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PCL Rise of the Pegasi 116 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yster Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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265 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yster Best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jerry Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouse gets caught napping as Best dives in and scores a takedown. Mouse manages to retain guard.
Best is stalling in the full guard.
Best is looking to advance position but Mouse has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Best is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Best wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mouse.
Mouse avoids the attempt from Best to control.
Best is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mouse looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Best is trying to reverse the position but instead Mouse has taken his back - oops!
Mouse goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Best escapes and is now in half guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best is pressing down on Mouse's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mouse is holding on for now.
Best looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mouse with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Best is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Best slips a nice elbow through Mouse's hands, connecting with Mouse's forehead.
Best is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Best wants to take a breather but Mouse is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Best is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mouse is not content to let Best control the position.
Best content to control rather than advance.
Mouse trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best trying to control the action but Mouse is working from the bottom.
Best wants to work for an arm triangle but Mouse is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mouse is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Best is tapping! Great win for Mouse!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jerry Mouse!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rahbare Mo azzame Enqelab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Quetzalcoatl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quetzalcoatl comes into a darkened arena with his song building. J-Lo : On the Floor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rahbare Mo azzame Enqelab could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Armando Quetzalcoatl's chin.
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272 lbs
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279 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rahbare Mo azzame Enqelab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armando Quetzalcoatl!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Quetzalcoatl misses.
Quetzalcoatl throws a head kick but Mo azzame Enqelab moves out of range.
Quetzalcoatl lands a head kick. Mo azzame Enqelab smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mo azzame Enqelab fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Quetzalcoatl has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mo azzame Enqelab tries to work over Quetzalcoatl's front leg with a kick but Quetzalcoatl checks it.
Quetzalcoatl misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Quetzalcoatl.
A swing and a miss from Mo azzame Enqelab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mo azzame Enqelab ducks right into an uppercut from Quetzalcoatl.
A cross from Mo azzame Enqelab lands.
It looks like Armando Quetzalcoatl has been cut.
Mo azzame Enqelab waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quetzalcoatl.
Quetzalcoatl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quetzalcoatl explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mo azzame Enqelab.
Quetzalcoatl looks gassed!
Mo azzame Enqelab tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mo azzame Enqelab changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Quetzalcoatl checks a leg kick nicely.
Mo azzame Enqelab takes a swing at Quetzalcoatl's ribcage but misses.
Mo azzame Enqelab listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quetzalcoatl blocks a head kick by Mo azzame Enqelab.
Quetzalcoatl chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mo azzame Enqelab can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quetzalcoatl throws a sloppy head kick and Mo azzame Enqelab moves out of range easily.
Quetzalcoatl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quetzalcoatl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Mo azzame Enqelab misses.
Mo azzame Enqelab lands a really nice looking cross but Quetzalcoatl seems unphased.
Quetzalcoatl throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mo azzame Enqelab swinging wildly here.
Quetzalcoatl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mo azzame Enqelab.
A good leg kick by Mo azzame Enqelab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mo azzame Enqelab throws a good cross that connects.
Mo azzame Enqelab getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That has opened up Armando Quetzalcoatl's cut even more.
Quetzalcoatl tries to land a body kick
and Mo azzame Enqelab counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quetzalcoatl is rocked!
Mo azzame Enqelab will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quetzalcoatl lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mo azzame Enqelab thows a leg kick but Quetzalcoatl checks it
and Quetzalcoatl counters with a slapping leg kick.
Quetzalcoatl takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A leg kick checked by Quetzalcoatl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mo azzame Enqelab throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mo azzame Enqelab avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quetzalcoatl moves into the clinch.
Mo azzame Enqelab escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mo azzame Enqelab thows a body shot but no joy.
Mo azzame Enqelab with a jab.
Quetzalcoatl wants to clinch but Mo azzame Enqelab slips to the side
and Mo azzame Enqelab counters with a nice uppercut.
Quetzalcoatl is still on wobbly legs! Can Mo azzame Enqelab finish him?
The cut above Armando Quetzalcoatl's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Quetzalcoatl tries to clinch
and Mo azzame Enqelab counters with a big right hand! Oh Quetzalcoatl is in trouble here! Mo azzame Enqelab follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rahbare Mo azzame Enqelab!
