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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Snoozer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uno Louner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snoozer comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Spitfire. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Snoozer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uno Louner!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snoozer.
Snoozer doesn't manage to clinch there - Louner circles away.
Snoozer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Snoozer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Louner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Louner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snoozer doesn't seem bothered though.
Snoozer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Snoozer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Louner circles away quickly and effectively.
Louner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snoozer.
Snoozer tries to bum rush Louner with a series of wild strikes but Louner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snoozer closes the distance and clinches.
Louner manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snoozer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Snoozer throws a big right hand that misses.
Snoozer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Louner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snoozer advances to half guard.
Snoozer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Snoozer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Louner is not content to let Snoozer control the position.
Louner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snoozer postures up in Louner's guard and throws a big left but Louner blocks it.
Louner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snoozer controls the pace.
Snoozer lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snoozer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snoozer postures up in Louner's guard and throws a big left but Louner blocks it.
Louner being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snoozer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snoozer postures up in Louner's guard and throws a big left but Louner blocks it.
Snoozer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Louner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Snoozer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Louner.
Snoozer is looking to slow Louner down with leg kicks.
Louner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Louner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Louner misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louner connects with a right hand. Snoozer shakes it off.
Snoozer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Louner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snoozer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut there from Louner.
Snoozer blocks a jab.
Louner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Snoozer loads up on a big right hand but Louner slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Louner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Snoozer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snoozer throws a nice looking combination but Louner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snoozer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Louner's half guard.
Snoozer is trying to control. Louner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Snoozer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Snoozer missing with a left hand there. Louner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Louner darts in and clinches Snoozer up against the cage.
Louner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Louner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Louner is looking to break free of the clinch but Snoozer has double underhooks.
Louner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snoozer.
Snoozer lands a shoulder strike.
Louner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snoozer.
Louner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Snoozer is adopting a defensive guard.
Louner is looking to advance position but Snoozer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louner trying desperately to get to his feet.
Snoozer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Louner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Louner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Snoozer controlling from mount.
Snoozer working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Louner slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Snoozer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snoozer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snoozer wants to control but Louner is keeping him busy.
Snoozer 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.
Snoozer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Snoozer wants to take a breather but Louner is having none of it.
Snoozer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sam Snoozer wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Snoozer just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louner blocks a head kick by Snoozer.
Snoozer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Louner ducks under a wild hook from Snoozer.
Snoozer swings for the body but Louner moves out of range.
Snoozer misses with a body kick.
Snoozer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Snoozer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Louner lands a nice shot that snaps Snoozer's head back.
Louner moves out of range as Snoozer throws a body kick.
Snoozer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Louner misses.
A jab from Louner misses.
Louner cracks Snoozer with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louner misses the shot to the body.
Snoozer throws a body punch but Louner moves out of range.
Louner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snoozer thows a body shot but no joy.
Louner throws a jab but it's blocked by Snoozer.
Snoozer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Louner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Louner shoots in but no luck this time.
Louner looks to land a right hand but Snoozer moved out of range.
Snoozer throws a body punch but Louner moves out of range.
Louner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Louner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snoozer misses the body punch
and Louner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snoozer is rocked!
Louner connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Snoozer to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Louner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Uno Louner!
Uno Louner is the new welterweight champion!
Uno Louner really struggled to get his t-shirt was on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jordan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Jordan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Henry!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry throws a right hand that misses
and Jordan Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jordan Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jordan Jr misses with a body shot.
Jordan Jr misses with a double jab.
Henry takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Henry misses with a looping left.
Jordan Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Jordan Jr as Henry shoots in.
Jordan Jr leaves Henry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jordan Jr. That's going to slow Henry down.
Henry shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jordan Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jordan Jr wants to stand but Henry is controlling the position.
Jordan Jr has momentary wrist control but Henry slips an elbow through the middle.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jordan Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry throws a strike but Jordan Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Henry wants to stand up but Jordan Jr is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry wants to get back to his feet but Jordan Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jordan Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Joe Jordan Jr just wasn't active enough.
