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RSE 39.5: Dawning of Chaos PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romulus Germanicus (ranked 2689 p4p, 2377 weight class) and Danu Jaya (ranked 341 p4p, 307 weight class). Danu Jaya is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Romulus Germanicus !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danu Jaya!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germanicus walks into a stiff left hand from Jaya.
No joy there for Jaya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danu Jaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaya misses with a two punch combination.
Jaya lands a nice hook to Germanicus 's body. Germanicus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Germanicus thuds his shin into the meat of Jaya's side.
Jaya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Germanicus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaya closes the distance but Germanicus moves to the side
and Germanicus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jaya doesn't manage to clinch there - Germanicus circles away.
Jaya lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaya lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Germanicus as Jaya shoots in.
Jaya tries for a takedown but Germanicus circles away easily
and Germanicus counters with a straight right hand.
Germanicus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Germanicus wants it to stay on the feet.
Romulus Germanicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danu Jaya.
Jaya jabs Germanicus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jaya tries to bum rush Germanicus with a series of wild strikes but Germanicus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Germanicus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Germanicus manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Germanicus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jaya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus with a jab.
Germanicus blocks a head kick by Jaya.
Germanicus darts in and clinches Jaya up against the cage.
Jaya takes a knee to the side of the body.
Germanicus tries a body shot but Jaya blocks it.
Jaya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Germanicus struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaya controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Germanicus .
Jaya blocking some punches.
Germanicus avoiding damage as Jaya throws knees to the body.
Germanicus missing with knees to the body.
Jaya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Germanicus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Germanicus tries to work over Jaya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaya blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jaya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaya tries for a takedown but Germanicus manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaya is trying to maintain a safe position but Germanicus gets an underhook and turns Jaya into the cage.
Jaya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Germanicus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaya blocks an uppercut.
Germanicus gets underhooks to prevent Jaya's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Germanicus .
Knees in the clinch landing for Germanicus .
Jaya looks winded!
Jaya is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Germanicus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Germanicus has a couple of punches blocked by Jaya.
Jaya breaks the clinch.
Jaya lands a jab.
Germanicus connects with a body shot that sends Jaya's belly button to the back.
We've been told by Germanicus 's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jaya keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus moves into the clinch.
Germanicus landing knees to the head.
Germanicus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Germanicus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Germanicus fails to land.
Germanicus digs a right hand into Jaya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaya's gas tank.
Germanicus scores a nice knee to the body.
Germanicus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaya backwards.
Germanicus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaya backwards.
Germanicus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Germanicus digs a right hand underneath Jaya's ribcage. Jaya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Germanicus misses with a knee to the head.
Germanicus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Germanicus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Germanicus swings for the body but Jaya moves out of range.
Jaya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jaya shoots for a takedown but Germanicus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jaya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Germanicus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaya is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jaya moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaya! But no joy.
Jaya scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germanicus throws a push kick but Jaya slaps the foot to one side.
Germanicus gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Germanicus .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germanicus is pressed up against the cage. Jaya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Germanicus down to the mat. Germanicus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Germanicus misses with a body kick.
Germanicus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaya.
A little feinted left hand from Germanicus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jaya takes a swing at Germanicus 's ribcage but misses.
Jaya looks to throw a body kick
and Germanicus counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaya misses with a kick to the body
enabling Germanicus to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaya drops his hands momentarily and Germanicus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jaya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaya goes for a double leg but Germanicus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Germanicus continues to drive forward.
Romulus Germanicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danu Jaya.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus thows a leg kick but Jaya checks it
and Jaya counters with a right hand to the body.
Jaya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Germanicus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaya throws a low kick but Germanicus avoids it.
Germanicus moves to clinch but Jaya breaks away
and Jaya counters with a nice body shot.
Germanicus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Jaya throws a shot from downtown. Germanicus moves away and avoids it.
Jaya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Germanicus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaya can do to turn this around?
Jaya shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Germanicus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaya goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Germanicus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jaya's guard! Nice work there by Germanicus !
Jaya is breathing heavily.
Jaya controlling the position.
Jaya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Germanicus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Germanicus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Germanicus preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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 Romulus Germanicus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Germanicus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaya looks to score with a jab to the body but Germanicus is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Germanicus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Germanicus jabs Jaya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jaya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Germanicus .
Jaya moves into range and clinches up with Germanicus .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Germanicus .
Germanicus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Germanicus throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaya blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Germanicus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Germanicus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Germanicus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jaya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Germanicus is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germanicus scores with a shoulder strike.
Germanicus is leaning against Jaya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Germanicus landing knees to the head.
Germanicus scores with a shot to the side of Jaya's head.
Germanicus is working Jaya over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Germanicus .
Jaya blocking some punches.
A short left from Germanicus .
Germanicus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Germanicus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Germanicus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Germanicus connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Germanicus throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaya.
Germanicus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jayas head.
Germanicus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees to the body from Germanicus .
Romulus Germanicus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jaya lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Germanicus with a knee to the head.
Germanicus misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaya blocks an uppercut.
Jaya breaks the clinch.
Jaya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Germanicus . Germanicus obviously looking to wear him down.
Germanicus instigates a clinch.
Germanicus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaya backwards.
Germanicus is pressed up against the cage. Jaya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Germanicus down to the mat. Germanicus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jaya has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Germanicus .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jaya counters with a body kick that stops Germanicus in his tracks momentarily.
Germanicus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jaya if he has to take too many more of those.