Post fight, Rahbare Mo azzame Enqelab took to the microphone: 'Tim Tebow you are a has been, I would end you.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benedikt Pushkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pes Barbos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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285 lbs
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240 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benedikt Pushkar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pes Barbos!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pushkar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barbos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pushkar scores with the left hand. Barbos knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbos closes the distance and clinches.
Pushkar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Barbos regains guard immediately.
Pushkar is looking to work some ground and pound but Barbos has wrist control.
Pushkar trying to control but Barbos is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkar stopping the sweep attempt from Barbos.
Pushkar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushkar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbos is keeping the position for now.
Benedikt Pushkar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pushkar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pushkar throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Barbos to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbos tries to clinch but Pushkar moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Pushkar.
Barbos throws a nice looking combination but Pushkar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pushkar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbos swinging wildly here.
Barbos misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Barbos. No joy for Pushkar on that attempt.
Benedikt Pushkar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pushkar fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benedikt Pushkar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pushkar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barbos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barbos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barbos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pushkar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pushkar throws a strike but Barbos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbos passes into half guard.
Barbos seems to be looking for submissions.
Barbos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pushkar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pushkar makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Barbos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barbos on his heels. He'll look to pass Barbos's guard now, I'm sure.
Pushkar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pushkar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pushkar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pushkar wants to control from the top but Barbos keeps moving.
Barbos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pushkar is looking to work some ground and pound but Barbos has wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pushkar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbos is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedikt Pushkar dominated that round.
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.
Pushkar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pushkar scrambles back to his feet.
Barbos misses with a combination
and Pushkar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Barbos as Pushkar shoots in.
Pushkar moves forwards but Barbos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Benedikt Pushkar has been cut.
Barbos misses with a double jab.
Barbos takes a swing at Pushkar's ribcage but misses.
Pushkar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barbos defends it nicely.
Barbos moves in looking to clinch but Pushkar pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Barbos. No joy for Pushkar on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benedikt Pushkar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbos tries to bum rush Pushkar with a series of wild strikes but Pushkar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pushkar throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushkar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbos rushes Pushkar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barbos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barbos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pushkar regains guard.
Pushkar keeping moving, preventing Barbos from controlling successfully.
Barbos pushes down on Pushkar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barbos is working for a submission of some sort.
Barbos works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar is squirming around, avoiding Barbos's attempts to control the action.
Pushkar is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Barbos looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar tries to buck Barbos off but he can't manage it.
Barbos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pushkar is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Barbos gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pushkars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pushkar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbos blocks a head kick by Pushkar.
Pushkar throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbos tries to clinch there but Pushkar circles away.
Barbos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as Barbos blocks the low kick.
Barbos scores with a hook.
Pushkar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barbos pinned against the cage. Barbos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pushkar lands a jab to Barbos's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbos tries to clinch up but Pushkar circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pes Barbos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benedikt Pushkar'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. This is the final round!
Pushkar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pushkar misses with a takedown
and Barbos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barbos blocks a low kick nicely.
Horrible takedown by Pushkar or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbos which made him look bad.
Pushkar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barbos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbos looks to land a combination but Pushkar avoids it well.
Barbos blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbos throws a series of punches but Pushkar moves out of range.
Barbos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barbos decides to pull guard.
Pushkar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pushkar is controlling him.
Pushkar throws an elbow that misses. Barbos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pushkar's guard. Nice move by Barbos!
Barbos trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushkar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pushkar keeping full guard, as Barbos tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbos looking to sit in guard and control but Pushkar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barbos wants to stand but Pushkar is controlling the position.
Barbos trying to keep a closed guard but Pushkar is proving a slippery customer.
Barbos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbos pulls Pushkar in close to prevent any damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Barbos. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Pushkar looking to sit in guard and control but Barbos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barbos stands and steps away. Pushkar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Donk. Barbos catches Pushkar right on the button with a cross.
Barbos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pushkar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbos just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar scores with a decent looking hook.
Pushkar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benedikt Pushkar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pushkar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbos misses with a hook.
Barbos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbos tries to close the distance and clinch but Pushkar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pes Barbos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbos throws a series of punches but Pushkar moves out of range.