Henry ducks right into an uppercut from Jordan Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jordan Jr.
Robert Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry wants to clinch up but Jordan Jr keeps it at a distance.
Jordan Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henry thows a body shot but no joy.
Joe Jordan Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jordan Jr tries to avoid it but Henry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jordan Jr to the ground. Jordan Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joe Jordan Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Henry.
No luck for Henry with that takedown attempt.
Henry scores with a jab. Jordan Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jordan Jr but Jordan Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Henry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jordan Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jordan Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Henry has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jordan Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Jordan Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jordan Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Henry tries to bum rush Jordan Jr with a series of wild strikes but Jordan Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jordan Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jordan Jr.
Henry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jordan Jr swivels and escapes.
Henry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jordan Jr's waist but Jordan Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henry off to one side.
Henry needs to keep his hands up - Jordan Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Jordan Jr lunges at Henry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henry's hand.
Jordan Jr cracks a nice hook into Henry's ribs.
Joe Jordan Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jordan Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Henry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henry fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe Jordan Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Henry.
Henry is breathing heavily.
Henry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jordan Jr as he avoids it easily.
Jordan Jr lands with a good body shot.
Jordan Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henry.
Jordan Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jordan Jr.
Henry gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jordan Jr.
Henry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Henry fails with a takedown attempt.
Jordan Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henry. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan Jr is looking to slow Henry down with leg kicks.
Henry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jordan Jr, as that shot connected.
Jordan Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jordan Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jordan Jr.
Jordan Jr lands with a good body shot.
Jordan Jr lands with a straight right. Henry didn't see that one coming.
Jordan Jr lands with a nice combination. Henry backs away looking to recover.
Jordan Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Henry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jordan Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jordan Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Jordan Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henry.
Jordan Jr effectively controlling the action here.
A frustrated look appears on Henry's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henry tries to circle away but Jordan Jr has him pinned against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jordan Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jordan Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Henry's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Jordan Jr dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Jordan Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Henrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jordan Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Henry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jordan Jr is looking to improve his position.
Jordan Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Henry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jordan Jr pushes Henry off looking to stand but Henry dives back in and keeps control.
Jordan Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Henry lands strikes from half guard.
Jordan Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jordan Jr tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan Jr wants to improve his position but Henry is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jordan Jr manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Henry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henry is working Jordan Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jordan Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jordan Jr controls Henry momentarily but Henry frees himself.
Jordan Jr 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.
Henry postures up in Jordan Jr's guard and throws a big left but Jordan Jr blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jordan Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jordan Jr 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.
Jordan Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jordan Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Joe Jordan Jr just wasn't active enough.
Jordan Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Henry in his tracks.
Robert Henry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordan Jr throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry looks for a takedown but Jordan Jr sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henry.
Henry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henry has a takedown stuffed.
Joe Jordan Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Henry.
Henry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Jordan Jr.
Joe Jordan Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry misses with a right hand
and Jordan Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Jordan Jr.
Jordan Jr digs a good hook to Henry's body.
Henry swings for the body but Jordan Jr moves out of range.
Henry tries to clinch there but Jordan Jr circles away.
Jordan Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jordan Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Henry is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jordan Jr.
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 Joe Jordan Jr.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jordan Jr, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Jordan Jr!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mkat Twilight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Mongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mongo has chosen Blitzkrieg Bop as his entrance music. Robert Mongo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mkat Twilight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Mongo!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mongo misses with a double jab
and Twilight counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mongo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Twilight's face.
Mongo lands an elbow that stopped Twilight in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Twilight just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mongo's brow.
Twilight throws an elbow but it misses.
Mongo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mongo lands an elbow inside.
Mongo takes an elbow to the temple.
Twilight takes an elbow to the forehead.
Twilight avoids a wild elbow strike from Mongo.
Twilight pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Twilight throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mongo stalls.
Twilight is trying to force a seperation but Mongo has the dominant position.
