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GFC94/Aurelius vs Betlach PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janusz Wojtala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janusz Wojtala could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Kozlov's chin.
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Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Janusz Wojtala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojtala tries to bum rush Kozlov with a series of wild strikes but Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Wojtala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wojtala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kozlov's head backwards.
Kozlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kozlov needs to keep his hands up - Wojtala had a free shot at his head there.
Wojtala drops Kozlov with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kozlov! Wojtala dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janusz Wojtala!
An out of breath Janusz Wojtala 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ieuan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov has chosen Biggie Smalls - Can I Get Witcha (Con te partiro remix) as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ieuan Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Kozlov with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a three punch combo that has Kozlov backing up. Kozlov nods at Williams to acknowledge the strikes.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Ieuan Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Kozlov.
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kozlov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Kozlov looks gassed!
Oooooh!!! Williams has knocked Kozlov down with a huge combo! Williams steps away and waves a wobbly Kozlov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Jack Kozlov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
Kozlov is rocked!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Williams wants to control from the top but Kozlov keeps moving.
Williams passes into half guard.
Williams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Williams lands a head kick!
Williams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kozlov is being controlled here.
Williams cracks Kozlov with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams working the head with strikes.
Williams scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kozlov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov being controlled for a moment.
Williams tries for a kimura but Kozlov is defending well.
Williams working the body and head with strikes.
The cut above Jack Kozlov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Williams happy to just control the position for now.
Williams working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is not content to let Williams control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams just content to control the position.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Kozlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Ieuan Williams wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Williams pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kozlov back to the cage. Williams follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jack Kozlov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Kozlov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ieuan Williams!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Owth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bob's choice of entrance music: Notkea rotta - Itä meidän. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruben Owth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Bob!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Owth's waist but Owth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bob off to one side.
Owth jabs Bob to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Owth takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.
Bob shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Owth as he avoids it easily.
Bob fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ruben Owth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bob.
Owth closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Owth wants to pass the guard but Bob is defending well.
Well, if Owth is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Owth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owth drops an elbow to the side of Bob's head.
Bob blocking the ground and pound attempt from Owth.
Owth throws a strike but Bob avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Owth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Owth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Owth trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owth content to stall in guard here.
Owth drops back looking for a leg! Bob is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bob manages to kick Owth off! Owth jumps back into Bob's guard.
Owth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Owth from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bob is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bob manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Owth manages to get himself to full guard.
Owth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bob.
Owth trying to control the position here.
Bob throws an elbow that misses. Owth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bob's guard. Nice move by Owth!
Owth throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob wants to stand and escape but Owth is having none of it.
Owth wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Owth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Owth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Owth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Owth dominated that round.
That's time! Owth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice shot by Owth.
Owth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Owth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Billy Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owth lands with a shot to the body.
Billy Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bob misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Owth punishes Bob's body with a nice straight punch.
Owth works Bob's body with a nice hook.
Bob throws out a loose jab but Owth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Owth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Owth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Owth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Owth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Owth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bob is refusing to be controlled, as Owth sits in half guard.
Owth throws a strike but Bob avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Owth postures up in Bob's guard and throws a big left but Bob blocks it.
Owth throws a strike but Bob rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owth is adopting a defensive guard.
Bob has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Owth is proving hard to escape from.
Owth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bob.
Owth 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.
Owth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bob must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Owth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bob has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Owth is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Owth to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bob is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Owth pulls down on the head and he's put Bob to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ruben Owth!
Ruben Owth bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Rankinstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kourdakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rankinstein might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Going Back To Cali by LL Cool J. Kourdakov has chosen Sonata Arctica - San Sebastian 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Derrick Rankinstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Kourdakov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rankinstein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kourdakov throws a leg kick which misses Rankinstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Rankinstein tries to avoid it.
Rankinstein loads up on a big right hand but Kourdakov slips the punch.
Rankinstein moves away from the strike by Kourdakov.
A big right from Kourdakov misses.
Rankinstein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rankinstein wants it to stay on the feet.
Kourdakov throws a head kick but Rankinstein moves out of range.
Rankinstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kourdakov.
Kourdakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rankinstein.
Rankinstein misses with a double jab.
Kourdakov misses with a left hand
and Rankinstein counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rankinstein misses with an uppercut
and Kourdakov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kourdakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kourdakov lands a nice hook to Rankinstein's body. Rankinstein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kourdakov with a jab.
Kourdakov throws a leg kick but Rankinstein checks it.
Kourdakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kourdakov throws out a powerful jab.
Rankinstein blocks a head kick by Kourdakov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Kourdakov does no damage.
