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RSE 27: Dead By Dawn PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adisa Kenyatta (ranked 24929 p4p, 4611 weight class) and Henry Mintzberg (ranked 492 p4p, 406 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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 New York, Adisa Kenyatta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henry Mintzberg!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenyatta moves into the clinch.
Kenyatta has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mintzberg is trying to keep an underhook but Kenyatta manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Kenyatta seems content to control.
Kenyatta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mintzberg for as long as he can get away with.
Mintzberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kenyatta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenyatta works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kenyatta cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mintzberg wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mintzberg holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kenyatta tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mintzberg trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mintzberg wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kenyatta.
Mintzberg squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mintzberg is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kenyatta locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Mintzberg is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adisa Kenyatta!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yahir Petrov (ranked 5589 p4p, 3574 weight class) and Dominick Bess (ranked 290 p4p, 233 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yahir Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick Bess!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov moves in looking to clinch but Bess pushes him off.
Bess thuds a left hand into Petrov's body.
Petrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bess circles away quickly and effectively.
Bess appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bess changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bess misses with a few strikes there.
Bess dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bess feints a jab promting Petrov to slip. Bess then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Petrov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Petrov throws a body punch but Bess moves out of range.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bess throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov tries to clinch
and Bess counters with a right hand to the body.
Bess lands an overhand right.
Bess avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bess counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bess blocks a leg kick.
Bess lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Bess counters with a one-two to the body.
 Petrov is rocked!
Bess throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Petrov stumbling backwards into the cage! Petrov bounces back off the cage towards Bess, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Bess lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Bess celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dominick Bess!
In his post fight interview, Dominick Bess started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyung Ho Kang (ranked 3357 p4p, 3604 weight class) and Santos Dumont (ranked 219 p4p, 231 weight class). Kang comes to the cage accompanied by Better Than Yesterday . Kyung Ho Kang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyung Ho Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santos Dumont!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumont tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dumont somewhat.
Dumont wants to clinch.
Kang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kang gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dumont to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dumont drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dumont jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kang is looking to stand up but Dumont isn't so interested in that idea.
Dumont working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kang's head.
Kang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dumont defends it easily.
Dumont wants to pass the guard but Kang is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kang looking for subs off his back but Dumont has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dumont is looking for a kimura but Kang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dumont to get the leverage.
Dumont missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dumont is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dumont.
Dumont looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Dumont 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.
Kang looking for submissions off his back.
Kang is defending against the submission attempts here by Dumont.
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.
Dumont looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dumont not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dumont pulls his head out easily.
Dumont throwing shots but Kang is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dumont looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
 It looks like Kyung Ho Kang has been cut.
Dumont content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santos Dumont dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyung Ho Kang's cut.
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.
Kang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dumont has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dumont is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dumont trying to control the position from guard on top but Kang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumont is pushing down on Kang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kang is fighting to maintain full guard but Dumont has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dumont is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kang!
Kang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kang has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Dumont's lack of action.
Dumont is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dumont looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dumont not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dumont pulls his head out easily.
Kang makes his way to full guard, as Dumont worked for a kimura.
Dumont pushing down on Kang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Dumont.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumont is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dumont perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dumont is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dumont is trying to work for a kimura but Kang is defending well.
Dumont thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kang's head.
Dumont is trying to control. Kang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kang tries to get to full guard but Dumont has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang has hold of Dumont's hands but Dumont slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Dumont 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.
Dumont is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dumont sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kang defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dumont is looking for a kimura but Kang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dumont to get the leverage.
Dumont throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dumont is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santos Dumont showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyung Ho Kang's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A jab from Kang does it's job there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dumont.
Dumont wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kang keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dumont landing a few strikes.
Dumont wants to control but Kang is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Dumont politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dumont prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dumont scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dumont looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dumont is trying to work for a kimura but Kang is defending well.
Dumont goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Kang does a handstand and catches Dumont in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Kang on top - Dumont is already out from the submission! Kang gives Dumont's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Kyung Ho Kang!