Barbos digs a good body shot into Pushkar's ribs.
Pushkar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barbos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pushkar tries to score with some ground and pound. Barbos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pushkar trying to control the action but Barbos is working from the bottom.
Pushkar looking to control but instead Barbos has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pes Barbos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barbos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pes Barbos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brocky Lesnariano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mazza Ozcop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnariano comes to the cage accompanied by Alice Cooper - Schools Out. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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243 lbs
14 - 11 - 1 |
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240 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brocky Lesnariano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mazza Ozcop!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lesnariano checks a leg kick.
Ozcop fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lesnariano checks it well.
Ozcop digs a good hook to Lesnariano's body.
Ozcop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lesnariano looks for a takedown but Ozcop sprawls well.
Lesnariano misses with a low kick.
Lesnariano shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ozcop napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ozcop wants to get back to his feet.
Lesnariano trying to control the action but Ozcop is working from the bottom.
Lesnariano is working Ozcop over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ozcop tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lesnariano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ozcop dodges the ground and pound from Lesnariano.
Lesnariano swings around for an armbar but Ozcop sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lesnariano's guard.
Lesnariano wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnariano controls Ozcop momentarily but Ozcop frees himself.
Lesnariano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ozcop is aware though and is defending well.
Ozcop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lesnariano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lesnariano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lesnariano holds on and takes a little breather.
Lesnariano lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ozcop!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozcop working to try and regain half guard.
Ozcop is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnariano scoring with strikes but Ozcop is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnariano scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ozcop is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Lesnariano! Ozcop is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brocky Lesnariano!
Our winner, Brocky Lesnariano, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Kaufman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee's entrance music is Wiley - Take That. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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201 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andy Kaufman Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Kaufman Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kaufman Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee wants to control but Kaufman Jr is having none of it.
Kaufman Jr prevents Lee from getting the reversal.
Kaufman Jr looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kaufman Jr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lee manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaufman Jr on the ground.
Kaufman Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaufman Jr is staying tight to Lee's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kaufman Jr working the body and head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee wants to control but Kaufman Jr postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kaufman Jr landing a few strikes.
Lee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kaufman Jr working for a submission but Lee is keeping him at bay.
Lee tries to hold on but Kaufman Jr postures up.
Kaufman Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but Lee defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lee just holding on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control from the top but Kaufman Jr keeps moving.
Kaufman Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lee trying to control but Kaufman Jr is working from the bottom.
Kaufman Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaufman Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaufman Jr looking to control.
Kaufman Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kaufman Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee has Kaufman Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Kaufman Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaufman Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaufman Jr stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lee is not content to let Kaufman Jr control the position.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Lee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kaufman Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaufman Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kaufman Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaufman Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Kaufman Jr maintains control.
Kaufman Jr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lee has worked his arm free - good work by Lee!
Lee takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lee tries to buck Kaufman Jr off but Kaufman Jr is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Kaufman Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Kaufman Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaufman Jr.
Kaufman Jr shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kaufman Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Lee cracks Kaufman Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Kaufman Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaufman Jr.
Jason Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Kaufman Jr.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaufman Jr.
Nice defenses there by Kaufman Jr.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kaufman Jr scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kaufman Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Kaufman Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kaufman Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kaufman Jr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lee looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaufman Jr working for a submission but Lee is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lee can't escape the position.
Kaufman Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Kaufman Jr looking to isolate an arm here. Lee doesn't see it coming and as Kaufman Jr extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kaufman Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Kaufman Jr!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kos Pellegrino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Macnturf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pellegrino comes into the arena with Meiju Suvas - Pure Mua blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Stan Macnturf enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kos Pellegrino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stan Macnturf!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macnturf scores with the left hand. Pellegrino knows he should have avoided that one.
Macnturf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Macnturf misses with a wild combination.
Macnturf throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pellegrino's head.
Macnturf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Macnturf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pellegrino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Macnturf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pellegrino. Pellegrino obviously looking to wear him down.
Macnturf looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pellegrino!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pellegrino is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pellegrino bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macnturf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macnturf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pellegrino is controlling him.
Pellegrino has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pellegrino gets to his feet. Macnturf looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Macnturf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pellegrino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macnturf.
Pellegrino throws a sloppy head kick and Macnturf moves out of range easily.
