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TD 72: Bitonti - Hex PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rex Sedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Spitteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spitteri is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Before I Forget. Sean Spitteri is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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196 lbs
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199 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rex Sedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Spitteri!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sedo throws a nice head kick!
Sedo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sedo lands with a kick to the temple. Spitteri shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spitteri closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Spitteri working the ground and pound but Sedo is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sedo is looking for a sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sedo defending against the ground and pound.
Spitteri misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spitteri throws an elbow but Sedo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Check out the look on Spitteri's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Spitteri looks up at the clock and then as Sedo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Spitteri smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sedo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sedo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sedo tries to improve position but can't.
Spitteri lands a decent elbow from side control.
It looks like Rex Sedo has been cut.
Spitteri has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Spitteri lands a big uppercut and Sedo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sedo looks OK. Spitteri waves Sedo back to his feet!
Sedo is rocked!
Spitteri scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Sedo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sedo is breathing heavily.
Spitteri with a dominant takedown and that's winded Sedo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitteri gets to his feet and stands over Sedo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Sedo felt that one! Spitteri unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Sedo from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Spitteri!
After winning the bout, Sean Spitteri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lloyd Dobbler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandr Nevsky has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lloyd Dobbler's chin.
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200 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lloyd Dobbler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Nevsky!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobbler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Dobbler misses.
Dobbler is looking to land body kicks.
Dobbler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nevsky slips under a jab.
Dobbler swinging wildly here.
Nevsky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nevsky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dobbler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobbler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nevsky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dobbler misses the jab.
Dobbler misses with a wild body shot.
Dobbler swings for the body but Nevsky moves out of range.
Nevsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nevsky drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nevsky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nevsky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobbler tries to escape but Nevsky is in control.
Nevsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dobbler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dobbler is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dobbler is not content to let Nevsky control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky swings around for an armbar but Dobbler sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nevsky's guard.
Nevsky pushes Dobbler off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dobbler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nevsky.
Dobbler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dobbler misses with a double jab.
Dobbler works Nevsky's body with a nice hook.
Nevsky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobbler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dobbler scores with a nice head shot.
Dobbler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nevskys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dobbler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nevsky.
Dobbler throws a series of punches but Nevsky avoids them all with ease.
Dobbler misses with a looping right.
Lloyd Dobbler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dobbler swings for the body but Nevsky moves out of range.
Dobbler stalks Nevsky and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nevsky's face. Nevsky staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Dobbler 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.
Nice sprawl there from Dobbler as Nevsky shoots in.
Dobbler misses with a few strikes there.
Nevsky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dobbler swings for the body but Nevsky moves out of range.
Dobbler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dobbler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dobbler. Nevsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nevsky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dobbler counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobbler thows a body shot but no joy.
Dobbler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nevsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Dobbler.
A lazy left from Dobbler finds it's target.
Nevsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dobbler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dobbler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nevsky slips under a jab from Dobbler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobbler throws a leg kick but Nevsky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nevsky feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nevsky won't allow Dobbler to get back to his feet.
Nevsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nevsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nevsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexandr Nevsky was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dobbler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobbler punishes Nevsky's body with a nice straight punch.
Dobbler throws a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dobbler, right into the meat.
Nevsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dobbler throws out the jab.
Dobbler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lloyd Dobbler is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Dobbler.
Nevsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dobbler but Dobbler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lloyd Dobbler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Nevsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dobbler.
Nevsky tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dobbler thows a body shot but no joy.
Nevsky drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Alexandr Nevsky has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dobbler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nevsky.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dobbler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nevsky. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Dobbler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexandr Nevsky's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dobbler stuffs the takedown attempt from Nevsky. Nevsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Nevsky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dobbler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nevsky avoids the body shot from Dobbler.
Nevsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dobbler scores with a shot to the body.
Dobbler scores with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Dobbler.
Dobbler with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobbler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dobbler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nevsky at a distance.
Nevsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dobbler jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dobbler. Nevsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dobbler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nevsky.
Nevsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dobbler misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky gets a takedown into half guard.
Dobbler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nevsky.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevsky is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevsky wants to pass the guard but Dobbler is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky wants to control but Dobbler is keeping him busy.
Nevsky looking for a submission but Dobbler manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Dobbler wants to get back to his feet but Nevsky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dobbler has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nevsky off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dobbler looks to land a left hand but Nevsky moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dobbler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dobbler misses the target.
Dobbler throws a body punch but Nevsky moves out of range.
Nevsky decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nevsky is looking to pass Dobbler's guard but actually Dobbler recovers to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dobbler uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lloyd Dobbler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dobbler, 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 Dmitry Maklakov 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... Lloyd Dobbler!
A very excited looking Lloyd Dobbler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Kalinin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Kalinin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kalinin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Simpson.
Kalinin throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpson throws a big shot that misses.
Kalinin throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Kalinin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Ruslan Kalinin has been cut.
Jab from Simpson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalinin shoots in looking for a takedown but Simpson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kalinin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simpson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Simpson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simpson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Simpson swings for the body but Kalinin moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalinin shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalinin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalinin drops his hands momentarily and Simpson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ruslan Kalinin's cut is getting worse.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Kalinin moves out of range.
Kalinin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kalinin is rocked!
Simpson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalinin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalinin with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Kalinin goes down! Will Kalinin beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Oh Kalinin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Kalinin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalinin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kalinin seems to have got his legs back now.
Simpson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Simpson drops Kalinin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kalinin looks back up at him and smiles so Simpson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ruslan Kalinin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kalinin walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Simpson swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bart Simpson!
Bart Simpson very nearly forgot to thank Hilo Nutrition Laundry 95 % amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quentin Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edvard Westerlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quentin Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edvard Westerlund!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westerlund scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Westerlund misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Costa is looking to regain half guard here but Westerlund keeps moving and retains side control.
Costa can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Westerlund are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Costa is trying to improve his position.
Costa is working hard here to advance position.
Westerlund landing a few strikes.
Costa stops Westerlund from passing to mount.
Costa parries the strikes from Westerlund easily there. Westerlund is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Costa to escape.
Costa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Westerlund off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Westerlund.
Costa controlling well, preventing Westerlund from escaping the position.
Costa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Westerlund knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Westerlund for a finish.
Westerlund just trying to survive but Costa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Costa tries to get the hooks in deep but Westerlund pushed the leg off.
Costa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Westerlund is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Costa has the hooks in. Westerlund is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westerlund trying to control the hands but Costa breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Westerlund right now.
Costa lands punches and elbows.
Westerlund rolls, trying to escape but Costa keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Westerlund knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Westerlund for a finish.
Westerlund takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Costa struggling to keep hold of the position.
Costa lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Westerlund hold on?!
Costa working for a choke but Westerlund is defending well.
Westerlund is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Costa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Costa has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Westerlund.
Westerlund surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Costa slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
I really don't envy Westerlund right now.
Westerlund just trying to survive but Costa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Costa is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Costa lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Westerlund hold on?!
Westerlund is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Costa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Costa. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costa lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Costa loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Westerlund hold on?
Costa is landing with strikes. Westerlund can't take much more of this.
Westerlund is in bad spot here.
Costa has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Westerlund.
Westerlund is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westerlund is covering up but some of the strikes from Costa are getting through and doing damage.
Westerlund is still in real trouble! Can Costa finish him?
Westerlund preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Costa.
Westerlund is trying to break free.
Westerlund seems to have recovered his senses.
Costa looking for the RNC.
Costa looking to hold on to the position here but Westerlund rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Westerlund 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.
Westerlund keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Westerlund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Costa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Westerlund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin Costa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Costa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Westerlund quickly recovers to half guard.
Quentin Costa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Costa seems to be looking for submissions.
Westerlund is controlling Costa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Westerlund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Westerlund trying to control but Costa postures up.
