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RSE 28: Legions PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tua Hohepa (ranked 5375 p4p, 24315 weight class) and Kyle Schneider (ranked 456 p4p, 514 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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Decent wrestler
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tua Hohepa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Schneider!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hohepa throws a jab but it's blocked by Schneider.
Hohepa scores with a leg kick.
Tua Hohepa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schneider closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hohepa wants to get back to his feet but Schneider is dominant here and he's now got Hohepa's back!
Hohepa prevents Schneider from getting a body triangle.
Hohepa trying to control the position but Schneider manages to sink in the hooks.
Schneider struggling to land strikes to the head as Hohepa covers up.
Hohepa is covering up but some of the strikes from Schneider are getting through and doing damage.
Schneider throwing sloppy strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Hohepa.
Hohepa is in bad spot here.
Schneider has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Schneider. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Schneider throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
You can see the frustration on Hohepa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schneider somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Hohepa avoids the strikes from Schneider.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneider missing with strikes.
Hohepa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hohepa covering up well under a series of strikes from Schneider.
Schneider missing with strikes.
Schneider lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Hohepa.
Hohepa covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider struggling to land strikes to the head as Hohepa covers up.
Hohepa is trying to remain composed but Schneider is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Schneider lands shots from the back.
Schneider somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Schneider lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Hohepa.
Schneider throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohepa is trying to remain composed but Schneider is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Schneider throwing damaging strikes from the back! Hohepa could be in trouble here!
Hohepa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Schneider's guard. Nice work there by Hohepa.
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 fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hohepa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hohepa looks to score with a jab to the body but Schneider is just out of range.
Hohepa missing with a left hand there. Schneider was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hohepa looks to score with a jab to the body but Schneider is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hohepa 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 Schneider has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schneider and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Schneider gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Schneider dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Schneider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hohepa.
Schneider looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hohepa tries to bum rush Schneider with a series of wild strikes but Schneider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hohepa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hohepa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Schneider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hohepa.
Hohepa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Schneider misses.
Hohepa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schneider is able to avoid easily.
Schneider tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hohepa misses with a hook. Schneider ducked under it nicely.
Schneider let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohepa. Schneider does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider moves out of range of the body kick.
Schneider let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Hohepa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schneider ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schneider feints the counter takedown.
Schneider moves out of range of the strikes.
Schneider changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider lands a really nice looking cross but Hohepa seems unphased.
Schneider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hohepa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schneider.
Hohepa works the jab nicely.
Schneider instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hohepa.
Schneider has Hohepa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hohepa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hohepa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schneider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hohepa leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneider tries to throw a body punch but Hohepa avoids it by throwing Schneider back against the cage.
Hohepa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hohepa.
The referee calls for Hohepa to work.
Hohepa misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohepa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hohepa for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schneider as Hohepa tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tua Hohepa.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hohepa. Schneider shrugs it off though.
Hohepa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schneider.
Tua Hohepa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Schneider.
Schneider takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohepa misses with a low kick.
Hohepa looks to score with a jab to the body but Schneider is just out of range.
Hohepa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schneider finds it's way round the side to connect with Hohepa's head.
Schneider on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Schneider looks to land a combination but Hohepa avoids it well.
Tua Hohepa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hohepa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schneider uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hohepa.
Schneider steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hohepa.
Hohepa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schneider.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohepa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schneider manages to avoid it.
Schneider steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hohepa. That one must have hurt.
Hohepa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schneider checks it well.
It seemed like Schneider was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tua Hohepa dominated that second round.
That's time! Hohepa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hohepa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schneider was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohepa.
Schneider swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hohepa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schneider counters with a straight right hand.
Schneider tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hohepa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schneider somewhat.
As Schneider looks to move away, Hohepa throws a big counter combo but Schneider just gets out of the way.
Hohepa with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schneider looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hohepa is fending him off so far but Schneider persists. Nope, Hohepa circles away and we're back to standing.
Schneider blocks a leg kick.
Schneider now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hohepa is looking to chop away at Schneider's legs.
A little jabbing left from Schneider on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tua Hohepa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Schneider.
Hohepa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schneider.
Schneider now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tua Hohepa is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Schneider blocks the leg kick.
Hohepa misses with a hook
and Schneider counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hohepa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schneider.
Schneider looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schneider lunges at Hohepa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hohepa's hand.
Hohepa scores with a nice body kick.
Hohepa lands a jab to the head.
Schneider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hohepa.
Schneider changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hohepa tried to score with a low kick but Schneider checks it.
Schneider now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohepa throws a jab when Schneider was well out of range.
Hohepa is looking to score with low kicks.
Schneider drops his hands momentarily and Hohepa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hohepa scores with a push kick.
Hohepa connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohepa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schneider's head backwards.
A big left from Hohepa misses.
