zhitkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Plutarque.
A right hook to the body lands for Plutarque.
Plutarque is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zhitkov to keep the fight standing.
Zhitkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Plutarque throws a series of punches but Zhitkov avoids them all with ease.
Plutarque wants to clinch up but Zhitkov keeps it at a distance.
Zhitkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Plutarque with a body shot.
Plutarque tries to clinch up.
Plutarque displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhitkov throws out the jab.
Plutarque tries to clinch but Zhitkov is having none of it.
Zhitkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Plutarque's guard.
Plutarque wants to stand but Zhitkov is controlling the position.
Plutarque bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zhitkov's guard.
Zhitkov wants to stand and escape but Plutarque is having none of it.
Zhitkov kicks Plutarque off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhitkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Plutarque swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhitkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutarque shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zhitkov but Zhitkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Michel Plutarque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhitkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Plutarque throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhitkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Plutarque moves in looking to clinch but Zhitkov pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Plutarque.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zhitkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Plutarque, which made it look bad.
Zhitkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plutarque manages to avoid it.
Zhitkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhitkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Plutarque moves into the clinch successfully.
Zhitkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Plutarque.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhitkov prevents a body shot from Plutarque.
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 Jean Michel Plutarque will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zhitkov throws a hook but Plutarque avoids it easily.
Plutarque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhitkov.
Zhitkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plutarque.
Zhitkov lands with a good body shot.
Zhitkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhitkov connects with a body shot.
Zhitkov throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Plutarque.
Plutarque shoots in but Zhitkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Zhitkov misses.
Jean Michel Plutarque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plutarque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhitkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Plutarque wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhitkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Plutarque manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhitkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Plutarque's waist but Plutarque gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zhitkov off to one side.
Plutarque wants to clinch up but Zhitkov keeps it at a distance.
Plutarque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutarque looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Plutarque closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zhitkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Plutarque has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zhitkov after a bit of a struggle.
Plutarque doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutarque taking a breather.
Plutarque misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhitkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plutarque jumps guard but Zhitkov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Michel Plutarque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plutarque tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zhitkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zhitkov tries to throw a body punch but Plutarque avoids it by throwing Zhitkov back against the cage.
Plutarque taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plutarque.
Zhitkov prevents the takedown attempt.
Jean Michel Plutarque has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhitkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutarque's elbow.
Plutarque taking a breather.
Plutarque has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zhitkov uses from the top position.
Jean Michel Plutarque overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zhitkov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Plutarque displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhitkov throws out the jab.
Plutarque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhitkov.
Plutarque tries to counter by clinching up but Zhitkov breaks away and moves out of range.
Zhitkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zhitkov throws a hook but Plutarque avoids it easily.
Plutarque lands a jab to Zhitkov's midsection.
Plutarque dodges the punch combination from Zhitkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutarque slips under a jab from Zhitkov.
Plutarque appears to be looking for a big counter.
Both fighters circling a little - Plutarque finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Plutarque lands with a straight right. Zhitkov didn't see that one coming.
Plutarque gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Plutarque pulls guard.
Zhitkov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutarque looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zhitkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Plutarque manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zhitkov manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plutarque prevents Zhitkov from getting back to his feet.
Zhitkov pushes Plutarque off and scrambles back to his feet.
Plutarque avoids the body shot from Zhitkov.
Plutarque fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zhitkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zhitkov is breathing heavily.
Zhitkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Plutarque.
Plutarque shoots in but Zhitkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Plutarque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhitkov.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhitkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Plutarque rushes Zhitkov and presses him up against the cage.
Plutarque misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutarque misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Plutarque on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Plutarque fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhitkov.
Zhitkov wants to stall.
Zhitkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhitkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plutarque tries to pull guard but Zhitkov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Plutarque lands a nice uppercut.
Plutarque trying to stall but Zhitkov improves his position.
Plutarque misses with a body punch.
Plutarque lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zhitkov or not.
Zhitkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhitkov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhitkov.
Zhitkov misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zakhar Zhitkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Plutarque scores with a takedown into Zhitkov's guard.
Zhitkov wriggles free and stands up.
Plutarque looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Plutarque scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhitkov lands a body shot.
Plutarque gets a clinch.
Zhitkov tries to work over Plutarque's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Plutarque is trying to pull guard but Zhitkov has him pressed against the cage.
Zhitkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhitkov blocks an uppercut.
Plutarque manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhitkov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Plutarque tries to clinch up.
Plutarque misses with a body shot.
