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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jao Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kourdakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kourdakov has chosen Sonata Arctica - San Sebastian as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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145 lbs
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141 lbs
14 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jao Lai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Kourdakov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kourdakov.
Lai wants to clinch up but Kourdakov keeps it at a distance.
Lai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kourdakov throws a jab when Lai was well out of range.
Lai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lai avoids the head kick by Kourdakov.
Lai moves in looking to clinch but Kourdakov pushes him off.
Lai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kourdakov misses with a looping left.
Lai does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kourdakov avoiding damage as Lai throws knees to the body.
Lai lands a damaging elbow.
Lai looking to slow down the pace here.
Lai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kourdakov's brow.
Kourdakov has clasped his hands together around Lai's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kourdakov takes a little break here. Lai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kourdakov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lai is squirming around, avoiding Kourdakov's attempts to control the action.
Kourdakov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Lai that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kourdakov controlling from the full mount.
Kourdakov with a couple of short strikes.
Kourdakov looking to control but Lai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kourdakov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lai because Kourdakov loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov avoids the attempt from Lai to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lai avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kourdakov.
Lai tries to hold on but Kourdakov pushes him away.
Kourdakov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov trying to control but Lai is having none of it.
Lai takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kourdakov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lai tries to hold on but Kourdakov postures up.
Kourdakov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lai holds on for dear life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Kourdakov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kourdakov catches Lai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lai throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kourdakov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kourdakov passes Lai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lai trying to control here.
Kourdakov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lai!
Kourdakov tries to control but Lai wriggling away.
Kourdakov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lai hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kourdakov.
Kourdakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lai is looking to escape.
Lai wants to hold on but Kourdakov pushes him away.
Lai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kourdakov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kourdakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lai is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov lands with some strikes.
Kourdakov postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lai in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lai to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Kourdakov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sergei Kourdakov waved his t-shirt featuring ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Halberstram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes into the arena with Trick Daddy - Let's Go ft Twista & Lil Jon blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Halberstram's choice of entrance music: Murder The Government. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Marcus Halberstram enters the cage!
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145 lbs
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147 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oscar Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Halberstram!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Halberstram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Halberstram.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Halberstram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Halberstram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Halberstram slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz swings for the body but Halberstram moves out of range.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Halberstram lands a nice shot to the body.
Halberstram shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diaz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Halberstram has given up his back. Will we see Diaz going for some submissions?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halberstram tries to escape the position.
Diaz is trying to control but Halberstram is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Halberstram is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diaz tries to control but Halberstram wriggling away.
Halberstram wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halberstram is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Oscar Diaz.
Halberstram looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halberstram controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
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 Oscar Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Halberstram sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halberstram stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the body from Diaz misses
and Halberstram counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Halberstram.
Halberstram gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Halberstram throws a head kick that misses.
Halberstram lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halberstram at a distance.
Halberstram cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Halberstram tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Halberstram to the ground. Halberstram escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Halberstram misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Halberstram.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Halberstram closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Halberstram blocking some punches.
Diaz can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halberstram has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Halberstram tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz cracks Halberstram with a nice body shot.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Halberstram scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Halberstram is controlling the position.
Halberstram taking a breather.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halberstrams head.
Halberstram blocking some punches.
Diaz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halberstram is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halberstram wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Halberstram keeps moving.
Halberstram working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Oscar Diaz just wasn't active enough.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halberstram throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oscar Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Halberstram moves away and avoids it.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halberstram.
Some bone on bone action there as Halberstram checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Halberstram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Halberstram.
Halberstram lands with a slapping head kick.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Halberstram knows he should have avoided that one.
Halberstram takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Halberstram is out of range.
Halberstram fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halberstram works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Halberstram avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz has clasped his hands together around Halberstram's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Halberstram is not content to let Diaz control the position.
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Halberstram is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Diaz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz tries to clinch but Halberstram moves away
and Halberstram counters with a big head kick but Diaz shrugs it off.
Halberstram looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Halberstram persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Halberstram fails to land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Halberstram.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Halberstram sprawls well.
Halberstram cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Halberstram lands a jab to the nose.
Halberstram takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Halberstram wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Halberstram lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halberstram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Halberstram wants it to stay on the feet.
Halberstram connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halberstram tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Halberstram.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Halberstram takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Halberstram counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Halberstram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Halberstram tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Halberstram to the ground. Halberstram escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halberstram throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Halberstram.
Halberstram catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diaz is rocked!