Hohepa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schneider is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hohepa misses with the body kick
and Schneider counters with a nice uppercut.
Hohepa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schneider looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hohepa tries to keep at a distance but Schneider has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Schneider.
Hohepa slowing the pace effectively.
Schneider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schneider misses with a body punch.
Hohepa lands a left hand.
Hohepa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hohepa loads up on a big right hand but Schneider slips the punch.
Schneider drops his hands momentarily and Hohepa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schneider closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hohepa did well to prevent Schneider getting side control.
Hohepa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Hohepa is predictable there
and Schneider counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hohepa misses with a body shot.
Schneider appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Schneider with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hohepa to score with a decent uppercut.
Hohepa lands with an overhand left.
Hohepa misses with a kick to the body.
Hohepa tries to land a body kick
and Schneider counters with a stiff right hand.
Schneider scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hohepa wants to get back to his feet but Schneider is dominant here and he's now got Hohepa's back!
Schneider struggling to land strikes to the head as Hohepa covers up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tua Hohepa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hohepa 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tua Hohepa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Meadows (ranked 5051 p4p, 4665 weight class) and Tucker Strickland (ranked 425 p4p, 414 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Meadows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tucker Strickland!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strickland dives in and grabs Meadows's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meadows pushes down on Strickland's head and hops out.
Nice jab there from Meadows.
Some wild striking there from Meadows.
Nice shot by Meadows.
A slow jab from Meadows misses its intended target.
Strickland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Meadows slaps away a takedown attempt from Strickland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Strickland fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Meadows to the ground. Strickland is now in Meadows's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Meadows manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strickland turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Meadows sneaks out the side door and pushes Strickland away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Meadows throws a shot from downtown. Strickland moves away and avoids it.
Meadows thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meadows thuds his right hand into Strickland's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meadows misses with a hook.
Meadows thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meadows ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strickland shoots in and drives through. Meadows sprawls well.
Jay Meadows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tucker Strickland.
Meadows looks to land a combination but Strickland avoids it well.
Strickland unleashes a big counter combination but Meadows bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Meadows bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strickland's head backwards.
Meadows fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strickland has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strickland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Decent striking displayed by Meadows there.
Strickland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meadows avoids it really well and circles away.
Meadows lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strickland at a distance.
Meadows looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strickland drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Meadows clobbers Strickland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strickland is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Meadows's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meadows gets full guard.
Meadows keeping moving, preventing Strickland from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meadows wants to stand up but Strickland is controlling him.
Strickland wants to stand but Meadows has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Strickland tries to free his leg and advance position but Meadows is retaining full guard.
Strickland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meadows scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Meadows - just one landing.
Strickland tries to clinch there but Meadows circles away.
Strickland takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strickland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meadows avoids it really well and circles away.
Meadows sizes up Strickland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Meadows jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strickland with the counter takedown but Meadows avoids it easily.
Meadows throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strickland stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strickland pushes Meadows up against the cage in a clinch.
Strickland is working for takedown but Meadows is calmly controlling the position for now.
Meadows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meadows connects with a high kick.
Meadows moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Strickland shoots in but no luck this time.
Strickland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meadows pinned against the cage. Meadows gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Strickland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meadows avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Meadows misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meadows connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strickland momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Meadows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strickland closes the distance and clinches.
Meadows is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Strickland has hold of one of Meadows's legs. Meadows is fighting the takedown attempt but Strickland gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Meadows uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jab by Meadows.
Meadows with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid body kick from Meadows.
Meadows lands with a good body shot.
Strickland looks winded!
Strickland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Meadows.
Meadows uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Meadows is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Meadows works the jab nicely.
Strickland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Meadows dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Meadows's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strickland under the eye.
Strickland shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Strickland showed some decent athleticism there.
Meadows is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meadows manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Meadows lands a right hook to the body.
Meadows dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meadows connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Meadows.
Tucker Strickland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Meadows.
Meadows with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Meadows looks to throw the jab but Strickland is out of range.
Strickland shoots in and bounces Meadows off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strickland forces his way into half guard.
Strickland trying to control from half guard but Meadows is working away.
Strickland is pressing down on Meadows's thigh, looking to free his foot. Meadows is holding on for now.
Meadows is staying active underneath Strickland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Meadows trying to control but Strickland postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Strickland stands up from half guard.
Meadows throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strickland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice cross by Meadows.
Strickland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strickland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Strickland takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Meadows looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Meadows ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strickland drops his hands momentarily and Meadows takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Meadows connects with a right hand. Strickland shakes it off.
Strickland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strickland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meadows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Meadows there.
Strickland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meadows but Meadows pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Meadows lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jay Meadows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meadows avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meadows lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Strickland tries to clinch but Meadows moves out of range.
Meadows tests Strickland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meadows lands a head shot.
Nice jab there from Meadows.
