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RSE 59: One Night In Hell PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pan Thongrak (ranked 3270 p4p, 3175 weight class) and Adisa Kenyatta (ranked 361 p4p, 347 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thongrak might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Muay Thai Traditional. The key to victory for Pan Thongrak has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pan Thongrak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adisa Kenyatta!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thongrak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kenyatta shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thongrak is trying to defend but Kenyatta finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thongrak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kenyatta on the ground.
Kenyatta thows a huge punch but Thongrak dodges it nicely.
Kenyatta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thongrak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thongrak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kenyatta.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thongrak wants to improve his position but Kenyatta is controlling well.
Kenyatta throwing shots but Thongrak is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thongrak is trying to get back to full guard.
Kenyatta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kenyatta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kenyatta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kenyatta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thongrak keeping control of the position.
Kenyatta wants to work for an arm triangle but Thongrak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thongrak looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenyatta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thongrak is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thongrak trying to control here.
Kenyatta is nestled in close to Thongrak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thongrak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thongrak tries to get out of the position.
Kenyatta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thongrak wants to improve his position but Kenyatta is controlling well.
Kenyatta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thongrak has hold of Kenyatta's hands but Kenyatta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kenyatta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thongrak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thongrak tries to roll over but Kenyatta keeps him under control.
Thongrak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kenyatta.
Thongrak wants to improve his position but Kenyatta is controlling well.
Kenyatta is nestled in close to Thongrak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
 Thongrak is rocked!
Kenyatta not doing much here.
Oh Thongrak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenyatta slips a nice elbow through Thongrak's hands, connecting with Thongrak's forehead.
Kenyatta is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Thongrak is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kenyatta fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Thongrak from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kenyatta! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adisa Kenyatta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heraclion Demler (ranked 2654 p4p, 3044 weight class) and Callum McCewen (ranked 296 p4p, 330 weight class). McCewen has chosen Highway to Hell - AC/DC as his entrance music. Callum McCewen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heraclion Demler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Callum McCewen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like Heraclion Demler has been cut.
McCewen takes a swing at Demler's ribcage but misses.
McCewen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Demler in his tracks.
Demler lands with a nice combination. McCewen backs away looking to recover.
Demler lands a nice looking body kick.
Demler takes one on the button.
Demler is rocked!
Demler closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demler tries to throw a body punch but McCewen avoids it by throwing Demler back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Demler throws an elbow but misses.
Demler blocks an uppercut.
Demler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCewen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCewen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Demler letting McCewen take a breather here.
McCewen receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Demler tries a body shot but McCewen blocks it.
Demler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Demler has closed the distance and engaged McCewen in a clinch.
Demler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCewen blocks it with crossed arms.
Demler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCewen is keeping busy.
Demler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCewen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Demler is defending well for now.
Demler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Demler forces McCewen back against the cage and clinches.
Demler lands a hook that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
Demler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCewen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Demler managing to block the knees to the body from McCewen.
McCewen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demler backwards.
McCewen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from McCewen on the inside.
McCewen misses with a punch on the inside.
McCewen lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Demler.
Demler breaks from the clinch.
Demler clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've been informed that McCewen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Demler tries to land a knee to the head but McCewen blocks with his arms.
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!
Demler throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCewen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCewen avoids a wild elbow strike from Demler.
McCewen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Demler has McCewen up against the cage in a clinch.
Demler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCewen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCewen looks to land a right hand but Demler moved out of range.
Demler misses with a head kick.
McCewen moves out of range of the body kick.
McCewen throws a nice looking combination but Demler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCewen lands with a cross.
Demler closes the distance and pushes McCewen back into the cage.
McCewen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Demler working aggressively here.
McCewen misses with a knee to the head.
Demler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Demler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Demler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCewen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demlers head.
A head punch on the inside from McCewen fails to land.
Demler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCewen backwards.
McCewen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCewen swings wildly with an uppercut but Demler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demler lands an elbow just above McCewen 's eye.
 It looks like Callum McCewen has been cut.
Demler throws a punch but it's blocked by McCewen.
