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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Fonzarelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fonzarelli has chosen Eminem - When I'm Gone as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Destruction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Fonzarelli!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destruction looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fonzarelli rushes Destruction and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fonzarelli takes a shot to the head.
Fonzarelli lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fonzarelli lands with a right to the head.
Destruction lands a nice shot to the body.
Destruction lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Destruction.
Destruction blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Destruction swings wildly with an uppercut but Fonzarelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Destruction is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Destruction lands a right hand.
Destruction takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Shawn Destruction has been cut.
A short uppercut from Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli scores with a knee to the head.
Destruction is breathing heavily.
Destruction leaning his opponent against the cage.
Destruction goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fonzarelli misses with a knee strike.
Fonzarelli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Destruction takes a shot to the head.
Fonzarelli working aggressively here.
Destruction has had enough of the clinch but Fonzarelli keeps him there for the moment.
Destruction tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Destruction misses with some punches.
Fonzarelli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fonzarelli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fonzarelli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Destruction is leaning against Fonzarelli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destruction can't find room to land a body shot as Fonzarelli controls the action.
Fonzarelli misses with the head strike.
Fonzarelli trying to land knees to the body.
Destruction manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fonzarelli throws a strike but Destruction rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fonzarelli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Destruction gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli wants to sweep here but Destruction controlling him for the moment.
Destruction in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fonzarelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fonzarelli uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fonzarelli closes the distance and clinches.
Fonzarelli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Fonzarelli scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Destruction throws a punch but it's blocked by Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli gets through Destruction's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Destruction fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fonzarelli works on Destruction's body with a couple of short punches.
Fonzarelli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Destruction blocks it with crossed arms.
Fonzarelli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Destruction takes a shot to the head.
Destruction lands a shot to the body.
Fonzarelli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Destruction.
Destruction digs a right hand underneath Fonzarelli's ribcage. Fonzarelli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Destruction throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fonzarellis head.
Fonzarelli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Destruction.
Destruction stalls.
Destruction is trying to break the clinch but Fonzarelli has him pressed against the cage.
Fonzarelli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fonzarelli trying to land knees to the body.
Fonzarelli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destruction avoiding damage as Fonzarelli throws knees to the body.
Destruction prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fonzarelli trying to land knees to the body.
Fonzarelli has a couple of punches blocked by Destruction.
Fonzarelli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Destruction backwards.
Destruction misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fonzarelli throws a punch but it's blocked by Destruction.
Fonzarelli works on Destruction's body with a couple of short punches.
Fonzarelli tries a knee to the head but Destruction blocks it.
Fonzarelli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Destruction is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Destruction tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fonzarelli misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fonzarelli swings wildly with an uppercut but Destruction uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fonzarelli landing knees to the head.
Fonzarelli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fonzarelli misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Fonzarelli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Destruction's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Destruction as Fonzarelli shoots in.
Destruction tries to clinch but Fonzarelli is having none of it.
Destruction tries to close the distance and clinch but Fonzarelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Destruction lands a jab to the nose.
Destruction darts in trying to clinch
and Fonzarelli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fonzarelli closes the distance and clinches.
Destruction struggles to land a body shot inside as Fonzarelli controls his hands.
Destruction misses with a hook from the clinch.
Destruction lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Destruction breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Destruction tries to clinch up but Fonzarelli circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonzarelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Destruction.
Destruction wants to clinch.
Destruction wants to clinch up but Fonzarelli keeps it at a distance.
Fonzarelli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fonzarelli walks into a straight right hand from Destruction.
Destruction is looking to clinch but Fonzarelli is avoiding it.
Fonzarelli darts in and clinches Destruction up against the cage.
Destruction is working Fonzarelli over against the cage.
Fonzarelli is breathing heavily.
Fonzarelli throws a head punch that misses.
Fonzarelli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Destruction scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fonzarelli looking to throw knees to the head but Destruction is blocking nicely.
Fonzarelli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fonzarelli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shawn Destruction has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Fonzarelli.