Kourdakov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kourdakov lands a head kick!
Kourdakov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kourdakov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kourdakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rankinstein.
Kourdakov lands an overhand right.
Kourdakov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rankinstein circles away.
Derrick Rankinstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Kourdakov.
Rankinstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kourdakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Rankinstein. Those never looked like landing.
Rankinstein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rankinstein gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kourdakov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rankinstein looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov throws an elbow that misses. Rankinstein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kourdakov's guard. Nice move by Rankinstein!
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!
Rankinstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Kourdakov wants to stand but Rankinstein is controlling the position.
Rankinstein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rankinstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kourdakov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rankinstein is controlling him.
Kourdakov has his feet on Rankinstein's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kourdakov slips a jab and a cross from Rankinstein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rankinstein 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 Kourdakov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kourdakov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rankinstein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rankinstein scores with a push kick.
Kourdakov lands with a good body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rankinstein.
Rankinstein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some wild striking there from Rankinstein.
Rankinstein connects with an inside leg kick.
Kourdakov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kourdakov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rankinstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kourdakov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kourdakov checks a leg kick.
Kourdakov throws an off balance right hand
and Rankinstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov lands an overhand right.
Nice straight punches there by Rankinstein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rankinstein.
Rankinstein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kourdakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kourdakov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rankinstein counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kourdakov is not content to let Rankinstein control the position.
Kourdakov is pushing Rankinstein's head away, looking to escape. Rankinstein manages to hold on to the position though.
Rankinstein looking to control but instead Kourdakov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kourdakov looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergei Kourdakov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kourdakov misses with a low kick.
Rankinstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kourdakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kourdakov misses with the combination.
Rankinstein lands a glancing blow to the side of Kourdakov's head.
Sergei Kourdakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rankinstein ducks under a wild hook from Kourdakov.
Rankinstein fails to land with a series of punches.
Kourdakov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kourdakov tries to clinch up.
Rankinstein misses with a wild body shot.
Rankinstein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kourdakov avoids a kick to the body.
Derrick Rankinstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rankinstein throws a body punch but Kourdakov moves out of range.
Kourdakov misses with an uppercut
and Rankinstein counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rankinstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rankinstein blocks a head kick by Kourdakov.
Rankinstein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rankinstein throws a big shot that misses.
Rankinstein connects with a crisp jab.
Rankinstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kourdakov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rankinstein tries to keep at a distance but Kourdakov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rankinstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rankinstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kourdakov manages to break the clinch.
Rankinstein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kourdakov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rankinstein's waist but Rankinstein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kourdakov off to one side.
Some wild striking there from Kourdakov.
Rankinstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kourdakov.
Kourdakov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rankinstein.
Sergei Kourdakov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rankinstein tries to bum rush Kourdakov with a series of wild strikes but Kourdakov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Rankinstein.
Kourdakov takes a swing at Rankinstein's ribcage but misses.
Kourdakov lands a head shot.
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!
Kourdakov throws a big shot that misses.
Kourdakov walks into a jab.
Kourdakov lands a slapping body shot.
Rankinstein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rankinstein with a nice cross.
Rankinstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kourdakov manages to avoid it.
Kourdakov drops his hands momentarily and Rankinstein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kourdakov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kourdakov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kourdakov throws the left hand but Rankinstein avoids the punch easily.
Kourdakov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good standup being displayed there by Kourdakov as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rankinstein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kourdakov throws a body punch but Rankinstein moves out of range.
Kourdakov misses with a series of wild punches.
Rankinstein connects with a right hand. Kourdakov shakes it off.
Sloppy strikes from Rankinstein. Those never looked like landing.
Kourdakov ducks right into an uppercut from Rankinstein.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kourdakov.
Kourdakov throws a big shot that misses.
Rankinstein looks to throw the jab but Kourdakov is out of range.
Rankinstein throws a series of punches but Kourdakov moves out of range.
Rankinstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kourdakov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rankinstein counters with a series of strikes. Kourdakov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rankinstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kourdakov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rankinstein misses with a straight left.
Kourdakov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kourdakov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rankinstein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kourdakov shoots for a takedown but Rankinstein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Derrick Rankinstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Kourdakov.
Kourdakov moves out of range of the leg kick from Rankinstein.
Rankinstein tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Rankinstein.
Kourdakov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kourdakov throws a head kick but Rankinstein moves out of range.
Kourdakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kourdakov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kourdakov throws a shot from downtown. Rankinstein moves away and avoids it.
Rankinstein moves out of range of the body kick.
Rankinstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rankinstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Rankinstein dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rankinstein ducks under a wild hook from Kourdakov.
Kourdakov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rankinstein moves out of range of the body kick from Kourdakov.
Kourdakov is looking to land body kicks.
Kourdakov missing with a left hand there. Rankinstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kourdakov throws a hook to the side of Rankinstein's head but Rankinstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rankinstein lands a jab to the head.
Kourdakov digs a good body shot into Rankinstein's ribs.
Rankinstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kourdakov.
Kourdakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rankinstein manages to avoid it.
Kourdakov lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kourdakov misses the target.
Rankinstein slips under a jab from Kourdakov.
Kourdakov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rankinstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kourdakov throws out the jab.
Rankinstein lands with a cross.
Kourdakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kourdakov avoids the body shot from Rankinstein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rankinstein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rankinstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kourdakov.
Rankinstein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rankinstein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rankinstein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kourdakov misses the shot to the body.
Kourdakov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rankinstein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kourdakov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kourdakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kourdakov throws an off balance right hand
and Rankinstein counters with a body kick that stops Kourdakov in his tracks momentarily.
Kourdakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Rankinstein.
Rankinstein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kourdakov's hands.
Kourdakov connects with a high kick.
Kourdakov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kourdakov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rankinstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rankinstein works Kourdakov's body with a nice hook.
Kourdakov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kourdakov throws a sloppy head kick
and Rankinstein counters with a left and a right that stings Kourdakov.
Jab, jab by Rankinstein - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Kourdakov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kourdakov misses with a left hand
letting Rankinstein counter with a right hand.
Rankinstein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kourdakov on the side of the head.
Kourdakov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rankinstein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kourdakov throws a sloppy head kick
and Rankinstein counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Kourdakov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kourdakov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick misses from Kourdakov.
Rankinstein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Rankinstein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kourdakov doesn't seem phased though.
Kourdakov shoots in looking for a takedown but Rankinstein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kourdakov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A big left from Rankinstein misses.
Rankinstein loads up on a big right hand but Kourdakov slips the punch.
Rankinstein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rankinstein lands a lovely overhand right.
Kourdakov misses with a left hand
and Rankinstein counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rankinstein throws a low kick, looking for Kourdakov's leg but Kourdakov calmly moves out of range.
Kourdakov tests Rankinstein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rankinstein closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kourdakov did well to prevent Rankinstein getting side control.
Rankinstein throwing shots but Kourdakov is blocking nicely.
Rankinstein throwing shots but Kourdakov is blocking nicely.
Rankinstein seems to be looking for submissions.
Kourdakov wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rankinstein is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kourdakov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kourdakov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kourdakov trying to control the action but Rankinstein is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rankinstein dodges the ground and pound from Kourdakov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Rankinstein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rankinstein 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Rankinstein!
After the big win, Derrick Rankinstein made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Balco Boys - Hilo and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Murray Hewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diggin Sack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sack's choice of entrance music: TUF Theme. 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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25
184 lbs
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26
183 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Murray Hewitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diggin Sack!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hewitt leaves Sack with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sack has a takedown stuffed.
Sack shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hewitt defends it nicely.
Murray Hewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diggin Sack.
Hewitt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sack.
Hewitt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack postures up in Hewitt's guard and throws a big left but Hewitt blocks it.
Sack wants to control from the top but Hewitt keeps moving.
Hewitt wants to get back to his feet but Sack is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Diggin Sack was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A shot to the liver by Hewitt. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sack throws out the jab.
Sack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hewitt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hewitt.
Sack slips under a jab.
Sack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hewitt.
A swing and a miss from Sack.
Hewitt swings for the body but Sack moves out of range.
Hewitt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hewitt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hewitt cracks Sack with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hewitt misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack staying out of range there.
Sack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hewitt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hewitt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sack, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hewitt - that landed with a thud.
Hewitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sack's elbow.
Sack struggles to land a body shot inside as Hewitt controls his hands.
Hewitt tries to work over Sack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hewitt.
Hewitt lands with a light punch inside.
Hewitt pushes Sack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sack's elbow.
Hewitt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hewitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sack is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Hewitt has denied him.
Hewitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hewitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Sack stalling in the clinch but Hewitt improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hewitt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hewitt throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sack throws a head punch that misses.
Hewitt misses with a body punch.
Sack drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hewitt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murray Hewitt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hewitt throws a lazy right hand but Sack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murray Hewitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hewitt leaves Sack with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hewitt lands the left hand.
Hewitt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hewitt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hewitt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sack counters with a two punch combo.