Costa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Westerlund defending well though.
Costa moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Westerlund's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Westerlund is looking for a sweep.
Costa grinds an elbow into Westerlund's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westerlund tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Costa easily slips into full mount!
Westerlund tries to hold on but Costa pushes him away.
Costa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Costa breaks from Westerlund's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Costa postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Westerlund bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Costa and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quentin Costa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Moks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustly Shackleford (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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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stefan Moks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rustly Shackleford!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moks looks to land a left hand but Shackleford moved out of range nicely.
Shackleford closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Shackleford.
Moks tries to circle away but Shackleford has him pinned against the cage.
Moks working hard to break the clinch.
Shackleford has a couple of punches blocked by Moks.
Shackleford lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moks working hard to break the clinch.
Shackleford goes for a takedown attempt but Moks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shackleford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moks checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moks throws a one two combo.
It looks like Rustly Shackleford has been cut.
Shackleford moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A jab from Moks misses.
Shackleford moves out of range of the strikes.
Moks lands with an uppercut that bounces Shackleford off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Shackleford.
Shackleford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shackleford cracks Moks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shackleford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shackleford thuds his right hand into Moks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Shackleford.
Shackleford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moks manages to avoid it.
Stefan Moks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shackleford avoids the body shot from Moks.
Shackleford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moks.
Shackleford throws a head kick that misses.
Shackleford thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford 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.
Shackleford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shackleford clinches up with Moks and pushes him back against the cage.
Shackleford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Shackleford.
Shackleford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shackleford lands a jab.
Moks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moks connects with a looping right hand.
Moks misses with an uppercut. Shackleford saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Moks misses.
Moks loads up on a big right hand but Shackleford slips the punch.
Moks swinging wildly here.
A clash of legs there as Moks blocks the low kick.
Shackleford scores with the left hand. Moks knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shackleford.
A swing and a miss from Moks.
Shackleford misses with a body shot.
Moks digs a good hook to Shackleford's body.
Moks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shackleford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moks walks into a jab.
Moks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Moks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shackleford is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Moks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shackleford dips to his left and cracks Moks with an uppercut!
Moks looks to score with a jab to the body but Shackleford is just out of range.
Moks throws a poor cross that misses
and Shackleford counters with a straight right hand.
Moks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as Moks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shackleford doesn't seem phased though.
Shackleford throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moks throws a jab but it's blocked by Shackleford.
Shackleford just misses with a punch to the body.
Moks throws a series of punches but Shackleford moves out of range.
Shackleford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shackleford throws a body punch but Moks moves out of range.
Moks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shackleford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moks cracks Shackleford with a good jab.
Shackleford misses with an uppercut.
Shackleford pushes Moks up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shackleford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shackleford throws out a powerful jab.
A jab lands there for Moks.
Shackleford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Moks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rustly Shackleford's cut.
That's time! Moks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shackleford's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shackleford scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Moks misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moks checks a leg kick.
Stefan Moks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moks misses with a body shot.
Shackleford dodges the punch combination from Moks.
Shackleford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shackleford doesn't seem bothered though.
Shackleford throws a hook but Moks avoids it easily.
Moks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shackleford.
Moks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moks lands a nice hook to Shackleford's body. Shackleford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shackleford clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shackleford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moks tries to circle away but Shackleford has him pinned against the cage.
Shackleford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moks misses with a few strikes there.
Shackleford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moks keeps the fight on the outside.
Moks misses the jab.
Shackleford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shackleford jabs Moks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shackleford throws a sloppy head kick and Moks moves out of range easily.
Shackleford listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Moks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shackleford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moks throws a hook but Shackleford blocks it.
Shackleford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moks.
Shackleford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Moks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moks throws a jab but it's blocked by Shackleford.
Shackleford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shackleford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moks checks a low kick from Shackleford.
Shackleford with a nice cross.
Shackleford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moks throws out the jab.
A big left from Moks misses.
Moks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Moks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shackleford drives through and clinches with Moks against the cage.