Strickland closes the distance and clinches up with Meadows, looking for a takedown. Strickland pushes Meadows against the cage but Meadows circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jay Meadows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tucker Strickland.
Meadows with a nice cross.
Strickland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strickland is breathing heavily.
Meadows dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meadows scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Meadows, as that shot connected.
Strickland has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Strickland drops his hands momentarily and Meadows takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Meadows scores with a nice strike.
Strickland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meadows's waist but Meadows gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strickland off to one side.
Jay Meadows is winning the standup battle so far.
Meadows lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strickland walks into a left hand.
Meadows dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meadows sizes up Strickland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Meadows's corner calls for a 1-2. Meadows obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strickland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Meadows clobbers Strickland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strickland has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Strickland's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Meadows shoots in for a takedown but Strickland shows good takedown defense.
Strickland changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Meadows looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Meadows explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meadows connects with a nice looking jab.
Meadows takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Strickland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meadows paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Meadows dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Strickland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Strickland.
Jay Meadows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strickland looking to control but instead Meadows has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Meadows is looking to improve his position.
Strickland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Meadows is refusing to be controlled, as Strickland sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meadows wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows pushes Strickland off and gets back to his feet.
Meadows scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strickland doesn't seem bothered though.
Meadows avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meadows feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stricklands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Meadows with a hook.
Strickland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meadows.
Nice cross by Meadows.
Strickland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Strickland takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strickland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meadows lands with an uppercut that bounces Strickland off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meadows lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strickland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Meadows sneaks out the side door and pushes Strickland away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Strickland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strickland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Meadows moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Meadows is looking to slow Strickland down with leg kicks.
Meadows keeps the fight on the outside.
Strickland shoots in but Meadows avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Meadows with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strickland on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Meadows throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strickland on the side of the head.
Strickland looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Meadows!
Meadows is looking to reverse the position.
Meadows is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Strickland has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strickland working away.
Meadows is trying to get back to his feet.
Meadows tries to buck Strickland off but Strickland is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Strickland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meadows paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meadows scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Strickland goes for a double leg but Meadows avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Meadows continues to drive forward.
Meadows takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice straight punches there by Meadows. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Meadows.
Meadows stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strickland dives in and grabs Meadows's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meadows pushes down on Strickland's head and hops out.
Jay Meadows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tucker Strickland.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meadows keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Strickland takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tucker Strickland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice straight punches there by Meadows. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Meadows.
Meadows scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Strickland shoots in but Meadows avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Meadows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strickland can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Meadows darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Meadows lands a nice shot that snaps Strickland's head back.
Jay Meadows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meadows is looking to slow Strickland down with leg kicks.
A left lands for Meadows.
Good exchange - Meadows coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meadows swats away the attempt to clinch by Strickland.
Strickland darts in and clinches Meadows up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Meadows showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Meadows, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Meadows!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Marx (ranked 3695 p4p, 4145 weight class) and Max Payne (ranked 371 p4p, 395 weight class). The key to victory for Karl Marx has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Marx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Payne!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne throws out a loose jab but Marx uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Payne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Payne.
Marx definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Payne misses with a hook. Marx ducked under it nicely.
Payne drops his hands momentarily and Marx takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Payne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marx circles away quickly and effectively.
Payne throws a looping overhand right but Marx ducks down to avoid it.
Marx avoids the head kick by Payne.
No joy there for Marx, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payne on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Payne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marx manages to avoid it.
Marx scores with a one two! Payne had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 It looks like Max Payne has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Payne.
Marx's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marx duly obliges.
Marx comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Payne looks winded!
Marx lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Marx fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Payne's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Payne swinging wildly here.
Max Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marx lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne fails to land with a series of punches.
Marx goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That has opened up Max Payne's cut even more.
Marx lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Payne can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Marx and Payne drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Marx.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Marx!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lil Russo (ranked 3040 p4p, 3730 weight class) and Junior Spooner (ranked 361 p4p, 431 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lil Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Spooner!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spooner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Russo.
Russo scores with a jab to the body.
Russo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spooner lands a slapping body shot.
Spooner takes a swing at Russo's ribcage but misses.
Russo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spooner but Spooner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A cross from Spooner lands.
 It looks like Lil Russo has been cut.
Spooner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spooner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spooner. Russo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Russo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Russo shoots in for a double leg but Spooner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Russo thows a huge punch but Spooner dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spooner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Russo.
Spooner is looking to escape.
Russo stalling.
Russo prevents Spooner from standing back up.
Russo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Russo throwing shots but Spooner is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Russo lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Russo.
 Spooner is rocked!
Russo lands strikes from half guard.
Spooner is still in real trouble! Can Russo finish him?
Russo scores with a big shot! Spooner's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Spooner! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lil Russo!