McCewen tries to work over Demler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demler managing to block the knees to the body from McCewen.
Demler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCewen's defenses.
McCewen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McCewen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCewen lands a body shot.
Demler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Heraclion Demler's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Demler.
Demler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCewen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demler lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCewen's sensitive parts.
McCewen stuns Demler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCewen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Demler has time to react.
Demler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Callum McCewen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demler is breathing heavily.
McCewen throws a looping overhand right but Demler ducks down to avoid it.
McCewen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Demler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Demler wants to break free but McCewen has control.
McCewen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Demler.
Demler trying to stall but McCewen improves his position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Demler.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demler.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCewen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Demler checks it well.
Demler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Demler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Demler blocks a low kick nicely.
Demler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Callum McCewen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Demler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCewen with the inside leg kick.
Demler takes the fight into the clinch.
Demler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Demler misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCewen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Demler breaks the clinch.
Demler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Demler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCewen.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McCewen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McCewen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Demler throws a body shot but no joy.
McCewen throws out a counter right but Demler avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Demler's head coaches at Tycoon Coaching & Sparring that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Demler has closed the distance and engaged McCewen in a clinch.
Demler takes a shot to the head.
McCewen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCewen gets through Demler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCewen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Demler throws a punch but it's blocked by McCewen.
McCewen tries to land knees in the clinch but Demler avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCewen working Demler over with knees to the body.
McCewen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCewen loads up on a big right hand but Demler slips the punch.
Demler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCewen, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from McCewen.
McCewen lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCewen is trying to stall.
Demler takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McCewen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCewen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCewen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Demler walks into a straight right hand from McCewen.
Heraclion Demler's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCewen takes a swing at Demler's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCewen misses with a double jab.
Demler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McCewen misses with a looping right.
As McCewen backs away, Demler returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Demler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCewen throws a sloppy head kick and Demler moves out of range easily.
Demler throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCewen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Demler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCewen throws a low kick but Demler avoids it.
Demler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCewen.
Demler seems to have got his legs back now.
McCewen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCewen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Demler momentarily.
McCewen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Demler falls backwards - clearly groggy! McCewen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum McCewen!
Callum McCewen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Belmiro (ranked 2573 p4p, 1914 weight class) and Sabas Mendiola (ranked 290 p4p, 234 weight class). Sabas Mendiola has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernardo Belmiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sabas Mendiola!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belmiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belmiro lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Mendiola.
Belmiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Belmiro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendiola but Mendiola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendiola.
Belmiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belmiro misses with a takedown
and Mendiola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmiro tries to clinch but Mendiola is having none of it.
Mendiola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No luck for Belmiro with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo Belmiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belmiro avoids the body shot from Mendiola.
Belmiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendiola defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendiola counters with a nice uppercut.
Belmiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendiola defends it nicely.
Belmiro has Mendiola up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendiola tries a body shot but Belmiro blocks it.
Mendiola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mendiola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mendiola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belmiro is working for takedown but Mendiola is calmly controlling the position for now.
Belmiro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mendiola uses from the top position.
Mendiola's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Belmiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendiola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Belmiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Belmiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendiola keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Mendiola is controlling Belmiro's posture.
Belmiro trying to control but Mendiola is working from the bottom.
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Mendiola is keeping the position.
Belmiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendiola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sabas Mendiola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Belmiro tries for a takedown but Mendiola circles away easily
and Mendiola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Belmiro throws a right hand that misses
and Mendiola counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Bernardo Belmiro has been cut.
Belmiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belmiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendiola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Belmiro defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendiola throws a right hand that misses
and Belmiro counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendiola misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mendiola.
A hook to the body from Mendiola.
Mendiola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendiola pushes Belmiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendiola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mendiola misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Mendiola.
Mendiola lands a nice uppercut.
Belmiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mendiola walks away with a smile on his face. Belmiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo Belmiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belmiro misses the body punch
and Belmiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belmiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendiola counters with a crisp right hand that drops Belmiro! Mendiola lets Belmiro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Belmiro is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendiola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Belmiro at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendiola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendiola cracks Belmiro with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Belmiro falls to his knees and Mendiola doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sabas Mendiola!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Austin Stevens (ranked 2396 p4p, 2613 weight class) and Ray Cartier (ranked 265 p4p, 292 weight class). Ray Cartier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Austin Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Cartier!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cartier misses with a takedown
and Stevens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevens works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stevens with a jab.
 Cartier is rocked!
Stevens weaves into range and cracks Cartier right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Cartier goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Stevens is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Austin Stevens!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Austin Stevens waved his t-shirt featuring Silverguard Outfitters 🛡's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Murray (ranked 1394 p4p, 1967 weight class) and Puna Soriano (ranked 166 p4p, 217 weight class). Soriano is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Highwayman- The Highwaymen. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Murray !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Puna Soriano!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murray throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soriano throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soriano was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray .
No joy there for Soriano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray . Soriano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soriano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soriano scores with a nice right hand.
Soriano with a nice cross.
Murray lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Puna Soriano has been cut.
Soriano looks to land a body kick but Murray moved away.
It appears Murray was looking to counter with a kick there.
Soriano misses the shot to the body.
Murray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Soriano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Murray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Soriano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murray doesn't seem phased though.
Murray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soriano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Soriano misses with a double jab.
Soriano misses with a straight right.
Soriano 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.
Soriano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murray bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murray avoids the body shot from Soriano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Soriano takes a swing at Murray 's ribcage but misses.
Soriano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soriano throws a right hand that misses
and Murray counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Murray lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soriano doesn't seem phased though.
Lee Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Murray needs to keep his hands up - Soriano had a free shot at his head there.
Soriano misses with a head kick.
Murray looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soriano lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soriano looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
Soriano throws a sloppy head kick and Murray moves out of range easily.
Murray swings widly with a right hand
and Soriano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Soriano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Soriano.
Soriano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murray lands a nice looking kick to the body. Soriano takes a step back to recover.
Soriano thows a leg kick but Murray checks it
and Murray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Soriano misses the shot to the body.
Soriano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soriano throws a big shot that misses.
Murray appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soriano throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soriano thinking.
Soriano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray .
Soriano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Soriano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murray lands with a good body shot.
Murray is looking to land body kicks.
Puna Soriano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soriano misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soriano connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Puna Soriano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Puna Soriano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Soriano connects with a solid leg kick.
Soriano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Soriano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murray slips under a jab.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soriano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray .
Soriano misses with a takedown attempt
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
Soriano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soriano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray slips under a jab from Soriano.
Murray misses with a straight right.
Soriano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murray .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soriano throws a jab when Murray was well out of range.
Murray thinks about countering with a body kick.
Murray scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murray misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Murray .
Murray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soriano.
Soriano misses with a left hand
and Murray counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A jab from Murray does it's job there.
That has opened up Puna Soriano's cut even more.
Soriano throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
Murray jabs at Soriano's body.
Soriano looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soriano throws a hook to the side of Murray 's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puna Soriano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soriano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray half committed to a counter leg kick.
Soriano looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
Murray seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Soriano takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soriano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soriano dives in and grabs Murray 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murray pushes down on Soriano's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Murray misses the target.
Soriano throws a sloppy head kick
and Murray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soriano scores with a punch to the head.
Soriano misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soriano misses with a takedown
and Murray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soriano thinking.
Lee Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Puna Soriano.
Soriano is breathing heavily.
Murray misses with a few strikes there.
Soriano throws out a counter right but Murray avoids it with no problem.
Soriano misses with a left hand
and Murray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The cut above Puna Soriano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Murray blocks a jab.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
Soriano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soriano looks to land a left hand but Murray moved out of range nicely.
Soriano takes a swing at Murray 's ribcage but misses.
Soriano swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soriano tries to bum rush Murray with a series of wild strikes but Murray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soriano.
Murray jabs Soriano right on the nose. Soriano blinks but takes it well.
Murray connects with a nice looking jab.
