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SPFT 50: Tycoon Doubles 6B PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Cliche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is Vlad the Impaler. A fine choice. The key to victory for Thor Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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212 lbs
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Good wrestling
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
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thor Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charlie Cliche!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a push kick but Cliche slaps the foot to one side.
No luck for Cliche with that takedown attempt.
Cliche keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cliche shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cliche's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva leaves Cliche with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thor Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Cliche.
Silva throws a low kick but Cliche avoids it.
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cliche manages to break the clinch.
Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Cliche looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Cliche persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cliche.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Cliche checks a low kick from Silva.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cliche.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cliche.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Cliche shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thor Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cliche fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Silva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cliche checks the leg kick.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cliche avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva motions for Cliche to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva throws a head kick but Cliche moves out of range.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Cliche moves out of range easily.
Cliche shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cliche closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Cliche pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cliche shoots and misses
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cliche looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva wants to control from the top but Cliche keeps moving.
Cliche is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silva wants to control from the top but Cliche keeps moving.
Cliche is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thor Silva has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Silva throws a leg kick but Cliche checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva clinches up against the cage.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Cliche won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cliche is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cliche is trying to trip Silva. He has hold of a leg but Silva is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cliche persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cliche is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Cliche has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Cliche throwing strikes but missing.
Cliche connects with a couple of short punches.
Cliche keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Cliche trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cliche postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cliche.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva tries a low kick but Cliche avoids it.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cliche is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cliche takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cliche staying out of range there.
Charlie Cliche is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Silva throws a low kick but Cliche moves out of range easily.
Cliche avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliche fails to land the takedown.
Cliche shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silva has his hands on Cliche's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cliche wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Cliche with a nice head shot there.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cliche on the ground.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Cliche advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva is staying active underneath Cliche, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Cliche is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cliche working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cliche wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cliche working Silva over with strikes.
Cliche is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cliche working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cliche slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Silva pushes Cliche off but Cliche dives into side control.
Cliche connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Silva some visible discomfort.
Cliche scoring with punches and elbows.
Cliche advances to mount.
Cliche dominating with strikes here.
Silva is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cliche lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Silva! Cliche sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Silva and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charlie Cliche!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewart has chosen Motherlover as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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153 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Schultz !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart defending well as Schultz loads up on a big left hand.
Schultz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart.
Stewart has his takedown stuffed
and Schultz counters with a single leg into guard. Stewart didn't expect that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Schultz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schultz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Stewart wants to sweep here but Schultz controlling him for the moment.
Schultz tries to free his leg and advance position but Stewart is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stewart can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stewart trying to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stewart throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schultz was covering up waiting for the punch and Stewart finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stewart trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Stewart throwing strikes from guard but Schultz blocks nicely.
Stewart scoring with some ground and pound.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Stewart tries to pass.
Schultz wants to control the position but Stewart says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Stewart working over Schultz with some ground and pound. Schultz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Schultz is pressing down on Stewart's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stewart distracts Schultz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stewart throws a big right hand that misses.
Stewart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stewart tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Schultz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Schultz is looking for a triangle but Stewart pushes his legs off easily.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Stewart passes Schultz 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stewart working the head and body with strikes.
Schultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stewart passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schultz !
Stewart has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Schultz 's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart working the ground and pound effectively.
Stewart with good strikes from the mount here!
Schultz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Schultz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stewart prevents Schultz from improving his position.
Stewart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schultz has hold of Stewart's hands but Stewart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Schultz trying to hold on to Stewart's head to control him but Stewart postures up.
Stewart trying to control from half guard but Schultz is working away.
Stewart wants to pass to mount but Schultz is defending the position.
Schultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stewart pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Schultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stewart pulls his head out easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stewart connects with a nice short shot to Schultz 's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz is looking for a sweep. Stewart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stewart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schultz defending well though.
Stewart working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schultz taking some punishment here, with Stewart in his half guard.
Stewart moves nicely into side control.
Stewart creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stewart working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stewart dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stewart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schultz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stewart somewhat.
Stewart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schultz defends it nicely.
Schultz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stewart's waist but Stewart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schultz off to one side.
Schultz misses with a straight right.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt.
Rob Schultz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stewart.
Stewart avoids the body shot from Schultz .
Stewart misses with a straight right.
Stewart shoots and misses
and Schultz counters with a nice uppercut.
Stewart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schultz tries to avoid it but Stewart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schultz to the ground. Schultz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tony Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stewart.
Stewart controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart working away.