Sack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murray Hewitt is winning the standup battle so far.
Sack misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hewitt thuds a left hand into Sack's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack moves out of range as Hewitt strikes.
Sack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sack is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hewitt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sack throws a right and a left that Hewitt avoids nicely.
Hewitt misses the jab.
Hewitt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hewitt.
Hewitt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hewitt.
Hewitt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hewitt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hewitt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sack on the side of the head.
Hewitt lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sack tries for a takedown but Hewitt circles away easily
and Hewitt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hewitt works Sack's body with a nice hook.
Hewitt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hewitt moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hewitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sack.
Hewitt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hewitt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sack. Sack circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hewitt looks to land a right hand but Sack moved out of range.
Hewitt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Hewitt scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt connects with a single shot there.
Sack looks to land a left hand but Hewitt moved out of range nicely.
Sack throws a big shot that misses.
Sack takes one to the side of the head.
Hewitt misses with the combination.
Hewitt connects with a single shot there.
Hewitt moves away from the strike by Sack.
Hewitt scores with a punch to the head.
Sack misses with a hook
and Hewitt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hewitt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hewitt scores with a one two! Sack had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sack fails with a takedown attempt.
Murray Hewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diggin Sack.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hewitt misses with a looping right.
Sack shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sack dives in and grabs Hewitt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hewitt pushes down on Sack's head and hops out.
Sack shoots in but no luck this time.
Sack might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hewitt catches Sack with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hewitt avoids the body shot from Sack.
Hewitt thuds a left hand into Sack's body.
Hewitt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murray Hewitt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sack closes the distance and clinches up with Hewitt, looking for a takedown. Sack pushes Hewitt against the cage but Hewitt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hewitt scores with a one two! Sack had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sack is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hewitt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hewitt slips a straight right by Sack.
Hewitt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hewitt sizes up Sack with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sack walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sack takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Hewitt thuds his right hand into Sack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sack takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sack moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Hewitt there.
Sack missing with a left hand there. Hewitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hewitt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hewitt.
Sack changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hewitt tries to avoid it but Sack manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hewitt to the ground. Hewitt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murray Hewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diggin Sack.
Hewitt lands with a straight right. Sack didn't see that one coming.
Hewitt stuffs the takedown attempt from Sack. Sack gets slowly back to his feet.
Sack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hewitt lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt thuds his right hand into Sack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hewitt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sack in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hewitt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sack. Sack circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sack closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hewitt scores with a decent looking hook.
Hewitt lands a nice looking body shot.
Hewitt connects with a looping right hand.
Sack throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Hewitt.
Hewitt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack misses with a looping right.
Hewitt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sack thuds his right hand into Hewitt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hewitt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hewitt lands a really nice looking cross but Sack seems unphased.
A lazy left from Hewitt finds it's target.
Sack is rocked!
Hewitt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sack is still on wobbly legs! Can Hewitt finish him?
Sack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sack has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hewitt.
Sack seems to have recovered his senses.
A cross from Hewitt lands.
Hewitt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hewitt.
Hewitt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hewitt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hewitt misses with a series of wild punches.
Sack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diggin Sack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hewitt lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hewitt lands a nice shot to the body.
Sack defending well as Hewitt loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murray Hewitt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hewitt, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murray Hewitt!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Danze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dixon Manners (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Danze might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Handle ur Bizness by the Mash Out Possee. Manners has chosen Lonely Boy as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dixon Manners was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Danze!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dixon Manners!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danze misses with a looping right.
Billy Danze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manners thows a body shot but no joy.
Danze changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manners tries to avoid it but Danze manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manners to the ground. Manners escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Danze misses.
Danze slips under a jab.
Danze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manners misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danze.
Manners takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manners thumps Danze with a low kick.
Manners throws a big shot that misses.
Manners cracks Danze with a right hand to the side of the head.
Danze misses the shot to the body.
Manners tries a head kick but it misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Manners enables Danze to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Manners manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danze wants to control from the top but Manners keeps moving.
Manners wants to sweep here but Danze controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manners preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Danze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manners looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Manners 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.
Danze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Danze postures up in Manners's guard and throws a big left but Manners blocks it.
Manners lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Danze!
Danze keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danze has given up his back here.
Danze just trying to survive but Manners is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Manners working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Manners keeps control of the position as Danze tries to break free.
Danze looking very determined here, making life difficult for Manners.
Manners working for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manners wants to control but Danze is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danze trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Manners is trying to stick to Danze's back but Danze is turning into Manners. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Manners's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Danze.
Danze throwing strikes but missing.