Soriano defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Murray throws a leg kick but Soriano sees it coming and moves out of range.
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!
Murray tries to land a leg kick but Soriano saw it coming and moves away.
Murray lands with a right hand.
Puna Soriano's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jab by Murray .
Soriano is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Puna Soriano's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lee Murray !
Puna Soriano was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stefano Del Monte (ranked 1928 p4p, 3180 weight class) and Stu Pendous (ranked 198 p4p, 294 weight class). Stu Pendous has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stefano Del Monte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stu Pendous!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendous takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Del Monte wants to clinch.
Pendous takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Del Monte wants to clinch up but Pendous keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Monte gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Del Monte throws an elbow that misses.
Pendous blocks an elbow strike from Del Monte.
Our sources have told us that Del Monte has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Pendous takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendous has had enough of the clinch but Del Monte keeps him there for the moment.
Del Monte lands an elbow just above Pendous 's eye.
It looks like Stu Pendous has been cut.
Del Monte unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Del Monte lands an elbow inside.
Del Monte trying to land knees to the body.
Pendous content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Del Monte lands an elbow just above Pendous 's eye.
Pendous stalling.
Pendous's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Del Monte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pendous swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Del Monte tries to clinch up.
Pendous appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Del Monte.
Del Monte lands with a nice body punch.
Del Monte has taken the fight to the clinch.
Del Monte missing with knees to the body.
Del Monte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pendous avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendous stalling in the clinch.
Del Monte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Del Monte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Pendous.
Del Monte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendous wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pendous on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Del Monte obliges.
Del Monte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Del Monte working Pendous over with knees to the body.
Del Monte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow.
Pendous avoids the elbow strike from Del Monte, against the cage.
Pendous's coach down at The Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pendous's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Del Monte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pendous.
Pendous takes an elbow to the forehead.
Del Monte looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Monte lands an elbow that stopped Pendous in his tracks for a moment.
Del Monte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pendous is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pendous blocks an elbow strike from Del Monte.
Del Monte lands an elbow just above Pendous 's eye.
That has opened up Stu Pendous's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendous lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Del Monte throws an elbow but misses.
Del Monte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pendous is defending well for now.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stefano Del Monte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stu Pendous's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Del Monte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pendous.
Del Monte tries to close the distance and clinch but Pendous swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pendous doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pendous misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Del Monte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pendous.
A punch lands to the side of Pendous 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Del Monte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pendous pushes Del Monte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow.
Stefano Del Monte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Del Monte pushes off an throws an elbow but Pendous leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knees to the body from Del Monte.
Del Monte working Pendous over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Monte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Del Monte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pendous.
Del Monte is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Del Monte misses with an elbow strike.
Pendous takes an elbow to the forehead.
Del Monte lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Del Monte obliges.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Del Monte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pendous's brow.
Pendous dodges an elbow strike from Del Monte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendous takes an elbow to the forehead.
Del Monte missing with knees to the body.
Del Monte tries to land knees in the clinch but Pendous avoids the damage to the body.
Pendous blocks the elbow strike.
Pendous blocks an elbow strike.
Del Monte using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Monte lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Stu Pendous's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Del Monte gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Del Monte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pendous.
Pendous slows down the pace here.
Del Monte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pendous.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Monte scores a nice knee to the body.
Del Monte is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Del Monte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Del Monte unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pendous lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Del Monte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pendous can do to turn this around?
Pendous is breathing heavily.
Del Monte tries to land knees in the clinch but Pendous avoids the damage to the body.
Del Monte tries to land knees in the clinch but Pendous avoids the damage to the body.
Del Monte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pendous avoids it.
Pendous takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stu Pendous's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Monte utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Del Monte throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pendous on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pendous misses with a hook from the clinch.
Del Monte lands an elbow inside.
Del Monte is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pendous blocks an elbow strike from Del Monte.
Pendous is trying to push Del Monte away but Del Monte has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Del Monte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pendous's brow.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stefano Del Monte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stu Pendous's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pendous takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Del Monte tries to clinch but Pendous moves out of range.
