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TD 80: Raduchenko - Overeem PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sylvester Schwarzenegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Sedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rex Sedo enters the cage!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sylvester Schwarzenegger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rex Sedo!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzenegger closes the distance and clinches.
Schwarzenegger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sedo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sedo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schwarzenegger connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Sedo goes down! Schwarzenegger jumps into full mount looking to finish!
Sedo is rocked!
It looks like Rex Sedo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Schwarzenegger looking for a guillotine from mount but Sedo is having none of it.
Sedo is still in real trouble! Can Schwarzenegger finish him?
Schwarzenegger prevents Sedo from getting the reversal.
Schwarzenegger is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Schwarzenegger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sylvester Schwarzenegger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edin Alijagic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edin Alijagic!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alijagic is defended easily by Punch.
Punch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alijagic gets the takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Alijagic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alijagic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Punch is looking for a sweep.
Alijagic is trying to get an arm triangle but Punch is defending well.
Punch is trying to escape the position but Alijagic is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch is not content to let Alijagic control the position.
Alijagic controlling from side mount.
Alijagic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Punch keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edin Alijagic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Punch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alijagic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Punch as he avoids it easily.
Punch scores with a one two! Alijagic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alijagic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alijagic showed some decent athleticism there.
Alijagic wants to control but Punch is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alijagic in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Punch tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Alijagic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edin Alijagic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arto Bambang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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217 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arto Bambang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Nevsky!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Bambang or perhaps it was just good defense by Nevsky which made him look bad.
Bambang closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nevsky to the mat! Nevsky manages to get full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bambang wants to control from the top but Nevsky keeps moving.
Bambang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nevsky is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nevsky has escaped and now he's on top!
Bambang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nevsky.
Nevsky throws a big elbow that misses.
Bambang is looking to sinch up a triangle. Nevsky throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bambang's body to avoid the submission. Bambang has instead reached around Nevsky's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bambang arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arto Bambang!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Growwoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hades comes to the cage accompanied by Bon Jovi: Wanted Dead Or Alive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Hades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Remy Growwoo!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hades bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Growwoo's head.
Hades swinging wildly here.
Hades scores with a crisp jab that stopped Growwoo in his tracks.
Hades throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hades connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hades lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hades's jab looks to have found its range, popping Growwoo under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Hades misses the target.
Growwoo leaves Hades with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Growwoo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Growwoo moves to clinch but Hades breaks away
and Hades counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hades jabs Growwoo right on the nose. Growwoo blinks but takes it well.
Hades throws a nice looking combination but Growwoo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Growwoo clinches with his opponent.
Hades takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Sam Hades has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Growwoo trying to land knees to the body.
Hades is trying to stall.
Growwoo has Hades pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Growwoo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hades.
The referee calls for Growwoo to work.
Hades is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Growwoo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hades.
Growwoo trying to land knees to the body.
Growwoo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Growwoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hades on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hades has a couple of punches blocked by Growwoo.
Growwoo tries to land a knee to the head but Hades blocks with his arms.
Growwoo tries to land a knee to the head but Hades blocks with his arms.
Hades blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Growwoo.
Growwoo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hades avoids it.
Hades trying to control the position but instead, Growwoo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hades into the cage.
Growwoo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hades.
Hades looking to stall.
Growwoo lands a good knee to the midsection. Hades won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Hades looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Growwoo.
Hades blocks an elbow strike from Growwoo.
Growwoo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Growwoo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hades avoids it.
Hades on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Growwoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Hades leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hades avoiding damage as Growwoo throws knees to the body.
Hades is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Growwoo throws an elbow but it misses.
Growwoo throws an elbow that misses.
Hades dodges an elbow strike from Growwoo.
A knee to the head by Growwoo.
Sam Hades's cut is getting worse.
Hades misses with some punches.
Hades avoids a wild elbow strike from Growwoo.
Hades blocks an elbow strike from Growwoo.
Growwoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hades managing to block the knees to the body from Growwoo.
Hades avoids a wild elbow strike from Growwoo.
Hades blocks the elbow strike.
