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SPFT 54: Tycoon Doubles Semis PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Schwarz Bruder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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150 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Schwarz Bruder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Franky Young!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruder lands an overhand right.
Young scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Bruder finds it's way through Young's defenses.
Franky Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young throws a low kick but Bruder moves out of range easily.
Bruder catches Young with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Young throws the kick towards the body but Bruder avoids it.
Bruder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Bruder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Young throws a leg kick but Bruder checks it.
Bruder checks a leg kick.
Bruder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bruder connects with a looping right hand.
Young get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Young stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Bruder runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Schwarz Bruder!
During a confident post fight interview, Schwarz Bruder thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Funk McTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Funk McTavish!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTavish fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schultz avoids it really well and circles away.
Schultz misses with a straight right.
McTavish drives through with a takedown into Schultz 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Schultz wants to sweep but no luck.
McTavish slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTavish trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz looking for submissions off his back.
McTavish wants to work for an arm triangle but Schultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schultz is defending against the submission attempts here by McTavish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McTavish is working away from the top position though.
McTavish is keen to just control but Schultz is a slippery customer.
Schultz is trying to control but can't.
McTavish wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
McTavish is taking a breather. Schultz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Schultz actively working from the bottom here.
Schultz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McTavish on the ground.
Schultz actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTavish is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schultz is looking for a sweep. McTavish is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McTavish moves into full mount! Schultz won't be happy about that!
Schultz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schultz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schultz tries to get out of the position.
McTavish has hold of Schultz 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Schultz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Schultz is looking to improve his position but McTavish isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! McTavish extends the arm and Schultz is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Funk McTavish!
A very excited looking Funk McTavish made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamii Banana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen Blur - Song 2 as his entrance music. Jamii Banana could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joe King's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamii Banana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe King!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Banana checks it well.
Banana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Banana misses with a body shot.
Banana misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banana throws a hook but King blocks it.
King staying out of range there.
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Banana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Banana misses with an attempted mid kick.
Banana catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
Joe King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
Banana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Banana slips a jab from King.
Banana throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a left to the body.
Banana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by King.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Banana off balance momentarily.
Banana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King pivots, looking for a leg kick but Banana is out of range and King settles back down.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King throws a wild body kick that Banana sees coming a mile off.
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Banana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King gets caught flat footed, as Banana shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King is trying to control the position but Banana postures up.
Banana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
King is adopting a defensive guard.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banana throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banana has gone for a leg lock! King slips out almost immediately though and dives into Banana's guard.
Banana is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banana is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King keeping full guard, as Banana tries to pass.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King keeping moving, preventing Banana from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King has control of Banana's left arm, preventing Banana from doing any damage.
Banana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Banana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banana drops back, looking for a kneebar! King looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. King looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from King!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banana tries to bench press King off him but King keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banana manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jamii Banana will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
King connects with a leg kick. Banana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Banana throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
Banana blocks a leg kick.
Joe King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banana lands with a good body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from King 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 Banana has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banana and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Banana misses with a right hand
and King counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
King throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Banana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from King is predictable there
and Banana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
King cracks the inside of Banana's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King throws a low kick, looking for Banana's leg but Banana calmly moves out of range.
Banana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King walks into a jab.
King cracks a nice hook into Banana's ribs.
Banana thows a body shot but no joy.
Banana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Banana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A clash of legs there as Banana blocks the low kick.
Banana throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
King thuds a left hand into Banana's body.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King thows a body shot but no joy.
Banana throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Banana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banana throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banana throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
Banana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Banana lands a lovely overhand right.
Banana throws a head kick that misses
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by King.
Jab from King.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
King lands a nice hook to Banana's body. Banana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Banana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Banana misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice shot by King.
Banana is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banana swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King cracks the inside of Banana's front leg.
King tests Banana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King dodges the punch combination from Banana.
Banana fails with the takedown.
Banana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Banana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Banana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamii Banana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Banana throws a lazy head kick
and King counters with a nice body kick.
King jabs Banana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
King scores with a shot to the body.
King lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Jamii Banana has been cut.
King tests Banana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banana manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King lands a nice looking body shot.
King tries to work over Banana's front leg with a kick but Banana checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamii Banana's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King slips a straight right by Banana.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
King feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Banana's calf.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banana.
Crunch! King slams his shin into Banana's torso.
Banana tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Banana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Banana.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
King scores with a jab to the body.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King!
Banana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from King does it's job there.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
King scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banana's sensitive parts.
King cracks the inside of Banana's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King works Banana's body with a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from King.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banana rather than just go for the knockout.
Banana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
King is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Banana tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Banana looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Banana misses with a wild body shot.
Banana misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Banana throws a head kick that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
Banana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
King lands with a nice body kick.
