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WOTLA Contenders 10 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boss Quatro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Hobbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boss Quatro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Dangerous GnP
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boss Quatro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Hobbs!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quatro moves forwards but Hobbs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hobbs misses with a two punch combination.
Quatro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hobbs to the mat! Hobbs manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quatro preventing the sweep.
Quatro postures up.
Quatro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quatro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hobbs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quatro has managed to get both his arms back between Hobbs's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobbs looking for a triangle here. Quatro is fighting it but it looks tight! Hobbs pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Quatro is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luke Hobbs!
Luke Hobbs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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143 lbs
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144 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Morgan has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
Morgan effectively controlling the action here.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Morgan.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lopez tries to throw a body punch but Morgan avoids it by throwing Lopez back against the cage.
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan lands a nice uppercut.
Morgan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Morgan.
Morgan lands a right hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
Morgan lands with a left to the head.
Lopez working aggressively here.
Lopez can't find room to land a body shot as Morgan controls the action.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan has Lopez pushed against the cage.
Morgan blocks a body shot from Lopez.
Morgan lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Morgan as the two fighters clinch.
Morgan blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez.
Morgan lands a shoulder strike.
Morgan lands a nice uppercut.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Morgan.
Morgan blocks an uppercut.
Morgan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lopezs head.
Morgan lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan lands a body shot.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Lopez misses with a body punch.
Morgan scores with a shot to the side of Lopez's head.
Lopez is rocked!
Lopez tries to throw a body punch but Morgan avoids it by throwing Lopez back against the cage.
Oh Lopez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morgan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan misses with a punch on the inside.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Morgan fails to land.
Lopez seems to have got his legs back now.
Morgan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Morgan scores with a shot to the side of Lopez's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lopez to his knees! Morgan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Morgan!
A relieved looking Dexter Morgan 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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158 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Lee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Briggs.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Briggs prevents it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Briggs.
Briggs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Briggs lands with a left to the head.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Briggs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Briggs leaning against his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Briggs obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Briggs.
Lee looks winded!
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Briggs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jackson Briggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Lee.
Briggs manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Briggs lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Briggs just leaning against Lee, taking a breather.
Briggs landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs working Lee over with knees to the body.
Briggs is working Lee over against the cage.
Briggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Briggs lands a knee to the head.
Briggs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the cage.
Briggs lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
Briggs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Nice elbow from Briggs.
It looks like Anderson Lee has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Briggs.
Briggs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Briggs lands a nice elbow.
Briggs landing knees to the head.
Briggs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Briggs.
Briggs landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Briggs working Lee over with knees to the body.
Briggs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Briggs.
A bit of stalling here from Briggs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Briggs.
Briggs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Briggs.
Briggs scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Briggs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Briggs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Briggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Briggs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Briggs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Briggs lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Briggs lands a knee to the body.
Briggs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Briggs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Briggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Briggs lands a nice elbow.
Briggs lands an elbow that stopped Lee in his tracks for a moment.
Briggs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Briggs.
Briggs lands a body punch.
Briggs scores with a knee to the head.
Briggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee is rocked!
Nice elbow from Briggs.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Briggs finish him?
Briggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Briggs just leaning against Lee, taking a breather.
Lee takes an elbow to the temple.
Briggs lands a knee to the head.
Briggs lands a big knee to the head and Lee goes down! Briggs pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Briggs!
During a confident post fight interview, Jackson Briggs 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Changa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock has chosen Sepultura - Roots Bloody Roots as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jimmy Changa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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223 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Changa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bernard Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Changa misses with a combination
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Changa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Changa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Changa misses with a series of wild punches.
Shamrock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Changa's front leg.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by Changa.
Changa is breathing heavily.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Changa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shamrock lands in his opponent's guard.
Shamrock scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shamrock trying to control but Changa is working from the bottom.
Shamrock scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shamrock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Changa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shamrock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shamrock keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Changa's head.
Changa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shamrock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shamrock throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Changa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Changa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Changa tries to get out of the position.
Shamrock lands a couple of digs.
Shamrock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shamrock is working Changa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Changa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shamrock on the ground.
Shamrock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shamrock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shamrock seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throwing shots but Changa is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock works his way into full mount!
Shamrock lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Changa hang on?
Changa is rocked!
Shamrock raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Changa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooh a big shot lands for Shamrock! Changa is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bernard Shamrock!