An out of breath Kyung Ho Kang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sweet Tea Bloominshine (ranked 24573 p4p, 2560 weight class) and Pepe Lopez (ranked 443 p4p, 292 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sweet Tea Bloominshine!
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, Pepe Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez throws a solid leg kick but Bloominshine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lopez.
Bloominshine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bloominshine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bloominshine seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bloominshine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopez circles away quickly and effectively.
Lopez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bloominshine throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Lopez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lopez scores with a sloppy right hand. Bloominshine should have avoided that one.
Lopez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lopez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bloominshine's hands.
Decent striking displayed by Lopez there.
Bloominshine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bloominshine.
Lopez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bloominshine throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Bloominshine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopez is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Bloominshine moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sweet Tea Bloominshine!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josue Souza (ranked 3189 p4p, 2337 weight class) and Finley McPherson (ranked 322 p4p, 248 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josue Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Finley McPherson!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza misses with a left hand
and McPherson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Josue Souza has been cut.
McPherson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souza.
Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McPherson was well out of range. Poor timing from Souza.
McPherson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Souza throws a looping overhand right but McPherson ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson throws a hook but Souza blocks it.
McPherson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Souza dodges the punch combination from McPherson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza throws a head kick but McPherson moves out of range.
McPherson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Souza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Souza looks to land a left hand but McPherson moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and McPherson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Souza wants to clinch but McPherson slips to the side
and McPherson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Souza! McPherson lets Souza back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McPherson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Souza misses with an uppercut
and McPherson counters with a crisp right that sends Souza to the canvas! McPherson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finley McPherson!
A relieved looking Finley McPherson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Dalrymple (ranked 2501 p4p, 2606 weight class) and Disco Sandcastle (ranked 320 p4p, 335 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Teddy Dalrymple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Disco Sandcastle!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandcastle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dalrymple takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Sandcastle misses.
Sandcastle pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dalrymple back to the cage. Sandcastle follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Teddy Dalrymple has been cut.
Sandcastle blocks the body kick.
Sandcastle throws out a counter right but Dalrymple avoids it with no problem.
Sandcastle lands with a good body shot.
Sandcastle throws an overhand right that lands on Dalrymple's shoulder, as Dalrymple tries to avoid the shot.
Sandcastle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dalrymple scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dalrymple scores with a push kick.
Sandcastle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dalrymple cracks Sandcastle with a good jab.
Sandcastle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandcastle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sandcastle misses with a two punch combination.
Disco Sandcastle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandcastle throws a hook but Dalrymple blocks it.
Dalrymple takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sandcastle 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.
A punch combination from Sandcastle misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalrymple connects with a body shot.
Dalrymple misses with a body kick.
Dalrymple misses with a few strikes there.
Sandcastle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sandcastle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dalrymple makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sandcastle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dalrymple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dalrymple scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sandcastle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sandcastle misses with a wild combination.
Dalrymple avoids the body shot from Sandcastle.
Dalrymple fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dalrymple looks for the body kick but Sandcastle saw that one coming.
Dalrymple lands a really nice looking cross but Sandcastle seems unphased.
Dalrymple cracks Sandcastle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sandcastle scores with a hook to the body. Dalrymple takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dalrymple swings for the body but Sandcastle moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalrymple displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandcastle throws out the jab.
Dalrymple is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sandcastle swinging wildly here.
Sandcastle throws the left hand but Dalrymple avoids the punch easily.
Dalrymple defending well as Sandcastle loads up on a big left hand.
Dalrymple dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandcastle throws a jab when Dalrymple was well out of range.
Dalrymple lands a head shot.
Dalrymple slips a jab and a cross from Sandcastle.
A good leg kick by Dalrymple.
Sandcastle misses with a wild combination.
Dalrymple ducks under a wild hook from Sandcastle.
Dalrymple ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandcastle moves away.
Sandcastle misses with a wild combination.
Dalrymple misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalrymple with a jab.
Dalrymple bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sandcastle's head.
Dalrymple lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dalrymple connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dalrymple scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sandcastle in his tracks.