Oscar Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halberstram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halberstram misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Halberstram moved away.
Diaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halberstram seems keen to control Diaz's posture.
Halberstram utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Halberstram controlling the position.
Halberstram keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Oscar Diaz just wasn't active enough.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Halberstram scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz misses with a leg kick.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halberstram.
Halberstram keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Halberstram stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Oscar Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halberstram throws a head kick that misses.
Oscar Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Halberstram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halberstram throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Halberstram checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to clinch but Halberstram is having none of it.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halberstram shoots in and gets a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Marcus Halberstram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Halberstram wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Halberstram won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Halberstram from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halberstram is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Marcus Halberstram has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Halberstram takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Halberstram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diaz 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Oscar Diaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sing Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Alverez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ali might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to One More Time. Alverez has chosen ALL DAY 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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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
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sing Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Alverez!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alverez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Ali looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alverez.
Alverez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Alverez throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Ali throws the left hand but Alverez avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Ali - just one landing.
Alverez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Ali rushes Alverez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Alverez can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Alverez.
Alverez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Alverez has Ali pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alverez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ali tumbling to the mat - Alverez dives into Ali's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alverez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alverez wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Alverez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ali misses with a series of wild punches.
Sing Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alverez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
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.
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alverez staying out of range there.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alverez circles away quickly and effectively.
Alverez cracks the inside of Ali's front leg.
Alverez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Alverez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Alverez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alverez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali scores with a jab.
Alverez shoots in and drives through. Ali sprawls well.
Alverez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Sing Ali has been cut.
Alverez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Alverez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alverez thows a body shot but no joy.
Ali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick misses from Alverez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali cracks Alverez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Alverez ducks down to avoid it.
Alverez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali forces Alverez back against the cage and clinches.
Alverez has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Alverez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alverez struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Alverez.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike.
Ali gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alverez.
Ali misses with some punches.
Alverez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali thows a body shot but no joy.
Alverez moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Ali misses with a wild combination.
Alverez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ali as he avoids it easily.
Sing Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Alverez.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Alverez.
Ali stuffs the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali takes a swing at Alverez's ribcage but misses.
Ali swings for the body but Alverez moves out of range.
Ali misses with a straight left.
A shot to the liver by Alverez. Beautiful body shot.
Alverez slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alverez manages to avoid it.
A big left from Alverez misses.
Ali scores with a jab to the body.
Alverez avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Sing Ali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sing Ali's cut.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alverez is looking to clinch but Ali is avoiding it.
Sing Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Alverez shoots for a takedown but Ali saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alverez slips a jab from Ali.
Ali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alverez misses with a wild body shot.
Ali's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ali duly obliges.
Alverez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Alverez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Alverez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alverez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Alverez.
Ali slips under a jab.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Alverez.
Ali is looking to clinch but Alverez is avoiding it.
A big left from Ali misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali cracks Alverez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ali moves away from the strike by Alverez.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Alverez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ali's waist but Ali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alverez off to one side.
Ali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Alverez does no damage.
Ali scores with a hook to the body. Alverez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alverez throws a head kick that misses.
Alverez avoids the body shot from Ali.
Alverez swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali catches Alverez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ali throws a good cross that connects.
Alverez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alverez lands a nice hook to Ali's body. Ali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ali throws a body punch but Alverez moves out of range.
Alverez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alverez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alverez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Alverez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Ali.
Alverez blocks a jab.
Alverez ducks right into an uppercut from Ali.
Alverez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alverez is rocked!
Ali drops Alverez with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Alverez! Ali dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sing Ali!
Sing Ali made sure to mention his sponsor, ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Bonjasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diesel Kreedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonjasky kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is -=Fried Day=-. Kreedy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Can't Stop kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Diesel Kreedy was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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32
219 lbs
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26
223 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ernesto Bonjasky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diesel Kreedy!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreedy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bonjasky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonjasky throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Kreedy misses.
Kreedy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bonjasky tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kreedy counters with a nice uppercut.
Bonjasky throws the left hand but Kreedy avoids the punch easily.
Kreedy tries to clinch up but Bonjasky circles away and keeps his distance.
Kreedy moves into the clinch.
Bonjasky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bonjasky tries to throw a body punch but Kreedy avoids it by throwing Bonjasky back against the cage.
Bonjasky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kreedy.
Kreedy avoids the elbow strike from Bonjasky, against the cage.
