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RSE 19: Glorious Death PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Albertson (ranked 5508 p4p, 4440 weight class) and Jimmy Allen (ranked 505 p4p, 463 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Albertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Allen!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albertson ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Allen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Allen stuffs the takedown.
Allen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Allen catches Albertson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
 It looks like John Albertson has been cut.
Albertson shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense.
Allen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Albertson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Allen tries to avoid it but Albertson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Allen to the ground. Allen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Albertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albertson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Albertson moved out of range.
Albertson goes for a double leg but Allen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Allen continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Allen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Albertson tries to pull guard but Allen holds him up against the cage and eventually Albertson drops back down to his feet.
Albertson is trying to force a seperation but Allen has the dominant position.
Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albertson moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Allen wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Allen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Allen throws out a loose jab but Albertson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albertson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Allen counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Albertson out cold! What a finish! Allen is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Allen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Meadows (ranked 3533 p4p, 24190 weight class) and Kamehameha The King (ranked 406 p4p, 517 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Meadows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamehameha The King !
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The King walks into a straight right hand from Meadows.
Meadows misses with a few strikes there.
Meadows jabs at The King 's body.
The King avoids the body shot from Meadows.
Jay Meadows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meadows throws a hook but The King avoids it easily.
The King tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Meadows defends well and The King ends up having to push Meadows into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Meadows bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The King 's head.
The King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Meadows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Meadows finds it's way through The King 's defenses.
Good standup being displayed there by The King as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Jay Meadows has been cut.
The King shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Meadows is trying to defend but The King finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The King lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Meadows looks like he's trying to stand up.
Meadows avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The King .
That's one minute gone in the round.
The King winds up and cracks Meadows with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The King throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Meadows to regain full guard.
Meadows wants to get back to his feet but The King is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The King throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The King throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Meadows utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The King scoring with some ground and pound.
Meadows wants to get back to his feet but The King is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Meadows looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The King throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The King throws a strike but Meadows rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The King keeping moving, preventing Meadows from controlling successfully.
The King is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The King lands an uppercut.
Meadows gets underhooks to prevent The King 's takedown attempt.
Meadows breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The King lands a jab to the nose.
Meadows misses with an uppercut. The King saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The King cracks Meadows with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Meadows tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but The King pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Meadows is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamehameha The King !
Kamehameha The King 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Griggs (ranked 3043 p4p, 4423 weight class) and Yahir Petrov (ranked 240 p4p, 327 weight class). Donovan Griggs 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donovan Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yahir Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs clinches up against the cage.
Petrov takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Griggs on the inside.
Griggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Griggs.
Griggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Griggs lands with a left to the head.
Petrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Griggs is defending well for now.
Griggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrov takes a shot to the head.
Petrov is trying to pull guard but Griggs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Griggs scores with a shot to the side of Petrov's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov tries for a takedown but Griggs manages to get underhooks.
Griggs lands a nice uppercut.
Griggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Griggs.
Griggs lands a shot to the body.
Griggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Griggs on the inside.
Griggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
 Petrov is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Griggs.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griggs.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griggs.
Griggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Petrov fails to pull guard.
Donovan Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yahir Petrov.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Griggs manages to break the clinch.
Griggs clinches up against the cage.
Griggs lands an uppercut.
Petrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Griggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Griggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Griggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griggs slowing the pace effectively.
Griggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Griggs has Petrov pressed against the cage, preventing Petrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Griggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs lands with a short shot to the head.
Griggs lands with a light punch inside.
Petrov is trying to pull guard but Griggs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Griggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Griggs lands with a left to the head.
Griggs dips a shoulder and cracks Petrov with a mighty uppercut! Petrov falls back against the cage and Griggs unloads with a barrage of strikes! Petrov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Griggs screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Griggs!
Donovan Griggs 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tallulah Begaye (ranked 5441 p4p, 3857 weight class) and Brandon Vera (ranked 503 p4p, 434 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tallulah Begaye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Vera!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Begaye fails with the takedown
and Vera counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Tallulah Begaye has been cut.