Danu Jaya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Germanicus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jaya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Germanicus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaya.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jaya, as that shot connected.
Jaya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Germanicus scores with a leg kick.
Jaya misses with a takedown
and Germanicus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romulus Germanicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danu Jaya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus misses with a combination
and Jaya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jaya has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jaya there as he acknowledges the shot.
Germanicus 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.
Jaya tries to clinch up but Germanicus circles away and keeps his distance.
Jaya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romulus Germanicus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Germanicus .
Germanicus thinks about countering with a body kick.
Danu Jaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Germanicus staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Germanicus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Germanicus , 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Germanicus !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 2220 p4p, 2031 weight class) and Richie Aprile (ranked 245 p4p, 226 weight class). Richie Aprile has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bruce Banner's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richie Aprile!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aprile gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banner.
Banner misses with a right hand
and Aprile counters with a series of strikes that sends Banner to the canvas! Aprile follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Aprile throwing strikes but missing.
Banner is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Doom\'s Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Aprile gets to his feet - Banner follows without any prompting.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Aprile gets tackled into the cage by Banner. Banner maintains the clinch.
A short right from Aprile.
Aprile tries to break the clinch but Banner is controlling the position.
Banner breaks from the clinch.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Aprile slips the punch.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Aprile.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner throws a hook but Aprile avoids it easily.
Aprile connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aprile walks into a straight right hand from Banner.
Aprile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aprile scores with a jab.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aprile.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Banner.
Aprile waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Banner. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Banner to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
 Banner is rocked!
Aprile wants to stand but Banner is controlling his posture from full guard.
Oh Banner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banner is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Banner seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aprile.
Aprile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banner looks to land a combination but Aprile avoids it well.
Aprile let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the body from Banner misses
and Banner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Aprile is just out of range.
Banner shoots in looking for a takedown but Aprile manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aprile cracks Banner with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Banner tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Aprile pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Banner is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie Aprile!
During a confident post fight interview, Richie Aprile thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Hopper (ranked 2175 p4p, 2151 weight class) and Gunnar Wylde (ranked 288 p4p, 283 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Hopper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Wylde!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopper throws an overhand right that lands on Wylde's shoulder, as Wylde tries to avoid the shot.
Wylde misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wylde takes a swing at Hopper's ribcage but misses.
Wylde swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Hopper to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wylde throws a body kick that misses
and Hopper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wylde throws the left hand but Hopper avoids the punch easily.
Wylde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopper.
Wylde misses with a straight right.
Wylde lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopper blocks a jab.
Wylde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Hopper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wylde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Hopper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wylde connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopper's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wylde connects with a jab.
Wylde throws a lazy uppercut
and Wylde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopper misses the jab.
Wylde misses with a straight left.
Hopper throwing a counter right hand but Wylde manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Wylde, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Hopper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wylde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopper moves away.
Hopper moves away from the strike by Wylde.
Hopper throws a body shot but no joy.
Wylde lands a jab to the head.
Wylde lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wylde.
Wylde throws the left hand but Hopper avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wylde lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wylde jabs Hopper right on the nose. Hopper blinks but takes it well.
Wylde digs a good hook to Hopper's body.
Wylde throws a hook but Hopper blocks it.
It looked like Hopper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wylde changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wylde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Hopper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hopper stuns Wylde with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wylde misses with a low kick.
Wylde scores with a spinning back kick!
Wylde looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hopper avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hopper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wylde keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hopper misses with a double jab
letting Wylde counter with a right hand.
Gunnar Wylde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde throws a shot from downtown. Hopper moves away and avoids it.
Wylde misses with a hook. Hopper ducked under it nicely.
Hopper is looking to counter punch.
Wylde throws a push kick but Hopper slaps the foot to one side.
Hopper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wylde with a hook.
Wylde swings widly with a right hand
and Hopper counters with a nice body shot.
Hopper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wylde.
Hopper blocks the body kick.
Wylde throws out a loose jab but Hopper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hopper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wylde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopper was well out of range. Poor timing from Wylde.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopper throws a hook but Wylde avoids it easily.
Hopper blocks a jab.
A big left from Wylde misses.
Wylde feints a jab promting Hopper to slip. Wylde then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hopper slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 It looks like Will Hopper has been cut.
Wylde connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopper throws a hook but Wylde avoids it easily.
Wylde lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopper walks into a straight right hand from Wylde.
Jab, jab by Wylde - just one landing.
Wylde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopper.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopper misses the target.
Hopper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wylde counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Wylde dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Hopper's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wylde lands with a right hand.
Wylde throws a leg kick but Hopper checks it.
Wylde paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wylde lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hopper is rocked!
Wylde looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wylde swings widly with a right hand
and Hopper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wylde.
Hopper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopper drops Wylde with a beautiful combination! Wylde stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hopper is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Gunnar Wylde has been cut.
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!
Wylde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopper was well out of range. Poor timing from Wylde.
Wylde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Wylde misses its intended target.
Wylde walks into a stiff left hand from Hopper.
Wylde throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper avoids the body shot from Wylde.
Wylde connects with a looping right hand.
Wylde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wylde fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopper.
A left lands for Wylde.
Wylde misses with a low kick as Hopper jumps back.
Sloppy strikes from Hopper. Those never looked like landing.
Gunnar Wylde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wylde misses with a shot to the body
and Hopper counters with a straight right hand.
Wylde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wylde lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wylde.
Oh Hopper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wylde throws an overhand right that lands on Hopper's shoulder, as Hopper tries to avoid the shot.