Twilight misses with an elbow strike.
Mongo lands an elbow that stopped Twilight in his tracks for a moment.
Mongo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mongo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Twilight's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twilight wants to stall.
Mongo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Twilight takes a knee to the side of the body.
Twilight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Twilight missing with knees to the body.
Mongo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Twilight up against the cage.
Mongo dodges an elbow strike from Twilight.
Mongo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Twilight's defenses.
Twilight tries to land a knee to the head but Mongo blocks with his arms.
Twilight misses with an elbow over the top.
Mongo working Twilight over with knees to the body.
Twilight throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mongo lands a damaging elbow.
Mongo lands an elbow just above Twilight 's eye.
Twilight misses with an elbow strike.
Mongo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Twilight throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mongo obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mongo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mongo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mongo.
Twilight throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Twilight has Mongo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mongo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mongo connects with a knee to the head.
Twilight is trying to break the clinch but Mongo has him pressed against the cage.
Mongo scores a nice knee to the body.
Twilight is breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mongo.
Mongo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Twilight tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mongo lands a knee to the head.
Mongo lands a knee to the head.
Mongo avoids a wild elbow strike from Twilight.
Twilight looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Twilight pushes off an throws an elbow but Mongo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Twilight is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mongo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twilight takes an elbow to the forehead.
Twilight misses with an elbow strike.
Twilight pushes off an throws an elbow but Mongo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mongo lands a damaging elbow.
Mongo connects with a knee to the head.
Mongo working Twilight over with knees to the body.
Mongo lands an elbow inside.
Twilight pushes off an throws an elbow but Mongo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mongo lands a nice elbow.
Mongo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mongo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Twilight's defenses.
Twilight takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mongo dodges an elbow strike from Twilight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mongo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mongo blocks an elbow strike.
Mongo just leaning against Twilight, taking a breather.
Mongo lands an elbow that stopped Twilight in his tracks for a moment.
Twilight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mongo is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mongo lands an elbow that stopped Twilight in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Twilight tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Twilight throws an elbow that misses.
Mongo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Twilight just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mongo's brow.
Mongo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Twilight is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mongo with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Twilight tries to land knees in the clinch but Mongo avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mongo working Twilight over with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Twilight as Mongo tries to tie him up.
Mongo stalling the fight.
Mongo lands an elbow inside that Twilight shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mongo dominated that round.
That's time! Twilight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mongo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mongo wants to clinch.
Twilight clinches up with Mongo and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mongo.
Twilight throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mongo throws an elbow but misses.
Mongo working Twilight over with knees to the body.
Come on Mongo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mongo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Twilight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mongo lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Twilight just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mongo's brow.
Mongo lands an elbow that stopped Twilight in his tracks for a moment.
Twilight tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Twilight breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twilight has Mongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Twilight misses with an elbow over the top.
Knees in the clinch landing for Twilight.
Mongo avoids a wild elbow strike from Twilight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mongo dodges an elbow strike from Twilight.
Mongo blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Mongo.
Mongo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mongo throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Twilight throws an elbow but misses.
Mongo blocks an elbow strike.
Twilight misses with an elbow over the top.
Mongo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mongo with a knee to the head.
Mongo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Twilight lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongo lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mongo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mongo.
Mongo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters up against the cage, Twilight throws an elbow but misses.
Mongo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mongo crunches a lovely knee into Twilight's ribcage.
Mongo lands an elbow inside that Twilight shrugs off.
Twilight throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mongo takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Mongo.
Twilight throws an elbow but it misses.
Twilight is trying to break the clinch but Mongo is controlling him.
Mongo blocks the elbow strike.
Twilight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mongo avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Twilight throws an elbow but misses.
Mongo trying to control the position but instead, Twilight has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mongo into the cage.
Twilight throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twilight looking to throw knees to the head but Mongo is blocking nicely.
Mongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Twilight as Mongo tries to tie him up.