Bernard Shamrock really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chancho Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilij Zajtsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Method Man- I came to bring the pain . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chancho Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasilij Zajtsev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zajtsev shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith lands with a hook. Zajtsev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A combination from Zajtsev does no damage.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Zajtsev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Zajtsev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chancho Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Zajtsev's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zajtsev doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Zajtsev will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Zajtsev is keeping the position.
Smith stops Zajtsev from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zajtsev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zajtsev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zajtsev looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Zajtsev wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Zajtsev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zajtsev's head.
Zajtsev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zajtsev is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Zajtsev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Zajtsev is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zajtsev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zajtsev lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Zajtsev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zajtsev wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Zajtsev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Zajtsev is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Zajtsev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zajtsev is trying to control but can't.
Zajtsev connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zajtsev defends it well.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Zajtsev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zajtsev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zajtsev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Zajtsev is retaining full guard.
Zajtsev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zajtsev trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zajtsev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zajtsev has escaped and now he's on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Zajtsev trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to improve his position but instead Zajtsev has moved into half guard.
Zajtsev is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zajtsev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vasilij Zajtsev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Zajtsev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zajtsev is rocked!
Smith blocks a jab.
Zajtsev is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith cracks the inside of Zajtsev's front leg.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zajtsev avoids it really well and circles away.
Zajtsev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Zajtsev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Zajtsev.
Jab, jab by Zajtsev - just one landing.
It looks like Chancho Smith has been cut.
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!
Zajtsev lands a nice looking body shot.
Zajtsev misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Zajtsev throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith shoots in and bounces Zajtsev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Zajtsev is keeping the position.
Zajtsev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vasilij Zajtsev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zajtsev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zajtsev seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zajtsev is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Zajtsev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zajtsev trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zajtsev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Zajtsev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Zajtsev keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zajtsev is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zajtsev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zajtsev is keeping the position for now.
Zajtsev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Zajtsev has wrist control.
Smith gets to his feet. Zajtsev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zajtsev cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zajtsev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zajtsev takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zajtsev cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Zajtsev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chancho Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zajtsev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vasilij Zajtsev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zajtsev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith is rocked!
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Zajtsev's shoulder, as Zajtsev tries to avoid the shot.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
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!
Zajtsev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chancho Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zajtsev avoids it really well and circles away.
Zajtsev scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zajtsev misses with a few strikes there.
Zajtsev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zajtsev lands a body shot.
Zajtsev with a hook.
Zajtsev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith wants to clinch up but Zajtsev keeps it at a distance.
Zajtsev throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zajtsev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zajtsev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Zajtsev. Those never looked like landing.
Smith tries to clinch but Zajtsev is having none of it.
Zajtsev lands with a slapping head kick.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith looks for a takedown but Zajtsev sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilij Zajtsev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chancho Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A left and a right from Zajtsev both land. Nice combination.
Zajtsev loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Zajtsev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zajtsev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Zajtsev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith prevents Zajtsev from breaking the clinch.
Zajtsev can't break the clinch.
Zajtsev jumps guard and drags Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zajtsev keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zajtsev trying to control the position.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Zajtsev is retaining full guard.
Zajtsev is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Zajtsev striking off his back but it's not causing Smith any problems.
Zajtsev is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Zajtsev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Zajtsev is keeping the position.
Smith postures up in Zajtsev's guard and throws a big left but Zajtsev blocks it.
Chancho Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zajtsev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zajtsev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zajtsev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Zajtsev has wrist control.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zajtsev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zajtsev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Zajtsev stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Zajtsev wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zajtsev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zajtsev throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Zajtsev defends easily.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zajtsev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zajtsev is aware though and is defending well.
Vasilij Zajtsev 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.
Smith is working an open guard so Zajtsev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zajtsev.
Zajtsev shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zajtsev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zajtsev passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Zajtsev is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zajtsev to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasilij Zajtsev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zajtsev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilij Zajtsev!
Vasilij Zajtsev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sid Razor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Rackham (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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20
186 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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193 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sid Razor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Rackham!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Rackham.
Rackham misses with a double jab.
Razor slips a jab and a cross from Rackham.
A solid leg kick lands there for Razor.
Rackham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Razor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rackham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rackham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Razor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Razor is looking to slow Rackham down with leg kicks.
Rackham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Razor counters with a thumping low kick.
Rackham misses with a hook. Razor ducked under it nicely.
Rackham misses with a double jab
and Razor counters with an inside leg kick.
