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UFL 47 Linne vs Rypien PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juliano Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Michalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michalski has chosen Born to Run as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juliano Rios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maciej Michalski!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Michalski avoids it really well and circles away.
Rios misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michalski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michalski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rios ducks under a wild hook from Michalski.
Michalski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michalski with a jab.
Michalski misses with a body shot.
Nice combo by Michalski! Oh, that's hurt him - Rios falls to the canvas and Michalski follows him into side control.
It looks like Juliano Rios has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rios tries to buck Michalski off but Michalski is having none of it.
Michalski scoring with punches and elbows.
Michalski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rios sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Michalski decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rios to his feet.
Michalski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rios was well out of range. Poor timing from Michalski.
Rios misses with a head kick.
Michalski moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Rios goes down! Can Michalski finish him!?
Rios is rocked!
Michalski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rios works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Michalski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michalski scoring with some ground and pound.
Rios lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Michalski!
Michalski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rios is breathing heavily.
Rios working the ground and pound effectively.
Rios tries to control but Michalski wriggling away.
Michalski is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's two 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.
Rios in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Michalski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Michalski is trying to stand up.
Rios breaks from Michalski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Michalski trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rios trying to control but Michalski is having none of it.
Michalski trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rios can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Michalski is looking to escape.
Rios won't let Michalski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios looking to control but Michalski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Michalski is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rios looking to secure an arm triangle but Michalski defends it well.
Michalski is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
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.
Rios trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rios won't let Michalski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rios throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Michalski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rios unloads with some shots from mount but Michalski bucks and avoids them well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Michalski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juliano Rios's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A punch combination from Michalski misses.
Michalski misses with a body kick.
Michalski looks to land a combination but Rios avoids it well.
Rios moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Michalski misses with a head kick.
Michalski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rios to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Michalski scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rios is trying hard to land a takedown here. Michalski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Michalski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rios takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Michalski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Michalski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rios on the side of the head.
Michalski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Michalski throws a push kick but Rios slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Michalski did well to prevent Rios getting side control.
Michalski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Michalski is staying active underneath Rios, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rios is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Michalski is trying to stand up here but Rios is controlling him well.
Michalski has one foot on Rios's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Michalski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michalski works the jab nicely.
Rios throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Michalski's head.
Michalski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Michalski throws a right hand that Rios ducks under and follows up with a left that Rios also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michalski takes a swing at Rios's ribcage but misses.
Michalski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rios circles away quickly and effectively.
Michalski lands a glancing blow to the side of Rios's head.
Michalski misses with a straight right.
Michalski tries to land a leg kick but Rios saw it coming and moves away.
Michalski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rios was well out of range. Poor timing from Michalski.
Juliano Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rios is looking to clinch but Michalski is avoiding it.
Rios takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Michalski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maciej Michalski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rios looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Michalski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Maciej Michalski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Michalski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rios drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michalski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Michalski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michalski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rios looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Michalski is fending him off so far but Rios persists. Nope, Michalski circles away and we're back to standing.
Rios fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juliano Rios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michalski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Michalski as Rios shoots in.
Maciej Michalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michalski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Michalski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rios is looking to clinch but Michalski is avoiding it.
Rios moves out of range of the body kick.
Michalski tries to land a front kick but Rios steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rios.
Rios blocks a head kick by Michalski.
Rios looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michalski lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rios.
Rios takes one to the chin there.
Michalski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rios counters with a nice double leg into side control. Michalski won't be happy with that.
Rios trying to control the action but Michalski is working from the bottom.
Michalski wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rios throws an elbow but Michalski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Michalski 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.
Juliano Rios dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juliano Rios's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rios, right into the meat.
Michalski keeps Rios at a distance using the push kick.
Michalski throws a combination. Rios tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Michalski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rios momentarily.
Michalski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Michalski misses with a kick to the body.
Michalski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michalski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Michalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rios takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Michalski tries to bum rush Rios with a series of wild strikes but Rios uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Michalski misses
and Rios counters with a nice double leg into side control. Michalski won't be happy with that.