Hopper seems to have got his legs back now.
Wylde throws the left hand but Hopper avoids the punch easily.
Hopper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wylde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopper.
Wylde misses the body punch
letting Hopper counter with a right hand.
Hopper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wylde swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopper misses with a hook. Wylde ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Wylde.
Wylde misses with a double jab.
Hopper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wylde throws a sloppy body shot
and Wylde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopper loads up on a big right hand but Wylde slips the punch.
Hopper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wylde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Hopper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wylde dodges the punch combination from Hopper.
Hopper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hopper walks into a left hand.
Hopper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wylde.
A little feinted left hand from Hopper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wylde looks to land a left hand but Hopper moved out of range nicely.
Wylde feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoppers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wylde throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wylde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopper manages to avoid it.
Hopper throws a big counter combination but Wylde scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wylde lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylde lands a nice shot that snaps Hopper's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Wylde finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wylde lands a two punch combo.
Wylde scores with a decent looking hook.
Hopper misses with a double jab.
Wylde delivers a nice body kick.
Wylde pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hopper.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wylde cracks Hopper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hopper misses with a looping left.
Wylde cracks Hopper with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Wylde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hopper takes one to the chin there.
Hopper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wylde connects with a right hand. Hopper shakes it off.
Wylde is looking to score with low kicks.
Wylde throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hopper lands a two punch combo.
Hopper misses the jab.
Hopper slips a jab from Wylde.
It looked like Hopper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wylde cracks Hopper with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wylde misses with a jab to the body
and Hopper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wylde tries to bum rush Hopper with a series of wild strikes but Hopper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wylde takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wylde throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopper.
Hopper is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Wylde misses the target.
Hopper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wylde slips under a jab.
Wylde lands with a cross.
Wylde throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wylde throws a hook but Hopper blocks it.
Wylde misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Hopper.
Hopper moves away from the strike by Wylde.
Hopper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hopper walks into a left hand.
Wylde throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunnar Wylde is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylde connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hopper throws a hook but Wylde blocks it.
A big right from Wylde misses.
Wylde throws a right hand that Hopper ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopper also avoids with ease.
Wylde takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wylde stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wylde swings for the body but Hopper moves out of range.
Hopper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wylde looks to land a body kick but Hopper moved away.
Wylde takes a swing at Hopper's ribcage but misses.
Hopper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wylde.
Hopper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wylde.
Hopper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hopper checks the leg kick.
Hopper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wylde misses with a hook
and Hopper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wylde throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hopper ducks under a wild hook from Wylde.
A big right from Wylde misses.
Hopper tries to bum rush Wylde with a series of wild strikes but Wylde uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wylde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wylde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wylde fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch combination from Wylde misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Wylde there.
Wylde lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hopper throws a lazy right hand but Wylde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wylde falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hopper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wylde throws a low kick, looking for Hopper's leg but Hopper calmly moves out of range.
Wylde misses with an uppercut. Hopper saw that one coming.
Hopper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big right from Wylde misses.
Wylde ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Will Hopper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wylde. Hopper does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Wylde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wylde has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Wylde!
Gunnar Wylde seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Spencer (ranked 1917 p4p, 1965 weight class) and Wing Wang (ranked 254 p4p, 260 weight class). Wing Wang is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wing Wang!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Spencer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Spencer wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spencer working Wang over with strikes.
Spencer lands strikes from half guard.
Spencer content to control rather than advance.
Spencer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spencer.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Spencer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Wang trying to hold on to Spencer's head to control him but Spencer postures up.
Spencer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Spencer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Spencer prevents Wang from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Spencer is trying to work for a kimura but Wang is defending well.
Wang trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spencer drops an elbow to the side of Wang's head.
Spencer is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Spencer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Spencer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spencer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spencer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Spencer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Spencer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wang defends it well.
Spencer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spencer 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.
Spencer working the head and body with strikes.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Spencer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Spencer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nice strikes from Spencer there.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Spencer sits in half guard.
Spencer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Spencer is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Spencer working over Wang with some ground and pound. Wang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Spencer trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Spencer lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Spencer there.
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spencer is in close to Wang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spencer distracts Wang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
Wang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spencer defends well.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Spencer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spencer shoots in looking for a takedown. Wang tries to sprawl out of it but Spencer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spencer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wang is fending him off so far but Spencer persists. Nope, Wang circles away and we're back to standing.
Spencer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Spencer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spencer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spencer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wang tries to avoid it but Spencer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wang to the ground. Wang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spencer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wang tries to sprawl but Spencer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Spencer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer lands strikes from half guard.
Wang taking some punishment here, with Spencer in his half guard.
Spencer is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spencer is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang is defending against the submission attempts here by Spencer.
Wang is not content to let Spencer control the position.
Spencer trying to control the pace.
Wang gets back to full guard.
Spencer distracts Wang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spencer lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spencer stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Robin Spencer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wang is trying to get back to half guard.
Wang on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Spencer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wang gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Spencer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Spencer's attempts to control the action.
Spencer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wang?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer working for a submission but Wang is keeping him at bay.
Spencer wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely.
Spencer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wang can do to turn this around?
Spencer cracks Wang with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Spencer landing strikes from the mount and Wang is in trouble!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Spencer! Wang is hurt baaadly! Spencer is firing away with more strikes - Wang is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Spencer!
