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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cinder Smaug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Kasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cinder Smaug has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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260 lbs
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280 lbs
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Decent wrestler
World class MT
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cinder Smaug! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tim Kasher! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A decent looking cross lands there for Smaug. Kasher throws a half hearted mid kick. Kasher checks a leg kick nicely. Kasher throws a head kick but Smaug moves out of range.
Kasher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smaug. Kasher moves out of range of the body kick from Smaug.
Smaug lands a jab to the nose. This has been an exciting period of action! Kasher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasher lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smaug will feel that in the morning. Smaug throws a good cross that connects.
Kasher misses with a head kick.
Kasher scoring well with a low kick there.
Smaug is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Smaug throws a front kick aimed at Kasher's knee but Kasher avoids it well. Smaug listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kasher tries to land a body kick and Smaug counters with a stiff right hand. Kasher moves out of range of the strikes. Kasher staying out of range there. Smaug avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Smaug swings for the body but Kasher moves out of range.
Kasher throws a quick inside leg kick. Kasher throws a leg kick and Kasher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A swing and a miss from Smaug. Smaug explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A solid leg kick lands there for Kasher.
Kasher blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smaug lands with a big left! Kasher is wobbled badly! Smaug comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Kasher to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cinder Smaug!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Game (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alastair Gridlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gridlock has chosen Robbie Williams - Come Undone as his entrance music. Nick Game has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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274 lbs
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185 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Game! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alastair Gridlock! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Game throws a lazy right hand but Gridlock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Game circles away from the clinch attempt.
Game pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Gridlock ducks under a wild hook from Game. Gridlock clinches up with Game and pushes him back against the cage. Game is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gridlock is defending well. Gridlock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Game drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gridlock gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gridlock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gridlock wants to stall.
Game tries to throw a body punch but Gridlock avoids it by throwing Game back against the cage. Game is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Game. That's going to take a lot out of him. Game looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Game blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Game wants a takedown but no success here.
Game jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gridlock walks away with a smile on his face. Game gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Game jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Game misses the body punch letting Gridlock counter with a right hand. Game stuns Gridlock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Gridlock throws out a loose jab but Game uses good head movement to avoid it. Game tries to move into range but Gridlock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Game walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Game throws a leg kick which misses Gridlock's front leg but catches the back leg as Gridlock tries to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gridlock connects with a crisp jab. Gridlock moves into the clinch. Gridlock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Game gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Gridlock keeping moving, preventing Game from controlling successfully. Game loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gridlock wants to stand and escape but Game is having none of it. Game looking to pass the guard. Game is fighting to break Gridlock's control of his arms but Gridlock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Game trying to control but Gridlock is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Game connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Game misses with a body shot.
Game ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Game throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Game throws a sloppy head kick and Gridlock moves out of range easily. Game misses with a body shot.
Nick Game seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A swing and a miss from Gridlock. Alastair Gridlock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gridlock misses with a right hand and Game counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Gridlock slips under a jab. Gridlock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Game with a jab.
It looks like Alastair Gridlock has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Game tries to land a leg kick but Gridlock saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Game tries to score with a low kick but Gridlock moves his leg out of the way. Game takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gridlock moves into the clinch. Game turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Game manages to end up in side control. Gridlock parries the strikes from Game easily there. Game is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gridlock to escape.
Game tries to score with some ground and pound. Gridlock controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Game is trying to get an arm triangle but Gridlock is defending well. Gridlock wants to get back to his feet but Game drags him back down. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Game sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gridlock is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Game. Game prevents Gridlock from escaping the position. Game throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Game dominated that round. The cut man is working on Alastair Gridlock's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Game with a nice cross. Game misses with a looping left. Game moves away from the strike by Gridlock. Game scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gridlock in his tracks. Game misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gridlock.
Gridlock throws a body punch but Game moves out of range. Gridlock swats away the attempt to clinch by Game. Gridlock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Game looks to land a left hand but Gridlock moved out of range nicely. Gridlock throws a hook but Game avoids it easily. Gridlock throws a quick inside leg kick. Gridlock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. An inside leg kick lands from Gridlock. Game throws a jab but it's blocked by Gridlock. A clash of legs there as Gridlock blocks the low kick. Gridlock is looking to slow Game down with leg kicks. Game tries to close the distance and clinch but Gridlock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Gridlock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Gridlock jabs Game to the body, keeping him at a distance. Gridlock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Game moves away. Game throws a leg kick but Gridlock sees it coming and moves out of range. Game misses with a body shot.