Schultz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tony Stewart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schultz wants to control but Stewart postures up.
Stewart in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Schultz struggling a bit here.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
Stewart working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Schultz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stewart cracks Schultz with a big elbow.
Schultz wants to control but Stewart postures up.
Schultz tries to bench press Stewart off him but Stewart keeps the position.
Stewart wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schultz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Stewart working the ground and pound.
Stewart scores with punches from side control.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
Schultz is working hard here to advance position.
Stewart wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
Schultz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stewart connects with a decent elbow.
Stewart lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Schultz down.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
Schultz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Stewart lands a nice forearm strike.
Schultz is trying to improve his position.
Stewart looks up at the clock and then as Schultz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stewart smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Schultz 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stewart connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Schultz some visible discomfort.
Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working.
Stewart landing strikes.
Schultz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Schultz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Schultz has hold of Stewart's hands but Stewart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stewart working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stewart lands strikes from half guard.
Stewart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stewart.
Schultz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stewart.
Schultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Schultz looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schultz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schultz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stewart is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schultz has momentary wrist control but Stewart slips an elbow through the middle.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stewart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schultz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stewart has managed to get both his arms back between Schultz 's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stewart passes Schultz 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stewart wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stewart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stewart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schultz tries to avoid it but Stewart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schultz to the ground. Schultz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stewart misses with a takedown
and Schultz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stewart's guard.
Schultz stopping the sweep attempt from Stewart.
Stewart wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stewart is trying to keep Schultz in close.
Stewart striking off his back but it's not causing Schultz any problems.
Stewart pulls Schultz in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Schultz is working Stewart over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz taking shots to the head.
Schultz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stewart landing shots from mount.
Stewart putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stewart lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stewart cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Schultz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schultz actively working from the bottom here.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but Schultz defending well.
Stewart prevents Schultz from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz on the receiving end of some nice 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!
Schultz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schultz .
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stewart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schultz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stewart has managed to get both his arms back between Schultz 's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stewart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stewart cracks Schultz with a solid left hand.
Stewart looking to pass the guard.
Stewart throws an elbow that misses. Schultz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stewart's guard. Nice move by Schultz !
Stewart controls Schultz momentarily but Schultz frees himself.
Schultz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stewart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Stewart has his hands on Schultz 's head, controlling the position.
Stewart lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schultz !
Schultz is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stewart working Schultz over with strikes here.
Stewart prevents Schultz from getting the reversal.
Stewart cracks Schultz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schultz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Stewart.
Schultz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tony Stewart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stewart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schultz preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Stewart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stewart has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Stewart!
Our winner, Tony Stewart, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Derric Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Devin Derric Styles!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Styles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Styles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Styles swivels and escapes.
Styles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Sam Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Derric Styles.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Styles is letting Smith control him for a moment.
Smith working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Styles is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Styles is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Styles takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styles can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Styles on the ground.
Styles is not content to let Smith control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smith working the body and head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Smith.
Styles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Styles gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smith throws a strike but Styles avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Styles keeps moving.
Styles is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Styles has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Smith rolls with it to try and escape but Styles cranks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devin Derric Styles!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Peltier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltier is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rockstar-Chamillionaire. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Ferguson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zane Peltier!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson connects with a body shot.
Ferguson punishes Peltier's body with a nice straight punch.
Peltier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
Peltier tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferguson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peltier.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Peltier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Peltier saw that one coming.
Ferguson connects with the punch.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peltier was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Peltier moved out of range nicely.
Ferguson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Peltier eats them both and turns towards Ferguson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ferguson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peltier slips a jab and a cross from Ferguson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson lands a nice shot that snaps Peltier's head back.
Ferguson scores with a shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a jab when Peltier was well out of range.
Ferguson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ferguson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peltier circles away quickly and effectively.
Peltier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson catches Peltier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ferguson is looking to clinch.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tony Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peltier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferguson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Peltier.
Peltier shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls well. He's pushed Peltier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ferguson checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ferguson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Peltier scrambles back to his feet.
Peltier fails with a takedown attempt.
Tony Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Peltier.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferguson, as that shot connected.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peltier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peltier manages to avoid it.
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!
Peltier slips under a jab from Ferguson.
Peltier shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ferguson is trying to defend but Peltier finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Peltier keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson controlling the position well.
Ferguson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peltier.
Ferguson manages to get to full guard.
Peltier postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltier postures up.
Peltier wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peltier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferguson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peltier on the ground.