Mongo blocks the elbow strike.
Twilight takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mongo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Twilight throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Mkat Twilight has been cut.
Nice elbow from Mongo.
Twilight has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mongo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mongo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mongo is looking to control Twilight's arms but Twilight gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mongo has his back to the cage.
Mongo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mongo lands an elbow that stopped Twilight in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Twilight just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mongo's brow.
Mongo landing knees to the head.
Twilight changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mongo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mongo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mongo just misses with a punch to the body.
Mongo has Twilight up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mongo has Twilight pushed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Mongo.
Twilight throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mongo with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mongo crunches a lovely knee into Twilight's ribcage.
Twilight throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Twilight takes an elbow to the temple.
Mongo with a knee to the head.
Twilight creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mkat Twilight's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Twilight, pushing him back against the cage.
Twilight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mongo avoids it.
Twilight takes a knee to the side of the body.
Twilight takes an elbow to the temple.
Mongo crunches a lovely knee into Twilight's ribcage.
Mongo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Twilight just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mongo's brow.
Mongo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Twilight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mongo.
Twilight takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Mongo.
With the fighters up against the cage, Twilight throws an elbow but misses.
Mongo blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Mongo.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mongo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Twilight lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mongo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Twilight misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongo lands a nice knee to the body.
Mongo connects with a knee to the head.
Mongo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mongo effectively controlling the action here.
Twilight takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mongo lands a good knee to the midsection. Twilight won't want to take too many of those.
Mongo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mongo avoids a wild elbow strike from Twilight.
Mongo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mongo working Twilight over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Mongo.
Twilight throws an elbow but it misses.
Twilight looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Twilight throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Twilight's face.
Mongo lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Mongo.
Twilight throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mongo lands a knee to the body.
Mongo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Twilight being controlled against the cage.
Mongo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mongo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mongo lands a damaging elbow.
Mongo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Twilight lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mongo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Twilight blocks it with crossed arms.
Mongo is pushing Twilight up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Twilight misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twilight takes an elbow to the temple.
Mongo lands a nice elbow.
Twilight tries to break free but Mongo pushes him back against the cage.
Mongo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mongo dodges an elbow strike from Twilight.
Mongo lands a nice elbow.
Twilight tries to land knees in the clinch but Mongo avoids the damage to the body.
Mongo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mongo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Twilight throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Mongo.
Mongo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mongo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mongo is struggling to control the position.
Twilight takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mongo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twilight takes an elbow to the forehead.
Twilight misses with an elbow strike.
Twilight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mongo avoids it.
Nice elbow from Mongo.
Mongo lands an elbow inside that Twilight shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mongo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Twilight misses with an elbow strike.
Robert Mongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Twilight takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mkat Twilight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Twilight just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mongo's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Twilight just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mongo's brow.
Twilight creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Twilight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Twilight looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Twilight creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Mongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mongo 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Mongo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osteo Sarcoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Osteo Sarcoma!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarcoma tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie tries a low kick but Sarcoma avoids it.
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sarcoma gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sarcoma wants to advance to full mount but Gracie doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sarcoma tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sarcoma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Sarcoma is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarcoma wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Sarcoma tries to pass.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sarcoma is aware though and is defending well.
Sarcoma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Sarcoma postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Sarcoma tries to pass.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarcoma wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie has an active guard here but Sarcoma has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Sarcoma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie gets full guard.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sarcoma forces his way into half guard.
Sarcoma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarcoma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Sarcoma eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sarcoma is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sarcoma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sarcoma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarcoma postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie scores a takedown into full mount!
Ryan Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Sarcoma is squirming around nicely.
Sarcoma working to try and regain half guard.
Sarcoma regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarcoma gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Sarcoma is working from the bottom.
Sarcoma manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Sarcoma has a good base and remains in mount.
