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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kendrick Sosa (ranked 3694 p4p, 5039 weight class) and Dingy McBoatface (ranked 403 p4p, 471 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Good chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kendrick Sosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dingy McBoatface!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McBoatface.
McBoatface throws a lazy right hand but Sosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sosa shoots in for a takedown but McBoatface shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McBoatface throws a lazy right hand but Sosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McBoatface.
Sosa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McBoatface pinned against the cage. McBoatface gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sosa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McBoatface throws an overhand right that lands on Sosa's shoulder, as Sosa tries to avoid the shot.
Sosa walks into a jab.
 It looks like Kendrick Sosa has been cut.
Sosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sosa pushes McBoatface up against the cage in a clinch.
McBoatface's coach down at 23.5 Hour Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McBoatface's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sosa tries to score a body lock takedown but McBoatface shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendrick Sosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa displaying some good clinch control by pressing McBoatface up against the cage.
McBoatface wants to break free but Sosa has control.
McBoatface has had enough of the clinch but Sosa keeps him there for the moment.
McBoatface wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McBoatface tries to circle away but Sosa has him pinned against the cage.
Sosa wants to get back to striking at distance but McBoatface won't allow it.
McBoatface is trying to break free.
Sosa prevents McBoatface from breaking the clinch.
McBoatface is trying to break free.
McBoatface is trying to break the clinch but Sosa is controlling him.
McBoatface wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sosa has him pressed against the cage.
McBoatface tries to break free but Sosa pushes him back against the cage.
McBoatface manages to break the clinch.
McBoatface lands a really nice looking cross but Sosa seems unphased.
McBoatface scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot by McBoatface.
McBoatface scores with a decent looking hook.
Kendrick Sosa's cut is getting worse.
McBoatface throws a right hand that misses
and Sosa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sosa.
Sosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sosa fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa looking for a takedown.
Sosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McBoatface just stands there and leans against the cage.
McBoatface has had enough of the clinch but Sosa keeps him there for the moment.
Sosa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McBoatface wants to break free but Sosa has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McBoatface.
McBoatface breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Sosa.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from McBoatface.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBoatface takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McBoatface misses with a hook.
Sosa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sosa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McBoatface pinned against the cage. McBoatface gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McBoatface misses with a two punch combination.
Sosa moves into the clinch successfully.
McBoatface tries to circle away but Sosa has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBoatface fails to pull guard.
McBoatface is trying to force a seperation but Sosa has the dominant position.
McBoatface stops a takedown attempt from Sosa.
McBoatface has had enough of the clinch but Sosa keeps him there for the moment.
Sosa just leaning against McBoatface, taking a breather.
McBoatface wants to break free but Sosa has control.
McBoatface wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Sosa as the two fighters clinch.
Sosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McBoatface to keep the fight standing.
Sosa has McBoatface pressed against the cage, preventing McBoatface from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sosa manages to break the clinch.
McBoatface misses with an uppercut.
Sosa moves away from the strike by McBoatface.
McBoatface throws a poor cross that misses
and McBoatface takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McBoatface looks to land a right hand but Sosa moved out of range.
Dingy McBoatface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sosa closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Sosa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBoatface breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBoatface misses with a hook
and Sosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Dingy McBoatface has been cut.
Sosa misses with a takedown attempt - McBoatface sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McBoatface ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from McBoatface.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBoatface throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sosa on the side of the head.
McBoatface misses with a straight right.
McBoatface throws a jab but it's blocked by Sosa.
Sosa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Sosa.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from McBoatface.
McBoatface cracks Sosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kendrick Sosa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McBoatface takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McBoatface throws a jab but it's blocked by Sosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dingy McBoatface dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McBoatface bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McBoatface sends Sosa crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McBoatface is motioning to the referee to let Sosa up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Sosa is rocked!
McBoatface weaves into range and cracks Sosa right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Sosa goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! McBoatface is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dingy McBoatface!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ripp Colton (ranked 2893 p4p, 24854 weight class) and Caiden Banks (ranked 141 p4p, 325 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ripp Colton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caiden Banks!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks forces Colton back against the cage and clinches.
Banks pulls Colton into guard.
Banks is looking for a triangle but Colton pushes his legs off easily.
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Colton passes into side control.
Banks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton slows the pace down in half guard.
Banks wants to sweep but Colton has passed to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks is looking to regain half guard here but Colton keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Banks struggling a bit here.
Banks is looking for a sweep.
Colton controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Banks tries to bench press Colton off him but Colton keeps the position.
Banks sneaks back into half guard.