Dalrymple scores with a nice strike.
Dalrymple throws a looping overhand right but Sandcastle ducks down to avoid it.
Sandcastle is looking for the big counter here.
Sandcastle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dalrymple drops Sandcastle with a beautiful combination! Sandcastle stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dalrymple is looking for the KO!
 Sandcastle is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalrymple feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Sandcastle crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teddy Dalrymple!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Wilder (ranked 1866 p4p, 2530 weight class) and Animo Anito (ranked 204 p4p, 270 weight class). Wilder kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is GraveyardGod. Quinton Wilder could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Animo Anito's 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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quinton Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Animo Anito!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wilder slips a jab from Anito.
Wilder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anito misses with a low kick as Wilder jumps back.
Anito lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Quinton Wilder has been cut.
Wilder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anito.
Wilder digs a good hook to Anito's body.
Anito throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Anito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anito.
Anito lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wilder throws a hook but Anito blocks it.
Anito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Wilder staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder connects with a right hand. Anito shakes it off.
Anito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Anito ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anito! But no joy.
Wilder missing with a left hand there. Anito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anito appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anito throws a nice looking combination but Wilder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilder sends Anito crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wilder is motioning to the referee to let Anito up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Anito is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anito leaves his chin hanging out and Wilder seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Anito crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quinton Wilder!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Austin Stevens (ranked 2356 p4p, 1508 weight class) and Frank Whitaker (ranked 263 p4p, 184 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 will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Austin Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Whitaker!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker takes a swing at Stevens's ribcage but misses.
Whitaker slips under a jab.
Stevens throws a shot from downtown. Whitaker moves away and avoids it.
Whitaker walks into a left hand.
Austin Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stevens.
Whitaker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stevens momentarily.
Whitaker sizes up Stevens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stevens lands a left and a right that send Whitaker crashing to the mat, dazed. Stevens thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker dodges the punch combination from Stevens.
Stevens drops Whitaker with a beautiful combination! Whitaker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stevens is looking for the KO!
Whitaker is rocked!
Whitaker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stevens connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Whitaker! He's out on his feet! Stevens rushes in and drops Whitaker with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Austin Stevens!
Austin Stevens very nearly forgot to thank Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Zaroni (ranked 2414 p4p, 2631 weight class) and Tainan Dalpra (ranked 289 p4p, 310 weight class). Tainan Dalpra is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Zaroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tainan Dalpra!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalpra looks to land a left hand but Zaroni moved out of range nicely.
Dalpra missing with a left hand there. Zaroni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaroni appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zaroni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zaroni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dalpra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dalpra tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zaroni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dalpra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaroni.
Zaroni appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zaroni has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dalpra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dalpra fails with the takedown
and Zaroni counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dalpra thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalpra with a poor takedown
and Zaroni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dave Zaroni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tainan Dalpra.
Dalpra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zaroni makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaroni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dalpra. Dalpra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dalpra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaroni just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaroni takes a swing at Dalpra's ribcage but misses.
Dalpra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zaroni avoids it really well and circles away.
Dave Zaroni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dalpra walks into a stiff left hand from Zaroni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalpra throws a poor cross that misses
and Zaroni counters with a straight right hand.
Dalpra with a poor takedown
and Zaroni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dalpra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zaroni displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Zaroni staying out of range there.
Tainan Dalpra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaroni blocks a leg kick.
No luck for Dalpra with that takedown attempt.
Zaroni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zaroni blocks a jab.
Dalpra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zaroni pinned against the cage. Zaroni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zaroni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaroni throws out a powerful jab.
Zaroni throws the left hand but Dalpra avoids the punch easily.
Zaroni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
 It looks like Tainan Dalpra has been cut.
Dalpra throws a sloppy body shot
and Dalpra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dalpra is rocked!
Zaroni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dalpra misses with a shot to the body
and Zaroni counters with a series of strikes. Dalpra will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dalpra is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaroni finish him?
Dalpra closes the distance but Zaroni moves to the side
and Zaroni counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zaroni throws an uppercut from hell that sends Dalpra clean off his feet! He's out cold! Zaroni stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Zaroni!