Sarcoma has hold of Gracie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gracie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gracie tries to hold on but Sarcoma postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sarcoma with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Sarcoma has a good base and remains in mount.
Sarcoma is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gracie to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gracie shrugs it off.
Sarcoma is breathing heavily.
Gracie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sarcoma.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Sarcoma maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sarcoma.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie tries to hold on but Sarcoma pushes him away.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarcoma with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Gracie tries to hold on but Sarcoma pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Gracie dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sarcoma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarcoma manages to avoid it.
Sarcoma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie wants the takedown. Sarcoma is fighting it off but Gracie persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sarcoma's guard against the cage.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Sarcoma is trying to work for a sweep but Gracie has mounted him!
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sarcoma is looking to get to half guard.
Sarcoma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control but Sarcoma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie landing shots from mount.
Sarcoma is bucking up trying to escape but Gracie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sarcoma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Gracie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarcoma is bucking up trying to escape but Gracie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sarcoma is rocked!
Sarcoma is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarcoma takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sarcoma is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him?
Sarcoma is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Sarcoma seems to have recovered his senses.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Gracie! Sarcoma is hurt baaadly! Gracie is firing away with more strikes - Sarcoma is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Gracie!
Ryan Gracie retains his light heavyweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Zukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pes Barbos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Zukov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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25
271 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Zukov!
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, Pes Barbos!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zukov shoots in looking for a takedown. Barbos tries to sprawl out of it but Zukov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barbos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barbos clinches.
Barbos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zukov misses with a body shot.
Barbos throws a nice looking combination but Zukov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbos slips under a jab from Zukov.
Barbos stuffs the takedown.
Zukov tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbos lands a left and a right that send Zukov crashing to the mat, dazed. Barbos thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Zukov is rocked!
It looks like Boris Zukov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbos stuffs the takedown attempt from Zukov. Zukov gets slowly back to his feet.
Oh Zukov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Zukov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zukov is breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barbos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbos gets a clinch.
Barbos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbos looks to land a combination but Zukov avoids it well.
Zukov slips a jab and a cross from Barbos.
Barbos looks to land a combination but Zukov avoids it well.
Zukov slips a jab and a cross from Barbos.
Barbos misses with a series of wild punches.
Zukov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barbos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zukov drops his hands momentarily. Barbos doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Zukov staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Zukov doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pes Barbos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimon Boets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Ewert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boets might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Штиль. Ewert has chosen HERO OF WAR as his entrance music. John Ewert has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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27
244 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimon Boets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Ewert!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boets tries to clinch up.
Boets keeps the fight on the outside.
Ewert dives in and grabs Boets's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boets pushes down on Ewert's head and hops out.
Ewert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boets's waist but Boets gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ewert off to one side.
Ewert scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boets tries to improve position but can't.
Ewert tries to advance to mount but Boets instead regains half guard.
Ewert wants to stand but Boets has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boets is looking to improve his position.
Boets wants to control but Ewert is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ewert throwing shots but Boets is blocking nicely.
Boets on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boets tries to get out of the position.
Ewert seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Boets wants to control but Ewert is keeping busy.
Ewert is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boets gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boets lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ewert!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Boets cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Boets cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ewert tries to reverse the position but Boets maintains control.
Boets wants to control the pace but Ewert is squirming around nicely.
Boets with a couple of short strikes.
Boets with good strikes from the mount here!
Boets landing shots from mount.
Boets jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ewert manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Boets taking a break here but Ewert is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boets passes to full mount!
Ewert looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Boets looking to finish Ewert with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ewert!
Boets raining down shots from the mount!
Boets scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Boets punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boets can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ewert is looking to escape.
Boets postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ewert looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ewert is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boets lands a nice shot to the head.
Boets working Ewert over with strikes here.
Boets scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ewert?
Boets breaks from Ewert's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ewert looks gassed!
Boets landing shots from mount.
Ewert is rocked!
