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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Mera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canthropus comes to the cage accompanied by Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine. Mera has chosen The Automatic - Monster as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pithe Canthropus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danny Mera!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Canthropus enables Mera to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Canthropus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Canthropus looking for a guillotine here but Mera defends easily.
Canthropus throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Canthropus keeping moving, preventing Mera from controlling successfully.
Canthropus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mera defends well.
Canthropus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mera is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canthropus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mera defends it easily.
Mera throws a big elbow that misses.
Canthropus wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canthropus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Canthropus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mera trying to control but Canthropus is working from the bottom.
Canthropus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Canthropus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mera is aware though and is defending well.
Mera landing some decent shots from guard.
Canthropus keeping full guard, as Mera tries to pass.
Mera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Canthropus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Canthropus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mera is one step ahead there.
Canthropus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mera tries to get to full guard but Canthropus has control of the leg.
Canthropus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mera to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Canthropus has gone for a leg lock! Mera slips out almost immediately though and dives into Canthropus's guard.
Canthropus 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.
Mera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canthropus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Canthropus is tightening it up a little... Mera has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mera reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mera taps out! Nice BJJ there by Canthropus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pithe Canthropus!
Pithe Canthropus really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Polskie Odżywki/ Polish Nutrition [PL] logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samurai Jack (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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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samurai Jack!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Jack.
Jack misses with a head kick.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick.
Jack leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Jack.
Jack lands a nice shot to the body.
Taylor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taylor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Taylor duly obliges.
It looks like Samurai Jack has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Samurai Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jack wants to land a leg kick but Taylor is out of range.
Jack scores with a leg kick.
Jack lands a head kick. Taylor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Jack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick from Jack lands but Taylor takes it in his stride.
Jack on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Jack moved out of range nicely.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from Jack.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Jack moves away and avoids it.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack tries a low kick but Taylor avoids it.
Jack connects with a leg kick. Taylor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Jack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Jack connects with a high kick.
Jack thumps Taylor with a low kick.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Jack.
Jack cracks the inside of Taylor's front leg.
Jack gets caught flat footed, as Taylor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jack wants to stand and escape but Taylor is having none of it.
Jack is trying to keep Taylor in close.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack wants to stand but Taylor is controlling the position.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Jack blocks nicely.
Jack manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jack controlling the position easily from mount.
Taylor blocking the ground and pound.
Taylor is desperately trying to improve his position but Jack has a good base and remains in mount.
Jack tries to control but Taylor wriggling away.
Jack misses with a head shot.
Taylor is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jack thowing shots but they're missing.
Jack prevents Taylor from getting the reversal.
Jack controlling the position easily from mount.
Taylor is working to get back to half guard.
Taylor wants to hold on but Jack pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Taylor is squirming around, avoiding Jack's attempts to control the action.
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!
Taylor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samurai Jack will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samurai Jack's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Taylor works over Jack's head and body with a nice combination.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Jack sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Jack coming out on top.
Jack scores with a kick to the body.
Taylor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Jack moves away and avoids it.
Taylor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack lands a head kick!
Jack throws a head kick that misses.
Jack is looking to slow Taylor down with leg kicks.
Jack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taylor's head.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick.
Jack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Jack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jack shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Taylor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jack looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jack is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Taylor off and has taken his back!
Taylor can't escape the position.
Taylor looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jack.
Jack 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.
Taylor covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Taylor is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor is working hard here to advance position.
Jack is looking to control Taylor but Taylor is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jack keeps control of the position easily here as Taylor tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jack doesn't have the hooks in and Taylor manages to turn into his guard.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jack seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Samurai Jack wasn't active enough on the ground.
Taylor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Samurai Jack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by Taylor.
Taylor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Taylor scores with a jab. Jack acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jack throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
Jack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taylor.
Jack clinches with his opponent.
Jack misses with an elbow strike.
Jack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taylor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jack prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taylor's face.
Jack tries to land a knee to the head but Taylor blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
Jack trying to strike off his back.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
Taylor drops back looking for a leg! Jack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jack manages to kick Taylor off! Taylor jumps back into Jack's guard.
Jack pushes Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jack closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samurai Jack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samurai Jack's cut.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jack's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taylor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jack scrambles back to his feet.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jack circles away quickly and effectively.
Jack tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
Jack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jack.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jack. That's going to slow Taylor down.
Jack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taylor to score with a decent uppercut.
Jack throws a nice inside leg kick.
A cross from Taylor lands.
Jack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor lands a jab to Jack's midsection.
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jack scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack throws a solid leg kick but Taylor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jack.
Jack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taylor's calf.
Jack throws a low kick but Taylor moves out of range easily.
Taylor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taylor is defended easily by Jack.
Taylor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Jack.
Taylor checks a leg kick.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown. Jack tries to sprawl out of it but Taylor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Jack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Taylor.
Taylor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taylor thows a body shot but no joy.
Jack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Ryan Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jack. That's going to slow Taylor down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jack takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Jack.
Jack closes the distance and clinches.
Jack tries to land knees in the clinch but Taylor avoids the damage to the body.
Jack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taylor managing to block the knees to the body from Jack.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Jack.
Jack tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jack tries to land knees in the clinch but Taylor avoids the damage to the body.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jack.
Jack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taylor.
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Jack is out of range.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Jack ducks down to avoid it.
Jack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taylor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taylor's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jack moves out of range of the strikes.
Jack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taylor cracks Jack with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jack scores with the left hand. Taylor knows he should have avoided that one.