An out of breath Lil Russo 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Naruesorn Chaiyachue (ranked 2906 p4p, 3164 weight class) and Venice Stalanburg (ranked 198 p4p, 212 weight class). Chaiyachue kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is God's Plan. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Venice Stalanburg !
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaiyachue closes the distance and pushes Stalanburg back into the cage.
Chaiyachue tries to throw a body punch but Stalanburg avoids it by throwing Chaiyachue back against the cage.
Chaiyachue tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chaiyachue tries to pull guard but Stalanburg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chaiyachue can't find room to land a body shot as Stalanburg controls the action.
Chaiyachue stalling in the clinch but Stalanburg improves position.
Chaiyachue misses with a body punch.
Chaiyachue can't find room to land a body shot as Stalanburg controls the action.
Chaiyachue lands a body punch.
Chaiyachue gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stalanburg regains guard.
Stalanburg working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stalanburg can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalanburg is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Chaiyachue rolls with it to try and escape but Stalanburg cranks on the arm and Chaiyachue is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Venice Stalanburg !
Naruesorn Chaiyachue spoke after the fight, saying 'I wanna thank the fans who watch our fight today, I didn't get the win today but I will be back stronger on my next fight.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tallulah Begaye (ranked 3522 p4p, 2923 weight class) and Ngannou Jones (ranked 357 p4p, 305 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tallulah Begaye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ngannou Jones!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Begaye.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Tallulah Begaye has been cut.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Begaye prevents the takedown attempt.
Begaye is looking to take this one to the mat.
Begaye tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Begaye to the mat! Begaye manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Begaye throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Begaye looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Begaye looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones wants to control from the top but Begaye keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Begaye lands some strikes from the bottom.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Begaye has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Begaye keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones pushes down on Begaye's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Begaye is working away.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Begaye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Begaye actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Begaye gets back to full guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Begaye is keeping the position for now.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Begaye's guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Begaye's temple.
Begaye looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Begaye's temple.
Begaye looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Begaye has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Jones. Oh but Begaye has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Jones goes limp - he's gone! Begaye jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tallulah Begaye!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dahlgren (ranked 2861 p4p, 2979 weight class) and John Dory (ranked 344 p4p, 354 weight class). Frank Dahlgren has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Dahlgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Dory!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dory misses with an uppercut. Dahlgren saw that one coming.
Dory missing with a left hand there. Dahlgren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Dory misses.
Dory misses with a hook. Dahlgren ducked under it nicely.
Dahlgren seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dory misses with an uppercut
letting Dahlgren counter with a right hand.
Dory throws a hook to the side of Dahlgren's head but Dahlgren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dahlgren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dory cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dory is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dory looks to throw the jab but Dahlgren is out of range.
Dory misses with a hook
and Dahlgren counters with a right hand to the body.
Dory throws a lazy right hand but Dahlgren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dahlgren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dory.
John Dory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dory looks to throw the jab but Dahlgren is out of range.
Dory connects with a body shot.
Dory lands a nice shot to the body.
Dory throws a shot from downtown. Dahlgren moves away and avoids it.
Dory misses with a lunging right hand
and Dahlgren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dahlgren misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Dory.
Dahlgren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dory.
Dahlgren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dory darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dahlgren throws a hook to the side of Dory's head but Dory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dahlgren swings for the body but Dory moves out of range.
Dory scores with a hook to the body. Dahlgren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dahlgren with a jab.
Dory avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dahlgren.
Dory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dahlgren was well out of range. Poor timing from Dory.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dory thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dahlgren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dory misses with an uppercut.
Dahlgren seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dahlgren is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dahlgren throws a lazy uppercut
and Dory counters with a nice leg kick.
Dahlgren jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Dory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Dahlgren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick by Dory misses
and Dahlgren counters with a three punch combo that has Dory backing up. Dory nods at Dahlgren to acknowledge the strikes.
Dahlgren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dory.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dahlgren.
Dahlgren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Dahlgren there.
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!
Dahlgren swings widly with a right hand
and Dory cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dahlgren.
It looked like Dahlgren was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dory.
Dory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dahlgren.
Dahlgren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dory throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dory drops Dahlgren with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dahlgren looks back up at him and smiles so Dory waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Dahlgren is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Dory dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dory throws a leg kick which misses Dahlgren's front leg but catches the back leg as Dahlgren tries to avoid it.
Dory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dahlgren.
Dory scores with a hook to the body. Dahlgren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dahlgren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dory fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dahlgren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dahlgren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dory has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dory manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dahlgren letting Dory take a breather here.
Dory lands a right hand.
A short right from Dory on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dory taking a breather.
Dahlgren gets through Dory's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dory taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dahlgren tries to circle away but Dory has him pinned against the cage.
Dory lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dory.
A short body shot lands from Dory as the two fighters clinch.
Dory manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dory working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dahlgren trying to control the position but instead, Dory has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dahlgren into the cage.