Moks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moks can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moks breaks the clinch.
Moks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shackleford throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Moks misses its intended target.
A big left from Shackleford misses.
A head kick from Shackleford lands but Moks takes it in his stride.
Shackleford scores with a punch to the head.
Moks misses with a two punch combination.
Moks misses with a straight right.
Moks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moks drops Shackleford with a beautiful combination! Shackleford stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Moks is looking for the KO!
Shackleford is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moks misses with a left hand
enabling Shackleford to counter with a crisp jab.
Shackleford is still on wobbly legs! Can Moks finish him?
Moks throws a hook to the side of Shackleford's head but Shackleford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shackleford. Moks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shackleford seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moks just misses with a punch to the body.
Shackleford gets a clinch.
Moks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shackleford drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shackleford lunges at Moks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moks's hand.
Moks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shackleford counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shackleford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shackleford clinches with his opponent.
Shackleford is trying to push Moks away but Moks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Moks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rustly Shackleford's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Moks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shackleford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shackleford lands a jab.
Moks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moks misses with an uppercut.
Moks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Moks slips a jab and a cross from Shackleford.
Shackleford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Moks.
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!
Moks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shackleford moves away from the strike by Moks.
Moks misses with a combination
and Shackleford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford cracks Moks with a good jab.
Moks misses with a jab to the body
and Shackleford counters with a stiff right hand.
Stefan Moks is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Moks.
Shackleford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shackleford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shackleford is looking to clinch but Moks is avoiding it.
Moks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moks misses with a jab to the body
and Shackleford counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shackleford throws a nice looking combination but Moks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shackleford avoids the body shot from Moks.
Shackleford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A combination from Moks does no damage.
Shackleford swinging wildly here.
Shackleford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shackleford throws a good cross that connects.
Shackleford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Moks finds it's target.
Moks throws a jab when Shackleford was well out of range.
Moks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shackleford.
Moks lands a left and a right that send Shackleford crashing to the mat, dazed. Moks thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Moks just misses with a punch to the body.
Moks is pawing at Shackleford, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Shackleford's nose. Shackleford is badly hurt! Moks pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Shackleford tries desperately to hold on but Moks is relentless in his assault! As Shackleford receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Moks away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefan Moks!
A relieved looking Stefan Moks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alpo Suhonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chazz Michael Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suhonen comes to the cage accompanied by Ihanaa leijonat, ihanaa!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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237 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alpo Suhonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chazz Michael Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suhonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Michaels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suhonen.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses.
Suhonen missing with a left hand there. Michaels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michaels throws a body punch but Suhonen moves out of range.
Michaels works the jab nicely.
Suhonen looks for a takedown but Michaels sprawls well.
A head kick by Suhonen misses
and Michaels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Michaels, as that shot connected.
Michaels takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Michaels turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Suhonen.
Michaels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Suhonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Michaels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Michaels looks to land a body kick but Suhonen moved away.
A head kick misses from Michaels.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses.
Suhonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suhonen lands a jab to Michaels's midsection.
Suhonen 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.
Suhonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suhonen lands with a hook. Michaels tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Michaels throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Suhonen blocks a head kick by Michaels.
Michaels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Suhonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chazz Michael Michaels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suhonen ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
Suhonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suhonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suhonen moves out of range of the body kick from Michaels.
Suhonen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Michaels circles away.
Suhonen throws a hook to the side of Michaels's head but Michaels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Michaels tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Michaels.
Michaels scores with a crisp jab that stopped Suhonen in his tracks.
Suhonen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Michaels's waist but Michaels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suhonen off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alpo Suhonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels throws a shot from downtown. Suhonen moves away and avoids it.
Michaels throws a nice outside leg kick.
Michaels lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Michaels.
Michaels 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.
Chazz Michael Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels lands with a cross.
Suhonen cracks Michaels with an open hand slap.
Michaels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Michaels lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Suhonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Suhonen wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Michaels checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Michaels throws a sloppy head kick and Suhonen moves out of range easily.