Robin Spencer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Farquharson (ranked 1647 p4p, 1266 weight class) and Fabian Bohn (ranked 226 p4p, 176 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bohn's choice of entrance music: Brennan Heart - One Blade (Noisecontrollers RMX). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malcolm Farquharson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabian Bohn!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Farquharson.
No luck for Farquharson with that takedown attempt.
Bohn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bohn stuffs the takedown attempt from Farquharson. Farquharson gets slowly back to his feet.
Bohn tries to counter with a clinch but Farquharson shakes him off and moves away.
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 and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Farquharson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Farquharson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bohn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bohn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farquharson.
Farquharson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farquharson.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Bohn keeps moving.
Bohn is looking to stand up but Farquharson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Farquharson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farquharson stays in close to Bohn's body and controls the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Farquharson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bohn wants to stand up but Farquharson is controlling him.
Farquharson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Farquharson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bohn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Farquharson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohn stopping the sweep attempt from Farquharson.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Farquharson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Farquharson tries for a takedown but Bohn circles away easily
and Bohn counters by moving into the clinch.
Bohn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farquharson tries for a takedown but Bohn manages to get underhooks.
Bohn tries to work over Farquharson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bohn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bohn misses with a body punch.
Farquharson wants a takedown.
Farquharson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bohn lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohn stalls.
Still in the clinch, Bohn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farquharson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bohn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Farquharson has his opponent's back but Bohn is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Farquharson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farquharson shoots in for a double leg but Bohn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Bohn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Farquharson dives in and grabs Bohn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bohn pushes down on Farquharson's head and hops out.
Farquharson has his takedown stuffed
and Bohn counters with a nice kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Farquharson.
Bohn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fabian Bohn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farquharson darts in looking for a takedown but Bohn gets double underhooks and turns Farquharson into the cage.
Bohn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Farquharson blocks a body shot from Bohn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bohn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Bohn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Farquharson fails to land the takedown.
Bohn wants to counter the offense by Farquharson and move into the clinch position.
Bohn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bohn throws out a counter right but Farquharson avoids it with no problem.
Farquharson shoots in looking for a takedown. Bohn tries to sprawl out of it but Farquharson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bohn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Farquharson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farquharson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bohn swivels and escapes.
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown but Bohn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bohn thinks about the counter body kick.
Farquharson has his takedown stuffed
and Bohn counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bohn circles away.
Bohn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Farquharson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bohn circles away.
Bohn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Farquharson.
Farquharson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bohn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bohn.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Come on Bohn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bohn lands a body shot.
Bohn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farquharson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bohn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Bohn.
Bohn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farquharson blocking some punches.
Bohn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bohn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohn throws a punch but it's blocked by Farquharson.
Bohn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
Bohn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
Bohn taking a breather.
Bohn is stalling here.
Bohn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fabian Bohn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bohn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Farquharson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Farquharson goes for a double leg but Bohn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bohn continues to drive forward.
Bohn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Farquharson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bohn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Farquharson with that takedown attempt.
Bohn flicks out a counter leg kick but Farquharson steps away.
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bohn as he avoids it easily.
Farquharson misses with a takedown
and Bohn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bohn circles away.
Farquharson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bohn swivels and escapes.
Farquharson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bohn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown but Bohn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bohn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
No luck for Farquharson with that takedown attempt.
Bohn tries to counter with a clinch but Farquharson shakes him off and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Bohn as Farquharson shoots in.
Farquharson shoots for a takedown but Bohn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Farquharson shoots for a takedown but Bohn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bohn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Farquharson looks for a takedown but Bohn sprawls well.
Farquharson has a takedown stuffed.
Bohn wants to counter the offense by Farquharson and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Bohn. No joy for Farquharson on that attempt.
Farquharson misses with a takedown attempt - Bohn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Farquharson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bohn's waist but Bohn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Farquharson off to one side.
Farquharson shoots in looking for a takedown but Bohn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Farquharson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bohn feints a counter leg kick.
Farquharson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bohn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bohn slaps away a takedown attempt from Farquharson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bohn wants to counter the offense by Farquharson and move into the clinch position.
Farquharson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bohn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Farquharson darts in looking for a takedown but Bohn gets double underhooks and turns Farquharson into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Bohn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bohn just leaning against Farquharson, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Bohn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Farquharson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bohn manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bohn as he jumps to the side.
Farquharson sets himself, and Bohn steps forward looking for the clinch! Farquharson avoids it this time.
Farquharson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bohn is fending him off so far but Farquharson persists. Nope, Bohn circles away and we're back to standing.
Bohn wants to counter with a clinch but Farquharson pushes him away.
Farquharson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bohn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Farquharson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farquharson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bohn counters by moving into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bohn misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farquharson looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bohn.
It looks like Malcolm Farquharson has been cut.
Farquharson looking to stall.
Bohn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bohn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bohn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bohn leaning against his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Farquharson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bohn is pressed up against the cage. Farquharson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bohn down to the mat. Bohn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Farquharson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bohn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Bohn as Farquharson shoots in.
Bohn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Farquharson.
Farquharson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bohn's waist but Bohn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Farquharson off to one side.
Fabian Bohn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Farquharson or perhaps it was just good defense by Bohn, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Bohn as Farquharson shoots in.
Bohn feints a counter leg kick.
Farquharson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bohn defends it nicely.
Bohn wants to counter the offense by Farquharson and move into the clinch position.
Malcolm Farquharson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquharson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bohn defends well and Farquharson ends up having to push Bohn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bohn is trying to counter with his kicks.
A short body shot lands from Bohn as the two fighters clinch.