Jack dips to his left and cracks Taylor with an uppercut!
Nice sprawl there from Jack as Taylor shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jack to the mat! Jack manages to get full guard.
Jack trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jack wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jack manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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 Ryan Taylor.
I think Jack has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samurai Jack!
An out of breath Samurai Jack 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Stuus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terry Tate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanley Stuus!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stuus flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stuus is looking to improve his position.
Stuus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tate tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stuus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tate looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stuus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stuus is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tate stalling away here and it's allowed Stuus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stuus looking for a sweep. Not yet Stuus, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate looking to pass the guard.
Stuus wants to sweep here but Tate controlling him for the moment.
Tate is pushing down on Stuus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stuus is fighting to maintain full guard but Tate has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tate lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tate working over Stuus with some ground and pound. Stuus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stuus won't allow Tate to pass to mount.
Tate working Stuus over with strikes.
Tate throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tate will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tate lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tate passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tate landing strikes from the mount and Stuus is in trouble!
Stuus is looking to improve his position but Tate isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stuus is working to get back to half guard.
Tate is landing with some decent strikes but Stuus is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stuus taking shots to the head.
Tate has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stuus's face.
Tate wants to control the pace but Stuus is squirming around nicely.
Tate breaks from Stuus's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stuus is rocked!
Stuus is working to get back to half guard.
Tate is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stuus is still in real trouble! Can Tate finish him?
Tate postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Stuus bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Tate and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Tate!
During a confident post fight interview, Terry Tate thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sopheap Seng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moreno Cuenca comes to the cage accompanied by Yo, el vaquilla. Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sopheap Seng!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno Cuenca cracks Seng with an open hand slap.
Decent striking displayed by Seng there.
Moreno Cuenca tries to clinch but Seng is having none of it.
Seng scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moreno Cuenca tries to score with a low kick but Seng moves his leg out of the way.
Moreno Cuenca throws a leg kick but Seng checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Seng checks a leg kick.
Moreno Cuenca moves into range and clinches up with Seng.
Moreno Cuenca misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seng.
Moreno Cuenca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seng unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Seng's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moreno Cuenca throws an elbow that misses.
Moreno Cuenca scores with a shot to the side of Seng's head.
Moreno Cuenca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreno Cuenca missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreno Cuenca missing with knees to the body.
Moreno Cuenca trying to land knees to the body.
Seng avoiding damage as Moreno Cuenca throws knees to the body.
Moreno Cuenca with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moreno Cuenca is defending well for now.
Seng takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Sopheap Seng has been cut.
Seng misses with a knee strike.
Moreno Cuenca pushes off an throws an elbow but Seng leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moreno Cuenca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seng backwards.
Moreno Cuenca lands a hook that snaps the head of Seng backwards.
Seng wants to stall.
Seng blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Seng blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreno Cuenca lands a good knee to the midsection. Seng won't want to take too many of those.
Seng is struggling to control the position.
Moreno Cuenca misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seng.
Seng dodges an elbow strike from Moreno Cuenca.
Seng blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Seng with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moreno Cuenca is defending well for now.
Seng can't break the clinch.
Seng blocks an elbow strike from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seng.
Moreno Cuenca managing to block the knees to the body from Seng.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seng is defending well for now.
Moreno Cuenca gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moreno Cuenca tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moreno Cuenca misses with the head strike.
Moreno Cuenca misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seng.
Moreno Cuenca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreno Cuenca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seng tries a knee to the head but Moreno Cuenca blocks it.
Seng blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreno Cuenca dodges an elbow strike from Seng.
Seng blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seng on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moreno Cuenca throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moreno Cuenca tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca pushes off an throws an elbow but Seng leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Seng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seng prevents a body shot from Moreno Cuenca.
Seng blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreno Cuenca throws an elbow but it misses.
Seng trying to land knees to the body.
Moreno Cuenca gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moreno Cuenca creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seng tries to stall but Moreno Cuenca uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moreno Cuenca tries to stall but Seng uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moreno Cuenca tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Seng avoiding damage as Moreno Cuenca throws knees to the body.
Moreno Cuenca tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seng tries to land a knee to the head but Moreno Cuenca blocks with his arms.
Seng is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Moreno Cuenca lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreno Cuenca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreno Cuenca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moreno Cuenca struggles to land a body shot inside as Seng controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seng tries to land knees in the clinch but Moreno Cuenca avoids the damage to the body.
Moreno Cuenca crunches a lovely knee into Seng's ribcage.
Seng lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca has been cut.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seng is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Moreno Cuenca stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seng.
Seng connects with a solid leg kick.
Moreno Cuenca throws out a leg kick but Seng moves out of range and Moreno Cuenca only half commits.
Moreno Cuenca will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moreno Cuenca throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Moreno Cuenca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moreno Cuenca tries to work over Seng's front leg with a kick but Seng checks it.
Seng scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moreno Cuenca has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A clash of legs there as Seng blocks the low kick.
Moreno Cuenca feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Seng's calf.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moreno Cuenca closes the distance and clinches.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seng is defending well for now.
Seng trying to stall but Moreno Cuenca improves his position.
Moreno Cuenca throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moreno Cuenca stalling against the cage.
Moreno Cuenca on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seng is defending well for now.
Seng avoiding damage as Moreno Cuenca throws knees to the body.
Moreno Cuenca slows down the pace here.
Seng on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seng dodges an elbow strike from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca throws an elbow that misses.
Moreno Cuenca throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seng blocks it with crossed arms.