Pellegrino throws a head kick but Macnturf moves out of range.
Macnturf changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pellegrino looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Macnturf wants to take a breather but Pellegrino manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Macnturf.
Macnturf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pellegrino's legs.
Macnturf throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Macnturf working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Macnturf has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macnturf throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Pellegrino is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Macnturf there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Macnturf content just to control the position here.
Macnturf wants to control the pace but Pellegrino is squirming around nicely.
Pellegrino is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pellegrino is now in Macnturf's guard. A big mistake from Macnturf there, giving up the dominant position!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pellegrino decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Macnturf, up you get!
Macnturf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Macnturf misses.
Pellegrino swings widly with a right hand
and Macnturf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macnturf connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Macnturf is looking to chop away at Pellegrino's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Pellegrino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pellegrino jabs at Macnturf's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Macnturf dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Macnturf scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stan Macnturf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Macnturf.
Macnturf lands a jab.
Pellegrino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Macnturf.
Pellegrino tries a head kick but it misses.
Macnturf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stan Macnturf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pellegrino avoids the body shot from Macnturf.
Pellegrino swings for the body but Macnturf moves out of range.
Pellegrino scores with a spinning back kick!
Macnturf scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Macnturf dives in and grabs Pellegrino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pellegrino pushes down on Macnturf's head and hops out.
Pellegrino throws a leg kick but Macnturf checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Pellegrino blocks the leg kick.
Stan Macnturf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pellegrino. Macnturf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kos Pellegrino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Pellegrino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pellegrino avoids the head kick by Macnturf.
Macnturf fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pellegrino checks it well.
Good leg kick by Macnturf there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pellegrino lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pellegrino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Macnturf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Macnturf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Macnturf fails to land with a series of punches.
Macnturf checks a low kick from Pellegrino.
Pellegrino misses with a body shot.
Pellegrino slips a jab from Macnturf.
Macnturf throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf with a hook.
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!
Macnturf wants to clinch.
Macnturf fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macnturf. Pellegrino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Macnturf connects with an inside leg kick.
Macnturf 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.
Pellegrino misses with a wild combination.
Macnturf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pellegrino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Macnturf can pounce on him.
Pellegrino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pellegrino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Macnturf moves forwards but Pellegrino connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf misses with a leg kick.
Macnturf moves out of range of the leg kick from Pellegrino.
Macnturf closes the distance and clinches.
Macnturf swings wildly with an uppercut but Pellegrino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macnturf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Macnturf using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pellegrino has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Macnturf throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Macnturf looking to slow down the pace here.
Macnturf tries a knee to the head but Pellegrino blocks it.
Macnturf tries a knee to the head but Pellegrino blocks it.
Pellegrino digs a right hand underneath Macnturf's ribcage. Macnturf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Macnturf tries to land a knee to the head but Pellegrino blocks with his arms.
Macnturf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Pellegrino scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf jumps guard but Pellegrino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kos Pellegrino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Macnturf.
Pellegrino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Macnturf misses with the head strike.
Pellegrino prevents Macnturf from breaking the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pellegrino.
Pellegrino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Macnturf backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pellegrino.
Macnturf is breathing heavily.
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!
Pellegrino landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Macnturf working aggressively here.
Pellegrino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pellegrino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Macnturf blocks it with crossed arms.
Pellegrino pushes Macnturf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pellegrino missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Pellegrino.
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 Kos Pellegrino 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Macnturf throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pellegrino counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pellegrino drives through and clinches with Macnturf against the cage.
Pellegrino has Macnturf pressed against the cage.
Pellegrino avoids a wild elbow strike from Macnturf.
Pellegrino misses with a punch to the body.
Pellegrino misses with some punches.
Pellegrino blocks the elbow strike.
Pellegrino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pellegrino.
Pellegrino with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Macnturf is trying to force a seperation but Pellegrino has the dominant position.
Macnturf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kos Pellegrino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pellegrino avoiding damage as Macnturf throws knees to the body.
Macnturf tries to break the clinch but Pellegrino is controlling the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Pellegrino.
Nice elbow from Pellegrino.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macnturf looking for a takedown.
Macnturf throws an elbow that misses.
Pellegrino with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Macnturf misses with the head strike.