Razor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rackham will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rackham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Razor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Razor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Razor takes the fight into the clinch.
Razor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rackham avoids it.
Razor misses with some punches.
Rackham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Razor keeps control of Rackham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Razor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rackham wants a takedown.
Rackham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Rackham. Those never looked like landing.
A clash of legs there as Rackham blocks the low kick.
Razor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rackham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rackham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rackham thows a body kick. Razor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Razor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rackham swings for the body but Razor moves out of range.
Rackham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Razor takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Razor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rackham looks to land a right hand but Razor moved out of range.
Razor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rackham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rackham misses with a looping left.
Rackham throws a solid leg kick but Razor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rackham.
Rackham swings for the body but Razor moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham misses with a series of wild punches.
Rackham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Razor was well out of range. Poor timing from Rackham.
Nice uppercut there from Rackham.
Rackham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Razor circles away quickly and effectively.
Rackham throws a front kick aimed at Razor's knee but Razor avoids it well.
Rackham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rackham misses with a double jab
and Razor counters with an inside leg kick.
Razor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rackham swats away the attempt to clinch by Razor.
Razor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rackham throws a jab when Razor was well out of range.
Rackham throws a right and a left that Razor avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Rackham does no damage.
Rackham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Razor circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Rackham.
Razor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rackham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rackham swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Razor counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rackham misses with a double jab
and Razor counters with a low kick, right behind Rackham 's knee.
Jack Rackham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rackham throws a combination that misses
and Razor counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rackham is lucky that one didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rackham throws a right hand that Razor ducks under and follows up with a left that Razor also avoids with ease.
Razor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rackham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Razor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rackham misses with a hook. Razor ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Rackham dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rackham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Razor throws out a leg kick but Rackham moves out of range and Razor only half commits.
Sloppy strikes from Rackham. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Rackham does no damage.
Rackham throws a left and a right that both miss
and Razor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Razor keeps control of Rackham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Razor misses with an elbow over the top.
Rackham goes for a takedown attempt but Razor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Razor throws a head kick but Rackham moves out of range.
Rackham throws a series of punches but Razor avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Rackham misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Razor, right into the meat.
Rackham misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Rackham misses.
Rackham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Razor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Razor clinches with his opponent.
Razor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rackham dodges an elbow strike from Razor.
Razor slows down the pace here.
Rackham breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Rackham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rackham throws a jab but it's blocked by Razor.
Rackham misses with a double jab.
Jack Rackham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rackham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razor tries to clinch up.
Razor avoids the body shot from Rackham.
Rackham misses with a body kick.
Razor tries to clinch but Rackham moves out of range.
Rackham avoids the head kick by Razor.
Rackham jabs Razor right on the nose. Razor blinks but takes it well.
Rackham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rackham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Razor.
Razor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rackham.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rackham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Razor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rackham.
Razor tries to clinch but Rackham is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razor wants to clinch up but Rackham keeps it at a distance.
Rackham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Razor is looking to clinch but Rackham is avoiding it.
Rackham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Razor pushes Rackham up against the cage in a clinch.
Rackham goes for a takedown attempt but Razor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rackham tries to bum rush Razor with a series of wild strikes but Razor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rackham throws an off balance right hand
and Razor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Razor moves into the clinch successfully.
Rackham is trying to pull guard but Razor has him pressed against the cage.
Sid Razor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Rackham.
Still in the clinch, Razor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rackham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Razor walks away with a smile on his face. Rackham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Razor throws a head kick that half lands.
Razor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rackham swats away the attempt to clinch by Razor.
Rackham looks to land a combination but Razor avoids it well.
Razor has Rackham up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rackham tries to break the clinch but Razor is controlling the position.
Rackham avoids a wild elbow strike from Razor.
Rackham being controlled against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rackham jumps guard but Razor stands there with Rackham around his waist. Rackham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rackham wants to break free but Razor has control.
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 Sid Razor will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Razor wants to clinch.
Rackham looks to score with a jab to the body but Razor is just out of range.
Rackham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rackham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Razor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Razor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Razor obliges.
Razor controlling the action here for a moment.
Razor prevents Rackham from breaking the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rackham's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rackham drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Razor slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham tries to circle away but Razor has him pinned against the cage.
Razor leaning against his opponent.
Razor prevents Rackham from breaking the clinch.
Razor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rackham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Razor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Razor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Razor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sid Razor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham is looking for a takedown.
Sid Razor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Rackham.