Zhitkov clinches up with Plutarque and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutarque successfully pulls guard.
Plutarque had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zhitkov defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhitkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Plutarque scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zhitkov misses with an uppercut.
Plutarque scores with a push kick.
Zhitkov lands with a good body shot.
Plutarque moves in looking to clinch but Zhitkov pushes him off.
Zhitkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutarque gets back to half guard.
Plutarque wants to control but Zhitkov is keeping busy.
Plutarque works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhitkov pushing down on Plutarque's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zhitkov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Plutarque to get to his feet.
Plutarque rushes Zhitkov and presses him up against the cage.
Plutarque stalls.
Plutarque misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plutarque manages to pull guard.
Zhitkov won't allow Plutarque to get back to his feet.
Plutarque wants to sweep here but Zhitkov controlling him for the moment.
Plutarque is looking for a triangle but Zhitkov pushes his legs off easily.
Plutarque is working an open guard so Zhitkov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zakhar Zhitkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhitkov scores with a jab. Plutarque acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zhitkov swings for the body but Plutarque moves out of range.
Zhitkov lands a nice shot that snaps Plutarque's head back.
Zhitkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Zhitkov throws an off balance right hand
and Plutarque counters with a stiff right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Plutarque - that will leave a mark!
Zhitkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhitkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhitkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Plutarque tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhitkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Plutarque sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Plutarque closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Plutarque has hold of Zhitkov's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zhitkov seems comfortable defending it but Plutarque has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zhitkov is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zhitkov is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Plutarque couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jean Michel Plutarque!
Jean Michel Plutarque decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Bean (ranked 2416 p4p, 1794 weight class) and Rustam Kadurov (ranked 327 p4p, 239 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rustam Kadurov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean doesn't manage to clinch there - Kadurov circles away.
Bean gets a clinch.
Bean pulls Kadurov into guard.
Bean wants to stand up but Kadurov is controlling him.
Kadurov content to stall in guard here.
Kadurov lands a couple of elbows.
Kadurov throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean wants to stand but Kadurov is controlling the position.
Kadurov chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadurov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bean's head.
Kadurov won't allow Bean to get back to his feet.
Kadurov throwing strikes from guard but Bean blocks nicely.
Bean kicks Kadurov off and gets to his feet.
Bean darts in trying to clinch
and Kadurov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Mr Bean has been cut.
Kadurov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rustam Kadurov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kadurov works the jab nicely.
 Bean is rocked!
Kadurov drops Bean with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bean! Kadurov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rustam Kadurov!
A relieved looking Rustam Kadurov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Slater (ranked 1725 p4p, 1427 weight class) and Olan Zapina (ranked 148 p4p, 130 weight class). Johnny Slater had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Johnny Slater had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 12 - 9 - 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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olan Zapina!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zapina won't allow Slater to pass to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zapina can do anything to dispel that myth.
Slater not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zapina keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slater has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Slater is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zapina has hold of Slater's hands but Slater slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Slater sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zapina defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater thows a huge punch but Zapina dodges it nicely.
Zapina on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Slater throwing shots but Zapina is blocking nicely.
Slater landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slater missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater drops an elbow to the side of Zapina's head.
Slater is looking to take a break and control but Zapina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slater is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zapina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slater.
Zapina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slater.
Slater throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Zapina to regain full guard.
Slater distracts Zapina with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater throwing strikes from guard but Zapina blocks nicely.
Slater postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Slater postures up in Zapina's guard and throws a big left but Zapina blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater postures up in Zapina's guard and throws a big left but Zapina blocks it.
Slater throwing strikes from guard but Zapina blocks nicely.
Slater postures up in Zapina's guard and throws a big left but Zapina blocks it.
Slater lands a couple of digs.
Slater working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zapina's head.
Slater is looking to work some ground and pound but Zapina has wrist control.
Slater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zapina works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slater scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zapina working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slater.
Slater wants to control from the top but Zapina keeps moving.
Slater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Slater works over Zapina with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zapina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slater trying to control but Zapina is working from the bottom.
Zapina seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zapina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slater. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Slater with a nice head shot there.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Zapina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater slips nicely into half guard.
Slater lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapina tries to get to full guard but Slater has control of the leg.
Zapina is staying active underneath Slater, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zapina has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Slater misses with a head shot. Zapina uses the momentum to regain guard.
Slater lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slater advances to half guard.
Slater throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zapina's head.
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. Slater connects with a nice short shot to Zapina's temple.
Slater is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Slater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zapina's head.