King misses with a leg kick.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
King with a jab.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
Banana looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Banana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King throws a low kick, looking for Banana's leg but Banana calmly moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banana.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.
Banana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
Good shot there by Banana.
Banana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King jabs Banana right on the nose. Banana blinks but takes it well.
Banana on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Banana throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
King cracks Banana with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Banana is rocked!
Banana misses with a straight left.
Oh Banana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Banana is looking to close the distance but King sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Banana crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Banana is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Joe King!
An out of breath Joe King 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Kunta Kente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Derric Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kunta Kente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Devin Derric Styles!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kente looks to land a combination but Styles avoids it well.
Kente gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Styles trying to stall but Kente improves his position.
Styles throws a head punch that misses.
Styles misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Styles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Styles has a couple of punches blocked by Kente.
Styles throws a punch but it's blocked by Kente.
Styles misses with some punches.
Styles misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kente lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kente.
Kente misses with the head strike.
Styles working aggressively here.
Kente goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kente lands an elbow that stopped Styles in his tracks for a moment.
Styles is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Styles seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles tries to work over Kente's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kente lands an elbow just above Styles 's eye.
Styles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kente putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Styles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Styles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Styles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Styles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kente smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles with a poor takedown
and Kente counters with a low kick, right behind Styles 's knee.
Kunta Kente has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Derric Styles.
Kente drives through and clinches with Styles against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Styles.
Kente working Styles over with knees to the body.
Kente lands a right hand.
Kente makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Styles is trying to break the clinch but Kente is controlling him.
Styles is trying to pull guard but Kente has him pressed against the cage.
Kente comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kente lands an elbow inside that Styles shrugs off.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kente.
Kente gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Styles is trying to maintain a safe position but Kente gets an underhook and turns Styles into the cage.
Kente lands an elbow just above Styles 's eye.
Styles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kente putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Styles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kunta Kente dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
No joy there for Kente, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Styles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kente fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kente clinches up with Styles and pushes him back against the cage.
Kente stops a takedown attempt from Styles.
Nice elbow from Kente.
Styles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kente lands an elbow inside.
Kente lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kente is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kente unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Styles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kunta Kente has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Derric Styles.
Styles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Styles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kente gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kente landing knees to the body.
Styles can't find room to land a body shot as Kente controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles swings wildly with an uppercut but Kente uses good head movement to avoid it.
Styles is trying to force a seperation but Kente has the dominant position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kente landing knees to the body.
Styles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kente walks away with a smile on his face. Styles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kente stuffs the takedown.
Kente blocks a jab.
Kente swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kente slaps away a takedown attempt from Styles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Kente as Styles shoots in.
Kente moves into range and clinches up with Styles.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kente obliges.
Kente putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Styles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Styles takes an elbow to the temple.
Kente blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Styles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kente just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kente landing knees to the body.
Kente lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kente tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Styles avoids it.
Styles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kente lands a good knee to the midsection. Styles won't want to take too many of those.
Kente gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kente misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kunta Kente dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kente defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Styles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kente.
Kente doesn't manage to clinch there - Styles circles away.
Kente defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Styles.
Styles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kunta Kente has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Derric Styles.
Kente clinches.
Kente misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Styles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kente just stands there and leans against the cage.
Styles fails to pull guard.
Styles jumps guard but Kente turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kente using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Styles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Styles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kente walks away with a smile on his face. Styles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kunta Kente is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Styles looking to score a takedown here. Kente is defending well but Styles drives through and ends up in Kente's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kente controls Styles momentarily but Styles frees himself.
Styles wants to pass the guard but Kente is keeping the position.
Kente looking to control.
Styles is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kente is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kente has escaped and now he's on top!
Kente would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kente trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
Styles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styles has an active guard here but Kente has managed to pass into half guard.
Styles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kente is trying to control the action in half guard but Styles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styles is looking for a sweep. Kente is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Styles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kente won't allow Styles to sweep him here.
Kente avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kente knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Styles on the ground.
Styles has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kente doesn't defend quickly enough and Styles has managed to lock this one up! Can Kente escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Styles on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Devin Derric Styles!
Our winner, Devin Derric Styles, 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 Tony Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Multi Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewart comes to the cage accompanied by Motherlover. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Multi Punch!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stewart feints and as Punch raises his hands in defense, Stewart changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Punch keeps moving.
Punch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stewart preventing the sweep.
Stewart tries to free his leg and advance position but Punch is retaining full guard.
Punch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stewart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stewart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Punch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Punch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stewart prevents Punch from getting back to his feet.
Stewart is fighting to break Punch's control of his arms but Punch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stewart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Punch keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Punch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stewart won't allow Punch to sweep him here.
Punch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stewart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stewart postures up and lands a big shot to Punch's brow.
Stewart throws a big right hand that misses.
Punch keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Punch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stewart.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stewart's guard.
Stewart looking to control.