Hades is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Growwoo is keeping busy.
Growwoo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hades.
Hades blocks an elbow strike.
Growwoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Growwoo keeps control of Hades as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hades scores with a nice hook to the head.
Growwoo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Growwoo tries to land knees in the clinch but Hades avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Growwoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Hades's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hades misses with a leg kick.
Hades cracks Growwoo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hades scores with the left hand. Growwoo knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Growwoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Growwoo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hades moves out of range as Growwoo throws a body kick.
Hades blocks a head kick by Growwoo.
Growwoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hades swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hades throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Growwoo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hades lands with a shot to the body.
Hades looks to land a right hand but Growwoo moved out of range.
Remy Growwoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Growwoo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hades's calf.
Growwoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Growwoo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hades manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Growwoo doesn't manage to clinch there - Hades circles away.
Hades throws a leg kick that misses.
Hades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Growwoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hades.
Growwoo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Growwoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Growwoo.
Hades swats away the attempt to clinch by Growwoo.
Sam Hades is winning the standup battle so far.
Growwoo tries to clinch but Hades moves away
and Hades counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hades throws a jab but it's blocked by Growwoo.
Hades lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Growwoo has Hades up against the cage in a clinch.
Growwoo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hades blocks it with crossed arms.
Hades blocks an elbow strike.
Hades pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Hades misses its intended target.
Growwoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hades looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Growwoo is fending him off so far but Hades persists. Nope, Growwoo circles away and we're back to standing.
Growwoo is looking to clinch but Hades is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hades misses the target.
Hades circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Growwoo moves away.
Growwoo rushes Hades and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Growwoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Growwoo trying to land knees to the body.
Growwoo controlling the action here for a moment.
Hades is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hades can't find room to land a body shot as Growwoo controls the action.
Growwoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hades has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Remy Growwoo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Growwoo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hades takes an elbow to the temple.
Growwoo lands a damaging elbow.
Sam Hades's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hades manages to break the clinch.
Growwoo tries to clinch but Hades is having none of it.
Growwoo misses with a low kick as Hades jumps back.
Growwoo is looking to clinch.
Hades keeps the fight on the outside.
Hades scores with a jab. Growwoo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hades connects with a solid leg kick.
Growwoo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hades throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hades swats away the attempt to clinch by Growwoo.
Growwoo tries to clinch but Hades moves out of range.
Growwoo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Growwoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Growwoo is looking to clinch.
Hades fails to land the takedown.
Growwoo tries to clinch but Hades is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Growwoo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hades.
Growwoo tries to clinch up.
Growwoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hades swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Growwoo moves out of range of the strikes.
Growwoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Remy Growwoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Growwoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hades.
Growwoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Hades swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hades fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Growwoo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A clash of legs there as Growwoo blocks the low kick.
Hades swinging wildly here.
Growwoo tries to clinch there but Hades circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Growwoo is looking to clinch but Hades is avoiding it.
Hades with a hook.
A head kick misses from Growwoo.
Hades looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Remy Growwoo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sam Hades's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Growwoo looks to clinch
and Hades counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Growwoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Growwoo is looking to clinch.
Growwoo is looking to clinch.
Hades lands a jab-cross combination.
Hades swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Growwoo tries to clinch up.
Growwoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hades throws out the jab.
Hades swats away the attempt to clinch by Growwoo.
Growwoo tries to clinch there but Hades circles away.
Hades lands a head kick!
Growwoo moves in looking to clinch but Hades pushes him off.
Growwoo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hades paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hades circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hades misses with a body shot.
Hades rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Growwoo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hades misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hades throws a chopping leg kick but Growwoo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Growwoo moves in looking to clinch but Hades pushes him off.
Growwoo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Growwoo wants to clinch up but Hades keeps it at a distance.
Growwoo tries to clinch there but Hades circles away.
Growwoo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hades manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Hades does no damage.
Growwoo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Growwoo tries to clinch up.
Growwoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hades swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hades catches Growwoo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Growwoo tries to clinch up but Hades circles away and keeps his distance.