Rackham tries to circle away but Razor has him pinned against the cage.
Razor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rackham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rackham throws a hook but Razor blocks it.
Rackham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rackham misses with a double jab
and Razor counters with a nice leg kick.
Rackham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Rackham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Rackham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rackham misses with a double jab
and Razor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rackham misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Razor.
Rackham checks a leg kick.
Rackham throws a sloppy head kick and Razor moves out of range easily.
Razor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rackham will feel that in the morning.
Rackham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Razor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Razor tries to clinch but Rackham moves out of range.
Razor staying out of range there.
Razor clinches up against the cage.
Razor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rackham is defending well for now.
Razor controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Razor misses with an elbow over the top.
Razor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Razor is stalling here.
Razor trying to land knees to the body.
Razor throws a punch but it's blocked by Rackham.
With the fighters up against the cage, Razor throws an elbow but misses.
Rackham avoids a wild elbow strike from Razor.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Razor keeps control of Rackham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rackham managing to block the knees to the body from Razor.
Rackham tries to break free but Razor pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rackham as Razor tries to tie him up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Razor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Razor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Razor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanley Stone struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Stanley Stone looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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20
137 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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27
144 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vyacheslav Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanley Stone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedotov throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
Fedotov missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fedotov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stone shoots in for a double leg but Fedotov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stone slips a jab and a cross from Fedotov.
Fedotov throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
Fedotov tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
Fedotov scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fedotov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stone.
Fedotov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fedotov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fedotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedotov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fedotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov stalling the fight.
Fedotov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Fedotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Stone avoids the damage to the body.
Stone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fedotov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fedotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fedotov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Stone takes a shot to the head.
Come on Fedotov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fedotov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vyacheslav Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Stone.
Fedotov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fedotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Fedotov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stone's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fedotov throws out the jab.
Fedotov misses with an uppercut.
Fedotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fedotov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fedotov leaning against his opponent.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Stone avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Fedotov as the two fighters clinch.
Stone looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Stone avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
Stone gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fedotov regains guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fedotov looking for a guillotine here but Stone defends easily.
Stone preventing the sweep.
Fedotov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stone defends well.
Fedotov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stone preventing the sweep.
Fedotov is working hard here to advance position.
Fedotov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fedotov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stone wants to control from the top but Fedotov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov trying to control the position.
Fedotov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stone on the ground.
Stone wants to control from the top but Fedotov keeps moving.
Fedotov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fedotov working for a triangle but Stone defends it easily.
Stone cracks Fedotov with a solid left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fedotov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stone is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Fedotov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fedotov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedotov.
Stanley Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fedotov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fedotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Fedotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Fedotov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fedotov closes the distance and clinches.
Fedotov can't find room to land a body shot as Stone controls the action.
Fedotov has Stone pressed against the cage.
Fedotov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stone's elbow.
Fedotov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fedotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fedotov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fedotov throws a hook to the side of Stone's head but Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Fedotov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fedotov.
Fedotov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stone shoots in for a double leg but Fedotov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vyacheslav Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Stone.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fedotov.
Fedotov looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
A lazy left from Fedotov finds it's target.
Stone slips a straight right by Fedotov.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fedotov misses with a double jab.
A jab from Fedotov misses.
Stone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fedotov tries to avoid it but Stone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fedotov to the ground. Fedotov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Stone blocks a leg kick.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Fedotov.
Vyacheslav Fedotov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fedotov as he avoids it easily.
Fedotov misses with a series of wild punches.
Fedotov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fedotov wants it to stay on the feet.
Fedotov swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Fedotov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fedotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedotov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fedotov trying to land knees to the body.
Fedotov stalling against the cage.
Stone is trying to drag Fedotov to the mat but Fedotov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov pushes Stone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Fedotov.
Fedotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Fedotov - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Fedotov.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Stone avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
Fedotov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Fedotov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Fedotov.
Fedotov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fedotov misses with a body punch.
Fedotov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fedotov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Stone avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
Fedotov slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedotov gets underhooks to prevent Stone's takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Fedotov.
Fedotov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vyacheslav Fedotov.
Fedotov throws out a loose jab but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vyacheslav Fedotov is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Fedotov does no damage.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Fedotov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vyacheslav Fedotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fedotov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Fedotov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fedotov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fedotov avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab lands there for Fedotov.
A big right from Fedotov misses.
The fighters circling - Fedotov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fedotov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stone slips a straight right by Fedotov.
Fedotov misses with a straight left.