Game throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gridlock looks to score with a jab to the body but Game is just out of range. Game takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Some bone on bone action there as Gridlock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Gridlock scores with a nice head shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Game closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gridlock quickly recovers to half guard. Gridlock regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Game. Game throwing strikes but missing. Gridlock wants to stand up but Game is controlling him. Game in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Game accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Game seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Game advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gridlock is trying to stand back up but Game is controlling him
Ground and pound from Game. Game not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Game is looking for a kimura here.
Gridlock looks like he's trying to stand up.
Game lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Game stops Gridlock from getting back to his feet.
Game wants to control but Gridlock is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Game throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Game landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Game thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Gridlock is refusing to be controlled, as Game sits in half guard. Gridlock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Game. Gridlock is trying to stand back up but Game is controlling him
Game is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gridlock defends it well. Gridlock is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Game throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Game working the head and body with strikes. Game throwing shots but Gridlock is blocking nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Game dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Alastair Gridlock's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Gridlock.
Gridlock slips a jab from Game. Gridlock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Game closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gridlock to the mat! Gridlock manages to get full guard. Game trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Gridlock is trying to control the position but Game postures up. Game throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Gridlock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Game! Nick Game overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gridlock is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! The fight stays on the outside here - Game looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Game walks into a stiff left hand from Gridlock. Game fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. A low kick from Game is predictable there and Gridlock counters with a body kick that stops Game in his tracks momentarily. Gridlock sizes up Game with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Gridlock avoids the body shot from Game.
Gridlock misses with a head kick.
Game throws a body punch but Gridlock moves out of range. Game throws a solid leg kick but Gridlock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Game. Game waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gridlock. Gridlock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Game.
Game throws a sloppy body shot
and Gridlock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Some bone on bone action there as Gridlock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Gridlock moves in looking to clinch but Game pushes him off. Gridlock misses with a wild body shot. Nick Game is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Game throws a poor cross that misses
and Gridlock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A solid leg kick lands there for Gridlock.
Gridlock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Game.
Game takes a swing at Gridlock's ribcage but misses. Gridlock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Game swats him away and circles back towards the center. Game misses with a looping right. Nick Game is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Game is looking to wear down Gridlock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Gridlock throws a hook but Game blocks it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Game shoots in for a double leg but Gridlock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Game lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gridlock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Game swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gridlock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A jab from Game misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gridlock misses the jab. Game shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gridlock napping and manages to drive through into side control! Game trying to control the action but Gridlock is working from the bottom. Gridlock is looking to reverse the position. Gridlock is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Game wants to control but Gridlock is keeping him busy. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Game has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Game cracks Gridlock with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gridlock tries to buck Game off but Game is having none of it. Game trying to control the position but Gridlock is working away. Gridlock is looking to reverse the position. Gridlock is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Gridlock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sloppy strikes there by Game. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Game throwing shots but missing, from side control. A lull in the action here. Gridlock can't do much from the bottom here. Alastair Gridlock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Game fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Game takes a little break here. Gridlock wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight! Nick Game showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Game, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Game! A relieved looking Nick Game thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deidara Zetsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Stenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zetsu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Relax & Take Notes. Deidara Zetsu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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280 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deidara Zetsu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandr Stenkov! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stenkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zetsu momentarily.
It looks like Deidara Zetsu has been cut. Sloppy strikes from Stenkov. Those never looked like landing. Stenkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zetsu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Stenkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stenkov throws the left hand but Zetsu avoids the punch easily. Zetsu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donk. Zetsu catches Stenkov right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Alexandr Stenkov has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A cross from Stenkov lands. Stenkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Zetsu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Stenkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zetsu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. You can see the frustration on Zetsu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Zetsu is being controlled here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zetsu is trying to control Stenkov's posture but Stenkov avoids it. Zetsu seems a little lost for a moment, as Stenkov dominates the positioning. Zetsu is looking to reverse the position. Zetsu is trying to control Stenkov's posture but Stenkov avoids it. Zetsu tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zetsu wants to control but Stenkov postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Deidara Zetsu wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Zetsu cracks Stenkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Zetsu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stenkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Stenkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zetsu did well to prevent Stenkov getting side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stenkov wants to pass to mount but Zetsu is defending the position. Stenkov stops Zetsu from getting back to his feet.