Growwoo connects with an inside leg kick.
Hades with a jab.
Hades goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hades misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Growwoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Growwoo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hades manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hades lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Growwoo wants to clinch up but Hades keeps it at a distance.
Growwoo has managed to clinch.
Hades managing to block the knees to the body from Growwoo.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Growwoo obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Growwoo lands an elbow inside that Hades shrugs off.
Growwoo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hades lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hades swings wildly with an uppercut but Growwoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hades blocks an elbow strike from Growwoo.
Growwoo lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Sam Hades's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Growwoo misses with an elbow over the top.
Hades avoids a wild elbow strike from Growwoo.
Hades lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hades.
Growwoo misses with an elbow over the top.
Hades throws a punch but it's blocked by Growwoo.
Growwoo missing with knees to the body.
Growwoo tries to land knees in the clinch but Hades avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Growwoo throws an elbow but misses.
Hades on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hades doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Growwoo obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Growwoo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Growwoo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sam Hades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Growwoo controlling the action here for a moment.
Hades tries to break free but Growwoo pushes him back against the cage.
Remy Growwoo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hades working aggressively here.
Hades has a couple of punches blocked by Growwoo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Growwoo prevents a body shot from Hades.
Nice elbow from Growwoo.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sam Hades's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Remy Growwoo!
A relieved looking Remy Growwoo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brocky Lesnariano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mazza Ozcop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnariano comes to the cage accompanied by Alice Cooper - Schools Out. Brocky Lesnariano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mazza Ozcop's chin.
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240 lbs
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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
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brocky Lesnariano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mazza Ozcop!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozcop lands with a hook. Lesnariano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ozcop finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ozcop tries a low kick but Lesnariano avoids it.
Lesnariano has his takedown stuffed
and Ozcop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lesnariano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ozcop throws a sloppy head kick and Lesnariano moves out of range easily.
Lesnariano tries for a takedown but Ozcop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lesnariano checks a leg kick nicely.
Ozcop throws a sloppy head kick and Lesnariano moves out of range easily.
Lesnariano blocks a head kick by Ozcop.
Lesnariano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lesnariano.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brocky Lesnariano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Ozcop throws a head kick that misses.
Ozcop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lesnariano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Ozcop does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnariano shoots for a takedown but Ozcop saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ozcop keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lesnariano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lesnariano throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozcop.
Ozcop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lesnariano is out of range.
Lesnariano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lesnariano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozcop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozcop manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lesnariano manages to get himself to full guard.
Lesnariano pulls Ozcop in close to prevent any damage.
Ozcop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnariano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lesnariano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lesnariano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozcop being controlled here momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozcop postures up.
Lesnariano wants to hit a switch here but Ozcop passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lesnariano there!
Lesnariano wants to hold on but Ozcop pushes him away.
Lesnariano is looking to get to half guard.
Ozcop looking to control but Lesnariano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lesnariano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lesnariano is squirming around, avoiding Ozcop's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozcop might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lesnariano kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lesnariano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ozcop looking to control but Lesnariano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnariano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lesnariano gets back to full guard.
Ozcop wants to stand and escape but instead Lesnariano has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ozcop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnariano is one step ahead there.
Lesnariano postures up in Ozcop's guard and throws a big left but Ozcop blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozcop wants to stand up but Lesnariano is controlling him.
Lesnariano trying to control but Ozcop is working from the bottom.
Lesnariano passes into half guard.
Lesnariano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ozcop doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lesnariano.
Lesnariano is keen to just control but Ozcop is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnariano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ozcop is just riding it out for now. Lesnariano eventually gives up the hold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnariano is looking for a kimura but Ozcop is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lesnariano to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brocky Lesnariano will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lesnariano shoots in but no luck this time.
Ozcop looks for the body kick but Lesnariano saw that one coming.
Ozcop throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lesnariano moves out of range as Ozcop throws a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lesnariano.
Ozcop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lesnariano is able to avoid easily.
Lesnariano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ozcop circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brocky Lesnariano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters circling a little - Ozcop finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lesnariano throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ozcop tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lesnariano is in Ozcop's guard.