Michaels throws a sloppy head kick and Suhonen moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Michaels.
Michaels misses with a head kick.
Suhonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Michaels lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Suhonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Michaels. Michaels circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Suhonen checks a low kick from Michaels.
Suhonen throws a body punch but Michaels moves out of range.
Suhonen drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Suhonen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Suhonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels wants to control but Suhonen postures up.
Michaels is not content to let Suhonen control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Suhonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michaels keeps working.
Suhonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Suhonen tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chazz Michael Michaels will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Michaels scores with a head kick. Suhonen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Suhonen misses with a looping right.
Michaels scores with a crisp jab that stopped Suhonen in his tracks.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Michaels. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Suhonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suhonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Michaels cracks the inside of Suhonen's front leg.
A slow jab from Suhonen misses its intended target.
Michaels throws a head kick but Suhonen moves out of range.
Michaels lands a head kick. Suhonen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Michaels throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suhonen.
Michaels misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Michaels tries a head kick but it misses.
Chazz Michael Michaels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Suhonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suhonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Suhonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Michaels moves out of range of the strikes.
Michaels misses with a head kick.
Suhonen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Suhonen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Suhonen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Suhonen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Michaels rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Suhonen's guard! Nice work there by Michaels!
Suhonen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Michaels is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Suhonen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suhonen regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suhonen has his feet on Michaels's thighs here. He's pushed Michaels off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Michaels screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alpo Suhonen!
Alpo Suhonen 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrick Skiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kvasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Diskoteka avaria-Nebo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
197 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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203 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrick Skiter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Kvasov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvasov throws a jab but it's blocked by Skiter.
Oooooh!!! Skiter has knocked Kvasov down with a huge combo! Skiter steps away and waves a wobbly Kvasov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kvasov is rocked!
It looks like Roman Kvasov has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kvasov looks to land a combination but Skiter avoids it well.
Kvasov is still on wobbly legs! Can Skiter finish him?
Skiter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Skiter lands with a right and another and another! Kvasov is in big trouble! Skiter lands again and this time it's lights out for Kvasov! A quality knockout there for Skiter.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rodrick Skiter!
Rodrick Skiter 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Podogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis has chosen Franz Ferdinand - Ulysses as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Leandro Podogo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Antonio Davis's chin.
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leandro Podogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Davis!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podogo looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely.
Davis scores with a shot to the body.
Podogo slips a jab from Davis.
Davis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Podogo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.
Davis throws a series of punches but Podogo avoids them all with ease.
Podogo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Davis throws a solid leg kick but Podogo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Davis.
Davis swings for the body but Podogo moves out of range.
Podogo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Podogo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Podogo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davis as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Podogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podogo throws a push kick but Davis slaps the foot to one side.
Davis avoids the body shot from Podogo.
Podogo looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Podogo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davis is looking to score with low kicks.
Podogo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Podogo throws a low kick but Davis moves out of range easily.
Davis pushes Podogo away with a front kick.
Davis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Davis throws a low kick, looking for Podogo's leg but Podogo calmly moves out of range.
Davis stuffs the takedown.
Podogo connects with the punch.
Podogo fakes the leg kick and cracks Davis in the body.
Podogo swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Davis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podogo fails with the takedown
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Podogo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab by Davis.
Davis throws a body kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Davis.
Davis lands a body shot.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Podogo is out of range.
Davis looks for the body kick but Podogo saw that one coming.
Podogo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Davis.
Nice shot lands for Davis.
Davis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Podogo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Podogo.
A good leg kick by Davis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a sloppy body shot
and Podogo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but Podogo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Podogo wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Podogo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Podogo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Davis pulls Podogo in to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Podogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Podogo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Podogo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leandro Podogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Podogo on the side of the head.
Podogo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Davis in his tracks.
It looks like Antonio Davis has been cut.
Davis misses with a straight right.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Podogo manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
Davis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Podogo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Podogo just misses with a punch to the body.
Podogo jabs at Davis's body.