Banks tries to get to full guard but Colton has control of the leg.
Banks is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Colton jumps into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banks keeps working.
Banks is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Banks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banks is looking for a sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Colton rushes Banks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Banks jumps into guard, dragging Colton to the mat.
Banks wants to control but Colton passes easily into half guard.
Colton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Colton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks tries to get to full guard but Colton has control of the leg.
Colton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Banks is looking for a sweep. Colton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banks looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks wants to get back to full guard.
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 Ripp Colton 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.
Banks gets tackled into the cage by Colton. Colton maintains the clinch.
Colton pulls guard.
Colton working for a triangle but Banks defends it easily.
Colton working for submissions but it's allowed Banks to get to half guard.
Well, if Banks 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton tries to get to full guard but Banks has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colton trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Colton is looking for a sweep. Banks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banks slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Colton wants to control but Banks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Colton tries to keep at a distance but Banks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Banks jumps guard.
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Banks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Colton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Colton postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Colton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Colton passes into side control.
Colton wants to control but Banks is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks is trying to control Colton's posture but Colton avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Caiden Banks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Banks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Colton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Banks uses from the top position.
Colton keeping full guard, as Banks tries to pass.
Colton is trying to control the position but Banks postures up.
Banks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Colton is looking for a triangle here but Banks uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Banks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Banks is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Colton reverses the position - he's now on top in Banks's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks looking for subs off his back but Colton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Banks is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Banks gets full guard.
Banks working for submissions but it's allowed Colton to get to half guard.
Banks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four 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.
Banks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Colton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Colton is thwarting Banks's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ripp Colton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Colton 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demarcus Flatendo (ranked 3128 p4p, 1909 weight class) and Methuselah Honeysuckle (ranked 402 p4p, 276 weight class). Honeysuckle has chosen Dropkick Murphy's - Warriors Code as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demarcus Flatendo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Methuselah Honeysuckle!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Honeysuckle misses its intended target.
Honeysuckle moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Flatendo misses the target.
Flatendo scores with the left hand. Honeysuckle knows he should have avoided that one.
Honeysuckle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flatendo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Honeysuckle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Demarcus Flatendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flatendo scores with a jab to the head.
Honeysuckle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flatendo throws a series of punches but Honeysuckle moves out of range.
We've been told by Flatendo's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Honeysuckle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flatendo fails to land with a series of punches.
Honeysuckle connects with a body shot.
Flatendo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honeysuckle needs to keep his hands up - Flatendo had a free shot at his head there.
Honeysuckle throws a body punch but Flatendo moves out of range.
Honeysuckle lands with a hook. Flatendo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Honeysuckle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Honeysuckle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flatendo is looking for a counter combo.
Flatendo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honeysuckle lands a jab.
Flatendo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Honeysuckle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Honeysuckle lands a nice shot that snaps Flatendo's head back.
Honeysuckle lands a head kick!
Honeysuckle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 Honeysuckle is rocked!
Flatendo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Honeysuckle, pushing him back against the cage.
Flatendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Honeysuckle's coach down at Cobra Kai Workout Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Honeysuckle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Honeysuckle breaks the clinch.
Flatendo misses with a series of wild punches.
Honeysuckle swinging wildly here.
Honeysuckle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honeysuckle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Honeysuckle lands a head kick. Flatendo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Honeysuckle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flatendo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Honeysuckle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flatendo.
Flatendo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Honeysuckle is still on wobbly legs! Can Flatendo finish him?
Flatendo ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Honeysuckle out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demarcus Flatendo!
Demarcus Flatendo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Northern Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Methuselah Honeysuckle was interviewed post fight and said 'A bump in the road, I'll be back better and hungrier!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riku Momomoto (ranked 321 p4p, 2652 weight class) and Stanley Wagon (ranked 43 p4p, 296 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Riku Momomoto has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Riku Momomoto seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riku Momomoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanley Wagon!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Wagon misses the target.
Momomoto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wagon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Momomoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagon.
Momomoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Momomoto lands a big right hand that sends Wagon crashing to the mat! Momomoto stays standing though and waves Wagon back to his feet!
Wagon is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Momomoto Throws a clean left jab. Momomoto Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Wagon's chin! Wagon crumbles to the ground and Momomoto follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Momomoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Riku Momomoto!
Riku Momomoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Kivi (ranked 464 p4p, 882 weight class) and Petr Stukov (ranked 74 p4p, 141 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raimo Kivi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Stukov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stukov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stukov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kivi's head.
A head kick misses from Stukov.