Boets loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Ewert scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Boets land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Boets stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimon Boets!
Our winner, Dimon Boets, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Marco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guybrush Threepwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Let the bodies hit the floor. Cain Marco has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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27
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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20
263 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cain Marco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guybrush Threepwood!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marco throws a head kick but Threepwood moves out of range.
Threepwood is looking to clinch but Marco is avoiding it.
Threepwood thuds his shin into the meat of Marco's side.
Marco throws a series of punches but Threepwood moves out of range.
Marco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Threepwood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marco avoids the body shot from Threepwood.
Marco moves out of range as Threepwood strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Threepwood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Threepwood misses with a low kick.
Threepwood scores with a head kick. Marco tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Guybrush Threepwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Threepwood attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Threepwood misses with a body punch
letting Marco counter with a right hand.
Marco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Guybrush Threepwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Threepwood as Marco shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Marco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marco throws a hook but Threepwood avoids it easily.
Threepwood bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marco is breathing heavily.
Threepwood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Threepwood prevents a takedown attempt there.
Threepwood tries to throw a body punch but Marco avoids it by throwing Threepwood back against the cage.
Marco tries for a takedown but Threepwood manages to get underhooks.
Marco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Threepwood prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marco.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Marco. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Threepwood has a couple of punches blocked by Marco.
Threepwood trying to stall but Marco improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood is pressed up against the cage. Marco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Threepwood down to the mat. Threepwood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Threepwood. That snapped Marco's head back.
Threepwood throws a head kick that misses.
Threepwood goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marco swats away the attempt to clinch by Threepwood.
Threepwood lands a slapping body shot.
Threepwood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Threepwood.
Threepwood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Threepwood thuds his shin into the meat of Marco's side.
Threepwood throws the kick towards the body but Marco avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Threepwood cracks Marco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marco tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Threepwood finds it's way round the side to connect with Marco's head.
Marco is rocked!
Threepwood tries to close the distance and clinch but Marco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Threepwood lands a right hook to the body.
Threepwood feints and then cracks Marco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marco down.
Threepwood connects with a solid leg kick.
Threepwood tries to close the distance and clinch but Marco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Threepwood throws the kick towards the body but Marco avoids it.
Threepwood lands with a hook. Marco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Threepwood connects with a jab.
Oh Marco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Threepwood and Marco are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Threepwood throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Marco into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Threepwood knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Guybrush Threepwood!
An intense looking Guybrush Threepwood took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'YARRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne LePierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen Trick Daddy - Let's Go ft Twista & Lil Jon as his entrance music. 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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146 lbs
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30
145 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wayne LePierre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oscar Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LePierre thows a body shot but no joy.
LePierre thows a body shot but no joy.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
LePierre keeps the fight on the outside.
LePierre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
LePierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LePierre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
LePierre ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
LePierre clinches with his opponent.
LePierre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LePierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LePierres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz darts in trying to clinch
and LePierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
LePierre is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
LePierre moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz digs a good body shot into LePierre's ribs.
LePierre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
LePierre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePierre misses with a wild body shot.
LePierre lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - LePierre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oscar Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz swings for the body but LePierre moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
LePierre throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LePierre misses the body punch
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LePierre 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.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LePierre.
LePierre misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as LePierre controls his hands.
LePierre manages to break the clinch.
Diaz throws the left hand but LePierre avoids the punch easily.
Diaz defending well as LePierre loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LePierre.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. LePierre tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LePierre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
LePierre throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diaz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by LePierre.
LePierre is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by LePierre.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of LePierre's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
LePierre prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
LePierre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LePierre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LePierre.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz prevents LePierre from breaking the clinch.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
LePierre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
LePierre presses Diaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
LePierre lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LePierre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LePierre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LePierre.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Wayne LePierre will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from LePierre. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
LePierre misses with a body shot
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That kick from LePierre tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but LePierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
LePierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
LePierre thows a body shot but no joy.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePierre digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
LePierre cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
LePierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oscar Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LePierre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diaz avoids the body shot from LePierre.