Antonio Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Podogo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Davis finds it's way round the side to connect with Podogo's head.
Davis blocks a low kick nicely.
Davis gets caught napping as Podogo dives in and scores a takedown. Davis manages to retain guard.
Podogo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Podogo advances to half guard.
Podogo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Podogo prevents Davis from improving his position.
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 Leandro Podogo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Davis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A punch combination from Podogo misses.
Davis connects with a looping right hand.
Davis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Podogo on the side of the head.
Podogo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Podogo misses with a body shot.
Podogo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Podogo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
Davis holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Podogo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Davis dodges the ground and pound from Podogo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis wants to control but Podogo postures up.
Podogo prevents Davis from escaping the position.
Podogo slows the pace down.
Podogo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Davis can't do much from the bottom here.
Davis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Podogo off and has taken his back!
Davis thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Podogo can't escape the position.
Davis is looking to control Podogo but Podogo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Podogo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podogo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Davis wants to control the pace but Podogo is squirming around nicely.
Podogo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Davis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Podogo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis controlling from the full mount.
Podogo tries to lock up and control but Davis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis controlling the pace for now.
Davis prevents Podogo from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis controlling his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Davis trying to control but Podogo is having none of it.
Davis controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podogo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Podogo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Davis controlling the pace for now.
Davis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Davis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Antonio Davis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Podogo throws a chopping leg kick but Davis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonio Davis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davis misses with a looping left.
Davis connects with a nice looking jab.
Podogo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Podogo lands in his opponent's guard.
Davis trying to keep a closed guard but Podogo is proving a slippery customer.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Podogo from controlling successfully.
Podogo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis pulls Podogo in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Antonio Davis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Davis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davis throws a right and a left that Podogo avoids nicely.
Podogo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Davis tries to land a leg kick but Podogo saw it coming and moves away.
Podogo takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
Podogo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Podogo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Podogo digs a good hook to Davis's body.
A shot to the liver by Podogo. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis takes a swing at Podogo's ribcage but misses.
Davis misses with a looping left.
Podogo clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Podogo.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Podogo obliges.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Podogo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Davis walks away with a smile on his face. Podogo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Podogo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Podogo avoids the body shot from Davis.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Podogo checks a leg kick.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Podogo is looking to wear down Davis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Podogo just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Podogo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Podogo.
Podogo has closed the distance and engaged Davis in a clinch.
Davis looking to stall.
Podogo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Podogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Podogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis wants to stall.
Podogo jumps guard but Davis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Davis lands an uppercut.
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davis prevents a body shot from Podogo.
Davis controlling the action here for a moment.
Podogo jumps guard but Davis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Podogo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Podogo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Podogo checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leandro Podogo.
I think Podogo 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Bitonti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Voodoo Hex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bitonti comes into the arena with Brave New World blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Bitonti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Voodoo Hex!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitonti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bitonti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bitonti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bitonti.
Hex chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bitonti can pounce on him.
Bitonti looks to land a body kick but Hex moved away.
Hex looks to throw a body kick
and Bitonti counters with an outside leg kick.
Bitonti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bitonti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hex misses the body punch
and Bitonti counters with an outside leg kick.
Bitonti throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hex tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bitonti is in Hex's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hex keeping moving, preventing Bitonti from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bitonti looking to pass the guard.
Bitonti postures up in Hex's guard and throws a big left but Hex blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hex looking for a sweep. Not yet Hex, not yet.
Bitonti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hex trying to keep a closed guard but Bitonti is proving a slippery customer.
Bitonti looking to pass the guard.
Bitonti throws an elbow that misses. Hex uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bitonti's guard. Nice move by Hex!
Bitonti working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitonti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hex trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitonti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bitonti looking to control.
Bitonti looking for a sweep. Not yet Bitonti, not yet.
Hex trying to control but Bitonti is working from the bottom.
Bitonti controlling Hex's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Voodoo Hex.
Bitonti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bitonti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hex thows a body shot but no joy.