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!
Rios wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michalski keeps working.
Rios is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Michalski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rios tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rios has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michalski tries to escape but Rios is in control.
Rios lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Michalski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rios has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Michalski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rios. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Michalski lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Danga de danga de dang - Michalski scores with a four punch combination!
Rios tries to close the distance and clinch up but Michalski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Michalski fails to land with a series of punches.
Michalski takes a swing at Rios's ribcage but misses.
Michalski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rios rather than just go for the knockout.
Michalski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rios throws a nice looking combination but Michalski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Michalski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Michalski throws a combination that misses
and Rios counters with a single leg into guard. Michalski didn't expect that.
Rios throws a big right hand that misses.
Michalski pushes Rios off and gets back to his feet.
Rios looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Michalski!
Rios wants to control the pace but Michalski is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michalski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rios with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rios won't let Michalski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Michalski bucks up and throws Rios to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Michalski connects with a crisp jab.
Rios walks forward, straight into a front kick from Michalski.
Michalski tries to land a front kick but Rios steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Michalski leaves Rios with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Michalski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Michalski keeps the fight on the outside.
Michalski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rios tries to move into range but Michalski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michalski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rios on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Michalski lands a really nice looking cross but Rios seems unphased.
Michalski throws a wild body kick that Rios sees coming a mile off.
Michalski misses with a body kick.
Michalski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Michalski throws a head kick but Rios moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rios.
Nice takedown defense from Michalski. No joy for Rios on that attempt.
Michalski throws a right hand that Rios ducks under and follows up with a left that Rios also avoids with ease.
Rios cracks Michalski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Michalski throws a head kick that misses
and Rios counters with a single leg into guard. Michalski didn't expect that.
Michalski wants to stand and escape but Rios is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michalski is looking to stand back up but Rios counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Michalski.
Michalski is trying to stand back up but Rios is controlling him
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 Juliano Rios.
I think Rios has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juliano Rios!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Welch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Slipp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Welch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Slipp!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slipp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Welch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slipp is fending him off so far but Welch persists. Nope, Slipp circles away and we're back to standing.
Slipp misses with a takedown
and Welch counters by moving into the clinch.
Slipp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slipp shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Welch's guard.
Slipp working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Welch keeping moving, preventing Slipp from controlling successfully.
Slipp working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Welch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slipp 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.
Slipp controls from within his opponent's guard.
Slipp wants to pass the guard but Welch is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slipp trying to control but Welch is working from the bottom.
Slipp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Welch being controlled here, momentarily.
Welch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slipp is one step ahead there.
Welch keeping moving, preventing Slipp from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slipp misses with a takedown attempt
and Welch counters with a one-two to the body.
Welch pushes Slipp up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Slipp.
Welch is breathing heavily.
Slipp tries to score a body lock takedown but Welch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brian Welch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Slipp.
Slipp gets control of Welch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Slipp will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Welch throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slipp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Welch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slipp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Welch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slipp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Welch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Welch looking to pass the guard.
Welch tries to stand but Slipp is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slipp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Welch manages to get himself to full guard.
Slipp lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slipp drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Welch dives on top into guard.
Welch tries to stand but Slipp is controlling from the bottom.
Welch won't allow Slipp to sweep him here.
Slipp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Welch won't allow Slipp to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welch is sitting in close to Slipp's body. Slipp has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Welch is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Welch is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Slipp.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Slipp!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Russell Hantz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Wright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Russell Hantz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Wright!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hantz stuffs the takedown attempt from Wright. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Wright tries to clinch there but Hantz circles away.
Hantz moves into the clinch.
Wright turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hantz can't do much from the bottom here.
Hantz is trying to improve his position.
Hantz sneaks back into half guard.
Hantz wants to get back to full guard.
Hantz looking for submissions off his back.
Hantz is refusing to be controlled, as Wright sits in half guard.
Hantz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hantz tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hantz has one foot on Wright's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wright drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hantz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wright is one step ahead there.
Hantz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wright controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright looking to pass the guard.