A victorious Dave Zaroni thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gage Mickey (ranked 913 p4p, 1893 weight class) and Arelvam Sadrano (ranked 64 p4p, 135 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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gage Mickey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Arelvam Sadrano!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadrano throws out a leg kick but Mickey moves out of range and Sadrano only half commits.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sadrano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mickey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mickey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A swing and a miss from Mickey.
Gage Mickey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mickey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sadrano misses with a body kick.
Sadrano has Mickey up against the cage in a clinch.
Sadrano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mickey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mickey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sadrano throws a chopping leg kick but Mickey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sadrano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mickey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadrano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Mickey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mickey misses with a low kick.
Sadrano throws a leg kick but Mickey moved away.
Mickey misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Sadrano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Mickey. That snapped Sadrano's head back.
Mickey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mickey throws a jab when Sadrano was well out of range.
Sadrano throws a big counter head kick but Mickey avoids it with no problem.
Mickey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sadrano's head.
Mickey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sadrano throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Mickey counter with a right hand.
Sadrano throws a chopping leg kick but Mickey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mickey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadrano was well out of range. Poor timing from Mickey.
Sadrano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sadrano throws a front kick that sends Mickey stumbling back into the cage.
Mickey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mickey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sadrano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sadrano throws a sloppy head kick and Mickey moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Sadrano blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Sadrano misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mickey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sadrano delivers a nice body kick.
Sadrano throws a leg kick that misses.
Sadrano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mickey moves out of range of the body kick from Sadrano.
Mickey just misses with a punch to the body.
Sadrano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mickey will feel that in the morning.
Sadrano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mickey throws the left hand but Sadrano avoids the punch easily.
Mickey throws a body shot but no joy.
Sadrano 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadrano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mickey. That's going to slow Sadrano down.
Sadrano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sadrano throws a sloppy head kick and Mickey moves out of range easily.
Mickey circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Sadrano is predictable there
and Mickey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mickey throws an off balance right hand
and Sadrano counters with a low kick, right behind Mickey 's knee.
Jab, jab by Mickey - just one landing.
Mickey throws out a leg kick but Sadrano moves out of range and Mickey only half commits.
Sadrano throws a leg kick which misses Mickey's front leg but catches the back leg as Mickey tries to avoid it.
Mickey blocks a head kick by Sadrano.
Mickey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sadrano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mickey throws a body shot but no joy.
Sadrano flicks out a counter leg kick but Mickey steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mickey.
Mickey lands a head kick!
It looks like Arelvam Sadrano has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Mickey misses the target.
Sadrano slips a straight right by Mickey.
Mickey checks a leg kick nicely.
Mickey scores with a nice head shot.
Mickey tries to land a leg kick but Sadrano saw it coming and moves away.
Sadrano throws a chopping leg kick but Mickey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mickey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadrano moves away.
Mickey backing away here, and Sadrano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sadrano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sadrano connects with a solid leg kick.
Mickey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mickey moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSadrano.
Mickey throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Sadrano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gage Mickey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arelvam Sadrano's cut.
That's time! Mickey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sadrano tries a head kick but it misses.
Mickey checks a leg kick.
Sadrano moves out of range as Mickey strikes.
Sadrano tries a low kick but Mickey avoids it.
Sadrano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mickey throws a sloppy head kick and Sadrano moves out of range easily.
Sadrano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mickey checks a leg kick.
Mickey 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadrano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mickey sizes up Sadrano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sadrano wants to slow Mickey down by chopping away at his legs.
Sadrano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadrano misses with a kick to the body.
Sadrano blocks a leg kick.
That kick from Sadrano tenderised Mickey's leg. Mickey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sadrano moves away from the strike by Mickey.
Sadrano wants to counter with a clinch but Mickey pushes him away.
Mickey connects with a single shot there.
Mickey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sadrano.
Sadrano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mickey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Sadrano.
Sadrano throws a leg kick
and Mickey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sadrano moves out of range as Mickey strikes.