Stenkov is taking a breather. Zetsu 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. Zetsu won't allow Stenkov to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zetsu is in trouble now - Stenkov has advanced to mount! Zetsu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Zetsu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stenkov controlling from mount. Zetsu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stenkov looking to control and managing it successfully. Stenkov with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stenkov controlling the pace for now. Zetsu wants to hold on but Stenkov pushes him away. Stenkov controlling the pace for now. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Zetsu tries to reverse the position but Stenkov maintains control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexandr Stenkov will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zetsu connects with an inside leg kick. Zetsu misses with a straight left. Stenkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Zetsu lands a nice shot to the body. Stenkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zetsu pushes Stenkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Stenkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head punch on the inside from Stenkov fails to land. Good body shot from Stenkov.
Zetsu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stenkov backwards. Stenkov misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zetsu. Stalling in the clinch from Zetsu.
Stenkov misses with a body punch.
Zetsu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stenkov's elbow. Zetsu looking to stall.
Stenkov lands a body punch. Stenkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Zetsu.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stenkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zetsu pulls him back up using the underhooks. A nice left hand lands by Stenkov.
Stenkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Zetsu backwards. Stenkov tries to work over Zetsu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stenkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenkov tries to work over Zetsu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stenkov can't find room to land a body shot as Zetsu controls the action.
Stenkov takes a shot to the head. Zetsu misses with a body punch.
Zetsu looking to stall.
Stenkov misses with a punch to the body.
Deidara Zetsu has scored more points in the clinch so far. Stenkov blocking some punches.
Stenkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenkov. Zetsu prevents a body shot from Stenkov. Zetsu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stenkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action! Stenkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zetsu backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zetsu prevents a body shot from Stenkov. Stenkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zetsu's elbow. A short uppercut from Zetsu. Zetsu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stenkov backwards. Zetsu trying to control the position but instead, Stenkov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zetsu into the cage. Zetsu stops a takedown attempt from Stenkov.
Deidara Zetsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Stenkov. A short left from Zetsu. Stenkov lands a body punch. Zetsu lands with a short shot to the head. Zetsu is defending well against a takedown attempt. Stenkov tries a body shot but Zetsu blocks it.
Stenkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zetsu looking to stall.
Zetsu blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice left hand lands by Zetsu.
Stenkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenkov presses Zetsu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Zetsu blocking some punches.
Zetsu lands with a right to the head. Nice body punch from Zetsu - that landed with a thud.
Stenkov is breathing heavily. A hook to the body from Zetsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zetsu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stenkov is keeping busy. Stenkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zetsu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A body shot lands from Stenkov.
Zetsu trying to control the position but instead, Stenkov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zetsu into the cage. Stenkov tries to work over Zetsu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Zetsu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stenkov is keeping busy. Stenkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zetsu prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stenkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Stenkov - that landed with a thud.
Stenkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stenkov lands with a short shot to the head. Zetsu lands with a short head shot on the inside. Zetsu takes a shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Zetsu. Stenkov goes for a takedown attempt but Zetsu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Deidara Zetsu is winning the standup battle so far. Stenkov scores with a punch to the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Zetsu swats away the attempt to clinch by Stenkov. Stenkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zetsu's waist but Zetsu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stenkov off to one side. Zetsu looks for the body kick but Stenkov saw that one coming. 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 Deidara Zetsu will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Zetsu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Zetsu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stenkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenkov misses with a looping right. Zetsu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stenkov's head. Zetsu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stenkov. Horrible takedown by Stenkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Zetsu which made him look bad. Zetsu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stenkov's head backwards. A big left from Stenkov misses. Stenkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Zetsu doesn't manage to clinch there - Stenkov circles away.
Stenkov blocks a head kick by Zetsu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zetsu.
Stenkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zetsu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Stenkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zetsu moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Zetsu throws a low kick, looking for Stenkov's leg but Stenkov calmly moves out of range. Stenkov avoids the body shot from Zetsu.
Zetsu takes a body punch but keeps moving. A lazy left from Zetsu finds it's target. Zetsu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Zetsu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Stenkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zetsu thuds his right hand into Stenkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Zetsu throws a body punch but Stenkov moves out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stenkov is looking to clinch. Zetsu scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice uppercut lands for Zetsu. That snapped Stenkov's head back.