Hantz is controlling Wright's posture.
Wright trying to control but Hantz is working from the bottom.
Hantz pulls Wright in close to prevent any damage.
Hantz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hantz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hantz lands a left hand.
Hantz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wright prevents it.
Wright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hantz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Russell Hantz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Wright.
Wright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hantz smiles and moves away.
Hantz tries to clinch up.
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.
Hantz darts in trying to clinch
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hantz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wright is looking to control Hantz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wright avoid being mounted?
Wright looks gassed!
Hantz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wright missing with punches from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Hantz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hantz scores with a takedown into Wright's guard.
Hantz postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it.
Hantz lands a couple of elbows.
Wright trying to control the position.
Hantz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wright wants to stand but Hantz is controlling the position.
Hantz passes into half guard.
Wright wants to get back to full guard.
Wright is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright has hold of Hantz's hands but Hantz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hantz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hantz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wright sees it coming and defends easily.
Hantz passes to full mount!
Hantz landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hantz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wright is trying desperately to improve position.
Wright defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hantz.
Hantz looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hantz with the ground and pound from mount.
Wright is in a horrible position here. Hantz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hantz prevents Wright from getting the reversal.
Hantz controlling the position easily from mount.
Wright takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Russell Hantz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hantz stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Wright has closed the distance and engaged Hantz in a clinch.
Wright keeps control of Hantz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wright is trying to stall.
Hantz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wright walks away with a smile on his face. Hantz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wright tries to clinch but Hantz moves out of range.
Hantz swats away the attempt to clinch by Wright.
Wright with a poor takedown
and Hantz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hantz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hantz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wright for as long as he can get away with.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Hantz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hantz tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Hantz.
Wright lands a high kick!
Some wild striking there from Wright.
Wright wants to clinch but Hantz slips to the side
and Hantz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wright trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hantz manages to pass to mount!
Wright is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Hantz locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Wright is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Russell Hantz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alieksei Karamazov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roryon Lopes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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KO power |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alieksei Karamazov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roryon Lopes!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karamazov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karamazov closes the distance and clinches up with Lopes, looking for a takedown. Karamazov pushes Lopes against the cage but Lopes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lopes misses with a hook. Karamazov ducked under it nicely.
Lopes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Karamazov or perhaps it was just good defense by Lopes which made him look bad.
Karamazov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lopes sprawls well. Lopes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karamazov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alieksei Karamazov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Lopes.
Lopes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karamazov manages to avoid it.
Lopes lands with an overhand left.
A punch combination from Lopes misses.
Karamazov shoots for a double leg takedown but Lopes sprawls well. He's pushed Karamazov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lopes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lopes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karamazov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lopes counters with a nice body shot.
Lopes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopes stuns Karamazov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karamazov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lopes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karamazov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopes lands a body shot.
Lopes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Karamazov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lopes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karamazov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopes.
Karamazov misses with a takedown attempt
and Lopes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lopes misses with a combination
and Karamazov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Karamazov.
Lopes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karamazov is controlling him.
Lopes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopes controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lopes controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Karamazov because Lopes loaded up on that one.
Lopes content just to control the position here.
Karamazov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lopes controlling the pace for now.
Lopes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lopes controlling his opponent.
Karamazov is trying to stand.
Lopes controlling from mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Roryon Lopes just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karamazov throws a combination that misses
and Karamazov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lopes misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karamazov throws a series of punches but Lopes avoids them all with ease.
Karamazov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopes misses with a few strikes there.
Karamazov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lopes circles away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Roryon Lopes dominated that round.
That's time! Karamazov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lopes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karamazov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karamazov shoots and misses
and Lopes counters with a three punch combo that has Karamazov backing up. Karamazov nods at Lopes to acknowledge the strikes.
Lopes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karamazov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karamazov misses with a takedown
and Lopes counters with a left to the body.
Karamazov wants to clinch
and Lopes counters with a one-two to the body.
Karamazov walks into a left hand.
Lopes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alieksei Karamazov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karamazov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lopes counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alieksei Karamazov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karamazov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karamazov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lopes lands a two punch combo.