Slater is trying to control. Zapina wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Slater dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zapina is fending him off so far but Slater persists. Nope, Zapina circles away and we're back to standing.
Zapina is trying to counter with his kicks.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zapina as he avoids it easily.
A big right from Slater misses.
Zapina throws a big counter head kick but Slater avoids it with no problem.
Zapina lands a high kick!
Slater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zapina but Zapina pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zapina shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown. Zapina tries to sprawl out of it but Slater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zapina manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zapina lands a nice looking kick to the body. Slater takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Slater or perhaps it was just good defense by Zapina, which made it look bad.
Zapina is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Slater tries for a takedown but Zapina sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zapina is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zapina scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zapina thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick lands for Zapina.
Zapina throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Slater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zapina can do to turn this around?
Zapina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slater on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slater shoots and misses
and Zapina counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnny Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater blocks a head kick by Zapina.
Zapina scores with a body shot.
Zapina lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slater's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Zapina.
Zapina connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Olan Zapina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zapina throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zapina comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zapina changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zapina throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zapina scores with a nice body kick.
Zapina scores with a body shot.
Slater takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zapina. Slater shrugs it off though.
Zapina throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A low kick lands for Zapina.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater tries for a takedown but Zapina circles away easily
and Zapina counters with a body kick.
Zapina explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice body kick from Zapina.
Zapina is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Slater rather than just go for the knockout.
Zapina lands a big head kick that sends Slater tumbling to the mat! Zapina takes a step backwards and waves Slater back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Slater is rocked!
Slater takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slater was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zapina tries to clinch up but Slater circles away and keeps his distance.
Zapina misses with a body kick.
Slater appears to be looking for a big counter.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zapina.
Slater takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zapina sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slater somewhat.
Slater looks for a takedown but Zapina sprawls well.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown but Zapina manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slater's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zapina counters with a body kick.
A left lands for Zapina.
Zapina leaves Slater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zapina connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Slater is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slater is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zapina misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olan Zapina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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.
Slater steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zapina. That one must have hurt.
Slater seems to have got his legs back now.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Slater.
Slater throws an elbow but Zapina slips to the side and avoids it well.
Zapina tries to bench press Slater off him but Slater keeps the position.
Zapina is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Slater tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Slater in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zapina is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater in side control, throwing shots but Zapina defends.
Slater is looking to take a break and control but Zapina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnny Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slater looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zapina is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Slater seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zapina managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slater.
Slater creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zapina sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Slater misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Slater misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Slater wants to control but Zapina is keeping him busy.
Slater scoring with punches from side control.
Slater lands a nice forearm strike.
Slater scores with a couple of short elbows.
Slater creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zapina sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Zapina is not content to let Slater control the position.
Slater in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Slater postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Slater scoring with punches and elbows.
Slater working the ground and pound.
Slater 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.
Slater trying to control the action but Zapina is working from the bottom.
Zapina takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater working the ground and pound.
Slater fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Slater fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Slater grinds an elbow into Zapina's temple.
Slater cracks Zapina with a big right hand but Zapina just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
 Zapina is rocked!
Slater is putting a hurting on Zapina here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zapina is still in real trouble! Can Slater finish him?
Slater lands a strong strike to the head of Zapina. That's dazed him! Slater looking to finish here. Zapina is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Slater lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Slater!
Johnny Slater made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malig Mferi (ranked 747 p4p, 1212 weight class) and Buddah Joe (ranked 47 p4p, 73 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Malig Mferi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buddah Joe!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mferi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.
Joe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mferi defends it well.
Joe throws a body shot but no joy.
Mferi misses with a body shot.
Mferi lands a jab to the nose.
Mferi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mferi's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mferi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mferi throws a nice looking combination but Joe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joe feints the counter takedown.
Mferi throws a big shot that misses.
Joe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mferi misses with a wild body shot.
Malig Mferi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mferi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe.
Joe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mferi defends it well.
Joe has a takedown stuffed.
Mferi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joe.
Joe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mferi.
A jab from Mferi misses.
Joe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe moves into range and clinches up with Mferi.
Mferi breaks the clinch.
Mferi swings for the body but Joe moves out of range.
Mferi throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Mferi misses.
Joe with the counter takedown but Mferi avoids it easily.
Joe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joe misses with a leg kick
and Mferi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mferi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mferi defends it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mferi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joe.
Mferi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Joe tries to close the distance and clinch but Mferi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mferi misses with a wild body shot.
Joe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mferi defends it well.