Vera is looking to clinch.
Begaye feinted with a counter takedown.
Vera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Begaye in his tracks.
Vera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Begaye half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Begaye uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vera.
Vera swings widly with a right hand
and Begaye counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vera has an active guard here but Begaye has managed to pass into half guard.
Begaye stalling.
Vera is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Begaye is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vera has a hand on Begaye's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Begaye takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Vera is bucking up trying to escape but Begaye cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
 It looks like Brandon Vera has been cut.
Vera is looking to get to half guard.
Begaye trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Begaye! Vera is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tallulah Begaye!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Bess (ranked 2947 p4p, 3924 weight class) and Billy Oehman (ranked 235 p4p, 309 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick Bess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Oehman!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oehman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bess seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oehman feints and then cracks Bess's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bess down.
Oehman throws a push kick but Bess slaps the foot to one side.
Bess checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Oehman misses.
Bess has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Oehman.
Bess seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Billy Oehman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oehman throws a low kick but Bess avoids it.
Oehman lands a front kick.
Bess avoids the body shot from Oehman.
A telegraphed right hand from Oehman misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bess fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oehman.
Oehman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oehman lands a head kick. Bess smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good shot there by Oehman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oehman scores with a jab.
Oehman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bess with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oehman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bess is able to avoid easily.
Bess swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oehman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bess really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oehman connects with an inside leg kick.
Oehman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bess looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bess steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Oehman. That one must have hurt.
Oehman dodges the punch combination from Bess.
Oehman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bess tries to bum rush Oehman with a series of wild strikes but Oehman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oehman feints a counter leg kick.
Oehman scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oehman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oehman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oehman 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.
Oehman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oehman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body kick there by Oehman.
A leg kick checked by Bess.
As Oehman looks to move away, Bess throws a big counter combo but Oehman just gets out of the way.
Oehman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bess misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oehman. Bess does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oehman dodges the punch combination from Bess.
Oehman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bess with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Bess blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Oehman.
Oehman throws a leg kick which misses Bess's front leg but catches the back leg as Bess tries to avoid it.
Oehman throws a hook to the side of Bess's head but Bess sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bess appears to be looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Bess.
Oehman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bess slips under a jab from Oehman.
Oehman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oehman throws an off balance right hand
and Bess counters with a left to the body.
Oehman throws a leg kick which misses Bess's front leg but catches the back leg as Bess tries to avoid it.
Bess looks to land a combination but Oehman avoids it well.
Oehman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bess misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bess misses.
Oehman connects with a solid leg kick.
Oehman lands a leg kick that knocks Bess off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bess scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oehman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oehman misses with a straight right.
Bess is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bess throws a combination that misses
and Oehman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bess's knee momentarily.
Oehman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oehman scores with a leg kick.
Oehman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some wild striking there from Oehman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Oehman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oehman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oehman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bess is able to avoid easily.
Oehman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Oehman.
Oehman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oehman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bess. Those never looked like landing.
Oehman throws a low kick but Bess avoids it.
Bess seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oehman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for Bess, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Oehman.
Bess throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oehman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bess misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bess looks to land a combination but Oehman avoids it well.
Oehman misses with a two punch combination.
Oehman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oehman throws a low kick, looking for Bess's leg but Bess calmly moves out of range.
Crunch! Oehman slams his shin into Bess's torso.
Oehman scores with a jab.
Oehman pushes Bess away with a front kick.
Bess throws a right hand that Oehman ducks under and follows up with a left that Oehman also avoids with ease.
Oehman unleashes a big counter combination but Bess bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bess avoids the head kick by Oehman.
Bess will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Oehman throws a sloppy head kick and Bess moves out of range easily.
Oehman lands with a kick to the temple. Bess shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oehman connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bess rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oehman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bess moves out of range as Oehman strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Oehman!
Bess connects with a jab.
Oehman throws an overhand right that lands on Bess's shoulder, as Bess tries to avoid the shot.