Moreno Cuenca lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Seng is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Seng managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Seng tries to land knees in the clinch but Moreno Cuenca avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moreno Cuenca.
That has opened up Sopheap Seng's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seng avoids it.
Seng using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moreno Cuenca has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moreno Cuenca misses with the head strike.
Seng is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moreno Cuenca is keeping busy.
Moreno Cuenca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seng is defending well for now.
Seng blocks an elbow strike from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moreno Cuenca misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seng.
Moreno Cuenca scores a nice knee to the body.
Moreno Cuenca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seng avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca lands an elbow just above Seng 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreno Cuenca avoiding damage as Seng throws knees to the body.
Moreno Cuenca avoiding damage as Seng throws knees to the body.
Seng dodges an elbow strike from Moreno Cuenca.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seng avoids it.
Moreno Cuenca can't find room to land a body shot as Seng controls the action.
Moreno Cuenca leaning against his opponent.
Seng on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moreno Cuenca misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seng.
Moreno Cuenca landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moreno Cuenca missing with knees to the body.
Seng landing knees to the body.
Moreno Cuenca stalling in the clinch.
Moreno Cuenca avoiding damage as Seng throws knees to the body.
Seng lands a knee to the head.
Moreno Cuenca creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A bit of stalling here from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca misses with an elbow over the top.
Seng lands a nice knee to the body.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seng lands a good knee to the midsection. Moreno Cuenca won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreno Cuenca lands a body shot.
Moreno Cuenca taking a breather.
Seng blocks an elbow strike from Moreno Cuenca.
Seng managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno Cuenca.
A short left from Moreno Cuenca.
Seng landing knees to the head.
Moreno Cuenca tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Seng crunches a lovely knee into Moreno Cuenca's ribcage.
Moreno Cuenca can't find room to land a body shot as Seng controls the action.
Moreno Cuenca leaning against his opponent.
Seng blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moreno Cuenca throws an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreno Cuenca utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moreno Cuenca tries to land knees in the clinch but Seng avoids the damage to the body.
Seng blocks a body shot from Moreno Cuenca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Seng misses with a low kick as Moreno Cuenca jumps back.
Seng throws a head kick that misses.
Moreno Cuenca scores with a leg kick.
Moreno Cuenca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moreno Cuenca takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Seng misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Moreno Cuenca wants to land a leg kick but Seng is out of range.
Moreno Cuenca avoids the head kick by Seng.
Moreno Cuenca moves in looking to clinch but Seng pushes him off.
Moreno Cuenca avoids the head kick by Seng.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a wild combination.
Seng scoring well with a low kick there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Seng lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Moreno Cuenca has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moreno Cuenca and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seng.
Seng lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Seng throws a head kick that misses.
Seng misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moreno Cuenca.
A good leg kick by Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca throws a right hand that Seng ducks under and follows up with a left that Seng also avoids with ease.
Seng wants to slow Moreno Cuenca down by chopping away at his legs.
Seng throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moreno Cuenca fails to land with a series of punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Seng lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Moreno Cuenca has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moreno Cuenca and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moreno Cuenca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moreno Cuenca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Seng.
Seng scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Seng fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a wild combination.
Seng comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moreno Cuenca moves into the clinch.
Seng missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moreno Cuenca is defending well for now.
Moreno Cuenca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moreno Cuenca tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seng tries to land knees in the clinch but Moreno Cuenca avoids the damage to the body.
Seng is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moreno Cuenca just misses with a elbow thrown towards Seng's brow.
Moreno Cuenca takes a knee right on the jaw!
Seng has Moreno Cuenca pressed against the cage.
Moreno Cuenca connects with a nasty looking knee right to Seng's face.
Moreno Cuenca pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Seng tries a knee to the head but Moreno Cuenca blocks it.
Seng is trying to stall.
Seng missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seng with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moreno Cuenca just misses with a elbow thrown towards Seng's brow.
Moreno Cuenca lands a body punch.
Moreno Cuenca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreno Cuenca missing with knees to the body.
Moreno Cuenca prevents Seng from breaking the clinch.
Seng takes a shot to the head.
Seng trying to land knees to the body.
Moreno Cuenca tries to land knees in the clinch but Seng avoids the damage to the body.
Moreno Cuenca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seng backwards.
Seng avoiding damage as Moreno Cuenca throws knees to the body.
Moreno Cuenca pushes off an throws an elbow but Seng leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moreno Cuenca is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Seng tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca missing with knees to the body.
Moreno Cuenca pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moreno Cuenca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreno Cuenca is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Seng tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moreno Cuenca is trying to stall.
Moreno Cuenca misses with an elbow over the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreno Cuenca throws a head punch that misses.
Seng has Moreno Cuenca pressed against the cage.
Seng breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sopheap Seng.
I think Moreno Cuenca 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Mansfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mansfield comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't I by Yung LA ft. Young Dro & T.I.. Isiah Mansfield has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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145 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
14 - 11 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isiah Mansfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hunter Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mansfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Mansfield.
It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mansfield.
Mansfield tightens his grip and picks Thompson up, before dumping him to the ground. Thompson manages to land in guard.
Mansfield wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Thompson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mansfield is aware though and is defending well.
Mansfield forces his way into half guard.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
Mansfield looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thompson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mansfield moves into full mount! Thompson won't be happy about that!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mansfield working for a submission but Thompson is keeping him at bay.
Mansfield looking to secure an arm triangle but Thompson defends it well.
Thompson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansfield is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thompson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mansfield prevents Thompson from getting the reversal.