Stenkov misses with a body shot
and Zetsu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nice body punch from Zetsu. Stenkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zetsu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zetsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stenkov throws out the jab. Zetsu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Zetsu lands a big head kick that sends Stenkov tumbling to the mat! Zetsu takes a step backwards and waves Stenkov back to his feet - he wants the finish! Zetsu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stenkov takes a step back to recover. Zetsu Rushes Stenkov and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Stenkov is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Zetsu Piles on the pressure and Stenkov crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deidara Zetsu! Deidara Zetsu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juarez Silviano Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Xu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbosa comes to the cage accompanied by Cake - Frank Sinatra . Xu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica - Creeping Death kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juarez Silviano Barbosa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Xu! The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Barbosa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Barbosa thows a leg kick but Xu checks it and Xu counters with a stiff right hand. A bone on bone clash there as Barbosa blocks the leg kick.
Xu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away. Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xu moves to clinch but Barbosa breaks away and Barbosa counters with a good low kick that Xu was not able to check. Barbosa throws a leg kick and Xu counters with a nice leg kick. Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xu throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa. Xu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbosa under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Barbosa misses with a leg kick letting Xu counter with a right hand. Xu looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range. Xu looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely. Xu throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Barbosa avoids a kick to the body.
Roger Xu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A right-left combo lands from Xu. Barbosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbosa throws a chopping leg kick but Xu manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Barbosa throws a front kick aimed at Xu's knee but Xu avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Xu tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xu. Barbosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xu. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barbosa swings away with a leg kick that misses. Xu throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range. Xu jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Xu. Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside. A combination from Xu does no damage. Barbosa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Barbosa throws a leg kick but Xu checks it. Xu is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Xu stalks Barbosa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barbosa's face. Barbosa staggers backwards, shaken. The fight stays on the outside here - Xu looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Xu thows a left - swing and a miss! The fight stays on the outside here - Xu looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Xu jabs at Barbosa's body. Xu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xu misses with a hook. Xu stuns Barbosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Barbosa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Roger Xu has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jab by Xu. This has been an exciting period of action! The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xu checks a leg kick. Xu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it. Barbosa misses with a body kick. Xu forces Barbosa back against the cage and clinches. Xu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Xu.
Barbosa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Xu looks to throw an elbow but misses. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Xu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks an elbow strike from Xu.
Xu tries to stall but Barbosa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Xu dominated that round. The cut man is working on Roger Xu's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters circling - Xu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Xu checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xu. Barbosa throws a leg kick but Xu moved away. A head kick misses from Barbosa. A leg kick checked by Xu. Barbosa throws a low kick, looking for Xu's leg but Xu calmly moves out of range. A big left from Xu misses. Xu misses with a body shot.
Xu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Barbosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A low kick from Barbosa is predictable there and Xu counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Xu cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A lazy body kick from Barbosa and Xu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Xu scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one. Barbosa misses with a low kick as Xu jumps back. Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xu dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Xu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A solid body kick from Barbosa. Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Xu checks a low kick from Barbosa. Barbosa throws a leg kick and Xu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Xu digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Xu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa. Xu tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Xu scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one. Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Xu throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it. Barbosa throws a leg kick that is checked and Xu counters with a left to the body. Barbosa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xu is out of range and Barbosa settles back down. Xu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Xu connects with a body shot. Xu jabs Barbosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice jab. Xu throws a right and a left that both miss. Barbosa throws a push kick but Xu slaps the foot to one side. Barbosa walks into a jab. Barbosa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xu checks the leg kick. Xu works Barbosa's body with a nice hook. Xu dips to his left and cracks Barbosa with an uppercut! Xu lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Xu stuns Barbosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Xu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbosa on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Xu rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Come on Xu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Xu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Xu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbosa is defending well for now. Xu is trying to maintain a safe position but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns Xu into the cage. Xu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Xu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Barbosa throws a leg kick that is checked and Xu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Barbosa looks for the body kick but Xu saw that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Xu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Roger Xu's cut. 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!
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Xu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range. Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbosa, pushing him back against the cage. Xu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barbosa.
Xu struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Xu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa avoiding damage as Xu throws knees to the body.
Xu trying to land knees to the body.
Barbosa slows down the pace here.
Barbosa can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barbosa blocks a body shot from Xu. Xu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Xu won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Xu as Barbosa tries to tie him up. Barbosa takes a shot to the head. Xu lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Juarez Silviano Barbosa has been cut. Xu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barbosa.
Xu trying to stall but Barbosa improves his position.
Xu throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa. Xu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Xu gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Xu misses with an elbow strike.