Manners preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manners tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manners is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Danze pushes down on Manners's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Danze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Manners is looking to improve his position.
Manners won't allow Danze to pass to mount.
Manners kicks off Danze and gets to his feet.
Manners walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danze jabs Manners right on the nose. Manners blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danze scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Dixon Manners has been cut.
Manners tests Danze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manners swings for the body but Danze moves out of range.
Danze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manners circles away.
Danze dives in and grabs Manners's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manners pushes down on Danze's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Danze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danze dives in and scores a takedown into Manners's guard.
Danze looking to sit in guard and control but Manners gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Manners is looking to work some ground and pound but Danze has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Danze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Danze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manners sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Danze's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Danze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dixon Manners's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Manners misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Danze lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manners doesn't seem phased though.
Danze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manners moves away.
Manners misses with a wild body shot.
Manners ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danze moves away.
Danze fails with a takedown attempt.
Danze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Manners misses with a straight left.
Danze bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Danze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manners keeps working.
Billy Danze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danze throws an elbow but Manners slips to the side and avoids it well.
Manners is looking to reverse the position.
Danze will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Danze stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Manners finds it's target.
Danze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Danze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manners as he avoids it easily.
Manners lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manners.
It looks like Billy Danze 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!
Manners throws a looping overhand right but Danze ducks down to avoid it.
Danze swings for the body but Manners moves out of range.
Manners throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manners connects with a jab.
Manners paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Danze cracks Manners with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Danze moves out of range as Manners strikes.
Manners ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danze moves away.
Nice defenses there by Danze.
Danze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manners.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manners throws a left and a right that both miss
and Danze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dixon Manners seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danze shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Manners is trying to defend but Danze finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Danze is trying to control the action in half guard but Manners is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Danze is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Manners wants to hold on but Danze pushes him away.
Danze with shots to the head and body - Manners looks very uncomfortable down there.
Danze working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Manners is rocked!
Danze looking to finish Manners with some ground and pound. This is bad for Manners!
Manners is still in real trouble! Can Danze finish him?
Manners can't escape the position.
Danze drops a big elbow. That's hurt Manners! More shots from Danze and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Danze!
Billy Danze retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Billy Danze 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 Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes into the arena with My Time blaring out of the sound system. Speed is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Trivium / Shogun. Cameron Speed is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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30
263 lbs
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23
275 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cameron Speed!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Speed.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speed.
Speed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Speed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Speed misses with a body punch
and Nelson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Speed lands with a kick to the temple. Nelson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nelson throws a right and a left that Speed avoids nicely.
Speed lands with an uppercut that bounces Nelson off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Speed lands a high kick!
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson misses with a hook
and Speed counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A chopping leg kick lands by Speed.
Speed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed misses with a head kick.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nelson missing with a left hand there. Speed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Speed lands a high kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Speed.
A clash of legs there as Nelson blocks the low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Speed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Speed lands a head kick. Nelson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice inside leg kick there by Speed. That's going to slow Nelson down.
Cameron Speed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Speed swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Speed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Speed is looking to chop away at Nelson's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed throws a head kick that misses.
Speed will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Speed.
A head kick misses from Speed.
Sloppy strikes from Nelson. Those never looked like landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Speed, right into the meat.
Speed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nelson checks it well.
Speed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick.
Speed throws a lazy head kick
and Nelson counters with a nice body shot.
Nelson checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nelson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nelson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nelson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nelson looks to land a strike but Speed avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Speed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Speed manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Speed looking for a guillotine from mount but Nelson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed is stalling here but it's allowed Nelson to get half guard.
Nelson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Speed passes into side control!
Nelson is trying to control Speed's posture but Speed avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson is looking to regain half guard here but Speed keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speed is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Speed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Speed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Speed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Speed.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown but Speed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nelson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nelson moves out of range as Speed throws a body kick.
Speed avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Speed throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Speed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
Nelson is in close to Speed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nelson scoring with some ground and pound.
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!
Speed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed trying to control the position.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Speed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Speed looking for a sweep. Not yet Speed, not yet.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Speed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Roy Nelson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Speed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cameron Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Nelson blocks the low kick.
Speed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Speed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nelson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Speed tries a head kick but it misses.
Speed misses with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Speed.
Speed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Speed misses with a head kick.
Speed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Speed is looking to score with low kicks.
Nelson looking to score a takedown here. Speed is defending well but Nelson drives through and ends up in Speed's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nelson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Speed manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nelson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Speed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nelson is looking to get to half guard.
Speed is landing with some decent strikes but Nelson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nelson is trying to escape the mount.