Karamazov shoots and misses
letting Lopes counter with a right hand.
Lopes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karamazov.
Karamazov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lopes counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karamazov feints and as Lopes raises his hands in defense, Karamazov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Karamazov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lopes wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Karamazov!
Lopes controlling the position easily from mount.
Lopes wants to control the pace but Karamazov is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karamazov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lopes.
Poor strikes thrown by Lopes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lopes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lopes lands with some strikes.
Lopes controlling his opponent.
Lopes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopes lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopes controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Roryon Lopes just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karamazov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lopes counters with a series of strikes. Karamazov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Karamazov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Lopes to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Karamazov.
Karamazov doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Lopes to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopes lands a nice looking body shot.
Karamazov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karamazov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roryon Lopes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopes misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopes works Karamazov's body with a nice hook.
Karamazov dodges the punch combination from Lopes.
Karamazov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karamazov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karamazov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Roryon Lopes 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!
Lopes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lopes misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopes throws a jab but it's blocked by Karamazov.
Karamazov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Lopes does it's job there.
Karamazov with a poor takedown
and Lopes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karamazov tries for a takedown but Lopes circles away easily
and Lopes counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Lopes does no damage.
Karamazov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lopes's guard.
Karamazov won't allow Lopes to sweep him here.
Karamazov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karamazov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Karamazov tries to stand but Lopes is controlling his head.
Karamazov swings around for an armbar but Lopes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Karamazov's guard.
Lopes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lopes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lopes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alieksei Karamazov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lopes tries to free his leg and advance position but Karamazov is retaining full guard.
Lopes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Karamazov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Karamazov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Karamazov!
Lopes is trying to improve his position.
Lopes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alieksei Karamazov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Karamazov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lopes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Roryon Lopes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karamazov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lopes is looking to improve his position.
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 Alieksei Karamazov.
I think Lopes 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roryon Lopes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between My Girl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Girl's entrance music is My Girl. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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166 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Intelligent |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, My Girl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lee Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Girl throws a nice looking combination but Marshall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Girl misses with a two punch combination.
Girl misses with the combination.
Girl defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marshall.
Girl misses with a looping right.
Girl drops Marshall with a beautiful combination! Marshall stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Girl is looking for the KO!
Marshall is rocked!
Girl misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marshall is still on wobbly legs! Can Girl finish him?
Girl misses with the combination.
Marshall seems to have recovered his senses.
Girl throws a monster overhand right that drops Marshall! Girl follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). My Girl!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ayo Anoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Guavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anoy comes into the arena with Massive Attack - Teardrop blaring out of the sound system. Guavo has chosen Jizz In My Pants as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ayo Anoy!
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, Eddie Guavo!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guavo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guavo somewhat.
Guavo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guavo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anoy swivels and escapes.
Guavo has a takedown stuffed.
Ayo Anoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Guavo.
Guavo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guavo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anoy circles away quickly and effectively.
Guavo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Guavo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guavo takes a swing at Anoy's ribcage but misses.
Anoy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guavo swats away the attempt to clinch by Anoy.
Anoy scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anoy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Guavo is looking to escape.
Guavo tries to lock up and control but Anoy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anoy goes for an armbar but Guavo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Guavo.
Guavo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anoy's guard.
Anoy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Guavo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anoy wants to hit a switch here but Guavo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anoy there!
Anoy tries to hold on but Guavo postures up.
Anoy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Anoy wants to get back to full guard.
Guavo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anoy is pressing down on Guavo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anoy wants to sweep here but Guavo controlling him for the moment.
Guavo forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anoy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Guavo wants to control from the top but Anoy keeps moving.
Guavo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guavo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Guavo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anoy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anoy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guavo is aware though and is defending well.
Guavo won't allow Anoy to sweep him here.
Guavo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Guavo tries to free his leg and advance position but Anoy is retaining full guard.
Anoy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Guavo throws a series of punches but Anoy avoids them all with ease.