Kivi clobbers Stukov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stukov tries to bum rush Kivi with a series of wild strikes but Kivi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stukov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kivi.
Stukov misses with a double jab.
Stukov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kivi checks it well.
Stukov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kivi.
Stukov misses with a straight right.
Kivi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Kivi.
Kivi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stukov is trying to push Kivi away but Kivi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Kivi.
Kivi scores with a shoulder strike.
Stukov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stukov breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stukov slips a straight right by Kivi.
Kivi ducks right into an uppercut from Stukov.
Stukov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kivi.
Kivi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Kivi is predictable there
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Stukov cracks Kivi with a good jab.
Kivi tries to land a front kick but Stukov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kivi takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kivi.
Stukov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stukov tries to land a leg kick but Kivi saw it coming and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi working aggressively here.
Stukov trying to stall but Kivi improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kivi.
Kivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stukov backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Stukov working hard to break the clinch.
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
Stukov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kivi has him pressed against the cage.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stukov is trying to push Kivi away but Kivi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kivi misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stukov.
Stukov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi keeps control of Stukov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Stukov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kivi has Stukov pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Stukov is trying to break free.
Stukov can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stukov.
A frustrated look appears on Stukov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kivi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kivi lands a hook that snaps the head of Stukov backwards.
Stukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stukov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kivi presses Stukov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stukov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stukov blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kivi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stukov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stukov lands with a left to the head.
Kivi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of Stukov's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi tries to throw a body punch but Stukov avoids it by throwing Kivi back against the cage.
Stukov wants to break free but Kivi has control.
Kivi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kivi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kivi.
Stukov breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Kivi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
Petr Stukov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kivi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kivi misses with an uppercut.
Kivi staying out of range there.
Kivi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stukov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kivi.
Stukov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kivi thumps Stukov with a low kick.
Stukov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stukov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stukov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kivi.
Kivi throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov avoids the head kick by Kivi.
Stukov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kivi throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kivi misses with a low kick.
Stukov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kivi misses with a right hand
and Stukov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi throws a lazy right hand but Stukov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kivi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stukov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stukov connects with a nice looking jab.
Stukov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stukov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kivi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stukov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kivi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stukov moves out of range of the body kick from Kivi.
Stukov scores with the left hand. Kivi knows he should have avoided that one.
Stukov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kivi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A jab lands there for Stukov.
Stukov is looking to land body kicks.
Stukov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kivi slips a jab from Stukov.
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
Stukov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stukov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kivi's head backwards.
Stukov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kivi throws a looping overhand right but Stukov ducks down to avoid it.
Stukov walks into a straight right hand from Kivi.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kivi drives through and clinches with Stukov against the cage.
Kivi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kivi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stukov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Stukov blocks the low kick.
Stukov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kivi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stukov. Stukov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stukov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kivi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kivi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stukov's head.
Stukov throws the left hand but Kivi avoids the punch easily.
Kivi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kivi is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Stukov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stukov.
Kivi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kivi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kivi staying out of range there.
Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good work by Stukov as he checks the leg kick.
Kivi lands a jab.
Stukov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kivi, as that shot connected.
Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stukov swings for the body but Kivi moves out of range.
Kivi slips a jab and a cross from Stukov.
Stukov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stukov scores with a nice right hand.
Kivi fails to land with a series of punches.
Kivi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stukov.
Kivi doesn't manage to clinch there - Stukov circles away.
Stukov lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Kivi.
Kivi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stukov throws out the jab.
Kivi misses with a looping right.
Stukov slips under a jab.
Stukov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kivi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stukov.
Kivi swings widly with a right hand
and Kivi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kivi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stukov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stukov.
Kivi jabs Stukov right on the nose. Stukov blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stukov misses the jab.
Kivi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stukov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kivi.
Stukov misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Petr Stukov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
No joy there for Stukov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stukov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Kivi.
Stukov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kivi checks it well.
Kivi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stukov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stukov throws a jab when Kivi was well out of range.
Stukov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kivi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kivi misses with a right hand
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Stukov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kivi is out of range and Stukov settles back down.
Stukov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kivi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stukov ducks under a wild hook from Kivi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Kivi.
Stukov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kivi misses the jab.
Kivi fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi jabs Stukov right on the nose. Stukov blinks but takes it well.
Kivi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stukov.
Kivi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stukov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stukov! But no joy.
Kivi misses with an uppercut. Stukov saw that one coming.
Stukov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Stukov.
Stukov moves out of range as Kivi strikes.
Stukov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kivi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stukov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kivi manages to avoid it.
Kivi lunges at Stukov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stukov's hand.
A swing and a miss from Kivi.