Wayne LePierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz tries to clinch up but LePierre circles away and keeps his distance.
LePierre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LePierre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz misses with a hook. LePierre ducked under it nicely.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into LePierre's ribs.
LePierre slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
LePierre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wayne LePierre is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from LePierre.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LePierre is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on LePierre's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LePierre tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
LePierre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but LePierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
LePierre lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LePierre.
Diaz slips a straight right by LePierre.
LePierre blocks a jab.
A cross from LePierre lands.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - LePierre circles away.
LePierre lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
LePierre tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
LePierre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz throws the left hand but LePierre avoids the punch easily.
Diaz rushes LePierre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
LePierre misses with a body punch.
LePierre has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but LePierre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
LePierre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne LePierre dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LePierre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice jab there from LePierre.
LePierre punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LePierre.
That kick from LePierre tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
LePierre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LePierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePierre can't break the clinch.
Diaz lands a right hand.
LePierre misses with a body punch.
LePierre pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
LePierre tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
LePierre blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Diaz.
LePierre breaks from the clinch.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
LePierre lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
LePierre ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but LePierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LePierre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
LePierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from LePierre.
LePierre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz throws a body punch but LePierre moves out of range.
LePierre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LePierre scores with a leg kick.
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LePierre can't break the clinch.
LePierre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
LePierre wants to break free but Diaz has control.
A right handed body shot lands from LePierre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz throws a hook but LePierre blocks it.
LePierre throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
LePierre slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LePierre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz pulls guard.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
LePierre wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has hold of LePierre's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and LePierre manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz forces the positional change into back control.
Diaz missing with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LePierre trying to control the hands but Diaz won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz keeps control of the position as LePierre tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Wayne LePierre did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
LePierre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz tries to clinch but LePierre moves out of range.
LePierre thows a body shot but no joy.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and LePierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LePierre throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
LePierre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LePierre.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but LePierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePierre has managed to clinch.
Diaz has LePierre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. LePierre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
LePierre tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LePierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LePierre misses the jab.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz throws a series of punches but LePierre avoids them all with ease.
LePierre tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LePierre scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
LePierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LePierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
LePierre misses with a head kick.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
LePierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
LePierre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LePierre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LePierre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LePierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePierre moves away from the strike by Diaz.
LePierre lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
LePierre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
LePierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
LePierre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diaz showed some decent athleticism there.
LePierre is controlling Diaz's trapped leg to prevent Diaz from advancing to side control.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but LePierre defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the action but LePierre is working from the bottom.
Diaz 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.
LePierre wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wayne LePierre will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Diaz blocks a head kick by LePierre.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by LePierre. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but LePierre moved out of range nicely.
Diaz lands with a hook. LePierre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz jabs LePierre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz takes a swing at LePierre's ribcage but misses.
Diaz swings for the body but LePierre moves out of range.
Crunch! LePierre slams his shin into Diaz's torso.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePierre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Diaz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
LePierre throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from LePierre misses.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
LePierre pushes Diaz away with a front kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePierre moves into the clinch successfully.
LePierre is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
LePierre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
LePierre blocks an uppercut.
LePierre blocking some punches.
Diaz has LePierre pressed against the cage, preventing LePierre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz tries to work over LePierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LePierre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
LePierre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
LePierre misses with a body kick.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LePierre manages to avoid it.
LePierre throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
A right-left combo lands from Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from LePierre as Diaz shoots in.
Diaz scores with a takedown into LePierre's guard.
LePierre looking to control.
Oscar Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePierre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, LePierre seems content to control.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LePierre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LePierre trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Wayne LePierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz missing with punches from the bottom.
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 Wayne LePierre.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LePierre, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:46
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:46
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wayne LePierre!
Wayne LePierre retains his bantamweight title!
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