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MKFC Presents TNT 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Raskalnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Pitbull - Hey Baby as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great elbows
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leopold Raskalnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raskalnikov lands a nice looking body kick.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Raskalnikov scores with a leg kick.
Raskalnikov gets the takedown into side control.
Raskalnikov tries to move to mount but Silva blocks the move with his legs.
Raskalnikov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Raskalnikov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Raskalnikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Raskalnikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Silva prevents Raskalnikov from moving into mount.
Silva pushes Raskalnikov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Raskalnikov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raskalnikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raskalnikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva is looking to clinch but Raskalnikov is avoiding it.
Raskalnikov lands a nice looking body kick.
Raskalnikov closes the distance and clinches.
Raskalnikov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Raskalnikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Miguel Silva has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Raskalnikov.
Raskalnikov missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Raskalnikov avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Raskalnikov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Raskalnikov lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Raskalnikov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raskalnikov stalling against the cage.
Silva is trying to push Raskalnikov away but Raskalnikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Raskalnikov lands an elbow inside.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Raskalnikov has the dominant position.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Raskalnikov.
Raskalnikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Raskalnikov drags the fight down to the ground.
Silva preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raskalnikov looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Raskalnikov is proving hard to escape from.
Raskalnikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva tries to stand but Raskalnikov is controlling from the bottom.
Raskalnikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Raskalnikov, not yet.
Silva wants to stand but Raskalnikov is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva tests Raskalnikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raskalnikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raskalnikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raskalnikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
Raskalnikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Raskalnikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Raskalnikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raskalnikov shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Raskalnikov is out of range.
Raskalnikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
Raskalnikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Silva tries to clinch but Raskalnikov is having none of it.
Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Raskalnikov slips under a jab from Silva.
Raskalnikov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva wants to stand up but Raskalnikov is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raskalnikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva has his feet on Raskalnikov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Raskalnikov lands a nice looking body kick.
Raskalnikov takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Raskalnikov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Raskalnikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice body kick there by Raskalnikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raskalnikov throws a front kick that sends Silva stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Raskalnikov.
Raskalnikov connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Raskalnikov!
Raskalnikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Raskalnikov.
Silva pushes Raskalnikov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Raskalnikov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Silva trying to remain calm as Raskalnikov controls from the top position.
Silva tries to escape but Raskalnikov is in control.
Silva is not content to let Raskalnikov control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raskalnikov is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Silva is pushing Raskalnikov's head away, looking to escape. Raskalnikov manages to hold on to the position though.
Raskalnikov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Raskalnikov prevents Silva from escaping the position.
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.
Raskalnikov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Silva tries to escape but Raskalnikov is in control.
Raskalnikov tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Raskalnikov wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva pushes Raskalnikov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Raskalnikov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raskalnikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Raskalnikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Silva's cut.
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!
Raskalnikov lands a head kick!
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva throws a right hand that Raskalnikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Raskalnikov also avoids with ease.
Raskalnikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Raskalnikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Raskalnikov scores with a leg kick.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raskalnikov. Raskalnikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Raskalnikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raskalnikov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Raskalnikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva throws a right and a left that Raskalnikov avoids nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Raskalnikov.
Raskalnikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raskalnikov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Raskalnikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva tries to sprawl but Raskalnikov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Raskalnikov controlling the action here.
Silva is not content to let Raskalnikov control the position.
Miguel Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva kicks Raskalnikov off and gets back to his feet.
Miguel Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raskalnikov thumps Silva with a low kick.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Raskalnikov.
Raskalnikov shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Raskalnikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raskalnikov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Silva throws a right and a left that Raskalnikov avoids nicely.
Silva tries to clinch up but Raskalnikov circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raskalnikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raskalnikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Raskalnikov.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raskalnikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Silva moves to clinch but Raskalnikov breaks away
and Raskalnikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Raskalnikov throws a body kick that misses.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Raskalnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leopold Raskalnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Leopold Raskalnikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raskalnikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a hook. Raskalnikov ducked under it nicely.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Raskalnikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Raskalnikov throws a head kick that half lands.
Good leg kick by Raskalnikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Raskalnikov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Raskalnikov lands a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leopold Raskalnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raskalnikov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leopold Raskalnikov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sho Kasugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sho Kasugi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunt.