Bohn stalling in the clinch.
Bohn lands an elbow just above Farquharson 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bohn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bohn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bohn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Farquharson looking for a takedown.
Farquharson being controlled against the cage.
Bohn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Bohn's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Bohn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bohn stalling the fight.
Nice elbow from Bohn.
Bohn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Bohn.
Bohn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Bohn.
Bohn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bohn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Bohn.
Stalling in the clinch from Bohn.
Farquharson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bohn lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bohn pushes Farquharson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Bohn.
Bohn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bohn stalling the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Bohn.
Bohn is working Farquharson over against the cage.
Bohn just leaning against Farquharson, taking a breather.
Farquharson can't break the clinch.
Bohn working aggressively here.
Bohn cracks Farquharson with a nice body shot.
Malcolm Farquharson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Farquharson as Bohn tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bohn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabian Bohn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bohn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabian Bohn!
Fabian Bohn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tallulah Begaye (ranked 2653 p4p, 1189 weight class) and Teofil Gielgud (ranked 283 p4p, 131 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gielgud's choice of entrance music: Witajcie W Naszej Bajce. Teofil Gielgud has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 6 - 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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teofil Gielgud!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gielgud.
It looks like Tallulah Begaye has been cut.
Begaye drops his hands momentarily and Gielgud takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gielgud is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Gielgud shuts the power down on Begaye. Lights out, game over! Gielgud is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teofil Gielgud!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zack Allan Jr (ranked 1287 p4p, 1004 weight class) and Jerry Hammerstein (ranked 93 p4p, 73 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zack Allan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Hammerstein!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allan Jr gets tackled into the cage by Hammerstein. Hammerstein maintains the clinch.
Allan Jr lands a left hand.
Allan Jr working Hammerstein over with knees to the body.
Allan Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hammerstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammerstein misses with a few strikes there.
Allan Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Hammerstein breaks away and moves out of range.
Hammerstein tries to bum rush Allan Jr with a series of wild strikes but Allan Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Hammerstein backs away, Allan Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hammerstein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Allan Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hammerstein just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Allan Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hammerstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hammerstein working aggressively here.
Allan Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Allan Jr controls his hands.
Allan Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammerstein is defending well for now.
Allan Jr pushes Hammerstein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allan Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hammerstein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hammerstein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Allan Jr tries to throw a body punch but Hammerstein avoids it by throwing Allan Jr back against the cage.
Hammerstein avoiding damage as Allan Jr throws knees to the body.
Hammerstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allan Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allan Jr is looking to clinch.
Hammerstein throws a sloppy head kick and Allan Jr moves out of range easily.
Allan Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hammerstein throws a sloppy head kick and Allan Jr moves out of range easily.
Hammerstein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Hammerstein.
Hammerstein lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Allan Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hammerstein checks it well.
Allan Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hammerstein throws a nice looking combination but Allan Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Allan Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Allan Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hammerstein has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hammerstein tries to land a body kick
and Allan Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Hammerstein is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Allan Jr.
Hammerstein is still on wobbly legs! Can Allan Jr finish him?
Allan Jr lands an uppercut, right on the button! Hammerstein tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zack Allan Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Zack Allan Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kobra Jay (ranked 1292 p4p, 1407 weight class) and Akubundu Yobachukwu (ranked 145 p4p, 156 weight class). Yobachukwu has chosen Hate Me Now as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Kobra Jay has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kobra Jay seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Kobra Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akubundu Yobachukwu!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay just misses with a punch to the body.
Yobachukwu looks to land a left hand but Jay moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Jay misses.
Yobachukwu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Jay's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jay lands with a right hand.
Jay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yobachukwu.
Jay misses the shot to the body.
Jay ducks under a wild hook from Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu throws the left hand but Jay avoids the punch easily.
Jay takes a swing at Yobachukwu's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Yobachukwu finds it's way through Jay's defenses.
Jay misses with an uppercut. Yobachukwu saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yobachukwu! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay works the jab nicely.
It looks like Akubundu Yobachukwu has been cut.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Yobachukwu is just out of range.
Yobachukwu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yobachukwu throws a counter combo.
Jay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kobra Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yobachukwu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yobachukwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jay.
Jay is looking to wear down Yobachukwu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jay throws a lazy uppercut
and Yobachukwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jay sizes up Yobachukwu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yobachukwu tries a head kick but it misses.
Jay throws a jab but it's blocked by Yobachukwu.
Jay throws a hook to the side of Yobachukwu's head but Yobachukwu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yobachukwu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yobachukwu's head.
Jay misses with a hook
and Yobachukwu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jay throws a right hand that misses
and Yobachukwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yobachukwu misses with a right hand
and Jay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yobachukwu thinking.
The fighters circling - Jay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jay misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay misses with a hook. Yobachukwu ducked under it nicely.
Yobachukwu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yobachukwu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yobachukwu misses with a hook. Jay ducked under it nicely.
Jay misses with the combination.
Jay slips under a jab from Yobachukwu.
Jay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu unleashes a big counter combination but Jay bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jay misses with a straight left.
Jab by Yobachukwu.
Jay moves out of range as Yobachukwu throws a body kick.
Jay blocks a jab.
Jay throws a lazy uppercut
and Yobachukwu counters with a left and a right that stings Jay.
A cross from Jay lands.
Jay misses with a lunging right hand
and Yobachukwu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jay misses with a body shot.
Yobachukwu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay misses with a hook
and Yobachukwu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yobachukwu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jay had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jay looks to land a right hand but Yobachukwu moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Yobachukwu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Jay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jay throws a lazy right hand but Yobachukwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jay's head backwards.