Speed looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nelson working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nelson is squirming around, avoiding Speed's attempts to control the action.
Speed might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nelson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Speed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nelson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.
Speed trying to control but Nelson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cameron Speed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Speed throws a leg kick but Nelson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Speed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Speed.
Nelson looks for the body kick but Speed saw that one coming.
Nelson throws a body punch but Speed moves out of range.
Speed thows a body shot but no joy.
Nelson avoids a kick to the body.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Speed.
Speed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nelson throws out the jab.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from Speed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nelson is defended easily by Speed.
Cameron Speed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Speed throws a solid leg kick but Nelson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Speed.
Speed scores with a kick to the body.
Speed throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nelson.
Nelson swings for the body but Speed moves out of range.
Speed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Speed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Speed throws a leg kick
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Speed won't be happy with that.
Nelson looking to control but instead Speed has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson wants to control but Speed is keeping him busy.
Speed works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Speed is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
Speed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nelson defends well.
Speed is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
Nelson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Speed keeps moving.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Speed is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nelson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Speed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Speed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Speed keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Speed keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cameron Speed.
Good exchange - Nelson coming out on top.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Speed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roy Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Speed can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Speed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cameron Speed.
I've got Speed winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Speed!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cameron Speed made sure he mentioned Perkele!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sami Vasara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Roncesvalles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roncesvalles is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Walk. The key to victory for Sami Vasara has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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27
163 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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152 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sami Vasara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonah Roncesvalles!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasara leaves Roncesvalles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roncesvalles swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasara.
Roncesvalles lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vasara throws a hook but Roncesvalles avoids it easily.
Vasara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roncesvalles.
Vasara lands a nice shot that snaps Roncesvalles's head back.
Roncesvalles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Roncesvalles moves into the clinch.
Roncesvalles digs a right hand underneath Vasara's ribcage. Vasara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vasara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roncesvalles is defending well for now.
Vasara digs a right hand underneath Roncesvalles's ribcage. Roncesvalles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vasara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasara throws a hook but Roncesvalles avoids it easily.
Vasara delivers a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Roncesvalles. Those never looked like landing.
Vasara tries to score with a low kick but Roncesvalles moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roncesvalles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vasara as he avoids it easily.
Vasara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Roncesvalles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roncesvalles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasara gets a clinch.
Roncesvalles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vasara connects with a knee to the head.
Roncesvalles tries to stall but Vasara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vasara is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vasara tries to land a knee to the head but Roncesvalles blocks with his arms.
Vasara stalling in the clinch.
Vasara lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Roncesvalles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roncesvalles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vasara landing knees to the head.
Vasara leaning his opponent against the cage.
Roncesvalles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sami Vasara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonah Roncesvalles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasara tries to land a knee to the head but Roncesvalles blocks with his arms.
Vasara misses with a knee strike.
Roncesvalles takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vasara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roncesvalles wants to break free but Vasara has control.
Roncesvalles is looking for a takedown.
Roncesvalles takes a knee right on the jaw!
Roncesvalles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Roncesvalles fails to land.
Vasara lands a nice knee to the body.
Vasara wants to get back to striking at distance but Roncesvalles won't allow it.
Roncesvalles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roncesvalles.
Vasara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roncesvalles blocks it with crossed arms.
Vasara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vasara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roncesvalles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasara misses with a knee to the head.
Roncesvalles has had enough of the clinch but Vasara keeps him there for the moment.
Vasara blocks a body shot from Roncesvalles.
Roncesvalles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vasara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roncesvalles's face.
Vasara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roncesvalles blocks it with crossed arms.
Vasara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roncesvalles jumps guard but Vasara turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vasara blocks the elbow strike.
Roncesvalles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vasara pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vasara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Roncesvalles is able to avoid easily.
Vasara slips under a jab.
Vasara misses with a wild body shot.
Roncesvalles takes a swing at Vasara's ribcage but misses.
Roncesvalles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vasara in his tracks.
Roncesvalles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sami Vasara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roncesvalles shoots in but no luck this time.
Vasara misses with a body shot.
Vasara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roncesvalles was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasara.
Vasara misses with a series of wild punches.
Vasara misses with a straight left.
Vasara throws a front kick that sends Roncesvalles stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roncesvalles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasara moves into the clinch successfully.
Roncesvalles tries to throw a body punch but Vasara avoids it by throwing Roncesvalles back against the cage.
Vasara misses with a knee strike.
Vasara is trying to maintain a safe position but Roncesvalles gets an underhook and turns Vasara into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vasara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roncesvalles tries to score a body lock takedown but Vasara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vasara misses with a knee strike.