Mferi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe moves in looking to clinch but Mferi pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mferi connects with a right hand. Joe shakes it off.
Joe tries to score with a low kick but Mferi moves his leg out of the way.
Mferi swings widly with a right hand
and Joe counters with a takedown into side control.
Mferi is trying to control Joe's posture but Joe avoids it.
Mferi is not content to let Joe control the position.
Mferi tries to buck Joe off but Joe is having none of it.
Mferi wants to control but Joe postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malig Mferi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mferi misses with an uppercut. Joe saw that one coming.
Joe feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Mferi misses.
Joe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Joe misses with a takedown attempt
and Mferi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mferi throws out the jab.
Joe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mferi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Joe is keen to just control but Mferi is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe prevents Mferi from improving his position.
Mferi is holding on to half guard well.
Joe is trying to control the action in half guard but Mferi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Joe is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Joe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Joe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mferi is holding on to half guard well.
Mferi is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Joe wants to work for an arm triangle but Mferi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mferi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Joe wants to control from the top but Mferi keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mferi is on top in guard.
Joe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mferi defends well.
Joe trying to control the position here.
Mferi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mferi is fighting to break Joe's control of his arms but Joe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Mferi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mferi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Joe defending well as Mferi loads up on a big left hand.
Joe with the counter takedown but Mferi avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe. Mferi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joe tries to clinch up.
Mferi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Joe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malig Mferi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Joe throws a body punch but Mferi moves out of range.
Mferi is looking to counter punch.
Joe shoots in and bounces Mferi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mferi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joe can do to turn this around?
Joe trying to control but Mferi is working from the bottom.
Joe controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mferi controlling Joe's posture.
Joe throws a strike but Mferi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Buddah Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mferi manages to get himself to full guard.
Joe stops Mferi from standing up.
Joe wants to control from the top but Mferi keeps moving.
Joe looking to pass the guard.
Mferi is adopting a defensive guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Joe working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mferi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joe trying to control but Mferi is working from the bottom.
Joe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mferi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Mferi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buddah Joe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mferi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joe is controlling him.
Joe stopping the sweep attempt from Mferi.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Mferi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mferi swinging wildly here.
Mferi misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Mferi misses its intended target.
Joe with the counter takedown but Mferi avoids it easily.
Joe misses with an uppercut
and Mferi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malig Mferi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mferi cracks Joe with an open hand slap.
Joe tries to clinch but Mferi is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mferi misses the jab.
Mferi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joe.
Mferi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Joe tries to counter it with a takedown but Mferi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mferi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters circling - Mferi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mferi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malig Mferi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mferi, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malig Mferi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Marek (ranked 452 p4p, 950 weight class) and Jacinto Cruz (ranked 71 p4p, 132 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Excellent boxer
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kamil Marek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacinto Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marek tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marek checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marek throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marek, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz scores with a shoulder strike.
Marek blocks a body shot from Cruz.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Marek.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruz.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Marek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz gets a clinch.
Marek tries to pull guard but Cruz holds him up against the cage and eventually Marek drops back down to his feet.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Marek fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marek lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz tries a body shot but Marek blocks it.
Marek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz cracks Marek with a nice body shot.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Marek.
I was talking to Marek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz tries a body shot but Marek blocks it.
Cruz lands a left hand.
Cruz lands with a left to the head.
Marek breaks from the clinch.
Cruz scores with a punch to the head.
Cruz throws a body punch but Marek moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Marek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Marek pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marek doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Kamil Marek has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jacinto Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marek. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Cruz.
A jab from Cruz does it's job there.
Cruz defending well as Marek loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz drops his hands momentarily and Marek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cruz scores with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Marek.
Marek works over Cruz's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz rushes Marek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz misses with some punches.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marek's elbow.
Marek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cruz digs a right hand into Marek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marek's gas tank.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Marek controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Cruz.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Marek jumps into guard, dragging Cruz to the mat.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Marek.
Cruz postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marek looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marek wants to control but Cruz postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamil Marek's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cruz misses with a hook.
Cruz instigates a clinch.
Marek tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marek misses with a body punch.
Marek tries a body shot but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Marek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cruz clinches up with Marek and pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek misses with a punch on the inside.
Marek swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz misses with some punches.
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Marek lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike.
Marek pulls guard successfully.
Cruz stays in close to Marek's body and controls the position.
Marek working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cruz has passed into half guard!
Marek pushes Cruz off looking to stand but Cruz dives back in and keeps control.
Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamil Marek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marek has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Marek preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marek is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cruz lands with a right hand.