Pellegrino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Macnturf's efforts to push away.
Pellegrino crunches a lovely knee into Macnturf's ribcage.
Macnturf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macnturf landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Macnturf misses with a knee strike.
Pellegrino lands an elbow inside that Macnturf shrugs off.
Pellegrino is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Macnturf is keeping busy.
Macnturf swings wildly with an uppercut but Pellegrino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macnturf wants to break free but Pellegrino has control.
Pellegrino trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf misses with the head strike.
Macnturf lands with a light punch inside.
Pellegrino with a knee to the head.
Pellegrino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Macnturf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pellegrino backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macnturf has a couple of punches blocked by Pellegrino.
Macnturf manages to break the clinch.
Macnturf shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pellegrino is trying to defend but Macnturf finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Macnturf works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pellegrino is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrino is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pellegrino sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Macnturf trying to control from half guard but Pellegrino is working away.
Pellegrino works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrino controls Macnturf momentarily but Macnturf frees himself.
Macnturf wants to control from the top but Pellegrino keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Stan Macnturf hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Macnturf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pellegrino.
Pellegrino swings for the body but Macnturf moves out of range.
Macnturf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pellegrino.
Macnturf misses with a body shot.
Macnturf misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pellegrino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Macnturf.
Macnturf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Macnturf keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stan Macnturf.
I think Macnturf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Macnturf!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pvt. Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietro Falasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mullen and Pietro Falasco. Falasco is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Se lento ancora il fulmine . Pietro Falasco 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pvt. Mullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pietro Falasco!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Falasco does it's job there.
Mullen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Mullen as he connects with a hook.
Mullen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Pietro Falasco has been cut.
Mullen misses with a double jab.
Falasco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Mullen misses.
Falasco misses with a body kick.
Falasco tries to keep at a distance but Mullen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mullen scores with a shot to the side of Falasco's head.
Mullen pushes Falasco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Falasco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mullen landing knees to the body.
Mullen dodges an elbow strike from Falasco.
Falasco misses with a knee to the head.
Mullen working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falasco's elbow.
Falasco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mullen throws a punch but it's blocked by Falasco.
Mullen lands an uppercut.
Falasco blocks an uppercut.
Mullen digs a right hand into Falasco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Falasco's gas tank.
A short left from Mullen.
Mullen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Falasco looks gassed!
Mullen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mullen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mullen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Falascos head.
Falasco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Mullen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Mullen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mullen.
Mullen works on Falasco's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Mullen.
Mullen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Falasco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falasco is trying to stall.
Mullen slowing the pace effectively.
Mullen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falasco backwards.
Mullen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falasco backwards.
Mullen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mullen lands a shoulder strike.
Mullen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Falasco blocks an uppercut.
Falasco is trying to maintain a safe position but Mullen gets an underhook and turns Falasco into the cage.
Mullen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Falasco scores with a hook to the body. Mullen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mullen misses with a few strikes there.
Mullen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falasco.
Falasco needs to keep his hands up - Mullen had a free shot at his head there.
Mullen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Falasco circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen throws a chopping leg kick but Falasco manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Falasco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mullen cracks Falasco with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mullen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Falasco to stand back up!
Falasco is rocked!
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!
Falasco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Falasco is still on wobbly legs! Can Mullen finish him?
Mullen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falasco was well out of range. Poor timing from Mullen.
Falasco seems to have recovered his senses.
Falasco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mullen tries to work over Falasco's front leg with a kick but Falasco checks it.
Falasco throws a looping overhand right but Mullen ducks down to avoid it.
Mullen drops Falasco with a straight right hand, right on the button! Mullen follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pvt. Mullen!
After winning the bout, Pvt. Mullen 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McLumberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes to the cage accompanied by Beginning of the End. McLumberg has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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175 lbs
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187 lbs
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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
20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack McLumberg!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLumberg avoids the body shot from Collins.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLumberg feints and then cracks Collins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Collins down.
Collins tries to score with a low kick but McLumberg moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as McLumberg blocks the leg kick.
Collins slips a straight right by McLumberg.
Collins scores with a body shot.
Collins takes a swing at McLumberg's ribcage but misses.
Collins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Collins cracks McLumberg with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLumberg manages to get back to half guard.