Destruction jumps guard but Fonzarelli stands there with Destruction around his waist. Destruction gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Destruction tries to work over Fonzarelli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Destruction lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Destruction.
Destruction looking to stall.
Fonzarelli swings wildly with an uppercut but Destruction uses good head movement to avoid it.
Destruction tries to work over Fonzarelli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Destruction's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Fonzarelli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction lands a left hand.
Fonzarelli misses with a knee strike.
Fonzarelli lands with a left to the head.
Fonzarelli lands a knee to the head.
Fonzarelli works on Destruction's body with a couple of short punches.
Destruction tries to circle away but Fonzarelli has him pinned against the cage.
Fonzarelli lands a knee to the head.
Destruction works on Fonzarelli's body with a couple of short punches.
Fonzarelli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Destruction.
Destruction swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fonzarelli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Fonzarelli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Destruction avoids it.
Fonzarelli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Destruction backwards.
Destruction lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fonzarelli.
Destruction blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Fonzarelli.
Destruction avoiding damage as Fonzarelli throws knees to the body.
Destruction avoiding damage as Fonzarelli throws knees to the body.
Destruction lands with a right to the head.
Fonzarelli looking to throw knees to the head but Destruction is blocking nicely.
Fonzarelli gets underhooks to prevent Destruction's takedown attempt.
Destruction taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Destruction blocks an elbow strike.
Fonzarelli struggles to land a body shot inside as Destruction controls his hands.
Destruction takes a knee right on the jaw!
Destruction manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Destruction is trying to keep Fonzarelli in close.
Fonzarelli scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fonzarelli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Destruction working a defensive guard here.
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 Shawn Destruction will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shawn Destruction'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. 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.
Destruction gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fonzarelli blocks a body shot from Destruction.
Fonzarelli lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fonzarelli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fonzarelli swings wildly with an uppercut but Destruction uses good head movement to avoid it.
Destruction misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fonzarelli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Destruction backwards.
Fonzarelli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fonzarelli lands a right hand.
Fonzarelli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Destruction avoiding damage as Fonzarelli throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Fonzarelli scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fonzarelli misses with a knee to the head.
Destruction misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonzarelli lands with a right to the head.
Destruction wants to get back to striking at distance but Fonzarelli won't allow it.
Arthur Fonzarelli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Destruction jumps guard but Fonzarelli turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Destruction misses with a punch to the body.
Fonzarelli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Destruction backwards.
Destruction is rocked!
Fonzarelli lands a big right hand that drops Destruction! The killer instinct kicks in and Fonzarelli finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Fonzarelli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Fonzarelli!
A very excited looking Arthur Fonzarelli rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joey De Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sorgi Kartov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Andreas comes into the arena with Rocky blaring out of the sound system. Kartov has chosen Coal Chamber - Loco as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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157 lbs
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World class boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey De Andreas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sorgi Kartov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Andreas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Andreas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kartov has his hands on De Andreas's head, controlling the position.
De Andreas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kartov pulls De Andreas in close to his closed guard and prevents De Andreas from doing any damage or advancing position.
De Andreas working some strikes from top position.
Kartov trying to control the position here.
De Andreas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kartov dives on top into guard.
De Andreas looking for a sweep. Not yet De Andreas, not yet.
Kartov trying to control the position from guard on top but De Andreas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kartov is looking to stand up but De Andreas won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartov passes into half guard.
De Andreas landing small, sideways elbows.
De Andreas regains full guard. Nicely done.
De Andreas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Andreas looking for a sweep. Not yet De Andreas, not yet.
Kartov advances to half guard.
De Andreas gets full guard.
Kartov trying to control but De Andreas is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Andreas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kartov!
Kartov taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Andreas avoids the attempt from Kartov to control.
De Andreas raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Andreas connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kartov is rocked!
De Andreas unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Kartov wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! De Andreas celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey De Andreas!