Kasugi checks a leg kick.
Kasugi looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Kasugi avoids nicely.
Kasugi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kasugi lands with a nice body kick.
Kasugi throws a front kick that sends Hunt stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt looks gassed!
A slapping body kick lands there for Kasugi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasugi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kasugi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kasugi scores with a head kick. Hunt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
Mike Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasugi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasugi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hunt was covering up waiting for the punch and Kasugi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kasugi trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasugi is stalling in the full guard.
Kasugi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kasugi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Kasugi from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasugi stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard.
Kasugi trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasugi works to advance to full mount. Hunt defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kasugi trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt is trying to escape the mount.
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.
Kasugi throwing strikes here but Hunt is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kasugi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hunt blocking the ground and pound.
Kasugi tries to control but Hunt wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasugi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hunt's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Kasugi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kasugi connects with an inside leg kick.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Kasugi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
A big head kick from Kasugi and Hunt is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Hunt is rocked!
Kasugi preventing the sweep.
Hunt is still in real trouble! Can Kasugi finish him?
Kasugi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Kasugi trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kasugi tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt looking to ground and pound but Kasugi is blocking nicely.
Hunt throws some wild stikes that Kasugi manages to avoid easily.
Hunt throws some wild stikes that Kasugi manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hunt throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hunt misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kasugi is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunt jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kasugi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kasugi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hunt.
Kasugi parries the strikes from Hunt easily there. Hunt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kasugi to escape.
Kasugi dodges the ground and pound from Hunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kasugi to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hunt tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Kasugi. No joy for Hunt on that attempt.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Kasugi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kasugi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kasugi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kasugi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kasugi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt dives in and grabs Kasugi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kasugi pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.
A telegraphed right hand from Kasugi misses the target.
Kasugi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Kasugi.
Kasugi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Kasugi is avoiding it.
Mike Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kasugi, as that shot connected.
Kasugi tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt
and Kasugi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sho Kasugi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
A head kick misses from Kasugi.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasugi manages to avoid it.
Kasugi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hunt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kasugi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Kasugi saw that one coming.
Kasugi lands a front kick.
Kasugi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown but Kasugi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Kasugi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kasugi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to avoid it but Kasugi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunt to the ground. Hunt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Kasugi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kasugi counters with a good low kick that Hunt was not able to check.
Hunt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kasugi.
Kasugi cracks the inside of Hunt's front leg.
Hunt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kasugi connects with a leg kick. Hunt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kasugi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kasugi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kasugi throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Kasugi.
Hunt tries to clinch
and Kasugi counters with a good, hard body kick but Hunt shrugs it off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Kasugi.
Sho Kasugi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Hunt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kasugi's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Kasugi won't allow it.
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kasugi defends it well.
Kasugi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Hunt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kasugi!
Mike Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kasugi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hunt jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kasugi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kasugi is looking to reverse the position.
Hunt in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kasugi taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kasugi sneaks back into half guard.
Hunt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sho Kasugi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kasugi works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kasugi is controlling Hunt's posture.
Hunt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kasugi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hunt has Kasugi in his guard.
Kasugi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hunt's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sho Kasugi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kasugi, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sho Kasugi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Hefner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hefner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Puff The Magic Dragon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugh Hefner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jonsson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonsson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jonsson duly obliges.
Jonsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jonsson clobbers Hefner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jonsson throws an overhand right that lands on Hefner's shoulder, as Hefner tries to avoid the shot.
Hefner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hefner misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Jonsson.
Hefner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hefner dodges the punch combination from Jonsson.
Hefner misses with a body shot.
A jab from Jonsson does it's job there.
Hefner walks into a straight right hand from Jonsson.
Hefner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jonsson.
Hefner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hefner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hefner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hefner ducks under a wild hook from Jonsson.
Jonsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hefner lands a right hook to the body.
Hefner dips to his left and cracks Jonsson with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hefner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jonsson moves out of range as Hefner strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hefner. Jonsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hefner misses with a hook to the body
and Jonsson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Jonsson. That snapped Hefner's head back.
Jonsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hefner moves into range and clinches up with Jonsson.
Hefner throws a head punch that misses.
Jonsson blocks an elbow strike.