Punch is looking to work some ground and pound but Stewart has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stewart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Punch trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Punch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Punch from controlling successfully.
Punch preventing the sweep.
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!
Punch wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Stewart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Punch tries for a takedown but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stewart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Punch's guard.
Stewart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stewart is looking to work some ground and pound but Punch has wrist control.
Punch trying to control the position.
Stewart tries to free his leg and advance position but Punch is retaining full guard.
Stewart throws a strike but Punch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Punch trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Punch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Punch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Punch slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch is thwarting Stewart's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Punch.
Punch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stewart!
Stewart tries to lock up and control but Punch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Punch controlling the pace for now.
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!
Punch lands a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart wants to control but Punch is having none of it.
BOOM! Punch connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Punch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stewart is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Multi Punch 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.
Punch moves out of range as Stewart throws a body kick.
Punch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stewart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Punch circles away.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt.
Punch closes the distance and clinches up with Stewart, looking for a takedown. Punch pushes Stewart against the cage but Stewart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stewart.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punch fails with the takedown
and Stewart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stewart postures up in Punch's guard and throws a big left but Punch blocks it.
Stewart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Punch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Punch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Punch is trying to control the position but Stewart postures up.
Stewart throws a big right hand that misses.
Stewart postures up in Punch's guard and throws a big left but Punch blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punch is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart lands a couple of digs.
Tony Stewart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Punch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stewart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stewart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Punch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Punch is looking for a triangle but Stewart pushes his legs off easily.
Stewart throws an elbow that misses. Punch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stewart's guard. Nice move by Punch!
Punch stays in close to Stewart's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Punch from controlling successfully.
Stewart is looking to sweep but instead, Punch has passed into half guard.
Stewart trying to control from the bottom.
Stewart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stewart manages to get to full guard.
Punch working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punch cracks Stewart with a solid left hand.
Punch wants to pass the guard but Stewart is keeping the position.
Punch trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stewart 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.
Punch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stewart pulls Punch in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stewart drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Punch manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.
Punch is keen to just control but Stewart is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch throwing shots but Stewart is blocking nicely.
Stewart is holding on to half guard well.
Punch is looking for a kimura but Stewart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Punch to get the leverage.
Stewart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Punch.
Stewart is staying active underneath Punch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stewart tries to get to full guard but Punch has control of the leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart is working hard here to advance position.
Stewart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Punch on the ground.
Punch is thwarting Stewart's attempts to control the position.
Punch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Punch trying to mount his opponent but Stewart defends it.
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 Tony Stewart will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stewart throws a body punch but Punch moves out of range.
Punch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stewart tries to avoid it but Punch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stewart to the ground. Stewart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stewart shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stewart showed some decent athleticism there.
Ground and pound from Stewart.
Stewart throwing shots but Punch is blocking nicely.
Stewart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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 thows a huge punch but Punch dodges it nicely.
Punch gets back to full guard.
Stewart working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Punch's head.
Punch manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stewart tries to reverse the position but Punch maintains control.
Punch lands a nice shot to the head.
Punch avoids the attempt from Stewart to control.
Stewart blocking the ground and pound.
Punch unloading with bombs!
Stewart is desperately trying to improve his position but Punch has a good base and remains in mount.
Punch lands a big elbow.
Stewart manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punch seems to be working for a kimura but Stewart defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch tries to pass to full mount but Stewart defends it.
Stewart is looking to improve his position.
Stewart regains full guard. Nicely done.
Punch stopping the sweep attempt from Stewart.
Stewart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Punch's guard.
Stewart stands up over Punch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stewart throwing strikes from guard but Punch blocks nicely.
Stewart throwing strikes from guard but Punch blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart postures up in Punch's guard and throws a big left but Punch blocks it.
Stewart throwing strikes from guard but Punch blocks nicely.
Punch working a defensive guard here.
Stewart distracts Punch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stewart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stewart throwing strikes from guard but Punch blocks nicely.
Stewart preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch keeping full guard, as Stewart tries to pass.
Punch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stewart looking to pass the guard.
Punch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Punch keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Punch is adopting a defensive guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart is looking to work some ground and pound but Punch has wrist control.
Stewart stands up over Punch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Stewart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stewart has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Stewart!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tony Stewart waved his t-shirt featuring {xXx} iFight Nut. Energy Recovery 160 $55's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Tilthammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Cliche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tilthammer comes to the cage accompanied by Autumn - Suffer the wild dogs. Felix Tilthammer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
29 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felix Tilthammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charlie Cliche!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tilthammer misses with a head kick.
Cliche tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tilthammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cliche somewhat.
Cliche checks a leg kick.
Tilthammer is looking to clinch.
Cliche on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tilthammer. Tilthammer obviously looking to wear him down.
Tilthammer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cliche doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tilthammer counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliche steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tilthammer. That one must have hurt.