Yobachukwu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jay.
Jay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yobachukwu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Yobachukwu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu scores with a punch to the head.
Yobachukwu works Jay's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yobachukwu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yobachukwu missing with a left hand there. Jay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yobachukwu takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay avoids a kick to the body.
Jay misses the body punch
and Yobachukwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jay misses with a right hand
and Yobachukwu counters with a straight right hand.
Jay misses the shot to the body.
Yobachukwu tries a head kick but it misses.
Yobachukwu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jay lands with a hook. Yobachukwu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yobachukwu lands a jab to the nose.
Yobachukwu connects with a right hand. Jay shakes it off.
Yobachukwu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yobachukwu avoids the body shot from Jay.
Jay misses with a hook.
Jay throws out a loose jab but Yobachukwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akubundu Yobachukwu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akubundu Yobachukwu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jay scores with the left hand. Yobachukwu knows he should have avoided that one.
Yobachukwu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Yobachukwu misses.
Yobachukwu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Yobachukwu.
It looks like Kobra Jay has been cut.
Yobachukwu moves away from the strike by Jay.
Yobachukwu slips a jab from Jay.
Yobachukwu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yobachukwu.
Jay looks to land a right hand but Yobachukwu moved out of range.
Jay misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Yobachukwu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yobachukwu misses with a straight left.
Jay appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jay checks a leg kick.
Yobachukwu sizes up Jay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Akubundu Yobachukwu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jay steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yobachukwu. That one must have hurt.
Jay misses the body punch
and Yobachukwu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yobachukwu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jay doesn't seem bothered though.
Jay throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Yobachukwu to counter with a crisp jab.
Yobachukwu scores with a jab to the head.
Jay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu looks to land a right hand but Jay moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jay. Yobachukwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yobachukwu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jay misses the jab.
Yobachukwu scores with a nice strike.
Jay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jay throws a looping overhand right but Yobachukwu ducks down to avoid it.
Yobachukwu misses the jab.
Jay ducks under a wild hook from Yobachukwu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yobachukwu throws a jab when Jay was well out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yobachukwu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Yobachukwu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yobachukwu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jay misses with a wild body shot.
Jay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jay slips under a jab.
Jay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yobachukwu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yobachukwu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yobachukwu was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Jay misses with an uppercut. Yobachukwu saw that one coming.
Jay throws a combination that misses
and Yobachukwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yobachukwu throws a jab but it's blocked by Jay.
Jay moves out of range as Yobachukwu strikes.
Jay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay scores with a nice head shot.
Yobachukwu throws a looping overhand right but Jay ducks down to avoid it.
Jay moves out of range of the strikes.
Jay misses the shot to the body.
Yobachukwu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jay has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Good standup being displayed there by Jay as he connects with a hook.
Jay throws an off balance right hand
and Yobachukwu counters with a one-two to the body.
Yobachukwu misses with a hook
and Jay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yobachukwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jay staying out of range there.
Jay throws a looping overhand right but Yobachukwu ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yobachukwu! But no joy.
A jab from Yobachukwu misses.
Jay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yobachukwu! But no joy.
Jay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yobachukwu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Jay misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yobachukwu.
Jay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yobachukwu.
A jab from Jay misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Yobachukwu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Yobachukwu slips a jab from Jay.
Jay misses with a hook to the body
and Yobachukwu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yobachukwu walks into a jab.
Jay misses with a body punch
and Yobachukwu counters with a stiff right hand.
Jay throws an off balance right hand
enabling Yobachukwu to counter with a crisp jab.
Yobachukwu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yobachukwu cracks Jay with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yobachukwu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jay lands a nice shot that snaps Yobachukwu's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yobachukwu cracks Jay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yobachukwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akubundu Yobachukwu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jay throws a right hand that misses
and Yobachukwu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jay misses with a right hand
and Yobachukwu counters with a good, hard body kick but Jay shrugs it off.
Yobachukwu misses with a body shot.
Yobachukwu tries a head kick but it misses.
Jay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jay throws a poor cross that misses
and Yobachukwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Yobachukwu misses the target.
Jay fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yobachukwu on the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jay might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Yobachukwu misses with a hook.
Yobachukwu misses with a hook. Jay ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yobachukwu throws a shot from downtown. Jay moves away and avoids it.
Yobachukwu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yobachukwu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jay checks it well.
Jay misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay punishes Yobachukwu's body with a nice straight punch.
Jay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jay throws a lazy right hand but Yobachukwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yobachukwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jay.
Yobachukwu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yobachukwu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jay moves away.
Jay throws a body punch but Yobachukwu moves out of range.
Jay throws a poor cross that misses
and Yobachukwu counters with a straight right hand.
Jay slips under a jab from Yobachukwu.
Jay slips a straight right by Yobachukwu.
Jay swings widly with a right hand
letting Yobachukwu counter with a right hand.
Yobachukwu throws a low kick but Jay avoids it.
Jay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yobachukwu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yobachukwu misses with a combination
and Jay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yobachukwu, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jay misses with a right hand
and Jay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yobachukwu misses with a body shot.
Yobachukwu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yobachukwu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jay in his tracks.
Yobachukwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
Yobachukwu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jay with a body shot.
Yobachukwu misses with a double jab.
Jay just misses with a punch to the body.
Yobachukwu misses with a hook. Jay ducked under it nicely.
Yobachukwu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jay.