Mansfield punishing his opponent with strikes.
Thompson is desperately trying to improve his position but Mansfield has a good base and remains in mount.
Mansfield scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thompson?
Thompson is working to get back to half guard.
Mansfield postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thompson looks a forlorn figure.
Thompson is working to get back to half 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!
Mansfield lands a big elbow.
Mansfield looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Thompson working to try and regain half guard.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield tries to control but Thompson wriggling away.
Mansfield is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Thompson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mansfield is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thompson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Thompson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mansfield fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mansfield cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mansfield postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thompson looks a forlorn figure.
Mansfield lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Thompson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mansfield scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thompson?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mansfield lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Thompson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Thompson is trying desperately to improve position.
Thompson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mansfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thompson is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Mansfield.
Mansfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mansfield manages to capitalize on a mistake by Thompson to take his back!
Mansfield punishes Thompson with strikes from the back mount.
Thompson is in bad spot here.
Mansfield lands shots from the back.
Mansfield connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Thompson to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mansfield is working the ground and pound. Can Thompson escape?
Thompson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mansfield.
Mansfield scores with punches and elbows.
Thompson is trapped and Mansfield is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Thompson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield connects with a big shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Mansfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mansfield lands shots from the back.
Thompson is still in real trouble! Can Mansfield finish him?
Mansfield working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mansfield controlling well, preventing Thompson from escaping the position.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Mansfield is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thompson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thompson for a finish.
Thompson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mansfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thompson gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mansfield trying to pass the guard but Thompson defending well.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isiah Mansfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice sprawl there from Mansfield as Thompson shoots in.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Mansfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mansfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mansfield defends it nicely.
Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Mansfield has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thompson tries to score a body lock takedown but Mansfield shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Isiah Mansfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Thompson.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mansfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mansfield manages to pull guard.
Thompson postures up.
Mansfield is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Mansfield has wrist control.
Mansfield is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Mansfield is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thompson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mansfield controlling Thompson's posture.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Isiah Mansfield wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mansfield bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mansfield scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thompson to see if he's OK.
Thompson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mansfield wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mansfield works to advance to full mount. Thompson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Thompson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Mansfield with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Mansfield connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mansfield postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thompson looks a forlorn figure.
Mansfield looking to control but Thompson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thompson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mansfield is nestled in close to Thompson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mansfield is looking for a kimura but Thompson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mansfield to get the leverage.
Thompson tries to roll over but Mansfield keeps him under control.
Thompson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mansfield is trying to work for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Mansfield wants to free his trapped foot but Thompson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.
Isiah Mansfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mansfield takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mansfield is nestled in close to Thompson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Mansfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mansfield looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thompson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mansfield performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mansfield is working for a submission of some sort.
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Mansfield works his way into side control.
Mansfield working the ground and pound from side control.
Mansfield works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mansfield landing a few strikes.
Mansfield is working Thompson over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield landing a few strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson is not content to let Mansfield control the position.
Mansfield has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Thompson!
Mansfield cracks Thompson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mansfield lands a heavy elbow.
Mansfield landing strikes from the mount.
Mansfield unloading with bombs!
Mansfield raining down shots from the mount!
Mansfield quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Mansfield but it's paid off an Thompson is forced to tap! Nice work by Mansfield.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isiah Mansfield!
During a confident post fight interview, Isiah Mansfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Punani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski has chosen Sex, God, Sex by the SWANS as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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196 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Punani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punani misses with a head kick.
Punani misses the jab.
Arlovski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arlovski slips under a jab from Punani.
Arlovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Punani was well out of range. Poor timing from Arlovski.
Punani takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arlovski throws a body kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arlovski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Punani can't fight it off and eventually Arlovski manages to take the fight to the floor. Punani looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Punani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arlovski chips away with some ground and pound.
Punani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arlovski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Punani has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arlovski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Punani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Punani looking for a sweep. Not yet Punani, not yet.
Arlovski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Punani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arlovski is one step ahead there.
Arlovski tries to free his leg and advance position but Punani is retaining full guard.
Punani has Arlovski pulled in close to control his posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arlovski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punani lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arlovski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Punani tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arlovski is able to avoid easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Punani lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Arlovski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arlovski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Arlovski throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punani scores with a body shot.
Punani drives through with a takedown into Arlovski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Arlovski is trying to control the position but Punani postures up.
Punani is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Punani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arlovski is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlovski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arlovski is trying to keep Punani in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arlovski managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arlovski is on top in guard.
Punani trying to keep a closed guard but Arlovski is proving a slippery customer.
Arlovski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arlovski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Punani is pulling down on Arlovski's head. It's preventing any offense from Arlovski, at least for the moment.
Punani controls Arlovski momentarily but Arlovski frees himself.
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 Harry Punani.
Punani tries to clinch
enabling Arlovski to counter with a crisp jab.
Punani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arlovski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Punani's waist but Punani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arlovski off to one side.
Punani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arlovski circles away.
Punani throws a shot from downtown. Arlovski moves away and avoids it.
Punani lands with a shot to the body.
Punani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Punani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlovski looks to throw the jab but Punani is out of range.
Punani lands a lovely overhand right.
Punani tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arlovski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arlovski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punani closes the distance and pushes Arlovski back into the cage.
Punani scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Punani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arlovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Arlovski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Punani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Punani blocks a head kick by Arlovski.
Arlovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Punani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Punani throws out a leg kick but Arlovski moves out of range and Punani only half commits.
Punani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Punani misses with a hook.