Jonsson blocks the elbow strike.
Hefner jumps guard but Jonsson stands there with Hefner around his waist. Hefner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hefner wants the takedown. Jonsson is fighting it off but Hefner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jonsson's guard against the cage.
Hefner preventing the sweep.
Hefner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hefner looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hefner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hugh Hefner just wasn't active enough.
Donk. Jonsson catches Hefner right on the button with a cross.
Jonsson tries to bum rush Hefner with a series of wild strikes but Hefner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hefner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jonsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jonsson 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.
Nice body punch from Hefner.
A swing and a miss from Hefner.
Hefner is looking to wear down Jonsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hefner walks into a left hand.
Jonsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Hefner should have avoided that one.
Hefner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hefner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jonsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hefner trying to control the position but Jonsson is working away.
Jonsson pushes Hefner away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hefner gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jonsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hefner throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jonsson defending against the ground and pound.
Hefner swings around for an armbar but Jonsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hefner's guard.
Jonsson prevents Hefner from getting back to his feet.
Jonsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hefner has his feet on Jonsson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice jab there from Jonsson.
Hefner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jonsson sprawls well initially but Hefner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jonsson kicks Hefner off and gets back to his feet.
Jonsson tests Hefner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hefner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jonsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Hefner misses.
Hefner is looking to clinch.
Jonsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hefner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jonsson looks gassed!
Jonsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hefner.
Hefner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jonsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Hefner tries to clinch but Jonsson is having none of it.
Hefner looks to land a right hand but Jonsson moved out of range.
Jonsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Hefner.
Hefner throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Jonsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hefner is looking to clinch but Jonsson is avoiding it.
Hefner dodges the punch combination from Jonsson.
Nice defenses there by Jonsson.
Jonsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hefner is just out of range.
Hefner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hefner shoots in but Jonsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jonsson slips under a jab from Hefner.
Hefner lands a nice looking body kick.
Jonsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Hefner off the cage and back into rage.
Jonsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hefner misses with a body punch
and Jonsson counters with a two punch combo.
Hefner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jonsson manages to avoid it.
Jonsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jonsson throws a right hand that Hefner ducks under and follows up with a left that Hefner also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Hefner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hefner takes one to the chin there.
Jonsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jonsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jonsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jon Jonsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hefner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jonsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jonsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hefner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jonsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hefner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jonsson lands a jab to the nose.
Jonsson works the jab nicely.
Jonsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hefner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hugh Hefner is winning the standup battle so far.
Jonsson lands the left hand.
Jonsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hefner shoots in but Jonsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jonsson scores with a jab. Hefner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hefner throws a body punch but Jonsson moves out of range.
Hugh Hefner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hefner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Jonsson. Those never looked like landing.
Jonsson lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hefner misses the shot to the body.
Jonsson ducks under a wild hook from Hefner.
Jonsson misses the jab.
A jab from Jonsson finds it's way through Hefner's defenses.
Jonsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jon Jonsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hefner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jonsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hefner throws a jab when Jonsson was well out of range.
Hefner tries a head kick but it misses.
Hefner throws a hook to the side of Jonsson's head but Jonsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jonsson with a jab.
Hefner throws a looping overhand right but Jonsson ducks down to avoid it.
Jonsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jonsson connects with the punch.
Hefner misses with a hook. Jonsson ducked under it nicely.
Jonsson 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.
Hefner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jonsson but Jonsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hefner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jonsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jonsson scores with a shot to the body.
Hefner connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jonsson.
Hefner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hefner rushes Jonsson and presses him up against the cage.
Hefner throws a punch but it's blocked by Jonsson.
Jonsson avoids the elbow strike from Hefner, against the cage.
Jonsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hefner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jonsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Hefner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hefner wants a takedown.
Jonsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hefner throws an elbow but it misses.
Hefner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hefner throws an elbow that misses.
Hefner throws a punch but it's blocked by Jonsson.
Jonsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hefner.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hefner throws an elbow but misses.
Hefner jumps guard but Jonsson stands there with Hefner around his waist. Hefner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hefner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hefner throws an elbow but misses.
Hefner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jonsson blocking some punches.
Hefner jumps guard but Jonsson stands there with Hefner around his waist. Hefner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jonsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Jonsson.
Jonsson misses with a looping right.
Hefner misses with a straight left.
Jonsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hefner.
Jonsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jonsson cracks Hefner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hefner misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Jonsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hefner. Jonsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jonsson misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for Hefner with that takedown attempt.
Jonsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hefner on the side of the head.
Hefner misses with a body shot
and Jonsson counters with a left and a right that stings Hefner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson looks to land a combination but Hefner avoids it well.
Jonsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hefner wants to slow Jonsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Hefner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Jonsson as he connects with a hook.
Jonsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab from Jonsson.
Jonsson scores with a punch to the head.
Jonsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jonsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jonsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jonsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hefner's head.
Jonsson stuns Hefner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jonsson scores with a jab. Hefner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Jonsson. That snapped Hefner's head back.
Hefner throws a hook to the side of Jonsson's head but Jonsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jonsson 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from Jonsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hefner is looking to clinch.
Hefner moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Hefner misses.
Hefner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jonsson 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!
Jonsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hefner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Jonsson. Beautiful body shot.
Hefner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hefner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hefner walks into a jab.
Hefner throws a lazy right hand but Jonsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jonsson cracks Hefner with an open hand slap.
Hefner fails with a takedown attempt.
Jonsson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jonsson tests Hefner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hefner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jonsson thuds his right hand into Hefner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jonsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hefner in his tracks.
Hefner misses with a body punch
letting Jonsson counter with a right hand.
Hefner wants to clinch up but Jonsson keeps it at a distance.
Jonsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jonsson avoids the body shot from Hefner.
Jonsson lands a jab to the head.
Jonsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hefner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jonsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hefner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jonsson lands a body shot.
Jonsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hefner throws a body punch but Jonsson moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jonsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jonsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hefner under the eye.
Jonsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hefner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jonsson.
A shot to the body from Hefner misses
and Jonsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hefner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jonsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jonsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hefner circles away quickly and effectively.
Jonsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hefner looks to score with a jab to the body but Jonsson is just out of range.
Jonsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hefner doesn't seem bothered though.
Hefner moves in looking to clinch but Jonsson pushes him off.
Jonsson punishes Hefner's body with a nice straight punch.
Jonsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jonsson 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.
Jonsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hefner on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson lands an overhand right.
Jonsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jonsson scores with a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Jonsson misses.
Jonsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jonsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Jonsson scores with a four punch combination!
Jonsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hefner.
Jonsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hefner in his tracks.
Hefner throws a leg kick but Jonsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hefner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jonsson but Jonsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown by Hefner or perhaps it was just good defense by Jonsson which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Hefner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hefner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sloppy strikes from Jonsson. Those never looked like landing.
A right-left combo lands from Jonsson.
Jonsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice jab there from Jonsson.
Hefner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jonsson. Jonsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hefner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hefner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A left and a right from Jonsson both land. Nice combination.
Hefner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hefner takes one to the side of the head.
Hefner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jonsson connects with a looping right hand.
Jonsson punishes Hefner's body with a nice straight punch.
Hefner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jonsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hefner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jonsson cracks Hefner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jonsson lands a nice shot that snaps Hefner's head back.
Hefner ducks right into an uppercut from Jonsson.
Jonsson cracks Hefner with an open hand slap.
Hefner scores with a hook.
Hefner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jonsson.
Jonsson connects with a single shot there.
Jonsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hefner needs to keep his hands up - Jonsson had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jonsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hefner.
Jonsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jonsson misses with a wild combination.
Hefner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jonsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jonsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jonsson misses with a hook.
Hefner just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Hefner misses.
Jonsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Hefner misses with a body shot.
Jonsson cracks Hefner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jonsson lands a right hook to the body.
Jonsson cracks Hefner with an open hand slap.
Jonsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hefner has time to react.
Jonsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hefner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jonsson sprawls well. Jonsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hefner gets slowly back to his feet.
Jonsson lands a really nice looking cross but Hefner seems unphased.
Jonsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hefner's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jonsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jonsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jonsson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan ORourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz's entrance music is Trick Daddy - Let's Go ft Twista & Lil Jon. A fine choice. Ivan ORourke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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25
143 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oscar Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan ORourke!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz lands with a nice combination. ORourke backs away looking to recover.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
ORourke is looking to clinch.
ORourke lands with a kick to the temple. Diaz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Diaz avoids the head kick by ORourke.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but ORourke is just out of range.
Diaz avoids the head kick by ORourke.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but ORourke is out of range.