Jay lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yobachukwu misses with a hook
enabling Jay to counter with a crisp jab.
Jay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jay moves out of range of the strikes.
Jay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jay lands a really nice looking cross but Yobachukwu seems unphased.
Jay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jay misses with a double jab
and Yobachukwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jay misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Yobachukwu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Yobachukwu.
Jay moves out of range as Yobachukwu strikes.
Jay digs a good hook to Yobachukwu's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jay throws a hook but Yobachukwu blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yobachukwu throws an off balance right hand
and Jay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yobachukwu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yobachukwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jay throws an off balance right hand
letting Yobachukwu counter with a right hand.
Yobachukwu misses the jab.
Jay looks to land a left hand but Yobachukwu moved out of range nicely.
Yobachukwu loads up on a big right hand but Jay slips the punch.
Yobachukwu misses with an uppercut.
Yobachukwu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yobachukwu flicks out a counter leg kick but Jay steps away.
Jay misses the jab.
Yobachukwu throws a hook but Jay blocks it.
Jay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Akubundu Yobachukwu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yobachukwu swings widly with a right hand
and Jay counters with a nice uppercut.
Kobra Jay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay jabs at Yobachukwu's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akubundu Yobachukwu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yobachukwu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akubundu Yobachukwu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Chibaclov (ranked 2168 p4p, 1868 weight class) and Gerath Le Strange (ranked 240 p4p, 220 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Matteo Chibaclov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Matteo Chibaclov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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191
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matteo Chibaclov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gerath Le Strange!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chibaclov misses with a leg kick
and Le Strange counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Strange looking to pass the guard.
Le Strange slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Le Strange controlling from side mount.
Chibaclov is trying to improve his position.
Chibaclov is working hard here to advance position.
Chibaclov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Le Strange off and has taken his back!
Le Strange tries to escape the position.
Chibaclov tightening his grip on Le Strange, looking for the choke.
Le Strange tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Le Strange felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Strange tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chibaclov wants to control the pace but Le Strange is squirming around nicely.
Le Strange wants to control but Chibaclov is having none of it.
Chibaclov moves to back control.
Chibaclov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Le Strange is defending well though. Chibaclov let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Le Strange's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Le Strange keeps trying to improve his position.
Le Strange defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Le Strange just trying to survive but Chibaclov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chibaclov keeps control of the position as Le Strange tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Le Strange's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chibaclov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Le Strange can't escape the position.
Chibaclov looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Le Strange's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chibaclov looking for the choke from the back.
Chibaclov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Strange can't escape the position.
Le Strange is trying to get back to his feet but Chibaclov has full control of the position and if anything, Le Strange has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Chibaclov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Le Strange. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Will Chibaclov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Chibaclov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Le Strange escapes and is now in half guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chibaclov.
Le Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Chibaclov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chibaclov trying to control the position.
Le Strange advances to half guard.
Le Strange is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chibaclov defends it well.
Chibaclov wants to get back to full guard.
Chibaclov is trying to maintain the position but Le Strange is very close to passing his half guard.
Chibaclov wants to improve his position but Le Strange is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Le Strange seems to be working for a kimura but Chibaclov defends the submission attempt.
Chibaclov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chibaclov is looking to control Le Strange's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chibaclov avoid being mounted?
Le Strange is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Le Strange is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chibaclov is just riding it out for now. Le Strange eventually gives up the hold.
Chibaclov is pressing down on Le Strange's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Chibaclov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chibaclov darts in and clinches Le Strange up against the cage.
Chibaclov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Le Strange walks away with a smile on his face. Chibaclov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chibaclov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Le Strange drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chibaclov defends it well.
Chibaclov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Matteo Chibaclov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Le Strange tries to get to full guard but Chibaclov has control of the leg.
Le Strange moves into full guard.
Le Strange wants to sweep but no luck.
Chibaclov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chibaclov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Strange can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Strange trying to control here.
Le Strange looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chibaclov is keen to just control but Le Strange is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Strange wants to control but Chibaclov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chibaclov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Le Strange is working to get back to half guard.
Le Strange in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chibaclov lands a nice shot to the head.
Chibaclov with a couple of short strikes.
Le Strange is looking to get to half guard.
Chibaclov fails to move to back control.
Le Strange tries to lock up and control but Chibaclov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Le Strange gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov wants to take a breather but Le Strange is having none of it.
Chibaclov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Le Strange sees it coming and defends easily.
Chibaclov winds up and cracks Le Strange with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Le Strange looking for submissions off his back.
Chibaclov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Le Strange looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Strange is not content to let Chibaclov control the position.
Le Strange looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Le Strange does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Le Strange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chibaclov pulls his head out easily.
Le Strange is breathing heavily.
Le Strange has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chibaclov is working away from the top position though.
Le Strange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chibaclov pulls his head out easily.
Chibaclov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le Strange keeps working.
Le Strange is defending against the submission attempts here by Chibaclov.
Chibaclov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Le Strange is just riding it out for now. Chibaclov eventually gives up the hold.
Chibaclov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Le Strange knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Le Strange looking for submissions off his back.
Chibaclov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Le Strange sees it coming and defends easily.
Chibaclov is looking to take a break and control but Le Strange is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Strange taking some punishment here, with Chibaclov in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Le Strange looking for submissions off his back.
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura but Le Strange is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chibaclov to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Chibaclov dominated that second round.
That's time! Chibaclov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chibaclov fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Chibaclov as Le Strange shoots in.