Pendous throws a sloppy body shot
and Del Monte counters with a stiff right hand.
Del Monte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Del Monte doesn't manage to clinch there - Pendous circles away.
Pendous swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Del Monte tries to clinch but Pendous is having none of it.
Del Monte gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Monte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pendous.
Del Monte is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Del Monte is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendous avoids the elbow strike from Del Monte, against the cage.
Del Monte lands a nice elbow.
Del Monte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pendous is defending well for now.
Del Monte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pendous's defenses.
Pendous on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pendous blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Del Monte gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pendous will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Del Monte up against the cage.
Del Monte pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Monte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stu Pendous's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stefano Del Monte!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Rock Jr (ranked 1609 p4p, 516 weight class) and Luis Palhares (ranked 169 p4p, 64 weight class). Palhares is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Right On/ Showcore. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Rock Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock Jr cracks Palhares with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rock Jr misses the jab.
Rock Jr scores with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Rock Jr misses its intended target.
Palhares buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rock Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A punch lands to the side of Palhares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Palhares misses with a shot to the body
and Rock Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Palhares scores with a nice strike.
Palhares drives through with a takedown into Rock Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rock Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palhares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rock Jr keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
Palhares connects with a couple of short punches.
Rock Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palhares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palhares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rock Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palhares defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares landing some decent shots from guard.
Palhares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Rock Jr keeps moving.
Rock Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Rock Jr keeps moving.
Palhares throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Rock Jr keeps moving.
Rock Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rock Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palhares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palhares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rock Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Palhares passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rock Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Palhares.
Rock Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr tries to bench press Palhares off him but Palhares keeps the position.
Rock Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Rock Jr is not content to let Palhares control the position.
Palhares is chipping away with strikes.
Rock Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rock Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Palhares lands some shots froms side control.
Palhares lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rock Jr down.
Palhares misses with the ground and pound.
Palhares working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares advances to mount.
Palhares landing strikes from the mount and Rock Jr is in trouble!
Rock Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Rock Jr taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rock Jr is rocked!
Palhares tries to control but Rock Jr wriggling away.
Oh Rock Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rock Jr tries to reverse the position but Palhares maintains control.
Rock Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Palhares working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Palhares landing strikes from the mount and Rock Jr is in trouble!
Palhares looking to control but Rock Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Palhares lands a big elbow - Rock Jr is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Rock Jr is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Luis Palhares!
Luis Palhares took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lruce Bee (ranked 709 p4p, 1023 weight class) and James River (ranked 53 p4p, 84 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lruce Bee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James River !
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River cracks Bee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
River takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
River bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bee's head.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bee throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bee connects with a right hand. River shakes it off.
Bee misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Bee's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bee avoids the body shot from River .
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
James River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bee lands a right hook to the body.
Bee wants to slow River down by chopping away at his legs.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River shoots for a takedown but Bee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River misses with an uppercut
letting Bee counter with a right hand.
Bee throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River has his takedown stuffed
enabling Bee to counter with a crisp jab.
Bee ducks under a wild hook from River .
Lruce Bee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River staying out of range there.
River clinches up with Bee and pushes him back against the cage.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Bee controls the action.
River misses with some punches.
River taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
River misses with a body punch.
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Bee cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bee with a hook.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Bee seems unphased.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Bee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River .
Bee throws a leg kick but River checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch lands to the side of Bee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
River misses the body punch
and Bee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bee slips a jab from River .
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from River .
Lruce Bee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James River .
River checks a low kick from Bee.
Bee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by River or perhaps it was just good defense by Bee, which made it look bad.
A slow jab from Bee misses its intended target.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
River has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bee throws an overhand right that lands on River 's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for River .
River avoids the body shot from Bee.
River takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bee rather than just go for the knockout.
Bee ducks under a wild hook from River .
Bee defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Bee lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from River misses.
Bee jabs at River 's body.
Bee staying out of range there.
River misses with a body shot.
River stuns Bee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bee misses with a straight left.
River scores with a nice head shot.
River scores with a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Bee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bee slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River clinches.