Guavo misses with a takedown attempt
and Anoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guavo looks gassed!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guavo scores with a takedown into Anoy's guard.
Guavo trying to control the position from guard on top but Anoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ayo Anoy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Guavo looks to land a combination but Anoy avoids it well.
Anoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guavo circles away quickly and effectively.
Anoy moves into the clinch.
Anoy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Guavo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anoy lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Anoy.
Anoy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Guavo is keeping busy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Anoy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Guavo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anoy prevents it.
Guavo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Guavo is breathing heavily.
Anoy misses with a knee to the head.
Anoy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Anoy scores a nice knee to the body.
Anoy slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ayo Anoy.
Anoy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guavo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anoy circles away quickly and effectively.
Anoy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Guavo's head.
Anoy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anoy has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Guavo defend it? Anoy steps over the head and cranks it - Guavo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Anoy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ayo Anoy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kebra Kabessa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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22
158 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Good kicks
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacob Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kebra Kabessa!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kabessa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kabessa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tyler throws out a leg kick but Kabessa moves out of range and Tyler only half commits.
Kabessa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Kabessa.
Kabessa throws a sloppy head kick and Tyler moves out of range easily.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Kabessa misses
and Tyler counters with a three punch combo that has Kabessa backing up. Kabessa nods at Tyler to acknowledge the strikes.
Kabessa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler blocks the body kick.
Tyler avoids the head kick by Kabessa.
Tyler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kabessa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kabessa looks gassed!
Kabessa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyler punishes Kabessa's body with a nice straight punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tyler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler scores with a head kick.
Kabessa walks into a jab.
Tyler instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tyler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tyler misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyler.
Tyler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tyler connects with a knee to the head.
Tyler lands a nice elbow.
Kabessa blocks an elbow strike.
Tyler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kabessas head.
Tyler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kabessa's efforts to push away.
Kabessa letting Tyler take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabessa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyler stalling in the clinch.
Tyler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tyler lands a knee to the head.
Tyler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kabessa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tyler has him pressed against the cage.
Tyler leaning against his opponent.
Kabessa managing to block the knees to the body from Tyler.
Kabessa wants to break free but Tyler has control.
Kabessa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tyler tries to land a knee to the head but Kabessa blocks with his arms.
Tyler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kabessa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kabessa avoids it.
Tyler is pushing Kabessa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tyler misses with a knee to the head.
Tyler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A knee to the head by Tyler.
Kabessa is trying to break the clinch but Tyler is controlling him.
Knees to the body from Tyler.
Kabessa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tyler keeps control of Kabessa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kabessa tries to circle away but Tyler has him pinned against the cage.
Tyler is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tyler crunches a lovely knee into Kabessa's ribcage.
Tyler prevents Kabessa from breaking the clinch.
Tyler just leaning against Kabessa, taking a breather.
Tyler lands a good knee to the midsection. Kabessa won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tyler obliges.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyler.
Tyler misses with an elbow strike.
Tyler landing knees to the head.
Tyler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kabessa.
Kabessa is trying to break the clinch but Tyler is controlling him.
Tyler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Tyler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Tyler.
Tyler closes the distance and pushes Kabessa back into the cage.
Tyler has Kabessa pressed against the cage, preventing Kabessa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kabessa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyler missing with knees to the body.
Tyler is struggling to control the position.
Kabessa is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyler has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kabessa is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyler has double underhooks.
Tyler tries to land a knee to the head but Kabessa blocks with his arms.
Tyler has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tyler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kabessa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kabessa can't break the clinch.
Kabessa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kabessa avoiding damage as Tyler throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabessa is trying to break the clinch but Tyler has him pressed against the cage.
Tyler presses Kabessa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kabessa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kabessa blocks an elbow strike from Tyler.
Kabessa tries to circle away but Tyler has him pinned against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tyler.
Kabessa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tyler has him pressed against the cage.
Tyler just leaning against Kabessa, taking a breather.
Tyler keeps control of Kabessa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kabessa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Kabessa.
Tyler has closed the distance and engaged Kabessa in a clinch.
Tyler misses with a knee strike.