Cruz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruz pushes Marek up against the cage in a clinch.
Marek swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marek lands with a short shot to the head.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marek jumps guard.
Marek keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marek is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz pulls Marek in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacinto Cruz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kamil Marek's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cruz throws a front kick aimed at Marek's knee but Marek avoids it well.
Marek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cruz doesn't seem bothered though.
Cruz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marek lands with an overhand left.
Marek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Marek can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jacinto Cruz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
Marek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marek tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Marek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Marek is trying to pull guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marek lands an uppercut.
Marek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marek digs a right hand into Cruz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cruz's gas tank.
Marek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cruz walks away with a smile on his face. Marek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Marek as he connects with a hook.
Marek scores with a one two! Cruz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Marek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marek looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz cracks Marek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Marek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Marek takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Jacinto Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz scores with a shot to the body.
Marek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cruz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cruz tries to clinch there but Marek circles away.
Cruz connects with the punch.
Cruz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to score with low kicks.
Marek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cruz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cruz throws a leg kick
and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacinto Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cruz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marek is able to avoid easily.
Marek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Marek misses with a looping right.
Marek defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marek misses with an uppercut.
Marek throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz connects with a solid leg kick.
Marek loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Cruz tries to work over Marek's front leg with a kick but Marek checks it.
Cruz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cruz connects with a leg kick.
Marek scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cruz instigates a clinch.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Marek avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Marek misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacinto Cruz.
I've got Cruz 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacinto Cruz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Caceres (ranked 1188 p4p, 1473 weight class) and Akira Kaburagi (ranked 171 p4p, 202 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rickson Caceres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akira Kaburagi!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caceres is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaburagi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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.
Kaburagi gets caught napping as Caceres dives in and scores a takedown. Kaburagi manages to retain guard.
Kaburagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Caceres's guard.
Kaburagi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Caceres to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kaburagi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Caceres pulls down on the head and he's put Kaburagi to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rickson Caceres!
Rickson Caceres gave a mention to Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axton Burgess (ranked 237 p4p, 942 weight class) and Nazaire Chenevert (ranked 30 p4p, 122 weight class). Chenevert has chosen A Milli as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axton Burgess!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nazaire Chenevert!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chenevert throws a low kick, looking for Burgess's leg but Burgess calmly moves out of range.
Burgess looks to land a right hand but Chenevert moved out of range.
Burgess misses with an uppercut. Chenevert saw that one coming.
Chenevert wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burgess lands the left hand.
 It looks like Nazaire Chenevert has been cut.
Chenevert throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Burgess counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chenevert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burgess looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chenevert throws a lazy body kick
and Burgess counters with a nice uppercut.
Chenevert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chenevert looks to throw a body kick
and Chenevert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burgess takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgess throws a jab when Chenevert was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chenevert.
Jab, jab by Chenevert - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chenevert throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chenevert throws a jab but it's blocked by Burgess.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burgess. Chenevert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chenevert lands with a hook. Burgess tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burgess dodges the punch combination from Chenevert.
It looked like Burgess was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chenevert.
Chenevert slips under a jab.
Chenevert throws a solid leg kick but Burgess takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chenevert.
A solid body kick from Chenevert.
Chenevert looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chenevert connects with a body shot that sends Burgess's belly button to the back.
Chenevert misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgess keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Burgess on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burgess misses with a shot to the body
and Chenevert counters with a straight right hand.
Chenevert drops his hands momentarily and Burgess takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burgess has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chenevert finds it's way round the side to connect with Burgess's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chenevert ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chenevert misses with a kick to the body
and Burgess counters with a nice uppercut.
Burgess misses with a left hand
and Chenevert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burgess is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chenevert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chenevert lands with an overhand left.
Chenevert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Burgess checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burgess ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burgess has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chenevert finds it's way round the side to connect with Burgess's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert throws a leg kick but Burgess checks it.
Burgess dips to his left and cracks Chenevert with an uppercut!
Nazaire Chenevert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgess throws a poor cross that misses
letting Chenevert counter with a right hand.
Burgess slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burgess lands a nice shot to the body.
Chenevert is looking to land body kicks.
Burgess ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burgess moves out of range of the strikes.
Chenevert defending well as Burgess loads up on a big left hand.
Chenevert takes a swing at Burgess's ribcage but misses.
Chenevert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chenevert throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burgess counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgess ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chenevert moves away.
Chenevert scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Burgess finds it's target.
Chenevert misses with a body kick.