Mickey scores with a nice strike.
Mickey misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadrano throws a leg kick that misses.
Mickey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sadrano's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadrano is looking to clinch but Mickey is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Mickey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mickey misses with a hook.
Sadrano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mickey misses with a hook.
Sadrano wants to counter with a clinch but Mickey pushes him away.
Sadrano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sadrano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mickey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sadrano.
A head kick misses from Mickey.
Mickey connects with a looping right hand.
Mickey misses with a straight left.
Sadrano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mickey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sadrano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sadrano gets a clinch.
Sadrano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sadrano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Mickey on the inside.
Sadrano misses with a knee to the head.
Mickey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sadrano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mickey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sadrano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sadrano throws a leg kick but Mickey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mickey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sadrano under the eye.
Gage Mickey is winning the standup battle so far.
Mickey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sadrano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sadrano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mickey can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mickey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sadrano throws a counter combo.
Sadrano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mickey throws out the jab.
Sadrano rushes Mickey and presses him up against the cage.
Sadrano looking to throw knees to the head but Mickey is blocking nicely.
Sadrano with a knee to the head.
Mickey lands a hook that snaps the head of Sadrano backwards.
Mickey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadrano can do to turn this around?
Sadrano lands a knee to the head.
Mickey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sadrano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Mickey misses.
Sadrano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mickey looks to throw the jab but Sadrano is out of range.
Mickey misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mickey misses the target.
Sadrano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gage Mickey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arelvam Sadrano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mickey throws a low kick but Sadrano moves out of range easily.
Sadrano thumps Mickey with a low kick.
Sadrano blocks a head kick by Mickey.
Sadrano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mickey throws a hook but Sadrano avoids it easily.
Sadrano misses with a kick to the body
letting Mickey counter with a right hand.
Mickey on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mickey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mickey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sadrano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadrano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mickey can pounce on him.
Sadrano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sadrano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mickey tries a low kick but Sadrano avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mickey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sadrano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mickey throws an off balance right hand
and Sadrano counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mickey tries to work over Sadrano's front leg with a kick but Sadrano checks it.
Sadrano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sadrano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mickey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sadrano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sadrano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mickey.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mickey.
Sadrano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Mickey misses.
Sadrano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mickey takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadrano moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body kick from Sadrano.
Sadrano throws a leg kick but Mickey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mickey misses the jab.
Sadrano throws a solid leg kick but Mickey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sadrano.
Mickey misses with a right hand
and Sadrano counters with a head kick. That will keep Mickey thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Sadrano.
Sadrano 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.
Sadrano scoring well with a low kick there.
Mickey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sadrano on the side of the head.
Mickey throws out a leg kick but Sadrano moves out of range and Mickey only half commits.
Mickey checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mickey lands an overhand right.
Mickey throws a leg kick but Sadrano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mickey misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sadrano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mickey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mickey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sadrano thuds his shin into the meat of Mickey's side.
Mickey cracks a nice hook into Sadrano's ribs.
Mickey throws a right hand that Sadrano ducks under and follows up with a left that Sadrano also avoids with ease.
Mickey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sadrano.
Mickey checks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sadrano.
Sadrano throws a solid leg kick but Mickey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sadrano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadrano thows a leg kick but Mickey checks it
and Mickey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mickey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadrano tries to score with a low kick but Mickey moves his leg out of the way.
Mickey is looking to score with low kicks.
Mickey moves out of range as Sadrano throws a body kick.
Mickey throws a hook but Sadrano blocks it.
Sadrano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mickey half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mickey misses with an uppercut. Sadrano saw that one coming.
Mickey scores with a punch to the head.
Sadrano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mickey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mickey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sadrano counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Gage Mickey did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Arelvam Sadrano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mickey walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sadrano.
Sadrano connects with an inside leg kick.
Sadrano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mickey.
A swing and a miss from Mickey.
Sadrano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sadrano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mickey connects with a solid leg kick.
Mickey fails to land with a series of punches.
Mickey will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mickey just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickey lands a nice looking body shot.
Mickey tries a head kick but it misses.