Arlovski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arlovski throws a hook but Punani avoids it easily.
Arlovski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Punani is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arlovski leaves Punani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Punani keeps Arlovski at a distance using the push kick.
Arlovski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arlovski misses with a two punch combination.
Arlovski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arlovski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Punani. Punani circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Punani to the mat! Punani manages to get full guard.
Punani seems keen to control Arlovski's posture.
Arlovski postures up in Punani's guard and throws a big left but Punani blocks it.
Punani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jack Arlovski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arlovski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Punani's head.
Arlovski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Punani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arlovski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Punani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Punani keeping moving, preventing Arlovski from controlling successfully.
Punani 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punani is working hard here to advance position.
Arlovski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Punani is keeping the position for now.
Arlovski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Arlovski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Punani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Punani throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arlovski moves into the clinch.
Arlovski is looking to break free of the clinch but Punani has double underhooks.
Arlovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arlovski tries to break free but Punani pushes him back against the cage.
Arlovski tries to break the clinch but Punani is controlling the position.
Arlovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski can't break the clinch.
Arlovski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Arlovski trying to keep a closed guard but Punani is proving a slippery customer.
Punani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arlovski controls Punani momentarily but Punani frees himself.
Punani has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Punani cracks Arlovski with a solid left hand.
Punani slips nicely into half guard.
Punani not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Arlovski is looking for a sweep. Punani is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Punani wants to pass to mount but Arlovski is defending the position.
Punani is trying to control. Arlovski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punani thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Punani takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Arlovski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Punani's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Punani's back!
Arlovski throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punani breaks Arlovski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Punani with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Arlovski working a defensive guard here.
Arlovski keeping moving, preventing Punani from controlling successfully.
Arlovski is pulling down on Punani's head to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arlovski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arlovski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Punani is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Arlovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Punani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arlovski.
Arlovski blocks the body kick.
Arlovski throws a right and a left that Punani avoids nicely.
Arlovski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Arlovski keeps the fight on the outside.
Arlovski darts in and clinches Punani up against the cage.
Punani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arlovski lands a body shot.
Punani throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arlovski is looking for a takedown.
Arlovski tries to score a body lock takedown but Punani shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arlovski stalls.
Punani struggles to land a body shot inside as Arlovski controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski wants to break free but Punani has control.
Punani throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arlovski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Punani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arlovski is trying to break the clinch but Punani has him pressed against the cage.
Arlovski working hard to break the clinch.
Punani being controlled against the cage.
Arlovski blocks an elbow strike from Punani.
Arlovski prevents a body shot from Punani.
Punani missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arlovski.
Punani lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Jack Arlovski has been cut.
A short uppercut from Punani.
Punani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arlovski blocks a body shot from Punani.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Punani.
Arlovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Punani misses with an elbow strike.
Harry Punani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arlovski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Punani after a bit of a struggle.
Harry Punani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Arlovski.
Arlovski working hard to break the clinch.
Punani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arlovski blocks a body shot from Punani.
Punani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arlovski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Punani is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punani stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Punani blocking some punches.
Punani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Punani is stalling here.
Punani blocks an uppercut.
Arlovski misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Arlovski.
Punani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arlovski prevents a body shot from Punani.
Punani lands an elbow that stopped Arlovski in his tracks for a moment.
Arlovski misses with a body punch.
Arlovski lands a shot to the body.
Punani tries to work over Arlovski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Punani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Punani misses with some punches.
Arlovski can't break the clinch.
A short right from Punani.
Punani tries to work over Arlovski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Punani prevents Arlovski from breaking the clinch.
Arlovski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Punani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arlovski is defending well for now.
Arlovski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Arlovski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Punani lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punani prevents a body shot from Arlovski.
Punani works on Arlovski's body with a couple of short punches.
Punani misses with a punch to the body.
Arlovski throws a head punch that misses.
Punani unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Arlovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arlovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punani's elbow.
Arlovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arlovski swings wildly with an uppercut but Punani uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Punani on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arlovski prevents a body shot from Punani.
Punani lands with a light punch inside.
Arlovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Punani throws a series of punches but Arlovski avoids them all with ease.
Punani throws a solid leg kick but Arlovski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Punani.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Punani showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arlovski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Arlovski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Hefner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hefner might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Puff The Magic Dragon. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugh Hefner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mad Max!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hefner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hefner throws a leg kick but Max checks it.
Max throws a push kick but Hefner slaps the foot to one side.
Max closes the distance and pushes Hefner back into the cage.
Max lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hefner jumps guard but Max turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hefner tries to pull guard but Max won't allow it.
Max lands a takedown into guard.
Hefner keeping moving, preventing Max from controlling successfully.
Max prevents Hefner from getting back to his feet.
Max thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hefner scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hefner misses with a leg kick.
Hefner misses with a straight right.
Max shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hefner eats them both and turns towards Max to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hefner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Max tries for a takedown but Hefner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hefner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Max avoids the body shot from Hefner.
Max moves out of range as Hefner strikes.
Max throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hefner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hefner leaves Max with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hefner throws a body punch but Max moves out of range.
Max clinches with his opponent.
Max is looking for a takedown.
Hugh Hefner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mad Max.
A head punch on the inside from Max fails to land.
Hefner is pressed up against the cage. Max has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hefner down to the mat. Hefner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Max ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Hefner misses the target.
Hefner blocks a leg kick.
Hefner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Max clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hefner tries to pull guard but Max forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Max has clasped his hands together around Hefner's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Hefner is trying to buck Max off.