ORourke ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping ORourke at a distance.
ORourke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but ORourke ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ORourke was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
ORourke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oscar Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but ORourke is out of range.
ORourke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Diaz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Diaz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Diaz in side control, throwing shots but ORourke defends.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if ORourke can do anything to dispel that myth.
ORourke is looking to reverse the position.
ORourke prevents Diaz from improving position.
Diaz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
ORourke tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Diaz working the strikes but ORourke uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the action but ORourke is working from the bottom.
ORourke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but ORourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diaz postures up in ORourke's guard and throws a big left but ORourke blocks it.
Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! ORourke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! ORourke has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because ORourke has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. ORourke is working away from the top position though.
ORourke tries to stand and escape but Diaz is controlling the position.
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.
Diaz tries to kick ORourke off but ORourke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diaz trying to control but ORourke postures up.
Diaz kicks off ORourke and gets to his feet.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but ORourke uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
ORourke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ORourke throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
ORourke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from ORourke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan ORourke will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
ORourke wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and ORourke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but ORourke is just out of range.
ORourke moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts ORourke as he jumps to the side.
ORourke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diaz connects with a right hand. ORourke shakes it off.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. ORourke moves away and avoids it.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diaz is really struggling to find his range with his punches. ORourke's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from ORourke, right into the meat.
ORourke throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Ivan ORourke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ORourke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
ORourke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ORourke lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
ORourke forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
ORourke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
ORourke lands with a light punch inside.
ORourke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as ORourke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
ORourke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but ORourke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ORourke swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
ORourke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
ORourke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ORourke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ORourke manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ORourke throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
ORourke moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
ORourke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but ORourke moved out of range nicely.
Ivan ORourke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ORourke lands a slapping body shot.
ORourke misses with a head kick.
ORourke lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ORourke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ORourke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Diaz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A thudding body kick lands there by ORourke!
ORourke throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but ORourke has taken the fight into the clinch.
ORourke misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for ORourke to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from ORourke.
ORourke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but ORourke has the dominant position.
ORourke prevents the takedown attempt.
ORourke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
ORourke taking a breather.
ORourke has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
ORourke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
ORourke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from ORourke.
ORourke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
ORourke gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
ORourke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
ORourke misses with a short punch on the inside.
ORourke just leaning against Diaz, taking a breather.
ORourke lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORourke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
ORourke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
ORourke is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from ORourke.
ORourke lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
ORourke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
ORourke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
ORourke lands a body punch in the clinch.
ORourke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for ORourke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ORourke gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ORourke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
ORourke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee is keeping an eye on ORourke - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
ORourke misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan ORourke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Diaz walks forward, straight into a front kick from ORourke.
ORourke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
ORourke throws a nice head kick!
ORourke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz is rocked!
ORourke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! A monster head kick from ORourke and Diaz falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by ORourke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ivan ORourke!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maddy Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bunga might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Andina. Durden comes into a darkened arena with his song building. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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165 lbs
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179 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maddy Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden closes the distance and clinches up with Bunga, looking for a takedown. Durden pushes Bunga against the cage but Bunga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Durden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bunga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Durden somewhat.
Bunga throws a nice looking combination but Durden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bunga fails to land with a series of punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Durden.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Durden scores with punches from side control.
Bunga is pushing Durden's head away, looking to escape. Durden manages to hold on to the position though.
Bunga is not content to let Durden control the position.
Bunga is working to avoid the ground and pound but Durden connects with a decent elbow.
Bunga is looking for a sweep.
Bunga is trying to get back to his feet.
Durden lands a few punches from side control.
Durden cracks Bunga with a big right hand but Bunga just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bunga is rocked!
Durden in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bunga looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Durden turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Durden!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ren Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hero Tasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Wu-Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ren Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hero Tasaki!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in but Tasaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tasaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Tasaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Tasaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tasaki's guard now.
Tasaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Tasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Tasaki is keeping the position.
Tasaki is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Tasaki is retaining full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Tasaki is working from the bottom.
Tasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie trying to control but Tasaki is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasaki has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is in close to Tasaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tasaki throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Tasaki is keeping the position.
Tasaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Tasaki keeps moving.
Tasaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Tasaki is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tasaki keeps working.
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tasaki!