Sadrano misses with a body kick.
Mickey keeps the fight on the outside.
Sadrano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadrano is looking to clinch but Mickey is avoiding it.
Sadrano throws a lazy head kick
and Mickey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sadrano looks to land a body kick but Mickey moved away.
Mickey connects with a nice looking jab.
Mickey scores with a decent looking hook.
Mickey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sadrano momentarily.
Mickey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mickey.
Mickey throws a leg kick but Sadrano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mickey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mickey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sadrano.
Sadrano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadrano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Mickey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadrano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sadrano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sadrano ducks under a wild hook from Mickey.
Sadrano tries a quick counter leg kick but Mickey is wise to it.
Sadrano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sadrano with the inside leg kick.
Mickey throws a hook but Sadrano avoids it easily.
Sadrano scores with a push kick.
Sadrano thumps Mickey with a low kick.
Sadrano throws a low kick but Mickey moves out of range easily.
Sadrano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mickey counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mickey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sadrano. That did some damage!
Sadrano throws a leg kick
and Mickey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick from Sadrano is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sadrano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sadrano lands with a nice body kick.
Sadrano motions for Mickey to come forward. Sadrano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mickey lands a jab.
Sadrano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mickey with a hook.
Mickey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadrano was well out of range. Poor timing from Mickey.
Decent striking displayed by Mickey there.
Sadrano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mickey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadrano tries to clinch but Mickey moves out of range.
Mickey looks to land a right hand but Sadrano moved out of range.
Sadrano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mickey checks a low kick from Sadrano.
Sadrano tries to land a leg kick but Mickey saw it coming and moves away.
Sadrano lands with a nice body kick.
Sadrano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Mickey misses.
Sadrano tries to land a leg kick but Mickey saw it coming and moves away.
Mickey tests Sadrano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sadrano throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gage Mickey had his way with Arelvam Sadrano in that round.
The cut man is working on Arelvam Sadrano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mickey throws the left hand but Sadrano avoids the punch easily.
Sadrano scoring well with a low kick there.
Mickey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mickey checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mickey. Sadrano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sadrano avoids the body shot from Mickey.
Sadrano misses with a leg kick.
Sadrano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadrano throws a leg kick that misses.
Mickey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mickey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sadrano slips a straight right by Mickey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mickey cracks Sadrano with a good jab.
A slow jab from Mickey misses its intended target.
Mickey throws the left hand but Sadrano avoids the punch easily.
Sadrano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sadrano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mickey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mickey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadrano moves away.
Sadrano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mickey.
Sadrano slips a straight right by Mickey.
Mickey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sadrano. Sadrano obviously looking to wear him down.
Mickey throws a body shot but no joy.
Mickey misses with a hook to the body
and Sadrano counters with a head kick. That will keep Mickey thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Arelvam Sadrano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mickey lands the left hand.
Mickey checks a low kick from Sadrano.
Mickey is looking for a counter combo.
Donk. Mickey catches Sadrano right on the button with a cross.
Mickey scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadrano ducks under a wild hook from Mickey.
Mickey misses with an uppercut. Sadrano saw that one coming.
Mickey connects with a solid leg kick.
Mickey cracks Sadrano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sadrano is looking to slow Mickey down with leg kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mickey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mickey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sadrano. Sadrano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mickey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sadrano's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sadrano.
Sadrano throws a body kick that misses
and Sadrano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Sadrano.
Sadrano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mickey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mickey takes a swing at Sadrano's ribcage but misses.
Mickey throws a head kick but Sadrano moves out of range.
Sadrano misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Mickey blocks the low kick.
Sadrano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mickey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sadrano is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadrano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sadrano is still on wobbly legs! Can Mickey finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadrano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sadrano seems to have recovered his senses.
Sadrano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mickey can pounce on him.
Mickey just misses with a punch to the body.
Mickey backing away here, and Sadrano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mickey misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sadrano.
Mickey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mickey misses the jab.
Sadrano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gage Mickey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mickey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gage Mickey!
Gage Mickey retains his bantamweight title!
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