Max moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hefner tries to escape but Max is in control.
Max works to advance to full mount. Hefner defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Max wants to control the pace but Hefner is squirming around nicely.
Hefner wants to get back to his feet.
Max cracks Hefner with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hefner's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hefner has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Max patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hefner is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Max has good solid back control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Max trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Max is persistently looking for the submission but Hefner is defending it well.
Hefner controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Max lands a shot to the head.
Hefner is trying to stand back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hefner is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hefner looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Max trying to control momentarily.
Hefner controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Max 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.
Hefner misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Max misses.
Hefner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Max sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hefner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Max.
Max scores with a leg kick.
Hefner throws a body punch but Max moves out of range.
Max tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Max avoids the head kick by Hefner.
Hefner moves out of range of the body kick.
Hefner shoots in for a takedown but Max shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hefner blocks the body kick.
Max closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hefner to the mat! Hefner manages to get full guard.
Hefner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Max is controlling him.
Mad Max has got the better of the ground game so far.
Max slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max trying to control the position but Hefner is working away.
Hefner throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Max walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hefner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hefner throws a shot from downtown. Max moves away and avoids it.
Hefner tries to clinch but Max is having none of it.
Hefner just misses with a punch to the body.
Max on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hefner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Max counters with a good low kick that Hefner was not able to check.
Hefner checks a leg kick.
Hefner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hefner with a hook.
Max forces Hefner back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hefner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Hefner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Max lands with a light punch inside.
Max throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Max gets underhooks to prevent Hefner's takedown attempt.
Max is working for takedown but Hefner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Max lands a left hand.
Hefner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Max avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hefner wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hefner tries to pull guard but Max won't allow it.
Max looking for a takedown.
Max gets underhooks to prevent Hefner's takedown attempt.
Max tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hefner's elbow.
Max avoids a wild elbow strike from Hefner.
Max has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hefner regains guard immediately.
Max is standing up over Hefner. Hefner looks to escape but Max dives into side control.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max wants to control but Hefner is keeping him busy.
Max is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hefner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hefner prevents Max from improving position.
Hefner is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hefner trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Max thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hefner is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Max moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Max is looking to take a break and control but Hefner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hefner is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Max is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hefner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hefner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Max asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Max tries for a kimura but Hefner is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Max showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hefner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Max can pounce on him.
Hefner thows a leg kick but Max checks it
and Max counters with a single leg into guard. Hefner didn't expect that.
Max postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hefner wants to stand up but Max is controlling him.
Max postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hefner is looking to stand back up but Max counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hefner.
Max moves into full mount! Hefner won't be happy about that!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Max sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hefner's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Max controlling the pace for now.
Hefner is trying to stand but he's just given Max his back.
Max is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Hefner taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Max.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mad Max!
Mad Max thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bosede Adwamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhamad Alli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adwamba kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Execution Style. Alli comes into a darkened arena with his song building. De la Souls, by POS kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Great elbows
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bosede Adwamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Muhamad Alli!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adwamba is looking to clinch but Alli is avoiding it.
Alli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adwamba has time to react.
Adwamba lands with an uppercut that bounces Alli off the cage and back into range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Adwamba!
Alli drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Adwamba is not content to let Alli control the position.
Alli working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Alli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alli working the head and body with strikes.
Alli with the ground and pound but Adwamba regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adwamba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alli trying to mount his opponent but Adwamba defends it.
Alli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adwamba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alli misses with a head shot. Adwamba uses the momentum to regain guard.
Adwamba trying to control the position here.
Alli wants to control from the top but Adwamba keeps moving.
Alli throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adwamba keeping full guard, as Alli tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adwamba has control of Alli's left arm, preventing Alli from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alli connects with a couple of short punches.
Alli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alli wants to control from the top but Adwamba keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Adwamba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adwamba throws a lazy head kick
and Alli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adwamba misses with a body kick.
Adwamba looks to throw a body kick
and Alli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alli works his way into side control.
Alli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adwamba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alli sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Adwamba is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhamad Alli dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alli has closed the distance and engaged Adwamba in a clinch.
Adwamba swings wildly with an uppercut but Alli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adwamba misses with an elbow over the top.
Adwamba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allis head.
Adwamba misses with some punches.
Alli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alli takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Muhamad Alli has been cut.
Adwamba misses with the head strike.
Alli blocks an elbow strike.
Adwamba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alli avoids a wild elbow strike from Adwamba.
Adwamba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alli backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adwamba misses with an elbow strike.
A short left from Adwamba.
Alli avoiding damage as Adwamba throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alli.
Adwamba lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adwamba.
Adwamba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alli.
Adwamba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adwamba as Alli tries to tie him up.
Adwamba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alli is defending well for now.
Alli manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alli rushes Adwamba and presses him up against the cage.
Adwamba lands a shoulder strike.
Adwamba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adwamba throws an elbow that misses.
Alli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bosede Adwamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adwamba stuffs the takedown.
Adwamba throws a lazy right hand but Alli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adwamba misses with a head kick.
Adwamba darts in and clinches Alli up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adwamba missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Adwamba throws an elbow but misses.
Adwamba tries to land knees in the clinch but Alli avoids the damage to the body.
Alli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adwamba just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alli blocks an uppercut.
Alli dodges an elbow strike from Adwamba.
Adwamba swings wildly with an uppercut but Alli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alli tightens his grip and picks Adwamba up, before dumping him to the ground. Adwamba manages to land in guard.