Dory scores with a shot to the side of Dahlgren's head.
Dahlgren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dory lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dory.
Oh Dahlgren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dahlgren tries to break free but Dory pushes him back against the cage.
Dahlgren seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dory lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dahlgren.
Dahlgren takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Dory.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dory stalling.
A short uppercut from Dory.
Dahlgren swings wildly with an uppercut but Dory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Dory.
Dory drops Dahlgren onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dahlgren is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Dory lands a big right hand that drops Dahlgren! The killer instinct kicks in and Dory finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dory!
John Dory decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Leonardo (ranked 1466 p4p, 1560 weight class) and Buck Bolkvadze (ranked 203 p4p, 218 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Leonardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buck Bolkvadze!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Bolkvadze lands.
Bolkvadze misses the jab.
Leonardo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bolkvadze on the side of the head.
Leonardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolkvadze moves away.
Leonardo lands a slapping body shot.
Bolkvadze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leonardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolkvadze is just out of range.
Leonardo connects with the punch.
Bolkvadze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonardo swings for the body but Bolkvadze moves out of range.
Leonardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolkvadze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Bolkvadze misses
and Leonardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bolkvadze lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolkvadze takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bolkvadze throws a jab when Leonardo was well out of range.
Bolkvadze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonardo throws out the jab.
Good work by Leonardo as he checks the leg kick.
Mario Leonardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolkvadze was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonardo.
Leonardo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leonardo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bolkvadze scores with a sloppy right hand. Leonardo should have avoided that one.
Bolkvadze takes one on the button.
Bolkvadze misses with a looping left.
Leonardo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bolkvadze misses with an uppercut.
Leonardo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Bolkvadze lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leonardo doesn't seem phased though.
Leonardo throws a body shot but no joy.
Leonardo throws a series of punches but Bolkvadze moves out of range.
Leonardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolkvadze moves away.
Leonardo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolkvadze uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bolkvadze takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bolkvadze slips a straight right by Leonardo.
Bolkvadze looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice jab there from Leonardo.
Some wild striking there from Leonardo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze throws a looping overhand right but Leonardo ducks down to avoid it.
Leonardo throws the left hand but Bolkvadze avoids the punch easily.
Leonardo lands with a right hand.
Bolkvadze lands the left hand.
Good exchange - Leonardo coming out on top.
Leonardo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Leonardo lands with a straight right. Bolkvadze didn't see that one coming.
Leonardo defending well as Bolkvadze loads up on a big left hand.
Leonardo misses with a straight left.
Bolkvadze throws out a counter right but Leonardo avoids it with no problem.
Leonardo lands a jab to the nose.
Bolkvadze closes the distance and clinches.
Leonardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bolkvadze backwards.
Bolkvadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonardo.
Bolkvadze throws a head punch that misses.
Leonardo blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bolkvadze fails to land.
Leonardo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze slips a jab from Leonardo.
Bolkvadze throws a body kick that misses
and Leonardo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bolkvadze throws a lazy right hand but Leonardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Leonardo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze throws a hook but Leonardo avoids it easily.
Leonardo moves out of range as Bolkvadze strikes.
Leonardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze connects with a right hand. Leonardo shakes it off.
Leonardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolkvadze looks to land a left hand but Leonardo moved out of range nicely.
Leonardo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bolkvadze throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonardo counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolkvadze moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolkvadze swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leonardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bolkvadze misses with an uppercut. Leonardo saw that one coming.
Leonardo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Leonardo misses with a body punch
and Leonardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonardo throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo lunges at Bolkvadze with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bolkvadze's hand.
Leonardo throws a hook to the side of Bolkvadze's head but Bolkvadze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolkvadze looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bolkvadze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonardo scores with a jab. Bolkvadze acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bolkvadze motions for Leonardo to come forward. Bolkvadze throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leonardo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bolkvadze clobbers Leonardo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leonardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolkvadze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolkvadze misses with an uppercut. Leonardo saw that one coming.
Leonardo scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonardo lands a slapping body shot.
Bolkvadze takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bolkvadze throws a hook but Leonardo avoids it easily.
Leonardo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Leonardo misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Leonardo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bolkvadze cracks Leonardo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leonardo misses with a wild combination.
Leonardo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolkvadze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonardo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolkvadze's head.
Nice shot by Leonardo.
Bolkvadze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leonardo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leonardo throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolkvadze counters with a low kick, right behind Leonardo 's knee.
A big right from Bolkvadze misses.
It looked like Leonardo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leonardo misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonardo throws an overhand right that lands on Bolkvadze's shoulder, as Bolkvadze tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Leonardo does it's job there.
Leonardo clobbers Bolkvadze with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leonardo catches Bolkvadze with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leonardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolkvadze can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonardo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leonardo misses with an uppercut
and Bolkvadze counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo ducks under a wild hook from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonardo.