Hex throws a body punch but Bitonti moves out of range.
Bitonti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hex misses with a jab to the body
and Bitonti counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Good exchange - Hex coming out on top.
Hex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hex goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hex misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitonti throws a body punch but Hex moves out of range.
Bitonti slips a straight right by Hex.
Anthony Bitonti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bitonti was well out of range. Poor timing from Hex.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bitonti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Bitonti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bitonti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bitonti fakes the leg kick and cracks Hex in the body.
Bitonti misses with a low kick.
Hex lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bitonti will feel that in the morning.
Bitonti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bitonti blocks a head kick by Hex.
Bitonti dives in and grabs Hex's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hex pushes down on Bitonti's head and hops out.
Hex moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Bitonti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Hex.
Bitonti closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hex's guard.
Bitonti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bitonti wants to control from the top but Hex keeps moving.
Hex has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bitonti landing with the ground and pound.
Bitonti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitonti tries to free his leg and advance position but Hex is retaining full guard.
Bitonti throws a strike but Hex rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hex won't allow Bitonti to sweep him here.
Anthony Bitonti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bitonti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hex gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bitonti has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hex won't allow Bitonti to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hex being controlled here momentarily.
Hex must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bitonti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Bitonti tenderised Hex's leg. Hex is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bitonti dives in and grabs Hex's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hex pushes down on Bitonti's head and hops out.
Bitonti plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hex misses with a looping right.
Bitonti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hex connects with a solid leg kick.
Bitonti scores with a head kick.
Bitonti 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.
Hex is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bitonti rather than just go for the knockout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hex.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hex.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hex works the jab nicely.
Hex misses with a low kick.
Voodoo Hex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitonti with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Bitonti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Anthony Bitonti has been cut.
Bitonti scores with a hook to the body. Hex takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bitonti moves out of range as Hex strikes.
Hex throws a lazy right hand but Bitonti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hex throws a head kick that misses.
Bitonti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hex throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hex finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hex avoids the body shot from Bitonti.
Hex slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bitonti throws out a leg kick but Hex moves out of range and Bitonti only half commits.
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 Anthony Bitonti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Bitonti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Good shot there by Hex.
Hex fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bitonti.
Hex doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hex throws a sloppy head kick
and Bitonti counters with a left to the body.
Bitonti throws a front kick that sends Hex stumbling back into the cage.
Hex tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bitonti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hex has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bitonti closes the distance and clinches up with Hex, looking for a takedown. Bitonti pushes Hex against the cage but Hex circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Hex misses
and Bitonti counters with a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Hex finds it's target.
Bitonti wants to land a leg kick but Hex is out of range.
Hex walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bitonti.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bitonti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitonti shoots in for a double leg but Hex sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bitonti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hex.
Bitonti scores with a head kick. Hex tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A bone on bone clash there as Bitonti blocks the leg kick.
Bitonti misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Bitonti is predictable there
and Hex counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hex cracks Bitonti with a good jab.
Bitonti shoots in and drives through. Hex sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Bitonti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bitonti fails with a takedown attempt.
Hex buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anthony Bitonti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bitonti.
Hex misses with a body shot.
Bitonti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bitonti delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hex fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bitonti manages to avoid it.
Hex comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hex wants to slow Bitonti down by chopping away at his legs.
Hex scores with a shot to the body.
Bitonti avoids the head kick by Hex.
Hex lands a jab to the nose.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bitonti. That's going to slow Hex down.
Voodoo Hex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitonti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hex pulls Bitonti in close to prevent any damage.
Bitonti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 Anthony Bitonti.
Bitonti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bitonti throws a series of punches but Hex moves out of range.
Hex 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.
Bitonti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hex checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice uppercut lands for Bitonti. That snapped Hex's head back.
Hex tries a low kick but Bitonti avoids it.
Hex lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hex darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bitonti scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bitonti just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anthony Bitonti.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bitonti, 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 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Bitonti!
Anthony Bitonti thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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