Gracie breaks from Tasaki's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tasaki tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie dominating with strikes here.
Gracie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tasaki hang on?
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tasaki is looking to escape.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tasaki wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tasaki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tasaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tasaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tasaki wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tasaki won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Tasaki counters with a straight right hand.
Tasaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tasaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tasaki.
Tasaki throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
Tasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Horrible takedown by Tasaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie which made him look bad.
Tasaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Tasaki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ren Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Tasaki from controlling successfully.
Tasaki is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Gracie pulls Tasaki in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasaki wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie is pulling down on Tasaki's head. It's preventing any offense from Tasaki, at least for the moment.
Tasaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hero Tasaki was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gracie fails with the takedown
enabling Tasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Tasaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Tasaki scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Ren Gracie has been cut.
Hero Tasaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tasaki lands with a right hand.
Gracie scores with a jab. Tasaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Tasaki circles away easily
letting Tasaki counter with a right hand.
Tasaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Tasaki.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tasaki moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Tasaki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Tasaki 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.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Tasaki keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasaki pushes Gracie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tasaki looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Tasaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Hero Tasaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie moves out of range as Tasaki strikes.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Tasaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tasaki is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Tasaki moves into full guard.
Tasaki is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Ren Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Tasaki's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tasaki is on top in guard.
Gracie trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gracie keeping full guard, as Tasaki tries to pass.
Tasaki won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tasaki!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hero Tasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ren Gracie'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. This is the final round!
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tasaki.
Tasaki tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Tasaki is working away.
Tasaki tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tasaki is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tasaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Tasaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie working over Tasaki with some ground and pound. Tasaki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tasaki is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Tasaki looking for submissions off his back.
Tasaki is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Tasaki is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Tasaki wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Tasaki is having none of it.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gracie is nestled in close to Tasaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tasaki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tasaki's thigh. Tasaki counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tasaki is keeping the position for now.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Tasaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tasaki manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Tasaki's guard.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tasaki, who protects the arm well.
Tasaki struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasaki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie lands some shots froms side control.
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.
Tasaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie advances to full mount.
Tasaki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tasaki is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Gracie locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Tasaki is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ren Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lennon Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out!. Tate is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Looking out my back door - C.C.R.. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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219 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lennon Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ethan Tate!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tate tries to clinch up but Lewis circles away and keeps his distance.
Lewis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt - Lewis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice defenses there by Tate.
Tate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tate fails to land the takedown.
Lennon Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Tate.
Tate shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lewis tries to hold on but Tate postures up.
Lewis working to try and regain half guard.
Tate throws some wild stikes that Lewis manages to avoid easily.
Tate unloading with bombs!
Lewis is desperately trying to improve his position but Tate has a good base and remains in mount.
Tate is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lewis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Tate throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate with a couple of short strikes.
Tate postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lewis looks a forlorn figure.
Tate lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tate raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lewis tries to hold on but Tate postures up.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Lewis working to try and regain half guard.
Tate looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tate unloads with some shots from mount but Lewis bucks and avoids them well.
Tate lands a big shot there that rocks Lewis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tate landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tate lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lewis hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lewis is rocked!
Tate postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Lewis out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Tate goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ethan Tate!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sorgi Kartov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danilo Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kartov's entrance music is Coal Chamber - Loco. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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157 lbs
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22
155 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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World class MT
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sorgi Kartov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danilo Miller!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kartov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miller throws a head kick but Kartov moves out of range.
Kartov misses with a two punch combination.
Kartov connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kartov.
Miller swings for the body but Kartov moves out of range.
Miller throws a head kick but Kartov moves out of range.
Kartov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kartov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kartov misses the target.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Kartov misses the target.
Kartov slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
A good leg kick by Miller.
Miller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kartov is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy body kick from Kartov
and Miller counters with a nice body kick.
Miller checks a leg kick nicely.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Miller throws a head kick that Kartov semi-blocks.
Miller is looking to land body kicks.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Kartov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller scores with a decent looking hook.
Kartov swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Kartov connects with a looping right hand.
Miller scores with the left hand. Kartov knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller scores with a head kick.
Kartov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller connects with a high kick.
Kartov is rocked!
Nice body kick there by Miller.