Xu lands an elbow just above Barbosa 's eye. Xu throws a head punch that misses. A short right from Xu. Juarez Silviano Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Barbosa blocks a body shot from Xu. Barbosa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Xu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Roger Xu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barbosa is trying to force a seperation but Xu has the dominant position. Xu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbosa is defending well for now. Barbosa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short uppercut from Xu.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Xu has him pressed against the cage. Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Xu has him pressed against the cage. Xu throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa. A short left from Xu. Xu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barbosa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Xu's brow.
And that's the end of the fight! Roger Xu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Xu 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Xu! After winning the bout, Roger Xu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gun Slinga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Power Ranger Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gold has chosen Step Up- Drowning Pool as his entrance music. Power Ranger Gold has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gun Slinga's chin.
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212 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gun Slinga! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Power Ranger Gold! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Slinga scores with a kick to the body.
Slinga lands an overhand right.
It looks like Power Ranger Gold has been cut. Slinga throws a leg kick but Gold sees it coming and checks it nicely. Gold needs to keep his hands up - Slinga had a free shot at his head there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Slinga connects with a looping right hand.
Gold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slinga. Slinga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gold throws a body punch but Slinga moves out of range. Gold throws a sloppy head kick and Slinga moves out of range easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Slinga. Gold does a little dance to reset his feet. Slinga walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gold drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Slinga swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gold's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gun Slinga! During a confident post fight interview, Gun Slinga 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angry Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anderson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Miracle - We Ain't Scared. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Angry Anderson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Wayne! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wayne tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bruce Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wayne checks a low kick from Anderson. Anderson swings for the body but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne misses with a looping left. Anderson lands an overhand right. Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Wayne counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anderson's knee momentarily. Wayne scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wayne checks it well. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Anderson missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Wayne throws a combination. Anderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range. Anderson misses with an uppercut. Anderson tries to clinch up but Wayne circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fight moves into the clinch position. Anderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wayne is keeping busy. Wayne tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wayne tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Wayne controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Wayne is rocked! Wayne is pressed against the cage. Anderson pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Wayne! Two more big strikes from Anderson and Wayne crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Angry Anderson! Our winner, Angry Anderson, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Almu Tantor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty Bennet (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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7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Almu Tantor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scotty Bennet! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Bennet. Tantor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bennet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tantor thinking. Bennet avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Tantor misses. Bennet tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bennet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A shot to the liver by Bennet. Beautiful body shot. Tantor throws a right and a left that Bennet avoids nicely. Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it. Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennet. Bennet throws a hook but Tantor blocks it. Tantor misses with a left hand and Bennet counters with a good low kick that Tantor was not able to check. Tantor blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bennet misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely. Bennet misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely. Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Tantor tests Bennet's chin there with a solid looking shot. A swing and a miss from Bennet. Bennet throws a leg kick which misses Tantor's front leg but catches the back leg as Tantor tries to avoid it. Bennet throws a head kick that misses. Tantor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Tantor missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tantor scores with a nice strike. Tantor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tantor throws a hook but Bennet blocks it. Bennet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tantor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Bennet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tantor moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tantor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bennet misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the liver by Tantor. Beautiful body shot. Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor misses the shot to the body. The fighters circle momentarily. Tantor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bennet thows a body shot but no joy. Tantor takes a shot right to the bread basket. Bennet scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A low kick from Tantor is predictable there and Bennet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tantor is looking to land body kicks. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tantor, right into the meat.
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tantor doesn't seem bothered though. Nice cross by Bennet. Bennet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tantor in his tracks. Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab. Bennet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bennet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Tantor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bennet misses with a low kick. Bennet with a body punch. A glancing blow. Tantor missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bennet throws a good cross that connects.
Bennet throws a solid leg kick but Tantor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bennet. Danga de danga de dang - Tantor scores with a four punch combination! Tantor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A big left from Tantor misses. Tantor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bennet momentarily.
Tantor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bennet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tantor scrambles back to his feet. Tantor misses with a head kick.
Almu Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tantor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tantor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bennet is able to avoid easily. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bennet misses with a head kick.
Tantor swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
Tantor misses with a wild body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scotty Bennet will probably get the nod. 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.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennet. Tantor feints a jab promting Bennet to slip. Tantor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bennet slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Tantor lands a body shot.
Bennet tries to land a leg kick but Tantor saw it coming and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor. A solid leg kick lands there for Bennet.