Ozcop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnariano is one step ahead there.
Ozcop is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lesnariano is controlling him.
Lesnariano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozcop has momentary wrist control but Lesnariano slips an elbow through the middle.
Ozcop looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozcop, not yet.
Lesnariano wants to control from the top but Ozcop keeps moving.
Lesnariano slips nicely into half guard.
Lesnariano working the head and body with strikes.
Lesnariano trying to pass the guard but Ozcop defending well.
Lesnariano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ozcop doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lesnariano.
Lesnariano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozcop tries to kick Lesnariano off but Lesnariano keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lesnariano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ozcop has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lesnariano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lesnariano works his way into full mount!
Lesnariano looking to finish Ozcop with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ozcop!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozcop manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ozcop wants to get back to his feet.
Ozcop tries to get to full guard but Lesnariano has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnariano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ozcop is refusing to be controlled, as Lesnariano sits in half guard.
Lesnariano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lesnariano slows the pace down in half guard.
Ozcop pushes Lesnariano off looking to stand but Lesnariano dives back in and keeps control.
Lesnariano is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozcop looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lesnariano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ozcop with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lesnariano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ozcop wants to get back to his feet.
Lesnariano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lesnariano scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
Lesnariano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ozcop with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnariano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ozcop has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lesnariano gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brocky Lesnariano dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ozcop misses with a kick to the body.
Lesnariano moves into the clinch.
Lesnariano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lesnariano works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lesnariano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnariano wants to control from the top but Ozcop keeps moving.
Ozcop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lesnariano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lesnariano 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.
Ozcop wants to sweep but no luck.
Lesnariano trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozcop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brocky Lesnariano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ozcop looking to control.
Lesnariano is working Ozcop over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lesnariano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnariano trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozcop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnariano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ozcop is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ozcop tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lesnariano moves into full guard.
Lesnariano tries to strike from the bottom.
Lesnariano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ozcop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ozcop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lesnariano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnariano throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lesnariano working for a triangle but Ozcop defends it easily.
Ozcop with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnariano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozcop tries to stand but Lesnariano is controlling from the bottom.
Ozcop trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnariano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnariano working a defensive guard here.
Mazza Ozcop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ozcop looking to sit in guard and control but Lesnariano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnariano stopping the sweep attempt from Ozcop.
Lesnariano won't allow Ozcop to get back to his feet.
Ozcop looking for subs off his back but Lesnariano has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lesnariano prevents Ozcop from standing back up.
Ozcop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lesnariano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnariano is keen to just control but Ozcop is a slippery customer.
Ozcop wants to improve his position but Lesnariano is controlling well.
Lesnariano trying to control the action but Ozcop is working from the bottom.
Brocky Lesnariano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brocky Lesnariano.
Lesnariano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ozcop looks for the body kick but Lesnariano saw that one coming.
Lesnariano looks for a takedown but Ozcop sprawls well.
Lesnariano blocks a head kick by Ozcop.
Mazza Ozcop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnariano gets a double leg takedown into Ozcop's guard.
Lesnariano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!
Lesnariano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brocky Lesnariano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lesnariano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brocky Lesnariano!
A very excited looking Brocky Lesnariano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Chavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chester Sanchez (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, El Chavo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chester Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chavo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chavo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chavo is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Chavo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chavo stands up over Sanchez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chavo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chavo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavo throws an elbow that misses. Sanchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chavo's guard. Nice move by Sanchez!
Chavo seems keen to control Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chavo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez won't allow Chavo to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
It looks like El Chavo has been cut.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavo controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Chavo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sanchez has his feet on Chavo's thighs here. He's pushed Chavo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Chavo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chester Sanchez!
Chester Sanchez very nearly forgot to thank SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pabpy Obeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Snoozer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obeh comes to the cage accompanied by Quake 2 Big Guns. Sam Snoozer has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pabpy Obeh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Snoozer!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snoozer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Obeh on the side of the head.
Snoozer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Obeh as he avoids it easily.