Chenevert scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chenevert fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burgess has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Chenevert does it's job there.
Chenevert misses with an uppercut.
Burgess walks into a straight right hand from Chenevert.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chenevert delivers a nice body kick.
Chenevert lands a slapping body shot.
Burgess is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Burgess swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nazaire Chenevert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert'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.
Chenevert lands a slapping body shot.
Burgess fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Chenevert has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Burgess might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Chenevert misses with a leg kick
and Chenevert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nazaire Chenevert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chenevert darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chenevert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burgess manages to avoid it.
Chenevert misses with an uppercut.
Chenevert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burgess fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Burgess takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burgess darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess slips under a jab from Chenevert.
Chenevert looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgess is just out of range.
Burgess throwing a counter right hand but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Chenevert swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Burgess wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burgess keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgess moves out of range of the body kick from Chenevert.
Burgess walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chenevert lands with a good body shot.
Chenevert 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.
Burgess looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burgess's sensitive parts.
Burgess misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chenevert.
Chenevert moves forwards but Burgess connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That has opened up Nazaire Chenevert's cut even more.
Chenevert connects with a solid leg kick.
Burgess misses with a hook.
Chenevert misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgess doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chenevert throws a push kick but Burgess slaps the foot to one side.
Burgess throws a body shot but no joy.
Burgess tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chenevert was well out of range. Poor timing from Burgess.
Chenevert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chenevert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burgess swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chenevert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Burgess.
Good body shot from Chenevert.
Still in the clinch, Chenevert scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chenevert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burgess is defending well for now.
Chenevert is trying to force a seperation but Burgess has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess gets through Chenevert's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Chenevert.
Chenevert scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chenevert.
Still in the clinch, Burgess scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chenevert lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burgess blocks a body shot from Chenevert.
Burgess misses with some punches.
Chenevert pushes Burgess back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burgess.
Chenevert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chenevert throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burgesss head.
Burgess lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chenevert backwards.
Chenevert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burgess backwards.
Burgess working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chenevert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burgess backwards.
Chenevert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chenevert lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chenevert throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Chenevert tenderised Burgess's leg. Burgess is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chenevert gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Burgess counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Burgess misses
and Chenevert finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chenevert feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burgesss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Burgess.
Chenevert tries a head kick but it misses.
Burgess misses with a hook
and Chenevert counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Burgess swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chenevert counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burgess staying out of range there.
Burgess appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burgess throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burgess scores with the left hand. Chenevert knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burgess checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nazaire Chenevert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert'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.
Burgess swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
Burgess doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chenevert misses with an uppercut. Burgess saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Burgess blocks the leg kick.
Chenevert swings widly with a right hand
and Burgess counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chenevert misses with an uppercut. Burgess saw that one coming.
Chenevert fakes the leg kick and cracks Burgess in the body.
Chenevert fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burgess.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert throws a wild body kick that Burgess sees coming a mile off.
Burgess appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burgess will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Burgess dips to his left and cracks Chenevert with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick from Chenevert misses.
A swing and a miss from Chenevert.
Burgess appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chenevert slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burgess connects with a crisp jab.
Chenevert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burgess thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chenevert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burgess moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burgess misses with a straight right.
Chenevert throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut.
A shot to the body from Chenevert misses
enabling Burgess to counter with a crisp jab.
Burgess throws a body shot but no joy.
Chenevert lands with a shot to the body.
Chenevert dips to his left and cracks Burgess with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chenevert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert scores with a leg kick.
Chenevert throws a jab when Burgess was well out of range.
Burgess misses the body punch
and Chenevert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burgess checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burgess is looking to counter punch.
Chenevert loads up on a big right hand but Burgess slips the punch.
Burgess is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Chenevert misses
and Burgess cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chenevert thows a leg kick but Burgess checks it
and Chenevert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chenevert takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burgess looks to land a left hand but Chenevert moved out of range nicely.
Burgess ducks under a wild hook from Chenevert.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chenevert loads up on a big right hand but Burgess slips the punch.
Burgess looks to throw the jab but Chenevert is out of range.
Burgess keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chenevert misses with a low kick as Burgess jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Burgess misses the target.
Chenevert takes a swing at Burgess's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Burgess.
A shot to the liver by Burgess. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Burgess.
Burgess ducks under a wild hook from Chenevert.
Burgess punishes Chenevert's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgess swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burgess swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burgess looks to score with a jab to the body but Chenevert is just out of range.