McLumberg is trying to get back to full guard.
McLumberg trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Collins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McLumberg tries to hold on but Collins pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLumberg is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Collins is staying active.
McLumberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Collins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McLumberg looks a forlorn figure.
Collins lands a heavy elbow.
McLumberg is rocked!
McLumberg takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Collins's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Collins!
Dave Collins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donny Dane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Emanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dane might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Candy Paint. Emanuel has chosen The Wizard by Black Sabbath as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Dane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthew Emanuel!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emanuel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Emanuel connects with a right hand. Dane shakes it off.
Emanuel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dane.
It looks like Donny Dane has been cut.
A big right from Dane misses.
Dane throws a shot to the body.
Emanuel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dane counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick by Emanuel misses
enabling Dane to counter with a crisp jab.
Emanuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown by Emanuel or perhaps it was just good defense by Dane which made him look bad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emanuel throws a lazy head kick
and Emanuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthew Emanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emanuel misses with a straight right.
Emanuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Emanuel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dane is fending him off so far but Emanuel persists. Nope, Dane circles away and we're back to standing.
Donny Dane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Emanuel.
Emanuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emanuel throws a head kick that misses
and Dane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emanuel takes the fight into the clinch.
Emanuel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dane wants to break free but Emanuel has control.
Dane has had enough of the clinch but Emanuel keeps him there for the moment.
Emanuel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dane or not.
Emanuel keeps control of Dane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emanuel manages to break the clinch.
Dane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Emanuel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dane thows a body shot but no joy.
Dane looks to land a left hand but Emanuel moved out of range nicely.
Emanuel misses with a takedown
enabling Dane to counter with a crisp jab.
Emanuel misses with a head kick.
Emanuel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dane tries to avoid it but Emanuel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dane to the ground. Dane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dane cracks Emanuel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Emanuel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Emanuel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emanuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel throws out a leg kick but Dane moves out of range and Emanuel only half commits.
Emanuel wants to clinch up but Dane keeps it at a distance.
Dane misses the jab.
Emanuel has closed the distance and engaged Dane in a clinch.
Emanuel struggles to land a body shot inside as Dane controls his hands.
Emanuel is looking for a takedown.
Emanuel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emanuel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dane was well out of range. Poor timing from Emanuel.
Dane stuffs the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Emanuel.
Emanuel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emanuel fails with the takedown
and Dane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dane avoids the head kick by Emanuel.
Emanuel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dane looks to score with a jab to the body but Emanuel is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Dane. No joy for Emanuel on that attempt.
Emanuel scores with a kick to the body.
Emanuel fails with the takedown
and Dane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emanuel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dane as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emanuel fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Emanuel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donny Dane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Emanuel fails with the takedown.
Emanuel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emanuel throws a lazy body kick
and Dane counters with a stiff right hand.
Emanuel moves into range and clinches up with Dane.
Dane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emanuel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dane checks the leg kick.
Emanuel shoots in but no luck this time.
Donny Dane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Emanuel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dane connects with a nice looking jab.
Dane scores with a jab to the head.
Dane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Emanuel's hands.
Emanuel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dane.
Dane missing with a left hand there. Emanuel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emanuel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dane throws a poor cross that misses
and Emanuel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Emanuel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dane ducks under a wild hook from Emanuel.
Emanuel misses with an uppercut. Dane saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dane lands a lovely overhand right.
Emanuel tries to clinch there but Dane circles away.
Dane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emanuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emanuel wants to clinch up but Dane keeps it at a distance.
Dane with a hook.
Matthew Emanuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emanuel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dane to score with a decent uppercut.
Emanuel throws a head kick that misses.
Dane lands a really nice looking cross but Emanuel seems unphased.
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!
Dane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emanuel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dane misses with a double jab.
Emanuel tries to clinch up.
Emanuel wants to clinch
and Dane counters with a nice body shot.
Emanuel thows a body kick. Dane tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Emanuel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Emanuel scores with a head kick.
Emanuel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emanuel.
Emanuel tries to clinch there but Dane circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dane misses with a looping left.
Dane throws a lazy right hand but Emanuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emanuel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emanuel takes a swing at Dane's ribcage but misses.
Emanuel scores with the left hand. Dane knows he should have avoided that one.