Bess throws a big counter combination but Oehman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bess misses with a two punch combination.
Oehman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Bess misses.
Bess misses the shot to the body.
Bess bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oehman's head.
Oehman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bess will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bess chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oehman can pounce on him.
Bess blocks a head kick by Oehman.
Dominick Bess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oehman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bess throws a looping overhand right but Oehman ducks down to avoid it.
Oehman cracks Bess with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oehman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Bess. Beautiful body shot.
Bess throws a right and a left that Oehman avoids nicely.
Oehman connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Oehman.
A punch combination from Bess misses.
Bess is looking to wear down Oehman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Oehman throws the kick towards the body but Bess avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bess on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oehman. Oehman obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bess on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oehman. Oehman obviously looking to wear him down.
Oehman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oehman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bess. That did some damage!
Bess misses with a wild combination.
Oehman connects with a leg kick.
Bess walks into a stiff left hand from Oehman.
Good work by Bess as he checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Oehman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No joy there for Oehman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oehman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bess was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oehman dodges the punch combination from Bess.
Sloppy strikes from Oehman. Those never looked like landing.
A nice leg kick from Oehman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bess takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oehman.
A good leg kick by Oehman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bess lands a jab-cross combination.
Oehman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Bess.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oehman throws a head kick that Bess semi-blocks.
Oehman misses with a straight right.
Bess lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bess throws a hook but Oehman blocks it.
Oehman scores with a head kick.
Oehman throws a right hand that Bess ducks under and follows up with a left that Bess also avoids with ease.
Bess has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Billy Oehman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oehman tries to land a front kick but Bess steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bess lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Bess. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Oehman.
Bess swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oehman tried to score with a low kick but Bess checks it.
Bess throws a series of punches but Oehman moves out of range.
Bess misses the shot to the body.
Oehman throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oehman.
Oehman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bess misses with a two punch combination.
Oehman tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Bess tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bess misses with a combination
and Oehman counters with a two punch combo.
Oehman misses with a straight left.
Oehman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bess fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick from Oehman lands but Bess takes it in his stride.
Oehman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oehman misses with a head kick.
Bess appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bess tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oehman misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bess on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Oehman misses.
Oehman throws a chopping leg kick but Bess manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No joy there for Bess, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oehman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oehman throws a jab when Bess was well out of range.
Oehman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bess.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oehman scoring well with a low kick there.
Oehman misses with a low kick.
Bess throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Bess.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bess blocks the body kick.
Bess tries to bum rush Oehman with a series of wild strikes but Oehman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oehman connects with a solid leg kick.
Bess avoids the head kick by Oehman.
Oehman connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bess.
Dominick Bess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Oehman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oehman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Oehman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oehman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Oehman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Marx (ranked 3214 p4p, 3291 weight class) and Animo Anito (ranked 369 p4p, 384 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Marx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Animo Anito!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Marx misses.
Anito throws a counter combo.
Anito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marx swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anito counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marx looks to land a combination. Anito sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marx scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marx moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Karl Marx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marx swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anito dodges the punch combination from Marx.
Anito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anito lands a big head kick that sends Marx tumbling to the mat! Anito takes a step backwards and waves Marx back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Marx is rocked!
Marx throws a combination that misses
and Anito counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Marx out cold! What a finish! Anito is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Animo Anito!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Payne (ranked 3641 p4p, 2699 weight class) and Franz Ramos (ranked 416 p4p, 316 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Franz Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne slips a straight right by Ramos.
Payne swings widly with a right hand
and Ramos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Payne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Max Payne has been cut.
Payne throws a lazy head kick
and Ramos counters with a straight right hand.
Payne displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick by Payne misses
and Ramos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramos scores with a counter punch that sends Payne to the canvas! Ramos smells blood - he's punishing Payne with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Payne has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franz Ramos!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kent Ljung (ranked 2774 p4p, 2939 weight class) and Kyung Ho Kang (ranked 188 p4p, 200 weight class). Kang is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Better Than Yesterday . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kent Ljung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyung Ho Kang!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ljung tries a head kick but it misses.