A victorious Joey De Andreas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angel BloodWing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estevan Ledesma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ledesma's choice of entrance music: Mark Ronson ft Q-Tip - Bang Bang. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angel BloodWing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Estevan Ledesma!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by BloodWing or perhaps it was just good defense by Ledesma which made him look bad.
Ledesma pushes BloodWing up against the cage in a clinch.
Ledesma changes levels and goes for a takedown here. BloodWing fights it off and pushes away nicely.
BloodWing avoids a punch combination nicely.
BloodWing tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ledesma counters with a single leg into guard. BloodWing didn't expect that.
Ledesma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ledesma throwing strikes from guard but BloodWing blocks nicely.
Ledesma won't allow BloodWing to get back to his feet.
Ledesma has gone for a leg lock! BloodWing slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ledesma's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BloodWing looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledesma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ledesma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ledesma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BloodWing postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ledesma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BloodWing doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ledesma is tightening it up a little... BloodWing has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! BloodWing reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! BloodWing taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ledesma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Estevan Ledesma!
Estevan Ledesma thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cooke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Duvalier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Duvalier's choice of entrance music: Haitian National Anthem. Francois Duvalier will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Cooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francois Duvalier!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duvalier lands with a good body shot.
Duvalier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duvalier drops Cooke with a beautiful combination! Cooke stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Duvalier is looking for the KO!
Cooke is rocked!
It looks like Eric Cooke has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oh Cooke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duvalier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke is breathing heavily.
Duvalier misses with a straight right.
Cooke seems to have got his legs back now.
Duvalier fakes the body blow, causing Cooke to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Cooke goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francois Duvalier!
Francois Duvalier very nearly forgot to thank Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Bullit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bullit comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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277 lbs
20 - 16 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Bullit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullit slips under a jab from Kelly.
Bullit misses with a double jab.
Kelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bullit throws the kick towards the body but Kelly avoids it.
Kelly thows a body shot but no joy.
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullit.
Bullit lands an overhand right.
Kelly throws the left hand but Bullit avoids the punch easily.
Bullit tries to clinch up.
Kelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kelly swings for the body but Bullit moves out of range.
Kelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Bullit.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Bullit fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bullit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jesse Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly scores with a jab.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kelly was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bullit because Kelly loaded up on that one.
Kelly is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Bullit goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Kelly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jesse Kelly!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jesse Kelly made sure he mentioned Hopkins Athletics, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Master Blaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaster comes into the arena with The Number of The Beast - Iron Maiden blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Master Blaster has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Master Blaster seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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178 lbs
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183 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Master Blaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Blaster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alvarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blaster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blaster closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alvarez quickly recovers to half guard.
Blaster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alvarez's head.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Blaster keeps him under control.
Blaster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Blaster has control of the leg.
Alvarez is staying active underneath Blaster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Blaster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Blaster thows a huge punch but Alvarez dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaster working over Alvarez with some ground and pound. Alvarez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez has one foot on Blaster's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Alvarez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Blaster works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blaster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Blaster's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaster keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Blaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez trying to control but Blaster is working from the bottom.
Alvarez works over Blaster with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blaster manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaster scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Alvarez?
Alvarez can't escape the position.
Blaster throws some wild stikes that Alvarez manages to avoid easily.
The referee warns Alvarez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
It looks like Paulo Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez blocking the ground and pound.
Blaster landing strikes, looking to finish!
Alvarez working to try and regain half guard.
The referee warns Alvarez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That has opened up Paulo Alvarez's cut even more.
Alvarez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Blaster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alvarez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Blaster is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Alvarez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Alvarez shrugs it off.
Blaster unloads with some shots from mount but Alvarez bucks and avoids them well.
Blaster throws some wild stikes that Alvarez manages to avoid easily.
Blaster throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Blaster thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Alvarez holds on, trying desperately to control.
Blaster is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Alvarez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Blaster throws some wild stikes that Alvarez manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaster connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The cut above Paulo Alvarez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paulo Alvarez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Master Blaster!