Emanuel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dane avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emanuel fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matthew Emanuel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Donny Dane'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. And we move into the final round!
Emanuel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dane checks it well.
Emanuel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Dane to counter with a crisp jab.
Emanuel lands a nice looking body kick.
Dane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emanuel.
Dane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emanuel.
Emanuel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dane.
Emanuel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emanuel has a takedown stuffed.
Emanuel throws a head kick that misses
and Dane counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Emanuel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Emanuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donny Dane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Emanuel.
Dane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Emanuel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emanuel doesn't manage to clinch there - Dane circles away.
Emanuel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Emanuel tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emanuel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emanuel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emanuel connects with a jab.
Emanuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emanuel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dane blocks a head kick by Emanuel.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Emanuel.
Emanuel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dane is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Emanuel is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dane trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dane is not content to let Emanuel control the position.
Dane throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Emanuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Dane lands.
Emanuel wants to clinch.
Donny Dane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Emanuel 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.
A head kick by Emanuel misses
and Dane counters with a right hand to the body.
Emanuel throws a low kick but Dane moves out of range easily.
Dane blocks a head kick by Emanuel.
Dane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emanuel connects with a right hand. Dane shakes it off.
Emanuel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emanuel throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emanuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emanuel staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Emanuel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Emanuel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Emanuel!
Matthew Emanuel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ray Cappo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Cappo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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145 lbs
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ray Cappo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hunter Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cappo wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Cappo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cappo pushes Thompson off and scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Cappo.
Cappo has managed to clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thompson tries a body shot but Cappo blocks it.
Cappo manages to break the clinch.
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Cappo counters with a three punch combo that has Thompson backing up. Thompson nods at Cappo to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cappo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cappo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cappo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thompson back to the cage. Cappo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cappo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ray Cappo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Thompson.
Cappo lands an elbow just above Thompson 's eye.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cappo to keep the fight standing.
Cappo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cappo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cappo moves into the clinch successfully.
Cappo lands a good knee to the midsection. Thompson won't want to take too many of those.
Thompson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cappo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cappo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cappo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cappo takes the fight into the clinch.
Thompson jumps guard but Cappo stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thompson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson fails to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cappo lands an elbow just above Thompson 's eye.
Thompson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Cappo.
Thompson looks gassed!
Cappo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cappo landing knees to the body.
Thompson jumps guard but Cappo stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cappo lands a damaging elbow.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cappo controls his hands.
Cappo lands an elbow just above Thompson 's eye.
Thompson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cappo pushes down on Thompson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cappo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Thompson to get to his feet.
Ray Cappo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cappo drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.
Thompson takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cappo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thompson is trying to push Cappo away but Cappo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cappo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Cappo avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Cappo lands an elbow inside.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cappo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Hunter Thompson's cut even more.
Cappo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thompson's defenses.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cappo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cappo lands an elbow inside.
A body shot lands from Cappo.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thompson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cappo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cappo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson gets tackled into the cage by Cappo. Cappo maintains the clinch.
Cappo just leaning against Thompson, taking a breather.
Cappo manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cappo forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cappo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cappo smiles and moves away.
Cappo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cappo pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Cappo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cappo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cappo tries to clinch up.
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cappo circles away.
Cappo moves out of range of the leg kick from Thompson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cappo feints a jab promting Thompson to slip. Cappo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thompson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The cut above Hunter Thompson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cappo cracks Thompson with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Cappo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cappo lands with a right hand.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cappo obliges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cappo.
Cappo lands a damaging elbow.
Cappo gets underhooks to prevent Thompson's takedown attempt.
Cappo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ray Cappo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cappo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cappo has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Cappo lands a nice elbow.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thompson takes an elbow to the temple.
Cappo lands an elbow inside that Thompson shrugs off.
Cappo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Cappo. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Ray Cappo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Thompson.
Cappo moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cappo is pressed up against the cage. Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cappo down to the mat. Cappo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cappo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cappo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hunter Thompson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cappo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cappo lands an elbow inside that Thompson shrugs off.
Cappo breaks the clinch.
Cappo clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.
Cappo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thompson's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hunter Thompson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ray Cappo!
Ray Cappo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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A | B |
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hype
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pop
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