Tyler keeps control of Kabessa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kabessa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tyler has Kabessa pushed against the cage.
Tyler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kabessa can't break the clinch.
Tyler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tyler throws an elbow that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kabessa managing to block the knees to the body from Tyler.
Tyler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kabessa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tyler throws an elbow that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tyler obliges.
Kabessa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tyler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tyler tries to land knees in the clinch but Kabessa avoids the damage to the body.
Kabessa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyler just leaning against Kabessa, taking a breather.
Tyler lands with a right to the head.
Tyler lands a nice knee to the body.
Tyler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kabessa.
Tyler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kabessa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tyler stalling against the cage.
Kabessa tries to circle away but Tyler has him pinned against the cage.
Kabessa letting Tyler take a breather here.
Kabessa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tyler has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tyler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tyler seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A frustrated look appears on Kabessa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kabessa avoids a wild elbow strike from Tyler.
Tyler landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tyler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kabessa's defenses.
Tyler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kabessa is defending well for now.
Kabessa blocks the elbow strike.
Tyler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kabessa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tyler slowing the pace effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A knee to the head by Tyler.
Tyler misses with a knee strike.
Kabessa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tyler tries to land knees in the clinch but Kabessa avoids the damage to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Tyler dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kabessa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kabessa throws a sloppy head kick
and Tyler counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tyler closes the distance and pushes Kabessa back into the cage.
Kabessa being controlled against the cage.
Tyler tries a knee to the head but Kabessa blocks it.
Tyler lands an elbow just above Kabessa 's eye.
Tyler lands a knee to the body.
Tyler digs a right hand underneath Kabessa's ribcage. Kabessa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tyler lands a nice elbow.
Kabessa managing to block the knees to the body from Tyler.
Tyler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tyler connects with a knee to the head.
Tyler prevents Kabessa from breaking the clinch.
Kabessa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kabessa managing to block the knees to the body from Tyler.
Tyler stalling against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kabessa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stalling in the clinch from Tyler.
Tyler is trying to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Kabessa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tyler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kabessa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyler lands a nice shot to the body.
Kabessa takes a shot to the head.
Tyler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tyler lands an elbow that stopped Kabessa in his tracks for a moment.
Tyler lands an elbow inside that Kabessa shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tyler.
Tyler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tyler misses with a knee to the head.
Kabessa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kabessa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tyler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kabessa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kebra Kabessa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kabessa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tyler checks a leg kick.
Kabessa throws a lazy head kick
and Tyler counters with a two punch combo.
Kabessa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kabessa throws a lazy head kick
and Tyler counters with a three punch combo that has Kabessa backing up. Kabessa nods at Tyler to acknowledge the strikes.
Kabessa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyler avoids the head kick by Kabessa.
A lazy body kick from Tyler
and Kabessa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kabessa lands with a slapping head kick.
Kabessa throws a lazy body kick
and Tyler moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tyler tries to land knees in the clinch but Kabessa avoids the damage to the body.
Tyler prevents Kabessa from breaking the clinch.
Kabessa is trying to break free.
Tyler pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kabessa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kabessa throws a sloppy head kick and Tyler moves out of range easily.
Tyler throws a nice head kick!
Kabessa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kabessa throws a sloppy head kick
and Tyler counters with a two punch combo.
Kabessa throws a head kick that misses
and Tyler counters by clinching up.
Kabessa is trying to force a seperation but Tyler has the dominant position.
Kebra Kabessa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacob Tyler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tyler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kabessa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Tyler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tyler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Tyler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Sidorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuevo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrian Sidorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nuevo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidorov looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sidorov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sidorov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sidorov throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sidorov prevents Sanchez from moving into mount.
Sanchez taking a break here but Sidorov is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Sidorov is defending well.
Sanchez moves into full mount! Sidorov won't be happy about that!
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sidorov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sidorov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez stops Sidorov from getting back to his feet.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanchez is looking to stall here but Sidorov recovers full guard.
Sidorov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sidorov tries to get out of the position.