River lands with a left to the head.
River misses with a body punch.
Bee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bee blocks a body shot from River .
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for River .
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bee lands an uppercut.
Bee tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Bee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River 's elbow.
River is trying to pull guard but Bee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River .
Bee prevents a body shot from River .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bee struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Bee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Bee misses the target.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James River will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice cross by River .
River misses the shot to the body.
Bee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from River .
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bee half committed to a counter leg kick.
River works Bee's body with a nice hook.
River misses the shot to the body.
Bee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River .
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from River . Those never looked like landing.
Nice straight punches there by River . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River .
River slips a jab and a cross from Bee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
River misses with a straight right.
River throws a body punch but Bee moves out of range.
River ducks under a wild hook from Bee.
Bee gets tackled into the cage by River . River maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River stalling in the clinch but Bee improves position.
Bee working aggressively here.
Bee has a couple of punches blocked by River .
River has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
Bee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bee feints and then cracks River 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
Bee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bee throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River misses with a body shot.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bee missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River misses with a hook
and Bee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River .
Bee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
River connects with a body shot that sends Bee's belly button to the back.
Bee misses with a lunging right hand
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
Bee scores with a jab.
Bee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Bee is just out of range.
James River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River looks to throw the jab but Bee is out of range.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Bee misses with a body shot.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bee thumps River with a low kick.
River blocks a leg kick.
Bee throws a leg kick that is checked
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and River counters by clinching up.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bee backwards.
Bee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bee has him pressed against the cage.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Bee.
River is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bee tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bee can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Bee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bee blocks an uppercut.
River blocking some punches.
Bee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bee has a couple of punches blocked by River .
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from River .
Bee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee throws a punch but it's blocked by River .
Bee tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Bee back against the cage.
Bee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bee misses with a low kick.
River with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bee looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bee with a nice calf kick.
Bee drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bee ducks under a wild hook from River .
Bee throws a nice inside leg kick.
River closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bee did well to prevent River getting side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bee is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
River scores with a takedown into Bee's guard.
Bee is wriggling around but River manages to pass to half guard.
Bee is holding on to half guard well.
River lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
River is trying to work for a kimura but Bee is defending well.
Bee tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time River .
River seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee is concentrating on defense, preventing River from advancing position.
River is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bee trying to control here.
Bee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bee trying to control from the bottom.
River wants to control but Bee is keeping him busy.
Bee tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
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.
River controlling the action here.
River is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bee wants to control but River is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bee wants to control but River passes into side.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
River working away.
Bee is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
James River has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
River moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
River wants to control but Bee is keeping him busy.
Bee is trying to control River 's posture but River avoids it.
River looks up at the clock and then as Bee takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, River smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bee holds on to River 's head and controls the position momentarily.
Bee manages to get back to half guard.
Bee trying to hold on to River 's head to control him but River postures up.
River landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee is pressing down on River 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
River is looking to work some ground and pound but Bee has wrist control.
Bee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bee wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lruce Bee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
James River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well River 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James River !
James River 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killer Mike (ranked 867 p4p, 855 weight class) and Teddy Dalrymple (ranked 117 p4p, 115 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Teddy Dalrymple enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killer Mike!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Teddy Dalrymple!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Mike there.
Mike seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Killer Mike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalrymple avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mike misses with an uppercut
and Dalrymple counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mike stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dalrymple.
Mike misses with a looping left.
Dalrymple throws out a counter right but Mike avoids it with no problem.
Dalrymple looks to land a right hand but Mike moved out of range.
Mike looks to land a left hand but Dalrymple moved out of range nicely.
Mike pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dalrymple looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mike throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalrymple.
Dalrymple throws out a counter right but Mike avoids it with no problem.
Mike clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalrymple has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dalrymple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dalrymple lands an uppercut.
Dalrymple is looking to break free of the clinch but Mike has double underhooks.
Mike is struggling to control the position.
Mike lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalrymple.
Dalrymple throws a head punch that misses.
Dalrymple putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mike in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dalrymple breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike misses with a body shot
and Dalrymple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dalrymple misses with a series of wild punches.