Oh Kartov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circle, before Miller throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kartov's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Miller lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Danilo Miller!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarek Dobromir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eriku Landstrimma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eriku Landstrimma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
134 lbs
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22
143 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jarek Dobromir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eriku Landstrimma!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobromir misses with a wild body shot.
Landstrimma takes a swing at Dobromir's ribcage but misses.
Dobromir misses the shot to the body.
Landstrimma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Landstrimma misses with a few strikes there.
Dobromir takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dobromir throws a combination that misses
and Landstrimma counters with a nice uppercut.
Dobromir fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Landstrimma sprawls well initially but Dobromir persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dobromir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dobromir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Landstrimma is trying to get back to full guard.
Dobromir throwing shots but Landstrimma is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobromir prevents Landstrimma from improving his position.
Landstrimma trying to control but Dobromir postures up.
Dobromir scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Landstrimma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dobromir.
Dobromir is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Landstrimma still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Landstrimma has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Dobromir is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Landstrimma has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dobromir is desperately trying to improve his position but Landstrimma has a good base and remains in mount.
Landstrimma fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dobromir is desperately trying to improve his position but Landstrimma has a good base and remains in mount.
Landstrimma with good strikes from the mount here!
Dobromir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobromir sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dobromir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Landstrimma wants to take a breather but Dobromir is having none of it.
Dobromir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Landstrimma pulls his head out easily.
Dobromir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Landstrimma working Dobromir over with strikes.
Dobromir has hold of Landstrimma's hands but Landstrimma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Landstrimma connects with a nice short shot to Dobromir's temple.
Dobromir actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landstrimma drops an elbow to the side of Dobromir's head.
Landstrimma takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dobromir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobromir moves into full guard.
Landstrimma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dobromir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Landstrimma gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dobromir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Landstrimma.
Nice jab there from Dobromir.
Dobromir avoids the body shot from Landstrimma.
Jarek Dobromir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobromir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Landstrimma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dobromir swings away with a body shot that misses
and Landstrimma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dobromir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dobromir ducks right into an uppercut from Landstrimma.
Dobromir fails with the takedown
and Landstrimma counters with a stiff right hand.
Landstrimma misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landstrimma misses with a hook.
Dobromir throws a body punch but Landstrimma moves out of range.
Dobromir tries to bum rush Landstrimma with a series of wild strikes but Landstrimma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dobromir has his takedown stuffed
and Landstrimma counters with a stiff right hand.
Dobromir misses the body punch
and Landstrimma counters with a right hand to the body.
Dobromir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landstrimma manages to avoid it.
Dobromir misses with a hook to the body
and Landstrimma counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Landstrimma misses.
Landstrimma misses the jab.
Landstrimma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dobromir throws out the jab.
Landstrimma jabs at Dobromir's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dobromir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Landstrimma throws out the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Landstrimma as Dobromir shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarek Dobromir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobromir misses with a straight right.
Dobromir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eriku Landstrimma dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dobromir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Landstrimma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dobromir feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dobromir throws and elbow that misses. Landstrimma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dobromir's guard. Nice move by Landstrimma!
Landstrimma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Landstrimma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Landstrimma landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobromir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Landstrimma defends well.
Landstrimma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dobromir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Landstrimma has managed to get both his arms back between Dobromir's legs - danger averted.
Landstrimma wants to control from the top but Dobromir keeps moving.
Landstrimma throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobromir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Landstrimma is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Landstrimma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dobromir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dobromir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Landstrimma defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dobromir keeping full guard, as Landstrimma tries to pass.
Landstrimma stands and throws Dobromir's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dobromir tries to bench press Landstrimma off him but Landstrimma keeps the position.
Dobromir is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobromir gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dobromir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eriku Landstrimma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dobromir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Landstrimma pulls his head out easily.
Landstrimma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Landstrimma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Landstrimma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Landstrimma working over Dobromir with some ground and pound. Dobromir looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dobromir is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Landstrimma scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dobromir actively working from the bottom here.
Dobromir actively working from the bottom here.
Landstrimma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landstrimma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dobromir gets back to full guard.
Landstrimma passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Landstrimma.
Dobromir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dobromir is looking for a sweep. Landstrimma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Landstrimma lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Landstrimma lands strikes from half guard.