Chenevert fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chenevert throws a push kick but Burgess slaps the foot to one side.
Chenevert tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burgess throwing a counter right hand but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Chenevert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chenevert fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burgess.
Chenevert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burgess's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chenevert connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burgess scrambles back to his feet.
Chenevert scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nazaire Chenevert really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chenevert with a jab.
Burgess pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Chenevert.
Chenevert tries to clinch but Burgess moves out of range.
Burgess was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chenevert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid body kick from Chenevert.
A jab from Chenevert finds it's way through Burgess's defenses.
Burgess throws a hook but Chenevert avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Chenevert lands a jab to the nose.
Chenevert throws out a leg kick but Burgess moves out of range and Chenevert only half commits.
Burgess takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chenevert is looking to clinch.
Chenevert throws a series of strikes that have Burgess backpedaling.
Burgess takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chenevert throws a hook to the side of Burgess's head but Burgess sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burgess fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Burgess throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Chenevert to counter with a crisp jab.
Chenevert lands a jab to Burgess's midsection.
Chenevert connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the body from Chenevert misses
and Burgess counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chenevert throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chenevert connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chenevert has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chenevert connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chenevert lunges at Burgess with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burgess's hand.
Burgess scores with a decent looking hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chenevert - that will leave a mark!
Burgess takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chenevert tries to clinch but Burgess is having none of it.
Burgess tries to move into range but Chenevert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chenevert lands a nice hook to Burgess's body. Burgess takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chenevert with a hook.
Chenevert just misses with a punch to the body.
Chenevert swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burgess counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess throws an overhand right that lands on Chenevert's shoulder, as Chenevert tries to avoid the shot.
Chenevert is looking for the big counter here.
Burgess is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Chenevert.
Chenevert closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burgess takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burgess steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chenevert.
Burgess stuns Chenevert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chenevert throws out a powerful jab.
Chenevert takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chenevert throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burgess's head.
Burgess misses with a looping left.
Chenevert was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burgess misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgess is just out of range.
Chenevert throws a hook but Burgess avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chenevert.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burgess bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chenevert lands with a straight right. Burgess didn't see that one coming.
Burgess misses with a hook to the body
and Chenevert counters with a straight right hand.
Chenevert throws a head kick that misses
and Burgess counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burgess moves away.
Chenevert fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burgess.
Chenevert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burgess throws out the jab.
Chenevert is looking to slow Burgess down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nazaire Chenevert dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chenevert throws an off balance right hand
and Burgess counters with a left to the body.
Chenevert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chenevert throws an off balance right hand
and Burgess counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burgess misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chenevert.
Chenevert flicks out a counter leg kick but Burgess steps away.
Burgess takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Burgess misses.
Nice cross by Chenevert.
Chenevert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert throws a hook but Burgess avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Chenevert.
Chenevert tries to land a front kick but Burgess steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burgess throws a body punch but Chenevert moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Chenevert.
Chenevert scores with the left hand. Burgess knows he should have avoided that one.
Chenevert with the inside leg kick.
Chenevert uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burgess has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Chenevert misses the target.
Chenevert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burgess.
Burgess throws a hook but Chenevert blocks it.
Burgess throws a body shot but no joy.
Chenevert throws a jab but it's blocked by Burgess.
Chenevert scores with a kick to the body.
Burgess takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert misses with a hook
and Burgess counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burgess scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Burgess blocks the low kick.
A nice combination there by Chenevert.
Burgess missing with a left hand there. Chenevert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the body.
Burgess avoids the body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burgess at a distance.
Chenevert misses with an uppercut.
Burgess throwing a counter right hand but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Chenevert cracks Burgess with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chenevert moves out of range of the strikes.
Burgess throws a body punch but Chenevert moves out of range.
Chenevert closes the distance and pushes Burgess back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgess.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chenevert.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burgess.
Nazaire Chenevert is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burgess misses with some punches.
Burgess lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burgess.
Burgess misses with some punches.
Burgess lands a body shot.
Burgess softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nazaire Chenevert seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgess working aggressively here.
Burgess misses with a punch on the inside.
Burgess misses with the head strike.
Burgess misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burgess.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chenevert.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Burgess fails to land.
Burgess tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chenevert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burgess struggles to land a body shot inside as Chenevert controls his hands.
Burgess lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nazaire Chenevert.
I've got Chenevert 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nazaire Chenevert!
Nazaire Chenevert is the new middleweight champion!