Ljung feints and then cracks Kang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kang down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ljung.
Ljung seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ljung looks to clinch
and Kang counters with a single leg into guard. Ljung didn't expect that.
Kang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ljung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ljung has his feet on Kang's thighs here. He's pushed Kang off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kang screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kent Ljung!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lruce Bee (ranked 2661 p4p, 2801 weight class) and Rodri Yairguez (ranked 216 p4p, 220 weight class). Yairguez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. El Corrido De Chihuahua - Los Rieleros Del Norte kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rodri Yairguez told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lruce Bee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodri Yairguez!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Bee!
Yairguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bee jabs at Yairguez's body.
Yairguez tries to clinch there but Bee circles away.
Bee takes a swing at Yairguez's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Yairguez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bee blocks a jab.
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
Yairguez wants to clinch up but Bee keeps it at a distance.
Bee tries a low kick but Yairguez avoids it.
Yairguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bee takes a swing at Yairguez's ribcage but misses.
Bee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yairguez scores with a body shot.
Bee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yairguez is defended easily by Bee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yairguez misses with a looping right.
Yairguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Bee.
Bee misses with a looping left.
Yairguez scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Bee. That snapped Yairguez's head back.
Bee connects with a solid leg kick.
Bee staying out of range there.
Bee misses with a body shot.
Yairguez throws a body punch but Bee moves out of range.
Bee is looking to wear down Yairguez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yairguez scores with a jab to the head.
Bee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bee avoids the head kick by Yairguez.
Yairguez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yairguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bee throws a series of punches but Yairguez moves out of range.
Bee throws a series of punches but Yairguez moves out of range.
A slow jab from Bee misses its intended target.
Lruce Bee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bee throws a solid leg kick but Yairguez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bee.
Yairguez throws a series of punches but Bee avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yairguez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yairguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Bee.
Yairguez tries to clinch but Bee is having none of it.
Yairguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bee swings for the body but Yairguez moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bee.
Bee avoids the body shot from Yairguez.
Bee throws a leg kick but Yairguez checks it.
Yairguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yairguez instigates a clinch.
Bee scores with a shot to the side of Yairguez's head.
Bee avoids a wild elbow strike from Yairguez.
Yairguez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bees head.
Yairguez lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bee.
Bee struggles to land a body shot inside as Yairguez controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yairguez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bee backwards.
Bee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yairguez misses with some punches.
Yairguez is working for takedown but Bee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lruce Bee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodri Yairguez.
A head punch on the inside from Yairguez fails to land.
Bee blocks a body shot from Yairguez.
Bee lands with a short shot to the head.
Bee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Bee.
Yairguez takes a shot to the head.
Yairguez misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bee fails to land.
Yairguez looking for a takedown.
Yairguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Bee to work.
Bee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yairguezs head.
Bee misses with a punch on the inside.
Yairguez can't find room to land a body shot as Bee controls the action.
Bee swings wildly with an uppercut but Yairguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yairguez blocks an uppercut.
Yairguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yairguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bee managing to block the knees to the body from Yairguez.
Bee has a couple of punches blocked by Yairguez.
Bee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yairguez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bee is trying to stall.
Yairguez misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lruce Bee 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.
Yairguez misses with a low kick.
Bee cracks Yairguez with a good jab.
Nice body punch from Bee.
Bee jabs Yairguez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bee throws out a powerful jab.
A leg kick checked by Yairguez.
Bee wants to land a leg kick but Yairguez is out of range.
Bee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yairguez can do to turn this around?
Bee swings for the body but Yairguez moves out of range.
Bee with the inside leg kick.
Bee lands a jab to Yairguez's midsection.
Yairguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yairguez drops his hands momentarily and Bee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Bee misses its intended target.
Yairguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yairguez missing with a left hand there. Bee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Yairguez lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bee misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bee. Yairguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bee swings for the body but Yairguez moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yairguez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yairguez. Bee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yairguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bee.