Peltier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Ferguson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Peltier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peltier avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peltier was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Peltier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Peltier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peltier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peltier misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tony Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Peltier.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body. Peltier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a shot to the body
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Peltier counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ferguson's guard now.
Peltier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peltier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson pulls Peltier in to control the position.
Ferguson looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Tony Ferguson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Peltier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tony Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peltier moves away.
Tony Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peltier ducks right into an uppercut from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Peltier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferguson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Peltier shoots for a takedown but Ferguson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Peltier.
Ferguson wants to clinch.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Peltier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferguson closes the distance and pushes Peltier back into the cage.
Ferguson misses with a body punch.
Ferguson works on Peltier's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson letting Peltier take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peltier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peltier backwards.
Ferguson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ferguson presses Peltier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peltier looking to stall.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peltier blocking some punches.
Peltier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ferguson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body. Peltier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Peltier.
Peltier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferguson as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ferguson looks to land a combination but Peltier avoids it well.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Peltier moves out of range.
Peltier throws a body kick that misses.
Peltier fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferguson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peltier under the eye.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Peltier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferguson pinned against the cage. Ferguson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltier shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Ferguson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ferguson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferguson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferguson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Peltier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ferguson throws out a powerful jab.
Ferguson lands with a good body shot.
Ferguson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Peltier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peltier throws a leg kick but Ferguson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses
and Peltier counters with a nice leg kick.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferguson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson jabs Peltier right on the nose. Peltier blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the liver by Ferguson. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Peltier misses with a body kick.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Peltier moves out of range.
Peltier cracks the inside of Ferguson's front leg.
Nice jab there from Ferguson.
Peltier walks into a straight right hand from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a good cross that connects.
Ferguson stuffs the takedown attempt from Peltier. Peltier gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peltier was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Nice shot lands for Ferguson.
Ferguson connects with a crisp jab.
Ferguson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peltier.
Tony Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Peltier.
Peltier closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ferguson's guard.
Peltier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson pulls Peltier in close to prevent any damage.
Ferguson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Peltier trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferguson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tony Ferguson.
Peltier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferguson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ferguson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peltier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Peltier slips the punch.
Peltier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferguson's half guard.
Peltier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ferguson is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ferguson won't allow Peltier to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Ferguson clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Peltier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peltier manages to avoid it.
Peltier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferguson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Peltier counters with a nice leg kick.
Ferguson throws a one two combo.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Peltier moves out of range.
Ferguson is looking to wear down Peltier with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Peltier throws a sloppy head kick and Ferguson moves out of range easily.
Peltier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Peltier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ferguson swings for the body but Peltier moves out of range.
Peltier tries for a takedown but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peltier.
Tony Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Peltier.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ferguson.
Peltier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Peltier takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ferguson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferguson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ferguson lands a jab to the head.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but Peltier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferguson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferguson punishes Peltier's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a jab to the body
and Peltier counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Peltier throwing shots but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
Peltier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peltier 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.
Ferguson moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but Peltier passes into half guard.
Peltier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peltier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Peltier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
Ferguson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peltier.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peltier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Peltier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Zane Peltier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ferguson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peltier.
Peltier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peltier.
Peltier scores with a push kick.
Ferguson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Peltier at a distance.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peltier is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Peltier.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peltier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Peltier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson swings for the body but Peltier moves out of range.
Peltier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Peltier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peltier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Peltier tries to move into range but Ferguson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferguson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peltier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferguson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferguson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but Peltier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peltier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson works the jab nicely.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Peltier is just out of range.
Tony Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice cross by Ferguson.
Good shot there by Ferguson.
Peltier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
and Peltier counters with a head kick. That will keep Ferguson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ferguson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
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!
Ferguson swings for the body but Peltier moves out of range.
Peltier throws a solid leg kick but Ferguson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Peltier.
Ferguson lands with a right hand.
Ferguson swings for the body but Peltier moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltier wants to slow Ferguson down by chopping away at his legs.
Peltier blocks a jab.
Ferguson lands the left hand.
Peltier wants to slow Ferguson down by chopping away at his legs.
Peltier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Ferguson is looking to clinch.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peltier manages to avoid it.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Peltier circles away.
Peltier shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
Tony Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Peltier.
Peltier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferguson's waist but Ferguson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peltier off to one side.
Ferguson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peltier under the eye.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zane Peltier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltier takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Peltier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peltier defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson misses with a wild combination.
Peltier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peltier shoots in but no luck this time.
Ferguson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ferguson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ferguson connects with a body shot that sends Peltier's belly button to the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peltier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ferguson checks a low kick from Peltier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferguson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:46
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Ferguson!