A very excited looking Master Blaster 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 Thomas Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soeren Lindstroem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Callahan comes to the cage accompanied by Everybody Wants To Rule The World. Lindstroem has chosen Time is Tickin away as his entrance music. Soeren Lindstroem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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173 lbs
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183 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Callahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soeren Lindstroem!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callahan misses with the combination.
Lindstroem is looking to slow Callahan down with leg kicks.
Lindstroem stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lindstroem.
Callahan fails to land with a series of punches.
Callahan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Callahan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lindstroem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Callahan misses.
Callahan throws a shot from downtown. Lindstroem moves away and avoids it.
Lindstroem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lindstroem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lindstroem throws a leg kick which misses Callahan's front leg but catches the back leg as Callahan tries to avoid it.
Lindstroem lets loose with a powerful body kick. Callahan will feel that in the morning.
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!
Lindstroem misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan tries to clinch up but Lindstroem circles away and keeps his distance.
Callahan staying out of range there.
Callahan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lindstroem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lindstroem throws a sloppy head kick and Callahan moves out of range easily.
Lindstroem throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lindstroem thuds his shin into the meat of Callahan's side.
Callahan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lindstroem trying to control but Callahan is working from the bottom.
Callahan is trying to keep Lindstroem in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Callahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindstroem scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lindstroem preventing the sweep.
Lindstroem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Callahan is keeping the position for now.
Callahan can't keep his opponent in guard - Lindstroem advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lindstroem wants to work for an arm triangle but Callahan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Callahan wants to get back to full guard.
Callahan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Callahan can't keep his opponent in guard - Lindstroem advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Callahan is just riding it out for now. Lindstroem eventually gives up the hold.
Lindstroem is looking for a kimura but Callahan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lindstroem to get the leverage.
Callahan trying to hold on to Lindstroem's head to control him but Lindstroem postures up.
Lindstroem is looking for a kimura but Callahan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lindstroem to get the leverage.
Lindstroem tries to pass the half guard into mount. Callahan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lindstroem not doing much here.
Callahan is staying active underneath Lindstroem, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Callahan is trying to stand up here but Lindstroem is controlling him well.
Lindstroem is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Callahan!
Lindstroem trying to control but Callahan is having none of it.
Lindstroem wants to finish this one by submission but Callahan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lindstroem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Callahan is looking to improve his position but Lindstroem isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soeren Lindstroem dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Callahan avoids a kick to the body.
Callahan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lindstroem tries a low kick but Callahan avoids it.
Lindstroem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lindstroem throws a leg kick
and Callahan counters with a straight right hand.
Lindstroem throws a solid leg kick but Callahan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lindstroem.
Callahan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Callahan.
Lindstroem closes the distance and clinches up with Callahan, looking for a takedown. Lindstroem pushes Callahan against the cage but Callahan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lindstroem throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lindstroem.
Soeren Lindstroem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindstroem thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Callahan if he has to take too many more of those.
Lindstroem throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lindstroem fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindstroem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lindstroem throws a shot from downtown. Callahan moves away and avoids it.
Lindstroem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Callahan.
Lindstroem throws a leg kick but Callahan moved away.
Lindstroem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lindstroem lets loose with a powerful body kick. Callahan will feel that in the morning.
Callahan lands a leg kick that knocks Lindstroem off balance momentarily.
Lindstroem tries to work over Callahan's front leg with a kick but Callahan checks it.
Lindstroem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lindstroem scores with a jab.
Callahan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callahan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Callahan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lindstroem throws a head kick that misses.
Callahan seems to have got his legs back now.
Callahan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lindstroem counters with a good low kick that Callahan was not able to check.
Callahan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lindstroem to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lindstroem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Callahan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lindstroem is aware though and is defending well.
Lindstroem stopping the sweep attempt from Callahan.
Callahan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lindstroem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Callahan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Callahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Soeren Lindstroem hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lindstroem throws a head kick that misses.
Lindstroem tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Callahan is able to avoid easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Callahan blocks the leg kick.