Kreedy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kreedy wants to take the fight to the mat but Bonjasky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kreedy tries to break free but Bonjasky pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreedy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bonjasky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ernesto Bonjasky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diesel Kreedy.
Bonjasky breaks from the clinch.
Kreedy slips a straight right by Bonjasky.
A jab from Bonjasky does it's job there.
Bonjasky missing with a left hand there. Kreedy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bonjasky delivers a nice body kick.
Bonjasky on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bonjasky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kreedy slips under a jab.
Kreedy misses with an uppercut
and Bonjasky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kreedy shoots for a takedown but Bonjasky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonjasky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bonjasky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kreedy in his tracks.
Ernesto Bonjasky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Kreedy misses
letting Bonjasky counter with a right hand.
Bonjasky misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreedy throws a combination that misses
and Bonjasky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kreedy throws a shot from downtown. Bonjasky moves away and avoids it.
Kreedy throws a leg kick
and Bonjasky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Bonjasky misses its intended target.
Bonjasky misses with a hook. Kreedy ducked under it nicely.
Kreedy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kreedy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonjasky but Bonjasky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bonjasky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreedy.
Kreedy defending well as Bonjasky loads up on a big left hand.
Kreedy connects with the punch.
Kreedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonjasky.
Kreedy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bonjasky counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bonjasky.
Bonjasky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kreedy's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreedy tries to break free but Bonjasky pushes him back against the cage.
Bonjasky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonjasky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonjasky pushes Kreedy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bonjasky throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kreedy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bonjasky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kreedy has Bonjasky pressed against the cage, preventing Bonjasky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kreedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kreedy lands a right hook to the body.
Kreedy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kreedy tries for a takedown but Bonjasky manages to get underhooks.
Bonjasky lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Bonjasky.
Kreedy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bonjasky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kreedy looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreedy can't find room to land a body shot as Bonjasky controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreedy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bonjasky gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bonjasky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonjasky throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kreedy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bonjasky lands a jab to the nose.
Kreedy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bonjasky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bonjasky throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bonjasky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kreedy in his tracks.
Bonjasky's corner calls for a 1-2. Bonjasky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kreedy tries to move into range but Bonjasky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonjasky throws a front kick that sends Kreedy stumbling back into the cage.
Kreedy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kreedy is rocked!
Bonjasky throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Bonjasky dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bonjasky missing with a left hand there. Kreedy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kreedy misses with a leg kick
and Bonjasky counters with a series of strikes. Kreedy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kreedy is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonjasky finish him?
Bonjasky slips under a jab from Kreedy.
Kreedy seems to have recovered his senses.
Bonjasky darts in and clinches Kreedy up against the cage.
Kreedy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bonjasky gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bonjasky working Kreedy over with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Bonjasky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonjasky.
Bonjasky prevents Kreedy from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kreedy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bonjasky breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonjasky lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kreedy will feel that in the morning.
Kreedy is breathing heavily.
Bonjasky lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kreedy will feel that in the morning.
Bonjasky lands a body shot.
Bonjasky throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjasky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kreedy. Kreedy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bonjasky cracks Kreedy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kreedy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bonjasky finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonjasky wants to clinch up but Kreedy keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Kreedy misses the target.
Bonjasky jabs at Kreedy's body.
Kreedy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bonjasky.
Bonjasky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bonjasky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bonjasky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kreedy can do to turn this around?
Bonjasky connects with a body shot.
Bonjasky moves into the clinch.
Bonjasky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonjasky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bonjasky cracks Kreedy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kreedy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bonjasky finish him?
Ernesto Bonjasky is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bonjasky forces Kreedy back against the cage and clinches.
Bonjasky trying to land knees to the body.
Bonjasky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bonjasky breaks from the clinch.
Kreedy misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonjasky. Kreedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kreedy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kreedy staying out of range there.
Bonjasky lands a jab.
Bonjasky thows a body shot but no joy.
Kreedy cracks Bonjasky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreedy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bonjasky counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kreedy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kreedy keeps the fight on the outside.
Bonjasky looks for the body kick but Kreedy saw that one coming.
Kreedy moves forwards but Bonjasky connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bonjasky fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bonjasky.
Bonjasky wants to clinch.
Kreedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonjasky just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonjasky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreedy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kreedy looks to throw a body kick
and Bonjasky makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kreedy really felt that one!
Bonjasky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreedy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bonjasky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kreedy avoids a kick to the body.
Kreedy takes one to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Bonjasky.
Bonjasky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kreedy misses with a leg kick
and Bonjasky counters with a nice right hand that sends Kreedy toppling to the canvas! Kreedy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bonjasky finish him?!