Sidorov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sidorov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sidorov wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez trying to control but Sidorov is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sidorov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Sidorov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Sidorov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch but Sidorov improves position.
Sidorov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sidorov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sidorov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Adrian Sidorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Sidorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Sidorov scores with a four punch combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Sidorov.
Sidorov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sidorov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sidorov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Sidorov moves away
and Sidorov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sidorov counter with a right hand.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Sidorov lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sidorov misses the target.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Sidorov keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sidorov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice combination there by Sidorov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sidorov digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Sidorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adrian Sidorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuevo Sanchez.
Sanchez looks gassed!
Sidorov lands with a nice combination. Sanchez backs away looking to recover.
Sanchez is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sidorov moves in close and cracks Sanchez with a massive right hand! Sanchez, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Sidorov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Sidorov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Javy Gandejos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Javy Gandejos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gandejos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goldstein lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Javy Gandejos has been cut.
Goldstein 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.
Goldstein lands a nice hook to Gandejos's body. Gandejos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goldstein throws a series of punches but Gandejos moves out of range.
Goldstein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gandejos doesn't seem bothered though.
Goldstein with a jab.
Gandejos gets a takedown into half guard.
Gandejos is trying for a kimura here. Goldstein looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gandejos wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javy Gandejos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rypien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastien Linne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Linne has chosen Arcturus - The Chaos Path as his entrance music. Sebastien Linne has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rick Rypien's chin.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Rypien!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sebastien Linne!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rypien works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rypien cracks Linne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rypien misses with a hook.
Linne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rypien.
Nice takedown defense from Rypien. No joy for Linne on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Linne.
Linne is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rypien's half guard.
Linne throwing shots but Rypien is blocking nicely.
Linne is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rypien is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rypien really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Linne tries to control but Rypien wriggling away.
Rypien is in all sorts of trouble here.
Linne avoids the attempt from Rypien to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linne cracks Rypien with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rypien is looking to improve his position but Linne isn't that keen on the idea.
Linne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BOOM! Linne connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rypien is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Linne wants to control the pace but Rypien is squirming around nicely.
Rypien is wriggling around trying to escape.
Linne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rypien is looking to escape.
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.
Linne lands a big elbow.
Rypien is squirming around, avoiding Linne's attempts to control the action.
Linne goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rypien is on top in guard.
Linne has his foot on Rypien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rypien works his way back into a safe position though.
Rypien wants to control from the top but Linne keeps moving.
Rypien throwing strikes from guard but Linne blocks nicely.
Rypien drops back looking for a leg! Linne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Linne manages to kick Rypien off! Rypien jumps back into Linne's guard.
Rypien trying to control the position from guard on top but Linne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rypien postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Linne is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rypien, into his guard.
Linne stays in close to Rypien's body and controls the position.
Linne won't allow Rypien to sweep him here.
Rypien escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Linne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Linne is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Linne throwing strikes from guard but Rypien blocks nicely.
Rypien preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Linne trying to control the position from guard on top but Rypien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rypien is looking for a triangle here but Linne uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rypien wants to control but Linne postures up.
Linne thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Linne working the head with strikes.
Rypien is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Linne off and has taken his back!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastien Linne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rypien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Linne misses with a kick to the body.
Linne shoots in for a double leg but Rypien sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Linne slips a jab from Rypien.
Linne throws a body punch but Rypien moves out of range.
Linne clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Rypien's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Linne tries to pull guard but Rypien won't allow it.
Good body shot from Linne.
Linne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rypien can't break the clinch.
Linne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rypien smiles and moves away.
Rick Rypien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastien Linne.
Rypien throws the left hand but Linne avoids the punch easily.
Linne blocks a jab.
Linne shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Linne was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rypien is in a horrible position here. Linne smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rypien is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rypien is looking to improve his position but Linne isn't that keen on the idea.
Linne has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rypien's face.
Linne working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rypien is rocked!
Linne loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Rypien scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Linne land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Linne stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastien Linne! Sebastien Linne retains his lightweight title!
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FIGHT
RATING
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