Lindstroem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Callahan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Lindstroem misses
and Callahan counters with a nice leg kick.
Callahan blocks a head kick by Lindstroem.
Callahan scores a takedown into full mount!
Callahan lands a nice shot to the head.
Callahan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindstroem defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Callahan.
Lindstroem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Callahan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lindstroem's face.
Lindstroem is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soeren Lindstroem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lindstroem lands a leg kick that knocks Callahan off balance momentarily.
Lindstroem scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lindstroem throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Callahan.
Lindstroem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Callahan avoids a kick to the body.
Callahan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lindstroem shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lindstroem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Callahan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lindstroem throws a nice inside leg kick.
Callahan scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Callahan looks to land a left hand but Lindstroem moved out of range nicely.
Lindstroem moves out of range as Callahan strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindstroem scoring well with a low kick there.
Callahan lands with a cross.
Callahan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lindstroem.
Callahan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Lindstroem.
Callahan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Callahan blocks a head kick by Lindstroem.
Callahan shoots in and bounces Lindstroem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lindstroem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Callahan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Callahan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Callahan wants to control from the top but Lindstroem keeps moving.
Lindstroem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lindstroem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soeren Lindstroem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Callahan trying to control but Lindstroem is working from the bottom.
Lindstroem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lindstroem keeping full guard, as Callahan tries to pass.
Lindstroem keeping moving, preventing Callahan from controlling successfully.
Lindstroem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Callahan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan is looking to work some ground and pound but Lindstroem has wrist control.
Callahan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindstroem looking for a sweep. Not yet Lindstroem, not yet.
Lindstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Callahan defends well.
Thomas Callahan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lindstroem keeping moving, preventing Callahan from controlling successfully.
Callahan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lindstroem is looking for a triangle but Callahan pushes his legs off easily.
Lindstroem is looking for a triangle but Callahan pushes his legs off easily.
Soeren Lindstroem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Callahan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Callahan is looking to advance position but Lindstroem has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lindstroem trying to control but Callahan is having none of it.
Lindstroem controlling from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Callahan is working to get back to half guard.
Lindstroem trying to control but Callahan is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soeren Lindstroem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lindstroem 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soeren Lindstroem!
Soeren Lindstroem really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 (95% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Mak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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140 lbs
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147 lbs
20 - 14 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddy Mak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre closes the distance and clinches up with Mak, looking for a takedown. St Pierre pushes Mak against the cage but Mak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
St Pierre misses the shot to the body.
Mak misses with a jab to the body
and St Pierre counters with a shoot takedown. Mak fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
St Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St Pierre manages to get himself to full guard.
St Pierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mak postures up in St Pierre's guard and throws a big left but St Pierre blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mak connects with a couple of short punches.
Mak is looking to work some ground and pound but St Pierre has wrist control.
St Pierre wants to sweep here but Mak controlling him for the moment.
St Pierre is pulling down on Mak's head. It's preventing any offense from Mak, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mak got a little sloppy there for a moment and St Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mak has managed to get both his arms back between St Pierre's legs - danger averted.
Mak distracts St Pierre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mak distracts St Pierre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Pierre is keeping the position for now.
Mak lands a couple of digs.
St Pierre is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mak has his hands clasped together but St Pierre extends an breaks Mak's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by St Pierre.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felix St Pierre!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gryphon Andersoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Stone is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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235 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gryphon Andersoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Stone!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Andersoon moves out of range easily.
Andersoon tries to close the distance and clinch but Stone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andersoon thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Andersoon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andersoon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersoon.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stone.
Andersoon lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Stone.
Stone throws a push kick but Andersoon slaps the foot to one side.
Andersoon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Stone. Those never looked like landing.
Andersoon misses with a double jab.
Andersoon throws out a loose jab but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersoon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersoon misses with a looping left.
Andersoon gets caught flat footed, as Stone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stone with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone working some strikes from top position.
Stone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersoon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stone stopping the sweep attempt from Andersoon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone lands a couple of digs.