Mike throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalrymple.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dalrymple! But no joy.
Mike swings for the body but Dalrymple moves out of range.
Mike throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dalrymple throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mike wants to clinch but Dalrymple slips to the side
and Dalrymple counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Killer Mike has been cut.
Mike misses with a lunging right hand
and Dalrymple counters with a nice uppercut.
Dalrymple fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mike has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Mike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Mike.
Dalrymple uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mike.
Mike dips to his left and cracks Dalrymple with an uppercut!
Dalrymple throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dalrymple throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dalrymple lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mike wants to clinch but Dalrymple slips to the side
and Dalrymple counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Mike misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mike misses the target.
Mike fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dalrymple on the side of the head.
Mike throws a shot from downtown. Dalrymple moves away and avoids it.
Mike stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dalrymple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mike misses with an uppercut. Dalrymple saw that one coming.
Mike missing with a left hand there. Dalrymple was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dalrymple! But no joy.
Dalrymple misses with a two punch combination.
Mike ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dalrymple moves away.
Dalrymple swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dalrymple misses with an uppercut. Mike saw that one coming.
Mike clinches up against the cage.
Dalrymple lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dalrymple misses with a knee strike.
Mike digs a right hand underneath Dalrymple's ribcage. Dalrymple let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dalrymple tries to circle away but Mike has him pinned against the cage.
Dalrymple wants to break free but Mike has control.
Mike misses with a body punch.
Mike misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalrymple breaks the clinch.
Dalrymple slips a straight right by Mike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalrymple takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch lands to the side of Dalrymple 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mike pushes Dalrymple up against the cage in a clinch.
Dalrymple lands a body punch.
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!
Dalrymple manages to break the clinch.
Mike misses with a series of wild punches.
Dalrymple is looking for the big counter here.
Mike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dalrymple counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mike throws an overhand right that lands on Dalrymple's shoulder, as Dalrymple tries to avoid the shot.
Dalrymple throws a fast counter high kick but Mike manages to duck under it in time.
Mike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dalrymple circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dalrymple ducks under a wild hook from Mike.
Dalrymple appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Teddy Dalrymple will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Killer Mike's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mike throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Dalrymple's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mike shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dalrymple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mike tries to clinch up.
Mike misses with a body shot.
Mike throws a lazy uppercut
and Dalrymple counters with a head kick that drops Mike to the mat! Mike scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Mike is rocked!
Mike circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Dalrymple. Mike falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Dalrymple!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teddy Dalrymple!
Teddy Dalrymple is the new light heavyweight champion!
The defeated Killer Mike had this to say: 'Next fight imma kill someone'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Elim Garak (ranked 358 p4p, 531 weight class) and Daniel Belyaev (ranked 29 p4p, 39 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Garak might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mobb Deep - Shook Ones. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elim Garak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Belyaev!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belyaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Belyaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garak stuffs the takedown.
Belyaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Garak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Elim Garak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Belyaev.
Garak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Belyaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garak.
Garak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Belyaev scores with a takedown into Garak's guard.
Belyaev lands a couple of elbows.
Belyaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Garak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Garak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belyaev is working Garak over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belyaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garak is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belyaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belyaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garak is keeping the position for now.
Belyaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garak is pulling down on Belyaev's head to control his posture.
Garak 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.
Garak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Belyaev has momentary wrist control but Garak slips an elbow through the middle.
Belyaev wants to sweep here but Garak controlling him for the moment.
Garak trying to control but Belyaev is working from the bottom.
Garak preventing the sweep.
Garak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Belyaev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Garak has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garak wants to control but Belyaev is keeping him busy.
Belyaev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Belyaev trying to get back to full guard but Garak takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Belyaev tries to reverse the position but Garak maintains control.
Garak scoring with strikes but Belyaev is staying in there.
Belyaev tries to improve his position but Garak has taken his back! Garak has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Belyaev tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Garak pushes Belyaev away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elim Garak!
Elim Garak is the new featherweight champion!
Elim Garak tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
41% |
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