Snoozer dives in and grabs Obeh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Obeh pushes down on Snoozer's head and hops out.
Snoozer misses with a wild body shot.
Obeh looks to score with a jab to the body but Snoozer is just out of range.
Snoozer looks to throw the jab but Obeh is out of range.
Obeh staying out of range there.
Snoozer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Obeh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Obeh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Obeh slips a jab from Snoozer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snoozer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Obeh.
Snoozer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obeh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snoozer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obeh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obeh scores with a decent looking hook.
Obeh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snoozer was well out of range. Poor timing from Obeh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoozer. Obeh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snoozer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Snoozer stalks Obeh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Obeh's face. Obeh staggers backwards, shaken.
Snoozer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snoozer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snoozer wants to clinch up but Obeh keeps it at a distance.
Obeh gets caught napping as Snoozer dives in and scores a takedown. Obeh manages to retain guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Snoozer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoozer being controlled here momentarily.
Snoozer wants to control from the top but Obeh keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obeh pulls Snoozer in to control the position.
Obeh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snoozer trying to control the position from guard on top but Obeh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pabpy Obeh wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Obeh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snoozer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Obeh is out of range and Snoozer settles back down.
Obeh misses the shot to the body.
Obeh misses with a right hand
letting Snoozer counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Snoozer.
A telegraphed right hand from Snoozer misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obeh looks to score with a jab to the body but Snoozer is just out of range.
Obeh misses the body punch
and Snoozer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pabpy Obeh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snoozer drops Obeh with a left right combo! Snoozer follows him down to the ground into side control.
Obeh is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snoozer lands a strong strike to the head of Obeh. That's dazed him! Snoozer looking to finish here. Obeh is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Snoozer lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Snoozer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yevgeni Raduchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yevgeni Raduchenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raduchenko tries to clinch but Overeem moves out of range.
Overeem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raduchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Overeem.
Overeem scores with a nice strike.
Raduchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Overeem connects with a solid leg kick.
Raduchenko tries to clinch there but Overeem circles away.
Overeem moves out of range of the body kick.
Overeem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raduchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Overeem.
Raduchenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Overeem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Overeem misses the target.
Nice body punch from Raduchenko.
Overeem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raduchenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raduchenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Overeem swivels and escapes.
Raduchenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raduchenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Overeem's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Raduchenko postures up in Overeem's guard and throws a big left but Overeem blocks it.
Raduchenko throwing strikes from guard but Overeem blocks nicely.
Overeem looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Overeem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Raduchenko wants to control from the top but Overeem keeps moving.
Raduchenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raduchenko cracks Overeem with a solid left hand.
Overeem managing to control the position.
Overeem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Raduchenko is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raduchenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raduchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raduchenko trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Overeem manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
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!
Overeem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Raduchenko has his foot on Overeem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Overeem works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem won't allow Raduchenko to sweep him here.
Raduchenko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Overeem uses it to pass to side control.
Overeem has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Raduchenko scores with a shot to the body.
Overeem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Overeem tries to land a leg kick but Raduchenko saw it coming and moves away.
Overeem looks to score with a jab to the body but Raduchenko is just out of range.
Raduchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raduchenko is looking to wear down Overeem with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Raduchenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Overeem tries to sprawl out of it but Raduchenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Overeem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem scores with a one two! Raduchenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Overeem.
Overeem attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Overeem fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raduchenko checks it well.
Overeem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raduchenko.
Overeem connects with a solid leg kick.
Overeem lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raduchenko's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raduchenko tries to clinch but Overeem is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Overeem as he checks the leg kick.
Overeem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alistair Overeem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Overeem checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yevgeni Raduchenko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
An inside leg kick from Overeem misses.
Overeem pushes Raduchenko away with a front kick.
Raduchenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Overeem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Overeem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raduchenko shoots for a takedown but Overeem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Overeem throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raduchenko.
Overeem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raduchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raduchenko blocks a jab.
Overeem lands a leg kick that knocks Raduchenko off balance momentarily.
Raduchenko shoots for a takedown but Overeem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeni Raduchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raduchenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Raduchenko 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.