Roncesvalles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roncesvalles tries to pull guard but Vasara holds him up against the cage and eventually Roncesvalles drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Vasara dominated that round.
That's time! Vasara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vasara moves in looking to clinch but Roncesvalles pushes him off.
Vasara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roncesvalles misses with a two punch combination.
Vasara takes a swing at Roncesvalles's ribcage but misses.
Vasara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roncesvalles.
Vasara lunges at Roncesvalles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roncesvalles's hand.
Roncesvalles scores with a hook to the body. Vasara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Vasara finds it's way through Roncesvalles's defenses.
Vasara wants to clinch up but Roncesvalles keeps it at a distance.
Vasara misses with a wild body shot.
Vasara forces Roncesvalles back against the cage and clinches.
Vasara tries to land a knee to the head but Roncesvalles blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vasara as Roncesvalles tries to tie him up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roncesvalles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasara looking to throw knees to the head but Roncesvalles is blocking nicely.
Vasara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vasara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roncesvalles gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Roncesvalles is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vasara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roncesvalles prevents Vasara from improving his position.
Vasara trying to control here.
Roncesvalles is just content to waste time from the top position. Vasara takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vasara seems keen to control Roncesvalles's posture.
Roncesvalles trying to control but Vasara is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roncesvalles is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vasara wants to control but Roncesvalles passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasara gets back to full guard.
Roncesvalles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roncesvalles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vasara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roncesvalles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vasara keeping moving, preventing Roncesvalles from controlling successfully.
Roncesvalles trying to move into half guard but instead Vasara has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roncesvalles looking for a triangle here. Vasara is fighting it but it looks tight! Roncesvalles pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Vasara is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jonah Roncesvalles!
A victorious Jonah Roncesvalles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Chavez (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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24
219 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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26
223 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angelo Smokeleaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugo Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokeleaf misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from Chavez.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smokeleaf was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Danga de danga de dang - Chavez scores with a four punch combination!
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Chavez.
Chavez wants to clinch up but Smokeleaf keeps it at a distance.
Chavez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smokeleaf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smokeleaf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smokeleaf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Nice straight punches there by Chavez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chavez.
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smokeleaf throws a low kick, looking for Chavez's leg but Chavez calmly moves out of range.
Smokeleaf staying out of range there.
Chavez throws a leg kick that misses.
Smokeleaf throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chavez.
Chavez is looking to clinch but Smokeleaf is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez with a nice cross.
Smokeleaf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smokeleaf throws a low kick but Chavez avoids it.
Chavez lands with a slapping head kick.
Smokeleaf walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chavez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smokeleaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavez throws a leg kick but Smokeleaf checks it.
Smokeleaf staying out of range there.
Chavez blocks a low kick nicely.
Smokeleaf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smokeleaf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smokeleaf throws a leg kick that misses.
Chavez misses with a head kick.
Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Smokeleaf pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Smokeleaf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smokeleaf misses with a low kick.
Smokeleaf misses with a few strikes there.
Smokeleaf wants to land a leg kick but Chavez is out of range.
Smokeleaf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smokeleaf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chavez tries to clinch up but Smokeleaf circles away and keeps his distance.
Chavez scores with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chavez checks a leg kick.
Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smokeleaf avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Smokeleaf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smokeleaf needs to keep his hands up - Chavez had a free shot at his head there.
Chavez lands a big head kick that sends Smokeleaf tumbling to the mat! Chavez takes a step backwards and waves Smokeleaf back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smokeleaf is rocked!
Chavez flashes Smokeleaf a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Smokeleaf's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Smokeleaf crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Chavez punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hugo Chavez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sigvard Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vevrin Betlach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aurelius comes to the cage accompanied by Marcia Carolus Rex. Betlach has chosen Higher Ground as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Vevrin Betlach was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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130 lbs
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145 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sigvard Aurelius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vevrin Betlach!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betlach thows a body shot but no joy.
Aurelius moves out of range of the body kick from Betlach.
Aurelius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Betlach.
Aurelius misses with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Betlach.
Aurelius lands a nice looking body shot.
Betlach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Betlach moves out of range of the body kick from Aurelius.
Betlach lands with a good body shot.
Betlach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aurelius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Betlach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aurelius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aurelius looks to score with a jab to the body but Betlach is just out of range.
Aurelius misses with a straight right.
Aurelius throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aurelius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Betlach to score with a decent uppercut.
Betlach misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Betlach.
Aurelius lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Betlach takes a jab right on the kisser.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Betlach.