Leonardo is looking to counter punch.
Leonardo works the jab nicely.
Bolkvadze slips a jab from Leonardo.
A little jabbing left from Bolkvadze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonardo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolkvadze.
Leonardo walks into a straight right hand from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonardo.
Bolkvadze misses with a low kick.
Leonardo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Leonardo.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch but Leonardo is having none of it.
Leonardo moves away from the strike by Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bolkvadze has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bolkvadze lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolkvadze scores with a shot to the body.
Leonardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolkvadze moves away.
Bolkvadze swings for the body but Leonardo moves out of range.
Bolkvadze misses with a body kick.
Leonardo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leonardo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bolkvadze misses with a left hand
and Leonardo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bolkvadze throws a body punch but Leonardo moves out of range.
A cross from Leonardo lands.
Mario Leonardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Bolkvadze finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Leonardo looks to land a left hand but Bolkvadze moved out of range nicely.
Bolkvadze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolkvadze throws out a powerful jab.
Leonardo lands a jab to the head.
Leonardo throws a body punch but Bolkvadze moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo connects with a solid leg kick.
Leonardo misses with an uppercut.
Bolkvadze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonardo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Leonardo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leonardo connects with a looping right hand.
Bolkvadze lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bolkvadze misses with an uppercut.
Bolkvadze moves into range and clinches up with Leonardo.
Leonardo tries to work over Bolkvadze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leonardo is trying to break the clinch but Bolkvadze is controlling him.
Leonardo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bolkvadze is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leonardo connects with a body shot.
Leonardo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Leonardo scores with a hook to the body. Bolkvadze takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Leonardo misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo avoids the body shot from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leonardo slips under a jab.
Leonardo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leonardo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bolkvadze throws a lazy uppercut
and Leonardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Bolkvadze misses.
Leonardo clobbers Bolkvadze with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolkvadze misses the target.
Leonardo stalks Bolkvadze and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bolkvadze's face. Bolkvadze staggers backwards, shaken.
Bolkvadze misses with a looping left.
Leonardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolkvadze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonardo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Leonardo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bolkvadze throws a jab when Leonardo was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Bolkvadze. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze looks to clinch
and Leonardo counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mario Leonardo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Leonardo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Leonardo duly obliges.
Buck Bolkvadze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonardo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Bolkvadze misses.
Bolkvadze misses with an uppercut
and Leonardo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leonardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolkvadze.
Leonardo defending well as Bolkvadze loads up on a big left hand.
Bolkvadze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leonardo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leonardo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bolkvadze is out of range.
Bolkvadze listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bolkvadze walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolkvadze misses with an uppercut. Leonardo saw that one coming.
A big left from Bolkvadze misses.
Leonardo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bolkvadze goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Leonardo is rocked!
Leonardo misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Leonardo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leonardo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leonardo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bolkvadze on the side of the head.
Bolkvadze misses with a hook
and Bolkvadze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolkvadze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Bolkvadze misses
and Leonardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bolkvadze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leonardo swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Leonardo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonardo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leonardo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bolkvadze throws a jab when Leonardo was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolkvadze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leonardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Leonardo to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolkvadze lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leonardo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonardo moves out of range as Bolkvadze strikes.
Leonardo lands a right hook to the body.
Leonardo misses the jab.
Bolkvadze lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bolkvadze misses with a leg kick.
Bolkvadze ducks right into an uppercut from Leonardo.
Bolkvadze ducks under a wild hook from Leonardo.
Bolkvadze attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leonardo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bolkvadze thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolkvadze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonardo cracks Bolkvadze with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Leonardo misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Bolkvadze misses.
Bolkvadze stuns Leonardo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leonardo throws a body shot but no joy.
Leonardo misses the jab.
Leonardo moves out of range as Bolkvadze strikes.
Bolkvadze misses with a hook.
Bolkvadze looks to land a left hand but Leonardo moved out of range nicely.
Bolkvadze throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bolkvadze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leonardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolkvadze.
Leonardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolkvadze moves away.
Bolkvadze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bolkvadze scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mario Leonardo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bolkvadze falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leonardo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bolkvadze thinking.
Leonardo defending well as Bolkvadze loads up on a big left hand.
Leonardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolkvadze.
Leonardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Leonardo.
Bolkvadze moves away from the strike by Leonardo.
Bolkvadze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leonardo takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch up.
Bolkvadze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonardo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Leonardo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leonardo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Leonardo!
Our winner, Mario Leonardo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luis Palhares (ranked 1415 p4p, 715 weight class) and Huntti Mfer (ranked 185 p4p, 98 weight class). Palhares's entrance music is Right On/ Showcore. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luis Palhares!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Huntti Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Palhares has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Palhares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Palhares saw that one coming.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palhares feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Palhares cracks a nice hook into Mfer's ribs.