Bee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yairguez at a distance.
Bee scores with a jab.
Nice body punch from Bee.
Bee throws a hook but Yairguez avoids it easily.
Bee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yairguez! But no joy.
Lruce Bee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Yairguez finds it's target.
Yairguez throws a hook but Bee avoids it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Good standup being displayed there by Yairguez as he connects with a hook.
Bee looks to score with a jab to the body but Yairguez is just out of range.
Bee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yairguez.
Bee lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yairguez misses with a shot to the body
and Bee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Yairguez misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yairguez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yairguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bee.
Bee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yairguez misses with a straight right.
Yairguez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bee throws a body shot but no joy.
Yairguez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bee misses with a body shot.
Bee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bee moves away from the strike by Yairguez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bee. Yairguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yairguez forces Bee back against the cage and clinches.
Yairguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yairguez can't find room to land a body shot as Bee controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bee lands a right hand.
Yairguez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bee backwards.
Yairguez can't find room to land a body shot as Bee controls the action.
Bee breaks from the clinch.
Bee tries a low kick but Yairguez avoids it.
Bee misses with a leg kick.
Yairguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yairguez throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Bee misses the target.
Bee's corner calls for a 1-2. Bee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bee punishes Yairguez's body with a nice straight punch.
Yairguez misses with the combination.
Bee lands a jab to Yairguez's midsection.
Yairguez lands a nice hook to Bee's body. Bee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yairguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bee was well out of range. Poor timing from Yairguez.
Bee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee tries to land a leg kick but Yairguez saw it coming and moves away.
Good work by Bee as he checks the leg kick.
Bee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yairguez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yairguez works the jab nicely.
Lruce Bee is winning the standup battle so far.
Bee works the jab nicely.
A good leg kick by Bee.
Yairguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Bee.
Bee works Yairguez's body with a nice hook.
Bee swings for the body but Yairguez moves out of range.
Yairguez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yairguez blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Bee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yairguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yairguez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bee's head backwards.
Yairguez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bee blocks a jab.
Bee throws a shot from downtown. Yairguez moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lruce Bee dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yairguez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bee fails to land with a series of punches.
Bee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Yairguez.
Yairguez digs a good body shot into Bee's ribs.
Yairguez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good exchange - Bee coming out on top.
Bee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yairguez at a distance.
Bee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bee throws a body punch but Yairguez moves out of range.
Yairguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bee.
Bee lands a head kick!
Yairguez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bee lands a jab to the head.
Yairguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yairguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bee manages to avoid it.
Yairguez tries for a takedown but Bee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yairguez throws a series of punches but Bee avoids them all with ease.
Yairguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bee is just out of range.
Bee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yairguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bee can pounce on him.
Yairguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bee looks to land a left hand but Yairguez moved out of range nicely.
Yairguez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bee lands a right hook to the body.
Yairguez misses with a looping left.
Bee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yairguez.
Bee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bee misses with a low kick as Yairguez jumps back.
Bee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yairguez.
Rodri Yairguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bee. Yairguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yairguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bee lands a really nice looking cross but Yairguez seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yairguez moves away.
Bee throws a leg kick but Yairguez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yairguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bee tries to avoid it but Yairguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bee to the ground. Bee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bee misses with a wild combination.
Yairguez throws out a counter right but Bee avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Bee.
Bee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yairguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bee moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Yairguez.
Yairguez throws out a loose jab but Bee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yairguez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bee checks it well.
Bee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yairguez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yairguez misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bee.
Yairguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yairguez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yairguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bee. Yairguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yairguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bee scores with a nice head shot.
Yairguez digs a good hook to Bee's body.
Bee throws a body shot but no joy.
Yairguez misses with a right hand
and Bee counters with a straight right hand.
Bee punishes Yairguez's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yairguez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bee.
Bee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yairguez takes one on the button.
Bee swings for the body but Yairguez moves out of range.
Yairguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bee. Yairguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bee walks into a stiff left hand from Yairguez.
Bee lands with a hook. Yairguez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bee lands with a shot to the body.
Yairguez misses with an uppercut.
Bee looks to score with a jab to the body but Yairguez is just out of range.
Yairguez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yairguez.
Bee lands a glancing blow to the side of Yairguez's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yairguez moves away.
Lruce Bee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yairguez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lruce Bee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lruce Bee!
In defeat, Rodri Yairguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'A loss is a good learning experience if you take it that way, but it also isn't a win. Everybody loses eventually.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds (ranked 1492 p4p, 2893 weight class) and Frank Whitaker (ranked 181 p4p, 333 weight class). Frank Whitaker struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Frank Whitaker 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Whitaker!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheNoseBleeds shoots in and bounces Whitaker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Whitaker has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. TheNoseBleeds is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
TheNoseBleeds goes for a takedown in the clinch but Whitaker prevents it.
TheNoseBleeds prevents a takedown attempt there.
TheNoseBleeds is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Whitaker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Whitaker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Whitaker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TheNoseBleeds is defending well for now.
Whitaker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but TheNoseBleeds regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TheNoseBleeds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whitaker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whitaker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whitaker defends it easily.
Whitaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
TheNoseBleeds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Whitaker trying to control but TheNoseBleeds is working from the bottom.
TheNoseBleeds looking for a guillotine here but Whitaker defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
TheNoseBleeds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whitaker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whitaker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Whitaker tries to free his leg and advance position but TheNoseBleeds is retaining full guard.
TheNoseBleeds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
TheNoseBleeds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whitaker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whitaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. TheNoseBleeds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
TheNoseBleeds working for a triangle but Whitaker defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds working for a triangle but Whitaker defends it easily.
TheNoseBleeds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whitaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but TheNoseBleeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitaker wants to stand but TheNoseBleeds has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Whitaker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Whitaker stands and steps away. TheNoseBleeds gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
TheNoseBleeds closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
TheNoseBleeds working away.
Whitaker holding on.
TheNoseBleeds is looking to take a break and control but Whitaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitaker is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Whitaker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Whitaker as he connects with a hook.
Whitaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whitaker wants it to stay on the feet.
TheNoseBleeds shoots in and drives through. Whitaker sprawls well.
Whitaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
TheNoseBleeds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker.
TheNoseBleeds drops down looking for a counter takedown but Whitaker sprawls and moves away.
Whitaker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from TheNoseBleeds.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TheNoseBleeds drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Whitaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Whitaker wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst TheNoseBleeds is controlling him.
Whitaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whitaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Whitaker is looking for a triangle but TheNoseBleeds pushes his legs off easily.
Whitaker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes TheNoseBleeds off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
TheNoseBleeds definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
TheNoseBleeds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker moves out of range of the strikes.
TheNoseBleeds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker.
TheNoseBleeds tries to counter with a takedown but Whitaker is quick to defend against it.
TheNoseBleeds misses with a jab to the body
and Whitaker counters with a straight right hand.
Whitaker blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Whitaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whitaker digs a good body shot into TheNoseBleeds's ribs.
TheNoseBleeds misses with a hook
and Whitaker counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds has been cut.
Whitaker missing with a left hand there. TheNoseBleeds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whitaker throws a looping overhand right but TheNoseBleeds ducks down to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from TheNoseBleeds.
TheNoseBleeds closes the distance and clinches up with Whitaker, looking for a takedown. TheNoseBleeds pushes Whitaker against the cage but Whitaker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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!
TheNoseBleeds fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Whitaker misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds fails with a takedown attempt.
TheNoseBleeds shoots and misses
and Whitaker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps TheNoseBleeds thinking.
Frank Whitaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whitaker with a nice cross.
TheNoseBleeds slips a jab from Whitaker.
Whitaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from TheNoseBleeds.
Whitaker drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks TheNoseBleeds right on the button. TheNoseBleeds goes down! Whitaker follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Whitaker gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Whitaker!
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