Dobromir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dobromir looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobromir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Landstrimma pulls his head out easily.
Dobromir won't allow Landstrimma to pass to mount.
Landstrimma is nestled in close to Dobromir, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Landstrimma is looking for a kimura here.
Dobromir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dobromir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Landstrimma working over Dobromir with some ground and pound. Dobromir looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dobromir actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eriku Landstrimma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Dobromir misses its intended target.
Dobromir throws a body punch but Landstrimma moves out of range.
Landstrimma scores with a body shot.
Dobromir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Landstrimma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dobromir swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Landstrimma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dobromir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Landstrimma cracks Dobromir with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dobromir is looking to wear down Landstrimma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dobromir throws a sloppy body shot
and Landstrimma counters with a right hand to the body.
Dobromir tries to clinch there but Landstrimma circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dobromir. Landstrimma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dobromir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dobromir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Landstrimma throws a hook but Dobromir avoids it easily.
Dobromir missing with a left hand there. Landstrimma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobromir fails with the takedown
and Landstrimma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Landstrimma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Landstrimma misses with a straight left.
Dobromir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Landstrimma throws a big shot that misses.
Dobromir throws a nice looking combination but Landstrimma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dobromir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Landstrimma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Dobromir.
A big right from Landstrimma misses.
Dobromir moves in looking to clinch but Landstrimma pushes him off.
Dobromir shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dobromir was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Landstrimma working to try and regain half guard.
Dobromir is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Landstrimma can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Dobromir.
Landstrimma can't escape the position.
Dobromir swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Landstrimma is now in Dobromir's guard. A big mistake from Dobromir there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landstrimma won't allow Dobromir to sweep him here.
Landstrimma working some strikes from top position.
Dobromir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dobromir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Landstrimma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dobromir is keeping the position for now.
Landstrimma is looking to work some ground and pound but Dobromir has wrist control.
Landstrimma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dobromir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Landstrimma has managed to get both his arms back between Dobromir's legs - danger averted.
Dobromir has an active guard here but Landstrimma has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobromir tries to get to full guard but Landstrimma has control of the leg.
Jarek Dobromir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Landstrimma uses his free foot to push down on Dobromir's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dobromir.
Landstrimma looking to secure an arm triangle but Dobromir defends it well.
Landstrimma scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Landstrimma is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dobromir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Landstrimma with a couple of short strikes.
Dobromir is rocked!
Dobromir is working to get back to half guard.
Oh Dobromir is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dobromir sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dobromir seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobromir looking for submissions off his back.
Dobromir is looking for a sweep. Landstrimma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dobromir has hold of Landstrimma's hands but Landstrimma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dobromir punching from the bottom.
Dobromir flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dobromir tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Eriku Landstrimma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dobromir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dobromir actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dobromir throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Landstrimma manages to pass to side control.
Landstrimma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dobromir has escaped the position, nice work there.
Landstrimma wants to control but Dobromir is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eriku Landstrimma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Landstrimma 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eriku Landstrimma!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biggie Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smalls comes into the arena with The Notorious B.I.G. - Somebody 's Gotta Die blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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26
299 lbs
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World class boxer
KO power |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Biggie Smalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Brooks.
Brooks lands a body shot.
Smalls defending well as Brooks loads up on a big left hand.
Smalls looks to land a combination but Brooks avoids it well.
Smalls misses with an uppercut. Brooks saw that one coming.
Brooks misses the jab.
Smalls tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brooks was well out of range. Poor timing from Smalls.
Brooks throws a jab but it's blocked by Smalls.
Smalls throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brooks misses with a hook. Smalls ducked under it nicely.
Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smalls.
Brooks throws an overhand right that lands on Smalls's shoulder, as Smalls tries to avoid the shot.
Smalls slips a straight right by Brooks.
Brooks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smalls.
Brooks lands a left and a right that send Smalls crashing to the mat, dazed. Brooks thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Smalls is rocked!
It looks like Biggie Smalls 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!
Brooks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Smalls is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brooks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smalls seems to have got his legs back now.
Smalls throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brooks cracks Smalls with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smalls looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Brooks finish him?
Smalls is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Smalls's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Brooks before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Brooks!
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