As Le Strange tries to get set, Chibaclov tries to push him back and clinch up but Le Strange manages to avoid the attempt.
Chibaclov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Le Strange looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Le Strange fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chibaclov sprawls well initially but Le Strange persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Le Strange is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Strange is trying to work for a kimura but Chibaclov is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chibaclov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Le Strange takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Strange got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chibaclov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Le Strange has managed to get both his arms back between Chibaclov's legs - danger averted.
Le Strange stopping the sweep attempt from Chibaclov.
Le Strange trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov is trying to keep Le Strange in close.
Le Strange loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chibaclov wants to sweep here but Le Strange controlling him for the moment.
Le Strange throwing strikes from guard but Chibaclov blocks nicely.
Le Strange wants to pass the guard but Chibaclov is keeping the position.
Le Strange wants to control from the top but Chibaclov keeps moving.
Le Strange preventing the sweep.
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.
Le Strange throws a big elbow that misses.
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Strange is one step ahead there.
Chibaclov is trying to control the position but Le Strange postures up.
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Strange is one step ahead there.
Le Strange trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chibaclov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matteo Chibaclov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerath Le Strange.
Nice straight punches there by Chibaclov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chibaclov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le Strange sprawls well. Le Strange wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chibaclov gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Strange changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chibaclov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Le Strange trying to control but Chibaclov postures up.
Le Strange taking some punishment here, with Chibaclov in his half guard.
Le Strange looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Le Strange looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Le Strange looking for submissions off his back.
Gerath Le Strange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Strange looking for a kimura from the bottom but Chibaclov passes into side control!
Chibaclov decides to stand back up. Chibaclov steps back and let's Le Strange get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Strange dodges the punch combination from Chibaclov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matteo Chibaclov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chibaclov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Chibaclov!
Matteo Chibaclov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Belyaev (ranked 1448 p4p, 1925 weight class) and Oscar Guterrez (ranked 109 p4p, 140 weight class). Daniel Belyaev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Oscar Guterrez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Belyaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Guterrez!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belyaev.
Belyaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Guterrez counters with a takedown into side control.
Belyaev is looking for a sweep.
Guterrez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Belyaev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Guterrez's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belyaev wants to get back to full guard.
Guterrez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Funky Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Belyaev moves into full guard.
Guterrez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belyaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guterrez.
Belyaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guterrez's guard.
Belyaev is in close to Guterrez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Belyaev postures up and lands a big shot to Guterrez's brow.
Guterrez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Guterrez won't allow Belyaev to sweep him here.
Belyaev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Belyaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Guterrez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Belyaev winds up and cracks Guterrez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Belyaev working Guterrez over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belyaev lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belyaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Guterrez taking some punishment here, with Belyaev in his half guard.
Guterrez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belyaev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Guterrez!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guterrez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Belyaev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Belyaev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Belyaev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Belyaev with shots to the head and body - Guterrez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Guterrez is rocked!
Guterrez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Guterrez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Guterrez is trying to maintain the position but Belyaev is very close to passing his half guard.
Belyaev winds up and cracks Guterrez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Belyaev wants to pass to mount but Guterrez is defending the position.
Guterrez trying to hold on to Belyaev's head to control him but Belyaev postures up.
Belyaev prevents Guterrez from improving his position.
Belyaev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Belyaev there.
Belyaev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Belyaev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Belyaev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Belyaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Guterrez moves into full guard.
Belyaev working some strikes from top position.
Belyaev stands up over Guterrez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Guterrez is still in real trouble! Can Belyaev finish him?
Belyaev working some strikes from top position.
Guterrez is trying to control the position but Belyaev postures up.
Belyaev passes Guterrez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Guterrez seems to have recovered his senses.
Guterrez is looking for a sweep. Belyaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belyaev working the head and body with strikes.
Belyaev prevents Guterrez from improving his position.
Guterrez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Guterrez tries to get to full guard but Belyaev has control of the leg.
Belyaev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belyaev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Belyaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Guterrez tries to get to full guard but Belyaev has control of the leg.
Belyaev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Guterrez is pressing down on Belyaev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Belyaev preventing the sweep.
Belyaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belyaev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Guterrez looking for a sweep. Not yet Guterrez, not yet.
Belyaev working some strikes from top position.
Guterrez trying to keep a closed guard but Belyaev is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belyaev is pushing down on Guterrez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Guterrez is fighting to maintain full guard but Belyaev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Guterrez wants to get back to full guard.
Guterrez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Belyaev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Belyaev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Guterrez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Belyaev is in close to Guterrez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Belyaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Guterrez is retaining full guard.
Guterrez pulls Belyaev in to control the position.
Belyaev postures up and lands a big shot to Guterrez's brow.
Guterrez looking for a sweep. Not yet Guterrez, not yet.
Guterrez has his foot on Belyaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belyaev works his way back into a safe position though.
Belyaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guterrez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belyaev has managed to get both his arms back between Guterrez's legs - danger averted.
Belyaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Guterrez is retaining full guard.
Belyaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guterrez can do to turn this around?
Belyaev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belyaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyaev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Guterrez's guard.
Nice strikes from Belyaev there.
Belyaev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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. Belyaev connects with a nice short shot to Guterrez's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guterrez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belyaev is working away from the top position though.
Guterrez is looking for a sweep. Belyaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Belyaev connects with a nice short shot to Guterrez's temple.
Belyaev lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Guterrez quite badly. Guterrez pulls Belyaev in close trying to recover. Belyaev postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Guterrez on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Guterrez doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Belyaev!
After winning the bout, Daniel Belyaev 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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