Tony Ferguson is the new lightweight champion!
Tony Ferguson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hopkins Athletics, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between A J Hearts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, A J Hearts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Turk!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hearts throws a jab but it's blocked by Turk.
Hearts throws a push kick but Turk slaps the foot to one side.
Hearts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turk.
Hearts lands with a cross.
Hearts wants to clinch up but Turk keeps it at a distance.
Hearts looks to land a left hand but Turk moved out of range nicely.
Turk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hearts was well out of range. Poor timing from Turk.
Hearts clinches up with Turk and pushes him back against the cage.
Hearts tries a body shot but Turk blocks it.
Hearts lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Johnny Turk has been cut.
Turk blocks an uppercut.
Hearts can't find room to land a body shot as Turk controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts scores a nice knee to the body.
Turk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hearts has him pressed against the cage.
Hearts can't find room to land a body shot as Turk controls the action.
Hearts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Turk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hearts tries to land knees in the clinch but Turk avoids the damage to the body.
Hearts throws a head punch that misses.
Turk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hearts has him pressed against the cage.
Hearts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Turk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hearts misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Hearts.
Hearts throws a punch but it's blocked by Turk.
Hearts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hearts.
Turk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hearts tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hearts keeps control of Turk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hearts tries a body shot but Turk blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hearts.
Hearts working aggressively here.
Turk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hearts keeps control of Turk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearts prevents Turk from breaking the clinch.
Hearts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turk is pressed up against the cage. Hearts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turk down to the mat. Turk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for A J Hearts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turk looks to land a left hand but Hearts moved out of range nicely.
A J Hearts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts lands with a shot to the body.
Turk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hearts connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheers as Hearts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turk doesn't seem phased though.
Johnny Turk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turk throws a sloppy head kick and Hearts moves out of range easily.
Hearts throws a series of punches but Turk avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Turk misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turk connects with a crisp jab.
Hearts missing with a left hand there. Turk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hearts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heartss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hearts misses the shot to the body.
Hearts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turk on the side of the head.
A low kick from Hearts misses
and Turk lands a stunning uppercut that sends Hearts to the mat!
Hearts is rocked!
It looks like A J Hearts has been cut.
Turk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hearts defending well though.
Oh Hearts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hearts is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hearts is trying to control but can't.
Hearts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hearts seems to have got his legs back now.
Turk drops an elbow to the side of Hearts's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hearts is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Turk will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hearts takes the fight into the clinch.
Turk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turk breaks the clinch.
Turk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearts jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turk moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Hearts goes down! Can Turk finish him!?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hearts is on top in guard.
Turk is looking to stand up but Hearts isn't so interested in that idea.
Hearts is standing up over Turk. Turk looks to escape but Hearts dives into side control.
Hearts trying to control the action but Turk is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hearts throws a strike aimed at the side of Turk's head but Turk avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Hearts.
Hearts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turk keeps working.
Hearts tries to score with some ground and pound. Turk controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Turk is not content to let Hearts control the position.
Hearts misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Turk is pushing Hearts's head away, looking to escape. Hearts manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts working the body and head with strikes.
That has opened up Johnny Turk's cut even more.
Turk managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hearts.
Turk regains half guard, as Hearts was trying to land strikes.
Hearts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hearts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that A J Hearts will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Turk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hearts under the eye.
Hearts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turk ducks under a wild hook from Hearts.
Hearts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The cut above Johnny Turk's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hearts fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hearts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hearts drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ground and pound from Hearts seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Turk regains half guard, as Hearts was trying to land strikes.
Turk manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hearts throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turk tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Hearts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts throws a shot to the body.
Johnny Turk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turk misses with a double jab
and Hearts counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Hearts.
Johnny Turk's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hearts ducks under a wild hook from Turk.
Hearts swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turk counters with a nice leg kick.
Hearts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turk 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.
Turk connects with a leg kick. Hearts looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turk blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk dodges the punch combination from Hearts.
Turk throws a front kick aimed at Hearts's knee but Hearts avoids it well.
Hearts tries to close the distance and clinch but Turk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hearts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hearts instigates a clinch.
Hearts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turk or not.
Hearts struggles to land a body shot inside as Turk controls his hands.
Turk prevents a body shot from Hearts.
A right handed body shot lands from Hearts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts can't get the takedown.
Turk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hearts scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johnny Turk's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). A J Hearts!
A J Hearts is the new heavyweight champion!
A J Hearts was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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