Bennet misses with a low kick as Tantor jumps back. Bennet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bennet in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Tantor walks into a stiff left hand from Bennet. Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. This has been an exciting period of action! Tantor connects with a body shot that sends Bennet's belly button to the back. Tantor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tantor avoids a kick to the body.
Scotty Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup. Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet. Tantor scores with a nice right hand.
Bennet tries to clinch up. Tantor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bennet momentarily.
Bennet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bennet tries to close the distance and clinch but Tantor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bennet misses with a straight left. Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Bennet misses. Tantor throws a nice looking combination but Bennet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bennet rushes Tantor and presses him up against the cage. Bennet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tantor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Tantor is looking to control Bennet's arms but Bennet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tantor has his back to the cage. Tantor takes a knee to the side of the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
Bennet lands with a left to the head. Tantor wants to get back to striking at distance but Bennet won't allow it.
Tantor takes an elbow to the temple. Tantor working aggressively here.
Bennet lands a shot to the body. Tantor wants to stall.
Bennet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Bennet lands an uppercut. Bennet throws a head punch that misses. Bennet blocks a body shot from Tantor. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bennet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A short uppercut from Bennet.
Tantor is rocked! Tantor stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor avoids the elbow strike from Bennet, against the cage.
Tantor is trying to break the clinch but Bennet is controlling him. Bennet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
Tantor breaks the clinch.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it. That kick from Bennet tenderised Tantor's leg. Tantor is trying to keep his angry face on. Bennet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tantor can pounce on him.
Bennet slips under a jab. Bennet takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bennet is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tantor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bennet checks a low kick from Tantor. Bennet throws a front kick aimed at Tantor's knee but Tantor avoids it well. Bennet takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses. Tantor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The fight stays on the outside here - Bennet looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tantor moves out of range of the leg kick from Bennet. Bennet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Bennet misses with a low kick as Tantor jumps back. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bennet is looking to clinch but Tantor is avoiding it.
Tantor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bennet's sensitive parts. Bennet throws a hook but Tantor avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Bennet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bennet jabbing away but nothing is landing. Tantor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. An inside leg kick lands from Bennet. Bennet scores with a leg kick.
Bennet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bennet takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bennet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tantor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bennet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Tantor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bennets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet sizes up Tantor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet. Bennet throws a series of punches but Tantor moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tantor fails to land with a series of punches.
Tantor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Tantor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Bennet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tantor throws a leg kick but Bennet sees it coming and checks it nicely. Bennet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tantor at a distance.
Bennet rushes Tantor and presses him up against the cage. Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Bennet avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage. Bennet scores with a shot to the side of Tantor's head. Good body shot from Bennet.
Scotty Bennet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bennet lands an elbow that stopped Tantor in his tracks for a moment. 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! Bennet pushes off an throws an elbow but Tantor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Bennet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short right from Bennet on the inside. Tantor trying to control the position but instead, Bennet has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tantor into the cage. Bennet lands a body shot. Bennet scores with an uppercut up the middle. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bennet. Bennet misses with an elbow over the top. Bennet lands with a short shot to the head. Bennet lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Almu Tantor has been cut. Bennet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tantor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet. Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow. Bennet presses Tantor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Tantor avoids the elbow strike from Bennet, against the cage.
Bennet misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tantor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bennet lands with a short shot to the head. Bennet looks to throw an elbow but misses. A battle for position here, against the cage. Bennet connects with a knee to the head.
Bennet lands a damaging elbow. Tantor takes an elbow to the temple. Bennet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards. Oh Tantor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bennet pushes Tantor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Tantor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bennet lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tantor to his knees! Bennet keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scotty Bennet! An out of breath Scotty Bennet thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franky Syn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Chikatilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syn comes to the cage accompanied by Truth by Alexander. Chikatilo has chosen Black Sunshine as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franky Syn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrei Chikatilo! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chikatilo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chikatilo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Syn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Chikatilo tries to land a leg kick but Syn saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Chikatilo misses and Syn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Chikatilo throws a head kick that misses. Chikatilo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Chikatilo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Syn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chikatilo is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Syn moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franky Syn! Franky Syn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gage Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalid Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes has chosen Flight of Icarus as his entrance music. Khalid Hayes 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gage Thomas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khalid Hayes! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thomas misses with a right hand and Hayes counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. A shot to the body from Thomas misses and Hayes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Hayes counters with a nice kick to the body. Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Hayes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hayes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Hayes, before circling back to the center of the mat. Hayes connects with a leg kick. Thomas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Hayes scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thomas looks to land a right hand but Hayes moved out of range. Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Hayes with a body punch. A glancing blow. Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Hayes pushes him off. Hayes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Thomas wants to clinch. Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Thomas. The crowd cheers as Hayes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomas doesn't seem phased though. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hayes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards.