A slow jab from Palhares misses its intended target.
Palhares gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Palhares looking for a takedown.
Palhares swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palhares wants to take the fight to the mat but Mfer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Palhares gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer wants to control but Palhares is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mfer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palhares is working away from the top position though.
Palhares is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mfer defends it well.
Ground and pound from Palhares.
Palhares is trying to control the action in half guard but Mfer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Palhares throwing shots but Mfer is blocking nicely.
Palhares tries to pass to full mount but Mfer defends it.
Mfer wants to control but Palhares is keeping busy.
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.
Palhares is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mfer is just riding it out for now. Palhares eventually gives up the hold.
Palhares moves nicely into side control.
Palhares throws an elbow but Mfer slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palhares trying to control the action but Mfer is working from the bottom.
Palhares misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares working the ground and pound but Mfer is defending the strikes.
Palhares in side control, throwing shots but Mfer defends.
Mfer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Palhares.
Palhares wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mfer, who protects the arm well.
Palhares sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mfer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Palhares tries to advance to mount but can't.
Palhares has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Palhares working the ground and pound but Mfer is defending the strikes.
Palhares swings around for an armbar but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Palhares's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Palhares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mfer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Palhares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Palhares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mfer defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palhares looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mfer passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Palhares dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Huntti Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palhares slips under a jab from Mfer.
Palhares fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Palhares misses with a straight left.
Palhares lands a jab.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Palhares motions for Mfer to come forward. Palhares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palhares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mfer can do to turn this around?
Palhares ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palhares.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Mfer swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Palhares to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares throws a series of punches but Mfer moves out of range.
Palhares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Palhares dodges the punch combination from Mfer.
Palhares attempts a counter takedown but Mfer avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Mfer finds it's way through Palhares's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Mfer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palhares moves away.
Mfer blocks a low kick nicely.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Palhares.
Mfer misses with a right hand
and Palhares counters with a straight right hand.
Mfer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mfer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mfer throws a good cross that connects.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
Palhares feinted with a counter takedown.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Palhares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palhares scores with a nice strike.
Mfer swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Palhares misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Mfer blocks the body kick.
Luis Palhares is winning the standup battle so far.
Mfer sizes up Palhares with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Palhares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palhares changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mfer misses with an uppercut
and Palhares counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Palhares lands a front kick.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Palhares is just out of range.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Mfer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palhares.
Palhares misses with a few strikes there.
Palhares on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
and Palhares decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mfer's guard.
Palhares is looking to work some ground and pound but Mfer has wrist control.
Palhares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mfer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palhares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palhares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palhares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mfer is adopting a defensive guard.
Mfer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Palhares's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Palhares trying to control but Mfer is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Palhares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palhares keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mfer's head.
Palhares trying to control but Mfer is working from the bottom.
Palhares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mfer managing to control the position.
Palhares trying to control but Mfer is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mfer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luis Palhares will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Palhares throws a sloppy head kick and Mfer moves out of range easily.
Mfer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mfer lands a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palhares.
Palhares misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Palhares fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mfer avoids it really well and circles away.
Mfer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mfer throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Palhares on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mfer lands a jab to Palhares's midsection.
Palhares thumps Mfer with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mfer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palhares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mfer lands with a straight right. Palhares didn't see that one coming.
A head kick misses from Mfer.
Palhares cracks Mfer with a good jab.
Palhares moves out of range of the strikes.
Palhares tries to counter with a takedown but Mfer is quick to defend against it.
Palhares gets a clinch.
Palhares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palhares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palhares backwards.
Palhares lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer lands with a right to the head.
Palhares throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Palhares.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Palhares can't get the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Mfer.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mfer lands a left hand.
Palhares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mfer stops a takedown attempt from Palhares.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mfer wants to get back to striking at distance but Palhares won't allow it.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Mfer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Mfer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Palhares moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Palhares.
Mfer throws a jab when Palhares was well out of range.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Palhares is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer fails to land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Mfer.
Palhares lands a nice shot that snaps Mfer's head back.
Mfer throws a right hand that Palhares ducks under and follows up with a left that Palhares also avoids with ease.
Palhares half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Palhares throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Palhares wants to clinch.
Palhares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Palhares throws a low kick but Mfer avoids it.
Mfer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Palhares misses.
Mfer connects with a body shot that sends Palhares's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares is looking to work some ground and pound but Mfer has wrist control.
Palhares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mfer has control of Palhares's left arm, preventing Palhares from doing any damage.
Luis Palhares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palhares lands a couple of digs.
Mfer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Mfer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhares looking to sit in guard and control but Mfer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huntti Mfer really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palhares.
Mfer slips under a jab.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Palhares lands an overhand right.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Palhares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palhares slips under a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Palhares or perhaps it was just good defense by Mfer, which made it look bad.