Kreedy gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Bonjasky gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kreedy is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Bonjasky!
A victorious Ernesto Bonjasky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Titus Garner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garner kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Main Event. Gracie has chosen Bring Da Ruckus as his entrance music. Renato Gracie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Titus Garner's chin.
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30
143 lbs
18 - 5 - 0 |
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32
142 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Titus Garner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garner slips a straight right by Gracie.
Garner checks a leg kick.
Gracie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garner throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Garner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garner at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Garner. Beautiful body shot.
Garner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Garner tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garner is looking to clinch.
Garner thows a body shot but no joy.
Garner takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
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!
Garner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie scores with a head kick. Garner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Titus Garner has been cut.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garner.
Gracie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Garner is rocked!
Garner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Garner.
Oh Garner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Garner is out of range.
Gracie drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Garner right on the button. Garner goes down! Gracie follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Gracie gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renato Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Renato Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thomas More (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven S Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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31
145 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
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23
145 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas More!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sven S Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
More misses the jab.
More looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
More on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Svensson moves into range and clinches up with More.
Svensson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Svensson is leaning against More and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Svensson lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Svensson.
More tries to circle away but Svensson has him pinned against the cage.
More is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Svensson lands with a left to the head.
More blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
More takes an elbow to the forehead.
Svensson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Svensson connects with a nice looking jab.
Svensson lands the left hand.
More misses the jab.
More misses with an uppercut. Svensson saw that one coming.
More avoids the head kick by Svensson.
More takes a head kick and keeps coming.
More is rocked!
More misses with a looping left.
Oh More is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Svensson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson lands with a right that hurts More. More looks to clinch but Svensson throws a short knee that drops More. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Sven S Svensson!
Sven S Svensson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Farro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dandy Bigglesworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bigglesworth has chosen Car Bomb by Negativland as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Farro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dandy Bigglesworth!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigglesworth misses with a body shot.
Bigglesworth with a nice cross.
Bigglesworth throws the left hand but Farro avoids the punch easily.
Bigglesworth clinches up against the cage.
Farro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bigglesworth smiles and moves away.
Farro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Farro lands in his opponent's guard.
Farro throwing strikes from guard but Bigglesworth blocks nicely.
Bigglesworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Farro wants to pass the guard but Bigglesworth is keeping the position.
Farro is working hard here to advance position.
Farro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farro is looking to advance position but Bigglesworth has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Farro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bigglesworth cracks Farro with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bigglesworth trying to control but Farro is having none of it.
Farro avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bigglesworth.
Farro tries to hold on but Bigglesworth postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farro working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farro wants to control but Bigglesworth is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bigglesworth landing strikes, looking to finish!
Farro tries to reverse the position but Bigglesworth maintains control.
Farro wants to control but Bigglesworth is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Farro looking for submissions off his back.
Farro wants to control but Bigglesworth is keeping busy.
Bigglesworth prevents Farro from improving his position.
Bigglesworth wants to stand up but Farro manages to regain full guard.
Farro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bigglesworth defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigglesworth won't allow Farro to sweep him here.
Farro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bigglesworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bigglesworth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Farro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bigglesworth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bigglesworth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bigglesworth manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Farro dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bigglesworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Farro.
Bigglesworth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice body punch from Bigglesworth.
Farro throws a leg kick that misses.
Farro looks to land a left hand but Bigglesworth moved out of range nicely.
Bigglesworth lands a nice hook to Farro's body. Farro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bigglesworth lands with an overhand left.
Bigglesworth throws the left hand but Farro avoids the punch easily.
Bigglesworth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Farro counters with an outside leg kick.
Bigglesworth darts in and clinches Farro up against the cage.
Bigglesworth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farros head.
Farro pulls Bigglesworth into guard.
Farro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bigglesworth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Farro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bigglesworth is pressing down on Farro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Farro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigglesworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bigglesworth's head.
Ben Farro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bigglesworth holds on and takes a little breather.
Farro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigglesworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bigglesworth's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farro working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bigglesworth's thigh. Bigglesworth counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Farro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigglesworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bigglesworth keeping full guard, as Farro tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farro throws a big right hand that misses.
Bigglesworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Farro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigglesworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bigglesworth trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Farro throws a strike but Bigglesworth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Farro wants to sweep but no luck.
Bigglesworth controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigglesworth stands up from Farro's guard - Bigglesworth perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dandy Bigglesworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bigglesworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bigglesworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Farro.
Bigglesworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Farro moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Farro misses.
Farro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bigglesworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dandy Bigglesworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bigglesworth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Farro. Farro obviously looking to wear him down.
Bigglesworth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Farro.
Farro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bigglesworth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Farro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bigglesworth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Farro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bigglesworth walks into a left hand.
Farro fails to land the takedown.
Bigglesworth is looking to clinch.
Bigglesworth takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bigglesworth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Farro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Farro shoots for a takedown but Bigglesworth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Farro lands with an overhand left.
Farro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Farro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bigglesworth pushes Farro up against the cage in a clinch.
Bigglesworth can't find room to land a body shot as Farro controls the action.
Farro misses with the head strike.
Farro tries to pull guard but Bigglesworth won't allow it.
Farro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farro keeping moving, preventing Bigglesworth from controlling successfully.
Bigglesworth is stalling in the full guard.
Bigglesworth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bigglesworth wants to control from the top but Farro keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dandy Bigglesworth.
Farro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bigglesworth moves away.
Bigglesworth is looking to clinch but Farro is avoiding it.
Bigglesworth missing with a left hand there. Farro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bigglesworth drives through and clinches with Farro against the cage.
Farro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Farro manages to pull guard.
Bigglesworth scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bigglesworth passes into half guard.
Farro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Farro is trying to control but can't.
Farro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Farro trying to keep a closed guard but Bigglesworth is proving a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bigglesworth preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigglesworth pushes down on Farro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bigglesworth prevents Farro from improving his position.
Farro trying to control but Bigglesworth postures up.
Bigglesworth prevents Farro from improving his position.
Bigglesworth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bigglesworth is trying to control. Farro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigglesworth is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Farro is pressing down on Bigglesworth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Farro is looking for a triangle but Bigglesworth pushes his legs off easily.
Farro controlling the position.
Dandy Bigglesworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farro working for a triangle but Bigglesworth defends it easily.
Farro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bigglesworth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farro 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Farro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farro, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Farro!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ben Farro made sure he mentioned Undead clothing. All items 10$, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tolya Kozakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neik Hammerlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25
278 lbs
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245 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tolya Kozakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neik Hammerlik!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerlik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kozakov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kozakov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hammerlik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hammerlik moves into range and clinches up with Kozakov.
Kozakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Hammerlik lands.
Hammerlik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hammerlik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hammerlik misses with a punch to the body.
Hammerlik lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Hammerlik - that landed with a thud.
Hammerlik pushes off an throws an elbow but Kozakov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kozakov tries to circle away but Hammerlik has him pinned against the cage.
Hammerlik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hammerlik.
Hammerlik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kozakov is breathing heavily.
Hammerlik throws an elbow that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Hammerlik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerlik scores with a shot to the side of Kozakov's head.
Hammerlik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hammerlik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hammerlik leaning against his opponent.
Good body shot from Hammerlik.
Hammerlik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hammerlik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kozakov up against the cage.
Hammerlik receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hammerlik is leaning against Kozakov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerlik lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozakov backwards.
Hammerlik digs a right hand into Kozakov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozakov's gas tank.
Hammerlik has Kozakov pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hammerlik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerlik displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kozakov up against the cage.
Hammerlik tries to throw a body punch but Kozakov avoids it by throwing Hammerlik back against the cage.
Hammerlik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hammerlik slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Kozakov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kozakov avoiding damage as Hammerlik throws knees to the body.
Hammerlik misses with a punch to the body.
Kozakov wants to break free but Hammerlik has control.
Hammerlik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hammerlik scores with a shot to the side of Kozakov's head.
Hammerlik'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.
Kozakov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerlik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kozakov prevents a body shot from Hammerlik.
Kozakov being controlled against the cage.
Kozakov wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammerlik won't allow it.
Kozakov blocks a body shot from Hammerlik.
Kozakov is looking to break free of the clinch but Hammerlik has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Hammerlik.
Kozakov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hammerlik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hammerlik misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammerlik effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Hammerlik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerlik digs a right hand underneath Kozakov's ribcage. Kozakov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Hammerlik.
Hammerlik lands with a left to the head.
Kozakov managing to block the knees to the body from Hammerlik.
Hammerlik lands a body shot.
Hammerlik stalling against the cage.
Hammerlik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hammerlik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Tolya Kozakov has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Hammerlik.
Hammerlik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozakov backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerlik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hammerlik lands a right hand.
Hammerlik lands an uppercut.