Thomas is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thomas dodges the punch combination from Hayes.
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Hayes thows a body shot but no joy. Hayes lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily. A solid leg kick lands there for Thomas.
A big right from Hayes misses. Hayes misses with a body kick. Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hayes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hayes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away. Hayes just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas. Thomas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hayes takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses. Hayes misses with a kick to the body.
Hayes moves away from the strike by Thomas. Thomas swings for the body but Hayes moves out of range.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hayes throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A low kick from Thomas misses and Hayes counters with a stiff right hand. Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayes paws at him with a jab and circles away. Thomas fails with a takedown attempt. Hayes with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hayes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Thomas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hayes. Hayes obviously looking to wear him down.
Thomas is breathing heavily. Hayes misses with a wild body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Hayes dominated that round. That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hayes lands a head shot. Thomas moves out of range of the body kick. Hayes thuds a left hand into Thomas's body. A bone on bone clash there as Hayes blocks the leg kick.
Hayes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards. Hayes connects with an inside leg kick. Hayes lands with a good body shot. A swing and a miss from Hayes. A nice leg kick lands there from Hayes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hayes moves out of range as Thomas throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hayes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Hayes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thomas momentarily.
Hayes looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range. Hayes has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Good work by Hayes as he checks the leg kick. Thomas swings for the body but Hayes moves out of range.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Hayes feints a jab promting Thomas to slip. Hayes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thomas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Thomas throws a head kick but Hayes moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hayes connects with a leg kick. Thomas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hayes sends Thomas crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hayes is motioning to the referee to let Thomas up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hayes delivers a nice body kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hayes scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Hayes cracks Thomas with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Thomas falls to his knees and Hayes doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalid Hayes! Khalid Hayes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sutherland's choice of entrance music: The Offspring - All i Want. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Rogers! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Sutherland! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sutherland checks a leg kick. Rogers checks a leg kick. Sutherland scores with a three punch combo!
Sutherland looks to throw the jab but Rogers is out of range. Rogers fails in his attempt to clinch. A punch combination from Sutherland misses. Rogers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Sutherland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sutherland throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range. Sutherland misses with a straight right. The fight stays on the outside here - Rogers looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Rogers wants to clinch. Rogers tries to clinch but Sutherland is having none of it. Sutherland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sutherland loads up on a big right hand but Rogers slips the punch. Rogers cracks the inside of Sutherland's front leg. Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Sutherland.
Sutherland misses with a looping right. Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sutherland. Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sutherland lands a front kick. Rogers moves away from the strike by Sutherland. Rogers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Rogers tries to clinch but Sutherland moves out of range. Rogers misses with a body kick. Sutherland connects with a leg kick. Rogers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Sutherland scores with a jab to the head.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rogers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sutherland is out of range and Rogers settles back down. Rogers slips a straight right by Sutherland. Sutherland lands with a cross to side of his opponent's 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! Rogers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sutherland. Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sutherland. A nice inside leg kick there by Rogers. That's going to slow Sutherland down. Rogers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Sutherland sees coming a mile off. Sutherland lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sutherland wants to land a leg kick but Rogers is out of range. Rogers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Sutherland throws a right hand that misses
and Rogers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sutherland thinking. A looping hook to the body misses from Sutherland. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet. Sutherland misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rogers counters with a left to the body. Rogers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sutherland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - Sutherland circles away.
Rogers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sutherland. Sutherland takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sutherland looks gassed! A chopping leg kick lands by Rogers. Rogers slips under a jab. Rogers slips a straight right by Sutherland. Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Rogers connects with an inside leg kick. An inside leg kick lands from Rogers. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rogers connects with a leg kick. Sutherland looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Sutherland takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Dean Sutherland has been cut. Rogers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sutherland.
Rogers has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short right from Rogers on the inside. Rogers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sutherland backwards. Rogers tries to throw a body punch but Sutherland avoids it by throwing Rogers back against the cage. Rogers digs a right hand underneath Sutherland's ribcage. Sutherland let out a lung full of air as it connected. Rogers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sutherland's elbow. Sutherland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Rogers tries to work over Sutherland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sutherland working some nice short punches in the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Rogers.