Alli wants to control from the top but Adwamba keeps moving.
Alli looking to sit in guard and control but Adwamba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Adwamba trying to control but Alli is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Muhamad Alli hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Alli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Adwamba's half guard.
Alli throws a strike but Adwamba avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Muhamad Alli has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alli works over Adwamba with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alli advances position into side control!
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 Bosede Adwamba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Muhamad Alli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Alli gets a double leg takedown into Adwamba's guard.
Alli wants to control from the top but Adwamba keeps moving.
Alli drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Adwamba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alli has Adwamba in his guard.
Adwamba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alli seems keen to control Adwamba's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Muhamad Alli hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Adwamba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adwamba is looking to clinch but Alli is avoiding it.
Alli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alli connects with a high kick.
Adwamba misses with a kick to the body.
Alli has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Adwamba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Adwamba.
Adwamba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alli misses with a takedown attempt - Adwamba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adwamba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adwamba controls the position for a moment.
Adwamba can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alli is putting a hurting on Adwamba here, landing some big shots from side control.
Alli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adwamba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alli wants to control but Adwamba is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Adwamba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alli scoring with punches from side control.
Alli trying to control the action but Adwamba is working from the bottom.
Adwamba is trying to control Alli's posture but Alli avoids it.
Adwamba tries to bench press Alli off him but Alli keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alli throws an elbow but Adwamba slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muhamad Alli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhamad Alli!
A victorious Muhamad Alli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cpl. Sam Fender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazar Nimirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Fender and Lazar Nimirov. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lazar Nimirov enters the cage!
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218 lbs
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211 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cpl. Sam Fender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lazar Nimirov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nimirov lands a jab.
Good exchange - Nimirov coming out on top.
Nimirov misses with a two punch combination.
Fender defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nimirov.
Nimirov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fender.
Fender lands an overhand right.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fender.
Sloppy strikes from Nimirov. Those never looked like landing.
Fender finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fender throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fender throws a sloppy head kick and Nimirov moves out of range easily.
Fender with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Nimirov misses.
Nimirov throws a body punch but Fender moves out of range.
Nimirov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nimirov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nimirov looks gassed!
Good leg kick by Fender there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fender feints a jab promting Nimirov to slip. Fender then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nimirov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Lazar Nimirov has been cut.
Fender changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nimirov looks for the body kick but Fender saw that one coming.
Cpl. Sam Fender is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nimirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fender.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fender.
Fender tries a low kick but Nimirov avoids it.
Fender misses with a low kick.
Fender will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fender misses with a head kick.
Fender clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nimirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fender is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fender tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fender tries to work over Nimirov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fender misses with a body punch.
Fender stalling.
Fender lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nimirov trying to control the position but instead, Fender has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nimirov into the cage.
Fender will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nimirov up against the cage.
Nimirov is trying to maintain a safe position but Fender gets an underhook and turns Nimirov into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nimirov tries to throw a body punch but Fender avoids it by throwing Nimirov back against the cage.
Fender landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fender slows down the pace here.
Nimirov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fender is doing well to control the position and prevent Nimirov from advancing to side control.
Nimirov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fender does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fender pushes Nimirov off but Nimirov dives into side control.
Nimirov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fender is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nimirov working away.
Fender managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nimirov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fender gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nimirov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fender trying to control but Nimirov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nimirov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fender with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cpl. Sam Fender dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lazar Nimirov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nimirov tests Fender's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fender moves out of range of the leg kick from Nimirov.
Fender looks to land a combination but Nimirov avoids it well.
A big right from Nimirov misses.
Fender swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fender swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fender takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fender thows a body kick. Nimirov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cpl. Sam Fender is winning the standup battle so far.
Fender throws a wild body kick that Nimirov sees coming a mile off.
Fender tries to clinch there but Nimirov circles away.
Fender takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nimirov lands a nice hook to Fender's body. Fender takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fender takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nimirov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Fender counters with an outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fender lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nimirov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nimirov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nimirov keeps the fight on the outside.
Nimirov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fender throws a front kick aimed at Nimirov's knee but Nimirov avoids it well.
Nimirov moves out of range of the body kick.
A good leg kick by Fender.
Nimirov misses with an uppercut.
Fender swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fender misses the shot to the body.
Nimirov tries a low kick but Fender avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fender looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fender.
Fender steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nimirov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fender looks to land a body kick but Nimirov moved away.
Fender rushes Nimirov and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nimirov wants a takedown.
Nimirov avoiding damage as Fender throws knees to the body.
Fender misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fender.
Fender avoiding damage.
Nimirov takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fender.
Fender misses with the head strike.
Fender manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Fender for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A bit of stalling here from Nimirov.
Fender tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nimirov avoids it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nimirov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nimirov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Nimirov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nimirov tries a knee to the head but Fender blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov tries to circle away but Fender has him pinned against the cage.
Fender slowing the pace effectively.
Nimirov blocks a body shot from Fender.
Fender swings wildly with an uppercut but Nimirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nimirov stalls.
Fender throws a punch but it's blocked by Nimirov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fender effectively controlling the action here.
Nimirov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fender missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cpl. Sam Fender dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lazar Nimirov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Fender throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nimirov scores with a shot to the body.
Fender thumps Nimirov with a low kick.
Fender throws a hook but Nimirov avoids it easily.
Fender pushes Nimirov up against the cage in a clinch.
Fender is struggling to control the position.
Nimirov keeps control of Fender as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Nimirov.
Fender lands a left hand.
Nimirov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fender is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fender tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nimirov looking to stall.