Nazaire Chenevert thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hinto Kangee (ranked 406 p4p, 798 weight class) and Mbape Smooth (ranked 52 p4p, 98 weight class). Kangee's entrance music is Kalush Orchestra - Stefania. A fine choice. Mbape Smooth 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hinto Kangee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mbape Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smooth throws a right hand that misses
and Kangee moves into the clinch.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kangee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smooth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smooth avoiding damage.
Smooth stalling in the clinch.
Smooth is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kangee is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangee prevents a body shot from Smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smooth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kangee.
Smooth is trying to break the clinch but Kangee has him pressed against the cage.
Smooth looking to slow down the pace here.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth working aggressively here.
Kangee struggles to land a body shot inside as Smooth controls his hands.
We've been hearing reports that Kangee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smooth'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.
Kangee blocks a body shot from Smooth.
That's two 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.
Kangee blocks a body shot from Smooth.
Kangee can't find room to land a body shot as Smooth controls the action.
Smooth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kangee wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hinto Kangee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kangee looking for a takedown.
Kangee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smooth is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kangee goes for a takedown attempt but Smooth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kangee misses with a takedown attempt
and Smooth counters with a three punch combo that has Kangee backing up. Kangee nods at Smooth to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kangee defending well as Smooth loads up on a big left hand.
Kangee throws a combination that misses
and Smooth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smooth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smooth with a jab.
Smooth scores with a jab to the head.
Kangee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kangee 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.
Smooth controls Kangee momentarily but Kangee frees himself.
Kangee advances to half guard.
Kangee trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smooth wants to control but Kangee is keeping busy.
Kangee not doing much here.
Smooth wants to get back to full guard but Kangee has mounted him!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smooth tries to hold on but Kangee postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mbape Smooth dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Smooth misses the jab.
Kangee checks a leg kick nicely.
Kangee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kangee blocks the body kick.
Smooth throws an overhand right that lands on Kangee's shoulder, as Kangee tries to avoid the shot.
Kangee looks to land a combination but Smooth avoids it well.
Kangee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kangee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mbape Smooth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smooth looks to land a left hand but Kangee moved out of range nicely.
Smooth misses with an uppercut.
Kangee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Smooth as Kangee shoots in.
Smooth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smooth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kangee loads up on a big right hand but Smooth slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Smooth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smooth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kangee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangee. Smooth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smooth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smooth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Kangee misses.
Kangee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smooth avoids it really well and circles away.
Smooth wants to land a leg kick but Kangee is out of range.
Kangee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smooth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smooth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kangee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kangee moves away from the strike by Smooth.
Smooth staying out of range there.
Smooth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kangee will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kangee scores with a one two! Smooth had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Kangee misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Smooth misses the target.
Kangee is looking to counter punch.
Kangee defending well as Smooth loads up on a big left hand.
Smooth throws a shot from downtown. Kangee moves away and avoids it.
Smooth misses with a leg kick
and Kangee counters with a shoot takedown. Smooth fights it but they end up in guard.
Kangee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smooth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kangee controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Smooth wants to sweep but no luck.
Kangee content to stall in guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smooth throws a big shot that misses.
Smooth misses with a two punch combination.
Kangee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smooth was covering up waiting for the punch and Kangee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smooth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kangee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smooth keeping full guard, as Kangee tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hinto Kangee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kangee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smooth napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hinto Kangee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smooth is letting Kangee control him for a moment.
Smooth tries to bench press Kangee off him but Kangee keeps the position.
Smooth is letting Kangee control him for a moment.
Kangee works to advance to full mount. Smooth defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Kangee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smooth for as long as he can get away with.
Kangee continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smooth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kangee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Further stalling from Kangee.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kangee avoids the attempt from Smooth to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kangee looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hinto Kangee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kangee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hinto Kangee!
Our winner, Hinto Kangee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Hunter (ranked 1271 p4p, 221 weight class) and Ryu Inhanamoto (ranked 147 p4p, 31 weight class). Ryu Inhanamoto has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Hunter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryu Inhanamoto!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inhanamoto throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter is looking to counter punch.
Hunter throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Hunter fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Hunter does it's job there.
It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Inhanamoto avoids them all with ease.
Inhanamoto misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
Hunter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ryu Inhanamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter scores with a nice strike.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Hunter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice right hand that sends Hunter toppling to the canvas! Hunter scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Inhanamoto finish him?!
It looks like Saul Hunter has been cut.
Hunter gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Inhanamoto gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Inhanamoto! Ryu Inhanamoto retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Ryu Inhanamoto 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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