Palhares looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Palhares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Palhares as he connects with a hook.
Palhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Palhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer lands a nice looking body shot.
Mfer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Palhares under the eye.
Palhares dodges the punch combination from Mfer.
Palhares cracks Mfer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Palhares lands a glancing blow to the side of Mfer's head.
Palhares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Huntti Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Palhares is out of range.
Good shot there by Mfer.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palhares is looking to counter punch.
Palhares misses with a looping right.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Palhares.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Palhares cracks Mfer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Palhares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer swinging wildly here.
Mfer swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Palhares's shoulder, as Palhares tries to avoid the shot.
Palhares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses.
Mfer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Palhares delivers a nice body kick.
Palhares misses with a body kick.
Mfer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Palhares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mfer tries to move into range but Palhares moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Palhares moved out of range nicely.
Palhares drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mfer sprawls and moves away.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Palhares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares looks for a takedown but Mfer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mfer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mfer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palhares attempts a counter takedown but Mfer avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mfer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Palhares with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Palhares, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer throws a nice head kick!
Palhares uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Palhares thows a body kick. Mfer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Palhares connects with the punch.
Palhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Huntti Mfer 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Palhares lunges at Mfer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mfer's hand.
Palhares looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Palhares moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
Palhares tries a head kick but it misses.
Mfer misses with a right hand
and Palhares counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Palhares.
Mfer breaks the clinch.
Palhares lands the left hand.
Mfer throws a hook but Palhares blocks it.
Palhares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palhares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Palhares is rocked!
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer avoids a kick to the body.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Palhares.
Palhares slips a jab from Mfer.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palhares looks for the body kick but Mfer saw that one coming.
Palhares ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Palhares appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Palhares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Palhares connects with a looping right hand.
Palhares scores with a spinning back kick!
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palhares changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mfer cracks a nice hook into Palhares's ribs.
Mfer takes one to the side of the head.
Mfer cracks Palhares with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Palhares thuds his right hand into Mfer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer lands with a nice body punch.
Good shot there by Palhares.
Mfer is rocked!
Palhares with a nice calf kick.
Mfer takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Palhares goes for a double leg but Mfer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mfer continues to drive forward.
Palhares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palhares tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palhares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer pushes Palhares back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Palhares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Mfer takes a shot to the head.
Palhares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Palhares throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares gets through Mfer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mfer is still on wobbly legs! Can Palhares finish him?
Palhares keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mfer's efforts to push away.
Palhares lands a nice uppercut.
Palhares scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palhares scoops up Mfer onto his shoulder and slams him to the mat! Oh, Mfer is hurt! Palhares smells blood and finishes the fight with a barage of punches! A highlight reel finish there for Palhares!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Luis Palhares!
Luis Palhares is the new lightweight champion!
Luis Palhares made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Farquharson (ranked 1377 p4p, 784 weight class) and Michael Holmes (ranked 196 p4p, 127 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malcolm Farquharson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquharson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holmes is fending him off so far but Farquharson persists. Nope, Holmes circles away and we're back to standing.
Farquharson shoots in looking for a takedown but Holmes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Farquharson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holmes tries to sprawl but Farquharson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Holmes is trying to get back to full guard.
Farquharson with the ground and pound but Holmes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Farquharson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Farquharson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holmes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farquharson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson distracts Holmes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson throws a big right hand that misses.
Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farquharson cracks Holmes with a solid left hand.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Farquharson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Farquharson throwing strikes but missing.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Farquharson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Farquharson throws an elbow that misses. Holmes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Farquharson's guard. Nice move by Holmes!
Farquharson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Farquharson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holmes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holmes trying to control but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Farquharson is pulling down on Holmes's head. It's preventing any offense from Holmes, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Farquharson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown but Holmes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Holmes tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Farquharson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Holmes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Holmes being controlled for a moment.
Farquharson moves into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Farquharson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Farquharson looking to finish with strikes here!
Holmes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farquharson has control of Holmes's left arm, preventing Holmes from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Farquharson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Farquharson shoots in looking for a takedown but Holmes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Farquharson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holmes flicks out a counter leg kick but Farquharson steps away.
Holmes stuffs the takedown attempt from Farquharson. Farquharson gets slowly back to his feet.
Farquharson misses with a takedown attempt - Holmes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Farquharson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farquharson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holmes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holmes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Farquharson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Farquharson trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Holmes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farquharson's guard.
Farquharson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Farquharson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
Holmes has gone for a leg lock! Farquharson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holmes's guard.
Holmes keeping full guard, as Farquharson tries to pass.
Farquharson postures up and lands a big shot to Holmes's brow.
Farquharson stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Holmes has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Farquharson manages to get his head free but now Holmes has transitioned to an armbar! Farquharson grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Holmes! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Holmes! Michael Holmes retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Michael Holmes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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