Kozakov is rocked!
Hammerlik gets through Kozakov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Kozakov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerlik lands a big right hand that drops Kozakov! The killer instinct kicks in and Hammerlik finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hammerlik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neik Hammerlik!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peeta Mellark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne LePierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peeta Mellark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wayne LePierre!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mellark lands a nice shot that snaps LePierre's head back.
Mellark has managed to clinch.
LePierre trying to stall but Mellark improves his position.
LePierre looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mellark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mellark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LePierre is trying to break the clinch but Mellark has him pressed against the cage.
Mellark pushes LePierre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mellark lands a nice shot to the body.
LePierre is trying to break the clinch but Mellark has him pressed against the cage.
Mellark lands a right hand.
Mellark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mellark pushes LePierre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for LePierre.
Mellark prevents LePierre from breaking the clinch.
LePierre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mellark lands a shoulder strike.
LePierre tries to break the clinch but Mellark is controlling the position.
LePierre is looking to break free of the clinch but Mellark has double underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mellark lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Mellark scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellark misses with a punch to the body.
LePierre presses Mellark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mellark has LePierre pressed against the cage, preventing LePierre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LePierre is trying to break free.
Mellark pushes LePierre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Mellark.
Mellark lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mellark misses with a punch to the body.
Mellark lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mellark stalling against the cage.
Mellark lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LePierre backwards.
LePierre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mellark can't find room to land a body shot as LePierre controls the action.
LePierre is trying to break the clinch but Mellark is controlling him.
Nice body punch from LePierre.
Mellark is pushing LePierre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LePierre lands a hook that snaps the head of Mellark backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePierre is looking to break free of the clinch but Mellark has double underhooks.
Mellark gets through LePierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mellark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LePierre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LePierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mellark pushes LePierre away with a front kick.
Mellark darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
LePierre takes the fight into the clinch.
Mellark misses with some punches.
Mellark scores with an uppercut up the middle.
LePierre is looking to break free of the clinch but Mellark has double underhooks.
LePierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LePierre tries to circle away but Mellark has him pinned against the cage.
LePierre blocks an uppercut.
Mellark misses with a punch on the inside.
Mellark misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePierre is trying to push Mellark away but Mellark has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
LePierre working hard to break the clinch.
LePierre is trying to break free.
Mellark makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Mellark.
LePierre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LePierre on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from LePierre misses
and Mellark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LePierre throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mellark thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on LePierre if he has to take too many more of those.
Mellark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mellark wants to clinch.
Mellark misses with a looping right.
Mellark avoids the body shot from LePierre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mellark lands a leg kick that knocks LePierre off balance momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mellark - that will leave a mark!
LePierre misses with a looping right.
LePierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Mellark is just out of range.
LePierre misses with a shot to the body
and Mellark counters with a nice uppercut.
LePierre checks a low kick from Mellark.
Peeta Mellark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LePierre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mellark.
LePierre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mellark. Mellark obviously looking to wear him down.
Mellark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
LePierre just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mellark throws a front kick aimed at LePierre's knee but LePierre avoids it well.
LePierre misses with a right hand
and Mellark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mellark throws a shot to the body.
LePierre lands a leg kick that knocks Mellark off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peeta Mellark dominated that round.
That's time! Mellark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mellark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mellark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LePierre manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Mellark. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mellark.
LePierre lands with a nice body punch.
Mellark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
LePierre forces Mellark back against the cage and clinches.
Mellark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mellark can't find room to land a body shot as LePierre controls the action.
Mellark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LePierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mellark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
LePierre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mellark has him pressed against the cage.
Mellark swings wildly with an uppercut but LePierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
LePierre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mellark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LePierre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mellark has him pressed against the cage.
LePierre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Peeta Mellark has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellark lands a hook that snaps the head of LePierre backwards.
LePierre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LePierre wants to break the clinch but can't.
LePierre working hard to break the clinch.
LePierre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LePierre takes a swing at Mellark's ribcage but misses.
Mellark tries to clinch up.
LePierre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mellark throws a leg kick but LePierre checks it.
LePierre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for LePierre. That snapped Mellark's head back.
Mellark connects with a good right hand that stumbles LePierre. LePierre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
LePierre's corner calls for a 1-2. LePierre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mellark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
LePierre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePierre misses with a body kick.
LePierre takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from LePierre. Mellark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mellark lets loose with a powerful body kick. LePierre will feel that in the morning.
LePierre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mellark rather than just go for the knockout.