Rogers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sutherland. A short right from Rogers on the inside. Rogers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sutherland backwards. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rogers lands with a left to the head. Rogers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Come on Rogers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rogers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dean Sutherland'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.
Rogers getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Rogers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sutherland. That did some damage! Sutherland misses the jab. Sutherland throws a nice looking combination but Rogers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rogers throws a chopping leg kick but Sutherland manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Rogers keeps Sutherland at a distance using the push kick. Sutherland misses with a head kick.
Rogers slips under a jab from Sutherland. Rogers thumps Sutherland with a low kick. Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sutherland looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - Sutherland circles away.
Sutherland looks for the body kick but Rogers saw that one coming. Sutherland swats away the attempt to clinch by Rogers. Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sutherland.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sutherland throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sutherland scores with a leg kick.
Sutherland takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sutherland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rogers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sutherland misses with a looping left. Sutherland walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rogers. Sutherland is breathing heavily. Rogers lands with a good body shot. Sutherland tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Sutherland's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Rogers throws a nice outside leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sutherland misses the jab. Sutherland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sutherland was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers. Sutherland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Rogers moves out of range of the body kick. Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sutherland moves away. Rogers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sutherland's calf. Sutherland missing with a left hand there. Rogers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Steve Rogers is winning the standup battle so far. Sutherland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sutherland swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rogers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Sutherland checks it. Rogers sizes up Sutherland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Sutherland throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Rogers throws a solid leg kick but Sutherland takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rogers.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rogers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Rogers moves away from the strike by Sutherland. Sutherland avoids the head kick by Rogers.
Sutherland lands with a nice body punch. A kick lands to the mid section there for Rogers. Sutherland misses with an uppercut. Rogers saw that one coming. Rogers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sutherland. Sutherland circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Sutherland misses with a straight left. Rogers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. An inside leg kick lands from Rogers. Rogers moves in looking to clinch but Sutherland pushes him off. Rogers is looking to wear down Sutherland with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Rogers throws a leg kick and Sutherland counters with a nice body shot. Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rogers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sutherland pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rogers is out of range and Sutherland settles back down. Sutherland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Sutherland scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rogers in his tracks. Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rogers lands with a good body shot. Sutherland blocks a head kick by Rogers.
Rogers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rogers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sutherland is out of range. Rogers throws a shot from downtown. Sutherland moves away and avoids it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Sutherland throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sutherland. Sutherland throws a hook but Rogers blocks it. Sutherland thows a body shot but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Dean Sutherland's cut. That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sutherland throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sutherland blocks a head kick by Rogers.
Sutherland thumps Rogers with a low kick. Rogers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sutherland throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot. A punch lands to the side of Rogers 's head but he takes it in his stride. Rogers with a jab. Rogers avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rogers throws a leg kick but Sutherland moved away. Some bone on bone action there as Sutherland checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rogers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sutherland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rogers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sutherland misses with a hook. Rogers ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sutherland connects with a crisp jab. Sutherland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Rogers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sutherland tries to land a front kick but Rogers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Rogers wants to clinch. Sutherland keeps Rogers at a distance using the push kick. Rogers throws a head kick that half lands.
Rogers wants to clinch. Sutherland takes a shot right to the bread basket. Sutherland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dean Sutherland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Steve Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Rogers thumps Sutherland with a low kick. A jab from Sutherland does it's job there. Rogers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Sutherland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Rogers throws a leg kick but Sutherland checks it. Rogers throws a solid leg kick but Sutherland takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rogers. Sutherland will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rogers lands a leg kick that knocks Sutherland off balance momentarily. Rogers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sutherland takes a step back to recover. Rogers has closed the distance and engaged Sutherland in a clinch.
Sutherland misses with a short punch on the inside. Nice body punch from Rogers. Sutherland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sutherland has Rogers pressed against the cage.
Sutherland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sutherland is working Rogers over against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sutherland. Rogers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogers. Sutherland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rogers is keeping busy. Sutherland can't find room to land a body shot as Rogers controls the action.
Sutherland throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogers.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sutherland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sutherland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Rogers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Sutherland can't find room to land a body shot as Rogers controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Rogers as the two fighters clinch.
Sutherland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sutherland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rogers lands with a right hand. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rogers works Sutherland's body with a nice hook. Rogers moves to clinch but Sutherland breaks away and Sutherland counters with a straight punch to the midsection. This has been an exciting period of action! Sutherland misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Steve Rogers showed his dominance in that final round. Well Rogers 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Rogers! An out of breath Steve Rogers 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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