Cliche looks gassed!
Tilthammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cliche looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tilthammer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tilthammer feints and then cracks Cliche's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cliche down.
Tilthammer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cliche.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tilthammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tilthammer throws a chopping leg kick but Cliche manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tilthammer moves into the clinch.
Tilthammer throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Tilthammer.
Tilthammer gets underhooks to prevent Cliche's takedown attempt.
Felix Tilthammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Cliche.
Cliche takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Charlie Cliche has been cut.
Cliche has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tilthammer after a bit of a struggle.
Cliche avoids a wild elbow strike from Tilthammer.
A short left from Tilthammer.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tilthammer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cliche's brow.
Cliche changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tilthammer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tilthammer obliges.
Cliche blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cliche can't get the takedown.
Tilthammer lands a hook that snaps the head of Cliche backwards.
Cliche is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tilthammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cliche gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cliche prevents Tilthammer from standing back up.
Tilthammer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tilthammer tries to get out of the position.
Cliche missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cliche trying to control the action but Tilthammer is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cliche tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tilthammer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cliche throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tilthammer is looking for a sweep. Cliche is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cliche works his way into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tilthammer is looking to regain half guard here but Cliche keeps moving and retains side control.
Tilthammer dodges the ground and pound from Cliche.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tilthammer parries the strikes from Cliche easily there. Cliche is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tilthammer to escape.
Tilthammer can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Tilthammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Cliche's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tilthammer wants to clinch.
Tilthammer throws a head kick but Cliche moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tilthammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Cliche swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tilthammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tilthammer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliche is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tilthammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tilthammer prevents the takedown attempt.
Tilthammer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tilthammer scores with a hook to the body.
Tilthammer misses with the head strike.
Cliche avoids a wild elbow strike from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cliche avoids it.
Tilthammer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cliche backwards.
Tilthammer stops a takedown attempt from Cliche.
Felix Tilthammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Cliche.
Cliche is looking for a takedown.
Tilthammer crunches a lovely knee into Cliche's ribcage.
Cliche tries to pull guard but Tilthammer holds him up against the cage and eventually Cliche drops back down to his feet.
Tilthammer throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cliche fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cliche is trying to drag Tilthammer to the mat but Tilthammer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tilthammer working aggressively here.
Cliche has Tilthammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tilthammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cliche is working for takedown but Tilthammer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cliche is working for takedown but Tilthammer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cliche is breathing heavily.
Tilthammer blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tilthammer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tilthammer lands a hook that snaps the head of Cliche backwards.
Cliche tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cliche blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cliche wants a takedown.
Tilthammer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cliche is trying to drag Tilthammer to the mat but Tilthammer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tilthammer lands an elbow that stopped Cliche in his tracks for a moment.
Tilthammer can't find room to land a body shot as Cliche controls the action.
Tilthammer lands an elbow inside.
Tilthammer scores with a shot to the side of Cliche's head.
Cliche has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tilthammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tilthammer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tilthammer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cliche.
Tilthammer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tilthammer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cliche drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tilthammer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice jab there from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tilthammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tilthammer throws a sloppy head kick and Cliche moves out of range easily.
Tilthammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Cliche swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Tilthammer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Cliche's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tilthammer throws a push kick but Cliche slaps the foot to one side.
Cliche shoots and misses
and Tilthammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cliche looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tilthammer is fending him off so far but Cliche persists. Nope, Tilthammer circles away and we're back to standing.
Tilthammer tries to land a front kick but Cliche steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cliche checks the leg kick.
Tilthammer catches Cliche with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tilthammer misses with a head kick.
Tilthammer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliche is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tilthammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Felix Tilthammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Cliche.
Tilthammer throws a body kick that misses.
Tilthammer moves in looking to clinch but Cliche pushes him off.
Tilthammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tilthammer throws the kick towards the body but Cliche avoids it.
Tilthammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Cliche, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Felix Tilthammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cliche looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cliche wants to control from the top but Tilthammer keeps moving.
Tilthammer trying to control the position.
Tilthammer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cliche is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tilthammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cliche on the ground.
Tilthammer keeping full guard, as Cliche tries to pass.
Cliche slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer wants to control but Cliche postures up.
Tilthammer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tilthammer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cliche's best efforts.
Tilthammer wants to get back to full guard.
Tilthammer controlling the position for now.
Cliche decides to stand and escape the position.
Tilthammer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cliche manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Felix Tilthammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cliche tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tilthammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tilthammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Tilthammer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cliche. That did some damage!
Tilthammer throws a head kick that Cliche semi-blocks.
Charlie Cliche has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cliche crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tilthammer - the referee stops the clock and Cliche gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tilthammer. Cliche manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tilthammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Tilthammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tilthammer, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Tilthammer!
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