Raduchenko throws a low kick but Overeem moves out of range easily.
Raduchenko shoots for a takedown but Overeem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raduchenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Overeem as he avoids it easily.
Overeem thows a body shot but no joy.
Overeem misses with a body shot.
Raduchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overeem manages to avoid it.
Overeem lands a lovely overhand right.
Overeem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raduchenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Raduchenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Overeem up against the cage.
Raduchenko jumps guard and drags Overeem to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Overeem tries to stand but Raduchenko is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem gets to his feet. Raduchenko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Raduchenko swings for the body but Overeem moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raduchenko.
Overeem gets caught flat footed, as Raduchenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raduchenko being controlled here momentarily.
Raduchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko postures up.
Raduchenko 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. Alistair Overeem was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Overeem swats away the attempt to clinch by Raduchenko.
Overeem lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Overeem misses with a wild body shot.
Raduchenko takes one to the side of the head.
Raduchenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Overeem defends it nicely.
Raduchenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raduchenko misses with a low kick.
Overeem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Overeem feints and then cracks Raduchenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raduchenko down.
Raduchenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Overeem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Raduchenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Overeem.
Raduchenko rushes Overeem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overeem misses with a body punch.
Raduchenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Overeem avoids it.
Overeem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Overeem lands with a right to the head.
Raduchenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem is working Raduchenko over against the cage.
Raduchenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Overeem is keeping busy.
Raduchenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raduchenko prevents a body shot from Overeem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Overeem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raduchenko's hands.
Overeem just misses with a punch to the body.
Overeem fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raduchenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Overeem. Raduchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Overeem needs to keep his hands up - Raduchenko had a free shot at his head there.
Overeem thumps Raduchenko with a low kick.
Raduchenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Overeem's waist but Overeem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raduchenko off to one side.
Raduchenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Overeem tries to avoid it but Raduchenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Overeem to the ground. Overeem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Overeem cracks the inside of Raduchenko's front leg.
Raduchenko misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Overeem misses.
Overeem tests Raduchenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Overeem throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem lands with an overhand left.
Overeem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raduchenko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeni Raduchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Raduchenko moves out of range easily.
Overeem scores with a hook to the body. Raduchenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Overeem checks a leg kick nicely.
Overeem keeps the fight on the outside.
Overeem avoids the body shot from Raduchenko.
Raduchenko throws a sloppy head kick and Overeem moves out of range easily.
Raduchenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raduchenko lands with a shot to the body.
Alistair Overeem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raduchenko drives through and clinches with Overeem against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raduchenko's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Raduchenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Raduchenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Overeem works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Overeem as the two fighters clinch.
Overeem works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Overeem lands with a light punch inside.
Overeem scores with a hook to the body.
Overeem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Overeem.
Alistair Overeem seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Overeem struggles to land a body shot inside as Raduchenko controls his hands.
Overeem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Overeem scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Overeem.
Overeem lands a body shot.
Overeem lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raduchenko.
Overeem misses with a punch to the body.
Raduchenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Overeem smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Overeem lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Overeem throws a body kick that misses.
Raduchenko throws a head kick that misses
enabling Overeem to counter with a crisp jab.
Overeem lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raduchenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab by Overeem.
Raduchenko takes one to the side of the head.
Overeem jabs Raduchenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Overeem throws a push kick but Raduchenko slaps the foot to one side.
Raduchenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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!
Raduchenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raduchenko looks to land a combination but Overeem avoids it well.
Overeem checks a leg kick.
Overeem thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raduchenko tries to clinch there but Overeem circles away.
Overeem misses with a series of wild punches.
That kick from Overeem tenderised Raduchenko's leg. Raduchenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem lands a leg kick that knocks Raduchenko off balance momentarily.
Overeem misses with an attempted mid kick.
Overeem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raduchenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Overeem.
Raduchenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Overeem can pounce on him.
Overeem scores with a one two! Raduchenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Raduchenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Raduchenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raduchenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raduchenko gets a takedown into half guard.
Overeem looks like he's trying to stand up.