Fender doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nimirov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nimirov stalling in the clinch but Fender improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lazar Nimirov.
Nimirov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nimirov with a hook.
Nimirov lands a glancing blow to the side of Fender's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov throws a right and a left that Fender avoids nicely.
Fender wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fender thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nimirov if he has to take too many more of those.
Fender throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fender lands a two punch combo.
Nimirov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nimirov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fender tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Fender there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fender ducks under a wild hook from Nimirov.
Nimirov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nimirov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fender fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nimirov.
Fender throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nimirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fender.
Lazar Nimirov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fender comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nimirov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fender.
Fender lands a right hook to the body.
Fender lands with an overhand left.
Fender lands a leg kick that knocks Nimirov off balance momentarily.
Fender tests Nimirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nimirov is rocked!
Fender looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Fender backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Nimirov's temple! It sends Nimirov violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Fender celebrates and the doctors try to help Nimirov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Cpl. Sam Fender!
Cpl. Sam Fender decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell has chosen Deicide - Scars Of The Crucifix 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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288 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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205 cm
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285 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Smokeleaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokeleaf tries to clinch up.
Smokeleaf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell throws a hook to the side of Smokeleaf's head but Smokeleaf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Mitchell misses.
Smokeleaf has managed to clinch.
Mitchell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mitchell tries to circle away but Smokeleaf has him pinned against the cage.
Smokeleaf tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smokeleaf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Mitchell wants to break free but Smokeleaf has control.
Smokeleaf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
It looks like Tony Mitchell has been cut.
Smokeleaf lands an elbow inside that Mitchell shrugs off.
Smokeleaf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smokeleaf with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Smokeleaf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell wants to get back to striking at distance but Smokeleaf won't allow it.
Smokeleaf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Smokeleaf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell is trying to push Smokeleaf away but Smokeleaf has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smokeleaf lands a damaging elbow.
Mitchell avoiding damage as Smokeleaf throws knees to the body.
Smokeleaf looking to throw knees to the head but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
Mitchell takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up Tony Mitchell's cut even more.
Smokeleaf has Mitchell pressed against the cage, preventing Mitchell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smokeleaf throws an elbow but it misses.
Smokeleaf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell throws a nice looking combination but Smokeleaf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smokeleaf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Smokeleaf.
A left and a right from Mitchell both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Jesus Smokeleaf 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!
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smokeleaf lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mitchell is rocked!
Mitchell avoids the head kick by Smokeleaf.
Mitchell is still on wobbly legs! Can Smokeleaf finish him?
Mitchell misses with a few strikes there.
Smokeleaf forces Mitchell back against the cage and clinches.
Mitchell seems to have recovered his senses.
Mitchell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mitchell working hard to break the clinch.
Smokeleaf landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smokeleaf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smokeleaf missing with knees to the body.
Smokeleaf unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mitchell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smokeleaf lands a nice elbow.
Mitchell is trying to break the clinch but Smokeleaf has him pressed against the cage.
Smokeleaf keeps control of Mitchell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mitchell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smokeleaf really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smokeleaf missing with knees to the body.
Mitchell tries to circle away but Smokeleaf has him pinned against the cage.
Smokeleaf cracks Mitchell with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf misses with a knee to the head.
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smokeleaf clinches up against the cage.
Smokeleaf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smokeleaf tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitchell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smokeleaf has him pressed against the cage.
Mitchell is trying to push Smokeleaf away but Smokeleaf has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smokeleaf unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smokeleaf looking to throw knees to the head but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
Smokeleaf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mitchell's efforts to push away.
Smokeleaf has Mitchell pressed against the cage, preventing Mitchell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mitchell is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smokeleaf swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Mitchell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Smokeleaf.
Mitchell has had enough of the clinch but Smokeleaf keeps him there for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smokeleaf misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf trying to land knees to the body.
Smokeleaf comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mitchell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smokeleaf landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mitchell looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smokeleaf missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smokeleaf.
The cut above Tony Mitchell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smokeleaf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mitchell is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Smokeleaf dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Smokeleaf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crunch! Smokeleaf slams his shin into Mitchell's torso.
Smokeleaf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitchell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smokeleaf fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smokeleaf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smokeleaf misses with a head kick.
Mitchell lands a jab to Smokeleaf's midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smokeleaf, right into the meat.
Mitchell lunges at Smokeleaf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smokeleaf's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Smokeleaf clinches with his opponent.
Jesus Smokeleaf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smokeleaf lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smokeleaf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mitchell avoids it.
Smokeleaf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mitchell is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to break free but Smokeleaf has control.
Mitchell is looking to break free of the clinch but Smokeleaf has double underhooks.
Mitchell takes an elbow to the temple.
Smokeleaf with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mitchell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mitchell is trying to break the clinch but Smokeleaf has him pressed against the cage.
Mitchell wants to break free but Smokeleaf has control.
Smokeleaf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mitchell's efforts to push away.
Mitchell is trying to break the clinch but Smokeleaf has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Smokeleaf.
Mitchell tries to circle away but Smokeleaf has him pinned against the cage.
Smokeleaf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Smokeleaf prevents Mitchell from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell blocks the elbow strike.
Mitchell is trying to break free.
Smokeleaf pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smokeleaf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitchell.
Smokeleaf putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mitchell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smokeleaf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smokeleaf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smokeleaf lands a nice elbow.
Tony Mitchell's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smokeleaf.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tony Mitchell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jesus Smokeleaf!
Jesus Smokeleaf was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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