A cross from Aurelius lands.
Aurelius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vevrin Betlach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelius thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Betlach if he has to take too many more of those.
Aurelius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Betlach looks to land a right hand but Aurelius moved out of range.
Aurelius works the jab nicely.
Betlach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aurelius.
Betlach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aurelius.
Betlach scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aurelius throws a hook but Betlach avoids it easily.
Aurelius has his takedown stuffed
and Betlach counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betlach digs a good body shot into Aurelius's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Betlach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aurelius wants to slow Betlach down by chopping away at his legs.
Betlach throws a right hand that Aurelius ducks under and follows up with a left that Aurelius also avoids with ease.
Betlach misses with a straight right.
Betlach avoids a punch combination nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aurelius.
Betlach misses with a left hand
and Aurelius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aurelius takes a kick to the side of the head.
Aurelius cracks Betlach with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aurelius 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.
Betlach fails to land with a series of punches.
Betlach throws a poor cross that misses
and Aurelius counters with a nice uppercut.
Betlach misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betlach throws a wild body kick that Aurelius sees coming a mile off.
Betlach throws the kick towards the body but Aurelius avoids it.
Aurelius throws a hook but Betlach blocks it.
Aurelius defending well as Betlach loads up on a big left hand.
Betlach throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Betlach with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Betlach swings widly with a right hand
and Aurelius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Betlach looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Betlach looks to land a combination but Aurelius avoids it well.
Betlach ducks right into an uppercut from Aurelius.
Betlach moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Aurelius avoids the head kick by Betlach.
Aurelius lands with a good body shot.
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown but Betlach shows good takedown defense.
Betlach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aurelius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betlach doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aurelius tries a low kick but Betlach avoids it.
Aurelius blocks a jab.
Betlach tries to land a leg kick but Aurelius saw it coming and moves away.
Aurelius moves out of range as Betlach strikes.
Aurelius is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Betlach misses with a body shot.
Aurelius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Betlach looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Betlach keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Betlach throws a body punch but Aurelius moves out of range.
Aurelius shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Betlach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aurelius.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Betlach keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Betlach works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vevrin Betlach 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.
Aurelius shoots for a takedown but Betlach saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aurelius throws a lazy right hand but Betlach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Betlach throws a jab when Aurelius was well out of range.
Betlach connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aurelius momentarily.
Betlach misses with a combination
and Aurelius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aurelius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Betlach throws a head kick but Aurelius moves out of range.
Aurelius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Betlach. Betlach circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheers as Aurelius lands an impressive looking overhand right. Betlach doesn't seem phased though.
Aurelius on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aurelius throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Betlach thows a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Betlach 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 Aurelius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aurelius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Betlach misses.
Aurelius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vevrin Betlach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aurelius.
Betlach takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vevrin Betlach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Betlach both land. Nice combination.
Aurelius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body kick from Betlach.
Betlach looks for the body kick but Aurelius saw that one coming.
Betlach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aurelius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aurelius closes this distance looking for a takedown but Betlach circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigvard Aurelius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Betlach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aurelius.
Aurelius lands a nice looking kick to the body. Betlach takes a step back to recover.
Aurelius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Betlach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Betlach misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aurelius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Betlach.
Betlach chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Aurelius.
Aurelius throws a shot to the body.
Betlach lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Betlach misses the shot to the body.
Aurelius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Betlach manages to avoid it.
Aurelius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Betlach manages to avoid it.
Aurelius misses with a wild combination.
Betlach looks to throw the jab but Aurelius is out of range.
Aurelius throws the kick towards the body but Betlach avoids it.
Aurelius throws a hook but Betlach blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betlach swings widly with a right hand
and Aurelius counters with a two punch combo.
Aurelius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Betlach connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aurelius scrambles back to his feet.
Aurelius ducks under a wild hook from Betlach.
Betlach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aurelius.
Aurelius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Betlach manages to avoid it.
Betlach bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aurelius lands a lovely overhand right.
Betlach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Betlach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aurelius. That's going to slow Betlach down.
Betlach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Betlach but Betlach pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aurelius motions for Betlach to come forward. Aurelius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aurelius wants to free his trapped foot but Betlach is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Betlach is trying to control but can't.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Betlach is pressing down on Aurelius's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Betlach keeping moving, preventing Aurelius from controlling successfully.
Betlach is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Betlach has his feet on Aurelius's thighs here. He's pushed Aurelius 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! Aurelius screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vevrin Betlach!
Vevrin Betlach is the new bantamweight champion!
Vevrin Betlach took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, $10 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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