Mellark feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LePierre's calf.
Mellark throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
LePierre walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mellark.
Mellark misses with a wild body shot.
LePierre connects with a single shot there.
LePierre throws a sloppy head kick and Mellark moves out of range easily.
LePierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mellark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mellark cracks LePierre with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePierre takes a swing at Mellark's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mellark. That's going to slow LePierre down.
Mellark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mellark scores with a jab to the body.
LePierre throws a head kick but Mellark moves out of range.
Mellark throws a body kick that misses.
Mellark catches LePierre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Mellark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mellark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mellark throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
LePierre thows a body shot but no joy.
LePierre blocks a low kick nicely.
Mellark keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePierre avoids the head kick by Mellark.
Mellark with a jab.
LePierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mellark.
LePierre throws a head kick that misses
and Mellark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mellark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LePierre.
Mellark misses with a body kick.
Mellark lands a nice looking body shot.
LePierre tried to score with a low kick but Mellark checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Mellark.
Mellark throws a sloppy head kick and LePierre moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LePierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mellark moves away.
LePierre throws out a loose jab but Mellark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mellark cracks the inside of LePierre's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peeta Mellark dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
LePierre on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mellark checks a leg kick.
LePierre thows a body shot but no joy.
LePierre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
LePierre misses with a body shot.
LePierre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
LePierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mellark moves away.
Mellark connects with an inside leg kick.
Mellark is looking to slow LePierre down with leg kicks.
LePierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mellark was well out of range. Poor timing from LePierre.
Mellark throws an off balance right hand
and LePierre counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mellark is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Peeta Mellark is winning the standup battle so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mellark. LePierre shrugs it off though.
Mellark scores with a nice right hand.
LePierre staying out of range there.
Mellark rushes LePierre and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellark misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Mellark scores with a nice short uppercut.
LePierre tries to break free but Mellark pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mellark.
LePierre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mellark is stalling here.
LePierre blocking some punches.
Mellark prevents LePierre from breaking the clinch.
Mellark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mellark pushes LePierre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
LePierre prevents a body shot from Mellark.
LePierre tries to break free but Mellark pushes him back against the cage.
LePierre wants to break free but Mellark has control.
Mellark dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mellark.
Mellark swings wildly with an uppercut but LePierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mellark tries a body shot but LePierre blocks it.
LePierre looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mellark has LePierre pressed against the cage, preventing LePierre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LePierre tries to break the clinch but Mellark is controlling the position.
Mellark lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LePierre wants to get back to striking at distance but Mellark won't allow it.
Mellark prevents LePierre from breaking the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Mellark.
Mellark prevents LePierre from breaking the clinch.
LePierre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mellark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LePierre has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mellark.
Mellark stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
LePierre wants to get back to striking at distance but Mellark won't allow it.
Mellark can't find room to land a body shot as LePierre controls the action.
Mellark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePierre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mellark stalling in the clinch but LePierre improves position.
LePierre struggles to land a body shot inside as Mellark controls his hands.
Mellark scores with a shoulder strike.
Mellark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mellark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Mellark on the inside.
LePierre breaks from the clinch.
LePierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LePierre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mellark.
Mellark prevents a body shot from LePierre.
Mellark lands a left hand.
Mellark lands an uppercut.
Mellark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LePierre misses with a body punch.
LePierre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peeta Mellark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePierre wants to break the clinch but can't.
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 is trying to push Mellark away but Mellark has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
LePierre wants to break free but Mellark has control.
Wayne LePierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LePierre is trying to break the clinch but Mellark has him pressed against the cage.
LePierre tries to work over Mellark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LePierre is trying to break the clinch but Mellark has him pressed against the cage.
LePierre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LePierre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
LePierre tries to break the clinch but Mellark is controlling the position.
LePierre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LePierre takes a shot to the head.
LePierre struggles to land a body shot inside as Mellark controls his hands.
LePierre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peeta Mellark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mellark has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peeta Mellark!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Peeta Mellark made sure he mentioned ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tero Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Cope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rokka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Drowning Pool - Bodies. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cope's choice of entrance music: I Against I. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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144 lbs
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148 lbs
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World class boxer
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ADCC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tero Rokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Cope!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cope misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Rokka.
Rokka throws a sloppy head kick and Cope moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Rokka misses.
Rokka sizes up Cope with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rokka tries to score with a low kick but Cope moves his leg out of the way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rokka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rokka throws a head kick that misses.