Stukov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kivi. Kivi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stukov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stukov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kivi throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stukov throws a body punch but Kivi moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A short right from Kivi.
Stukov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi pushes Stukov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
Stukov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stukov tries to stall but Kivi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stukov seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Stukov cracks Kivi with a nice body shot.
Stukov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stukov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi lands a shot to the body.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stukovs head.
Stukov tries to circle away but Kivi has him pinned against the cage.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kivi misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Kivi to work.
Stukov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kivi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kivi misses.
Kivi with a nice cross.
Kivi has closed the distance and engaged Stukov in a 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!
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kivi.
Stukov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kivi works on Stukov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stukov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stukov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kivi scores with a shoulder strike.
Stukov breaks the clinch.
Stukov throws an overhand right that lands on Kivi's shoulder, as Kivi tries to avoid the shot.
Kivi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kivi moves to clinch but Stukov breaks away
and Stukov counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raimo Kivi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kivi 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Kivi!
During a confident post fight interview, Raimo Kivi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Jang Jai (ranked 589 p4p, 333 weight class) and Demassive Thibodeaux (ranked 70 p4p, 47 weight class). Jang Jai comes into the arena with Snake Shadow blaring out of the sound system. Demassive Thibodeaux will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Wang Jang Jai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of , Demassive Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux walks into a straight right hand from Jang Jai.
It looks like Demassive Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Jang Jai.
Thibodeaux has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jang Jai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jang Jai misses with an uppercut.
Jang Jai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux.
Jang Jai misses with a hook.
Jang Jai feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thibodeaux sprawling to the canvas! Thibodeaux rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jang Jai finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jang Jai throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux is aggressively charging in as Jang Jai backs up avoiding any damage. Jang Jai tosses out a jab and Thibodeaux runs right into it face first! Thibodeaux is out cold! Jang Jai dropped down on all fours and is barking in Thibodeaux's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wang Jang Jai!
During a confident post fight interview, Wang Jang Jai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hog Molly (ranked 455 p4p, 329 weight class) and Ricky Thompson (ranked 28 p4p, 20 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hog Molly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson misses with a takedown
and Molly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Molly avoids it really well and circles away.
Molly tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson scores with a jab to the body.
Molly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson.
Hog Molly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Thompson.
Molly takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson postures up in Molly's guard and throws a big left but Molly blocks it.
Molly wants to stand and escape but Thompson is having none of it.
Molly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thompson prevents Molly from getting back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Molly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Molly is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Squirrel Sports that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Molly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Molly blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Molly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Molly keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Molly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Molly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thompson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson trying to control but Molly is working from the bottom.
Thompson landing with the ground and pound.
Thompson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Molly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Molly keeps moving.
Thompson is in close to Molly's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Molly keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Thompson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Molly misses the jab.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Molly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Molly is looking to counter punch.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Molly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Molly throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Molly swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thompson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Molly is trying to defend but Thompson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Molly defending well though.
Thompson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Molly wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson landing strikes from the mount and Molly is in trouble!
Molly wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thompson.
Ricky Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Molly is squirming around, avoiding Thompson's attempts to control the action.
Thompson lands a couple of good shots and Molly has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Molly is rocked!
Well, with Thompson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Molly is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Molly has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Thompson.
Oh Molly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson lands a big shot to the side of the head and Molly goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!
Ricky Thompson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Krylov (ranked 197 p4p, 490 weight class) and Ivan Sidorov (ranked 27 p4p, 71 weight class). Sidorov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sidorov's Heart. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Krylov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Sidorov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Krylov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sidorov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Krylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Sidorov moved out of range.
Sidorov shoots in for a takedown but Krylov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sidorov shoots in and gets a takedown into Krylov's guard.
Krylov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sidorov is aware though and is defending well.
Sidorov slips nicely into half guard.
Sidorov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Krylov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sidorov prevents Krylov from improving his position.
Krylov actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krylov is trying to maintain the position but Sidorov is very close to passing his half guard.
Sidorov is pressing down on Krylov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krylov is holding on for now.
Krylov's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sidorov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krylov tries to lock up and control but Sidorov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Krylov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sidorov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sidorov with the ground and pound from mount.
Krylov tries to lock up and control but Sidorov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sidorov lands a heavy elbow.
Krylov is rocked!
Krylov is trying to escape the mount.
Sidorov breaks from Krylov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Krylov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sidorov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krylov wants to control but Sidorov is having none of it.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Sidorov! Krylov is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Sidorov!
Ivan Sidorov is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Ivan Sidorov, 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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