Stone throws a big elbow that misses.
Stone throwing strikes from guard but Andersoon blocks nicely.
Stone passes Andersoon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Andersoon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stone is working for a submission of some sort.
Andersoon trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stone 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.
Stone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stone drops an elbow to the side of Andersoon's head.
Andersoon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stone on the ground.
Stone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andersoon's head.
Stone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersoon is looking for a sweep. Stone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stone lands with a punch from half guard.
Andersoon is staying active underneath Stone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andersoon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andersoon is in trouble now - Stone has advanced to mount!
Stone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Andersoon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stone postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Andersoon bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Stone and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Stone!
Sean Stone gave a mention to Kobra Clothing Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Lavrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Key's entrance music is EYELID - REGENERATE. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Key!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Lavrov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Key circles away quickly and effectively.
Don Key seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lavrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Key has a takedown stuffed.
Key is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lavrov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lavrov counters with a thumping low kick.
Key scores with a kick to the midsection.
Key misses with a low kick.
Lavrov lands a jab to Key's midsection.
Key waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lavrov.
Key is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Key tries for a takedown but Lavrov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lavrov avoids a kick to the body.
Lavrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Key stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lavrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Key has time to react.
Vadim Lavrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Key ducks under a wild hook from Lavrov.
Lavrov throws an overhand right that lands on Key's shoulder, as Key tries to avoid the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Lavrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Key closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lavrov throws a head punch that misses.
Lavrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Key controls his hands.
Key is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lavrov is defending well for now.
Key scores with a nice hook to the head.
Key pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Key creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Key wants to take the fight to the mat but Lavrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key lands a damaging elbow.
Key is working Lavrov over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Lavrov.
It looks like Don Key has been cut.
Lavrov stops a takedown attempt from Key.
A knee to the head by Lavrov.
Lavrov scores with a hook to the body.
Lavrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Key avoids the damage to the body.
Lavrov can't find room to land a body shot as Key controls the action.
Lavrov throws an elbow that misses.
Key pushes off an throws an elbow but Lavrov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lavrov presses Key against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lavrov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lavrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Key backwards.
Key lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lavrov backwards.
Key lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lavrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Key throws an elbow but misses.
Lavrov lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lavrov.
Lavrov prevents a body shot from Key.
Lavrov misses with some punches.
Lavrov tries to throw a body punch but Key avoids it by throwing Lavrov back against the cage.
Lavrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Key backwards.
Key lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lavrov backwards.
Key misses with a body punch.
Lavrov lands an elbow inside that Key shrugs off.
Lavrov lands a right hand.
Lavrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lavrov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Key's brow.
Lavrov throws an elbow but it misses.
Lavrov scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Key cracks Lavrov with a nice body shot.
Key is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lavrov is defending well for now.
Key lands with a short shot to the head.
Key is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lavrov is defending well for now.
Key on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lavrov blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov managing to block the knees to the body from Key.
Key goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Key is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lavrov is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Key.
Lavrov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lavrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Key blocks a body shot from Lavrov.
Lavrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Key.
Lavrov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lavrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees to the body from Key.
Lavrov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Key blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Key is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lavrov is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lavrov.
Key missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Lavrov on the inside.
Lavrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Key.
Key lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Lavrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Key's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lavrov throws a head kick that misses.
Key lands a lovely overhand right.
Key throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lavrov throws a leg kick but Key sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lavrov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lavrov throws a hook to the side of Key's head but Key sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Key misses with a looping left.
Lavrov lands the left hand.
Key misses with an attempted mid kick.
Key looks to land a right hand but Lavrov moved out of range.
Key takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Key takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lavrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lavrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lavrov takes the fight into the clinch.
Key blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Key avoiding damage as Lavrov throws knees to the body.
Vadim Lavrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lavrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Key avoids it.
Key misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lavrov.
Key lands an elbow inside.
Key with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lavrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lavrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lavrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Key avoids the damage to the body.