Raduchenko is looking to take a break and control but Overeem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Overeem manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Overeem looking to control.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing Raduchenko from controlling successfully.
Overeem is controlling Raduchenko's posture.
Overeem pushes Raduchenko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Raduchenko dives in and scores a takedown into Overeem's guard.
Raduchenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raduchenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem has his feet on Raduchenko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Overeem tries to score with a low kick but Raduchenko moves his leg out of the way.
Overeem connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raduchenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Overeem's sensitive parts.
Overeem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raduchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raduchenko avoids a kick to the body.
Overeem throws a lazy body kick
and Raduchenko moves into the clinch.
Raduchenko tries to pull guard but Overeem holds him up against the cage and eventually Raduchenko drops back down to his feet.
Raduchenko lands an elbow just above Overeem 's eye.
Overeem is leaning against Raduchenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Raduchenko tries to pull guard but Overeem won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Overeem just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeni Raduchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raduchenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Overeem tries to throw a body punch but Raduchenko avoids it by throwing Overeem back against the cage.
Overeem manages to break the clinch.
Raduchenko tries to clinch but Overeem moves away
and Overeem finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Overeem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raduchenko.
Overeem throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raduchenko is looking to clinch but Overeem is avoiding it.
Overeem pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Overeem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Overeem clobbers Raduchenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Overeem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raduchenko. That did some damage!
Raduchenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem cracks the inside of Raduchenko's front leg.
Overeem throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raduchenko on the side of the head.
Raduchenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Overeem tries to avoid it but Raduchenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Overeem to the ground. Overeem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raduchenko checks a low kick from Overeem.
Raduchenko misses with a kick to the body.
Raduchenko closes the distance and clinches up with Overeem, looking for a takedown. Raduchenko pushes Overeem against the cage but Overeem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Raduchenko wants to clinch up but Overeem keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raduchenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Overeem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raduchenko misses with a wild body shot.
Overeem misses with a looping left.
Raduchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Overeem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem dominated that fourth 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Overeem connects with an inside leg kick.
Overeem tests Raduchenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raduchenko lunges at Overeem with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Overeem's hand.
Overeem loads up on a big right hand but Raduchenko slips the punch.
Raduchenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Overeem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Overeem.
Raduchenko shoots in but Overeem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Raduchenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Overeem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Overeem throws a wild body kick that Raduchenko sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raduchenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Overeem was well out of range. Poor timing from Raduchenko.
Overeem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raduchenko.
Raduchenko wants to clinch.
Overeem connects with a nice looking jab.
Overeem throws a body punch but Raduchenko moves out of range.
Overeem scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Overeem scoring well with a low kick there.
Overeem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Overeem tenderised Raduchenko's leg. Raduchenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raduchenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yevgeni Raduchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Overeem's waist but Overeem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raduchenko off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeni Raduchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem cracks Raduchenko with a good jab.
Overeem throws a right hand that Raduchenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Raduchenko also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Overeem scores with a four punch combination!
Overeem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raduchenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Overeem throws out the jab.
Raduchenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Overeem scores with a nice right hand.
Overeem lands a leg kick that knocks Raduchenko off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overeem throws a lazy right hand but Raduchenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raduchenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Raduchenko has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Overeem swivels and escapes.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Overeem scores with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Overeem. Raduchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raduchenko looks for a takedown but Overeem sprawls well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Overeem. Raduchenko shrugs it off though.
Raduchenko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raduchenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Raduchenko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
No luck for Raduchenko with that takedown attempt.
Raduchenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem connects with a leg kick. Raduchenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Overeem scores with a shot to the body.
Raduchenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Overeem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Raduchenko misses
and Overeem counters with an inside leg kick.
Raduchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Overeem is just out of range.
Alistair Overeem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Overeem misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overeem scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raduchenko digs a good hook to Overeem's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raduchenko shoots in and drives through. Overeem sprawls well.
A head kick from Overeem lands but Raduchenko takes it in his stride.
Overeem's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raduchenko under the eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Overeem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Overeem 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Overeem!
Alistair Overeem is the new middleweight champion!
Alistair Overeem took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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