Rokka throws a low kick, looking for Cope's leg but Cope calmly moves out of range.
Rokka thows a leg kick but Cope checks it
and Cope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rokka moves forwards but Cope connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cope connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rokka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cope.
Cope throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rokka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cope is in Rokka's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cope trying to control the position from guard on top but Rokka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cope is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Copeis looking to pass into half guard but Rokka pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rokka is in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cope keeping full guard, as Rokka tries to pass.
Rokka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cope is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Cope.
Cope moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tero Rokka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Rokka.
Cope blocks a leg kick.
Rokka throws the kick towards the body but Cope avoids it.
Rokka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rokka there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cope lands with a hook. Rokka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rokka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cope.
Cope scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cope taking a breather here.
An elbow from Cope crashes against the mat.
Rokka is looking for a sweep.
Cope throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rokka tries to improve position but can't.
Cope throws an elbow but Rokka slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cope wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rokka keeps working.
Cope tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cope working the strikes but Rokka uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rokka is staying active underneath Cope, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cope sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rokka defending well though.
Cope is looking to advance position but Rokka won't allow it.
Cope prevents Rokka from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cope missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rokka wants to control but Cope is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cope lands strikes from half guard.
Cope throwing shots but Rokka is blocking nicely.
Cope tries to pass to full mount but Rokka defends it.
Cope trying to control from half guard but Rokka is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Cope dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cope with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rokka misses with a body kick.
Rokka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rokka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cope was well out of range. Poor timing from Rokka.
Cope shoots in looking for a takedown but Rokka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cope's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cope bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rokka's head.
Cope walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cope throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rokka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rokka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cope checks a low kick from Rokka.
Cope has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rokka's corner calls for a 1-2. Rokka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rokka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rokka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice body punch from Rokka.
Rokka throws the left hand but Cope avoids the punch easily.
Cope fails with a takedown attempt.
Cope throws a jab but it's blocked by Rokka.
Tero Rokka is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Cope lands.
Rokka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rokka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cope - the referee stops the clock and Rokka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cope. Rokka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cope throws a shot from downtown. Rokka moves away and avoids it.
Rokka looks to land a right hand but Cope moved out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Rokka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cope cracks a nice hook into Rokka's ribs.
Cope closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rokka circles away.
Tero Rokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Cope.
Rokka throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Rokka
and Cope counters with a head kick.
Cope throws the left hand but Rokka avoids the punch easily.
Rokka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rokka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cope thows a body shot but no joy.
Cope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rokka was well out of range. Poor timing from Cope.
Rokka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rokka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rokka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cope connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cope is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rokka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cope throws a hook but Rokka blocks it.
Rokka misses with a head kick.
Cope throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Rokka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rokka lands a right hook to the body.
Rokka throws a leg kick that misses.
Cope swings for the body but Rokka moves out of range.
Cope looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rokka!
Cope can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rokka is looking to escape.
Mike Cope has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka tries to hold on but Cope pushes him away.
Cope throws some wild stikes that Rokka manages to avoid easily.
Rokka is trying to escape the mount.
Cope raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cope lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cope has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cope raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cope sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cope tries to control but Rokka wriggling away.
Rokka tries to hold on but Cope postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cope lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Cope showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rokka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Rokka.
Cope fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rokka on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Cope as he connects with a hook.
Cope changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rokka tries to avoid it but Cope manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rokka to the ground. Rokka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rokka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rokka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rokka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cope fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cope gets a takedown into half guard.
Rokka is holding on to half guard well.
Cope controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cope.
Cope not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cope thows a huge punch but Rokka dodges it nicely.
Cope stalling.
Rokka trying to control but Cope postures up.
Tero Rokka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokka is refusing to be controlled, as Cope sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cope lands a lovely overhand right.
Rokka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cope.
Cope lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rokka's sensitive parts.
Rokka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rokka misses with a low kick.
Rokka throws a body punch but Cope moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Rokka.
A bone on bone clash there as Cope blocks the leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Rokka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rokka.
Cope lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cope scores with a hook.
Cope is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rokka's half guard.
Rokka wants to get back to his feet.
Rokka trying to hold on to Cope's head to control him but Cope postures up.
Cope throwing shots but Rokka is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cope not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cope lands a nice short elbow.
Cope is trying to control the action in half guard but Rokka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cope throws a strike but Rokka avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cope trying to control but Rokka is working from the bottom.
Cope working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cope controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cope scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Cope comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cope 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Cope!
An out of breath Mike Cope thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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