Key works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lavrov lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Key comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Key takes a knee right on the jaw!
Key lands a good knee to the midsection. Lavrov won't want to take too many of those.
Lavrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lavrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Key managing to block the knees to the body from Lavrov.
Lavrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Key.
Lavrov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Key working Lavrov over with knees to the body.
Lavrov lands with a left to the head.
Key misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lavrov misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Key scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lavrov scores a nice knee to the body.
Lavrov blocks a body shot from Key.
Key lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lavrov lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov avoiding damage as Key throws knees to the body.
Key throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lavrov has a couple of punches blocked by Key.
Lavrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Lavrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lavrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Key is defending well for now.
Lavrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Key avoiding damage as Lavrov throws knees to the body.
Key tries to land knees in the clinch but Lavrov avoids the damage to the body.
Lavrov avoiding damage as Key throws knees to the body.
Key avoids a wild elbow strike from Lavrov.
Lavrov misses with a punch to the body.
Key misses with a hook to the ribs.
Key lands with a left to the head.
Key throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lavrov throws an elbow that misses.
Key lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Key unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lavrov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Key.
Lavrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Key's elbow.
Lavrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lavrov lands an elbow inside.
Don Key's cut is getting worse.
Key blocks an elbow strike.
Lavrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Key lands a good knee to the midsection. Lavrov won't want to take too many of those.
Key using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lavrov is breathing heavily.
Lavrov has a couple of punches blocked by Key.
Key cracks Lavrov with a nice body shot.
Key blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Key lands a good knee to the midsection. Lavrov won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Key lands an elbow that stopped Lavrov in his tracks for a moment.
Lavrov throws an elbow but it misses.
Key misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lavrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Key avoids 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 Don Key will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Key's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Key clinches with his opponent.
Key trying to land knees to the body.
Key avoiding damage as Lavrov throws knees to the body.
Key trying to land knees to the body.
Key comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lavrov blocks a body shot from Key.
A right handed body shot lands from Key.
Lavrov lands an elbow just above Key 's eye.
Key avoids the elbow strike from Lavrov, against the cage.
Key lands a body shot.
Lavrov blocks an elbow strike.
Lavrov trying to land knees to the body.
Lavrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lavrov.
Key misses with a knee strike.
Key blocking some punches.
Lavrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Key's elbow.
Lavrov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key with a knee to the head.
Key is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Key using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lavrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lavrov.
Lavrov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Key's defenses.
Key scores with a hook to the body.
Lavrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Key gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lavrov lands a shot to the body.
Key lands an elbow just above Lavrov 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lavrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Key backwards.
Key lands an elbow just above Lavrov 's eye.
Lavrov takes a shot to the head.
Lavrov throws a head punch that misses.
Lavrov tries to throw a body punch but Key avoids it by throwing Lavrov back against the cage.
Key throws a punch but it's blocked by Lavrov.
Lavrov trying to land knees to the body.
Lavrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Key landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lavrov tries a body shot but Key blocks it.
Key with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Key lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Key misses with a body punch.
Lavrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Key avoids it.
Lavrov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lavrov has a couple of punches blocked by Key.
Key misses with a punch on the inside.
Lavrov connects with a knee to the head.
Don Key's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lavrov lands a right hand.
Key unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lavrov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lavrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Key tries to throw a body punch but Lavrov avoids it by throwing Key back against the cage.
Key avoids a wild elbow strike from Lavrov.
Key tries to land knees in the clinch but Lavrov avoids the damage to the body.
Key lands an elbow inside that Lavrov shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Key missing with knees to the body.
Key lands an elbow just above Lavrov 's eye.
Lavrov takes an elbow to the temple.
Lavrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lavrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lavrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Key.
Lavrov managing to block the knees to the body from Key.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Key.
Lavrov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Key throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lavrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Key.
Key can't find room to land a body shot as Lavrov controls the action.
Lavrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Key makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Key working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Key.
Key blocks an uppercut.
Key lands a shot to the body.
Key with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lavrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Key blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Key tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lavrov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Key with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lavrov takes an elbow to the temple.
Key lands an elbow inside.
Key comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Key is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lavrov is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lavrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Key misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lavrov.
Lavrov misses with some punches.
Lavrov managing to block the knees to the body from Key.
Lavrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Key clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Don Key'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.
A good leg kick by Key.
Vadim Lavrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lavrov misses with a straight right.
Key cracks the inside of Lavrov's front leg.
Lavrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Key tenderised Lavrov's leg. Lavrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Key lands a high kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lavrov, right into the meat.
Key throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lavrov on the side of the head.
Key goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Key throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Key finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key delivers a nice body kick.
Lavrov throws a jab when Key was well out of range.
Lavrov missing with a left hand there. Key was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Key throws the kick towards the body but Lavrov avoids it.
Lavrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Key is just out of range.
Key smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Key tries to land a body kick
and Lavrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Key looks to throw a body kick
and Key takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Lavrov does no damage.
Key throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lavrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Key wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Key throws a body kick that misses.
Key connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lavrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lavrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Key tries to move into range but Lavrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lavrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Key.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key tries to clinch up but Lavrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Lavrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Key.
Lavrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Key throws a low kick but Lavrov avoids it.
Lavrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Key sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lavrov moves in looking to clinch but Key pushes him off.
Key looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lavrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Key. Key gets slowly back to his feet.
Key bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lavrov's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lavrov misses with a body shot.
Lavrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Key.
A low kick from Key is predictable there
and Lavrov counters with a solid body kick.
Key connects with a leg kick. Lavrov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lavrov misses with a hook.
Lavrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Key was well out of range. Poor timing from Lavrov.
Lavrov thuds a left hand into Key's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Lavrov.
A head kick misses from Lavrov.
Key fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Key had his way with Vadim Lavrov in that round.
The cut man is working on Don Key's cut.
That's time! 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.
Key clinches.
Lavrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Key takes a shot to the head.
Lavrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Key lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Key.
Key is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lavrov is defending well for now.
Lavrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Key unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lavrov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Key misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lavrov pushes off an throws an elbow but Key leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Key trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Lavrov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Key tries a body shot but Lavrov blocks it.
Lavrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Lavrov misses with an elbow strike.
Key is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavrov avoiding damage as Key throws knees to the body.
Lavrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Key lands a damaging elbow.
Key looking to throw knees to the head but Lavrov is blocking nicely.
Lavrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Key is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Key landing knees to the body.
Key misses with a punch to the body.
Lavrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Key backwards.
Still in the clinch, Key scores with a nice short uppercut.
Key blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Key on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lavrov lands an elbow inside that Key shrugs off.
Lavrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Key missing with knees to the body.
Key goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Key scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Don Key is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov works on Key's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lavrov lands a good knee to the midsection. Key won't want to take too many of those.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Key lands a damaging elbow.
A shot in the inside from Lavrov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lavrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lavrov tries to throw a body punch but Key avoids it by throwing Lavrov back against the cage.
Lavrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lavrov tries to work over Key's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lavrov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lavrov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Key dodges an elbow strike from Lavrov.
Lavrov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lavrov misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Lavrov on the inside.
Key blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lavrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lavrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lavrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lavrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Key's elbow.
Lavrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Key.
Key dodges an elbow strike from Lavrov.
Key lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Vadim Lavrov has been cut.
Lavrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lavrov throws a head punch that misses.
Lavrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Key softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vadim Lavrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov throws a head punch that misses.
Lavrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Key with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Key landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Key tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lavrov's elbow.
Key throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lavrov blocks it with crossed arms.
Lavrov misses with a body punch.
Lavrov misses with a body punch.
Key managing to block the knees to the body from Lavrov.
Lavrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Key's elbow.
Key managing to block the knees to the body from Lavrov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lavrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Key uses good head movement to avoid it.
Key lands a nice uppercut.
Lavrov misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Lavrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Key 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
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