Fedotov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stone is rocked!
Fedotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around?
Stone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stone is still on wobbly legs! Can Fedotov finish him?
Stone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fedotov tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Fedotov misses.
Fedotov wants to clinch up but Stone keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A good leg kick by Fedotov.
Stone moves away from the strike by Fedotov.
Fedotov cracks the inside of Stone's front leg.
Stone tries for a takedown but Fedotov circles away easily
and Fedotov counters with a nice leg kick.
Fedotov misses with a wild body shot.
Stone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fedotov tries to avoid it but Stone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fedotov to the ground. Fedotov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vyacheslav Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Stone.
Stone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fedotov. Fedotov obviously looking to wear him down.
Fedotov dips to his left and cracks Stone with an uppercut!
Fedotov steps in with a hook that catches Stone right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Fedotov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Stone looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vyacheslav Fedotov!
During a confident post fight interview, Vyacheslav Fedotov 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nissin Miojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nissin Miojo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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135 lbs
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148 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronald Rousey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nissin Miojo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miojo moves out of range of the strikes.
Ronald Rousey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rousey looks to throw the jab but Miojo is out of range.
Rousey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rousey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rousey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miojo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rousey's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miojo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rousey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miojo.
Miojo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miojo chips away with some ground and pound.
Rousey keeping full guard, as Miojo tries to pass.
Miojo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miojo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miojo trying to control but Rousey is working from the bottom.
Miojo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rousey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Miojo has Rousey in his guard.
Rousey wants to get up but he can't break Miojo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rousey gets to his feet - Miojo follows without any prompting.
Rousey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rousey misses with a straight left.
Miojo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rousey as he jumps to the side.
Rousey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miojo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miojo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miojo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miojo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miojo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rousey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miojo.
Rousey is refusing to be controlled, as Miojo sits in half guard.
Rousey is pressing down on Miojo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miojo throws a strike but Rousey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rousey stands up and waves to Miojo to follow him.
Rousey takes a swing at Miojo's ribcage but misses.
Miojo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rousey.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miojo shoots for a takedown but Rousey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miojo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rousey.
Rousey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miojo was well out of range. Poor timing from Rousey.
Miojo slips a jab and a cross from Rousey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nissin Miojo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rousey throws a looping overhand right but Miojo ducks down to avoid it.
Rousey throws a hook to the side of Miojo's head but Miojo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rousey looks to throw the jab but Miojo is out of range.
Miojo blocks a jab.
Rousey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miojo is defended easily by Rousey.
Rousey misses with a wild body shot.
Rousey misses with a straight left.
Nissin Miojo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Rousey.
Miojo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rousey as he jumps to the side.
Miojo moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey lands with a straight right. Miojo didn't see that one coming.
Miojo misses with a takedown attempt
and Rousey counters with a shoot takedown. Miojo fights it but they end up in guard.
Ronald Rousey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nissin Miojo.
Rousey gets to his feet - Miojo follows without any prompting.
Miojo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miojo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miojo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rousey.
Rousey stuffs the takedown attempt from Miojo. Miojo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rousey throws a nice looking combination but Miojo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rousey cracks a nice hook into Miojo's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Rousey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rousey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rousey.
A telegraphed right hand from Rousey misses the target.
Miojo fails with a takedown attempt.
Rousey is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Miojo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rousey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miojo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rousey!
Rousey wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Miojo.
Rousey holds of for dear life.
Rousey has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Miojo's lack of action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miojo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miojo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rousey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miojo is working away from the top position though.
Miojo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rousey defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miojo wants to control but Rousey is keeping him busy.
Miojo seems to be looking for submissions.
Miojo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rousey defends it well.
Miojo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Rousey dominated that second round.
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!
Rousey looks to throw the jab but Miojo is out of range.
A big left from Rousey misses.
Rousey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miojo was well out of range. Poor timing from Rousey.
Miojo dives in and grabs Rousey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rousey pushes down on Miojo's head and hops out.
Rousey tests Miojo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miojo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rousey looks to land a right hand but Miojo moved out of range.
Rousey throws a shot from downtown. Miojo moves away and avoids it.
Rousey takes a swing at Miojo's ribcage but misses.
Miojo shoots in for a takedown but Rousey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miojo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rousey tries to avoid it but Miojo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rousey to the ground. Rousey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ronald Rousey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nissin Miojo.
Miojo shoots in looking for a takedown but Rousey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miojo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miojo walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey looks to land a left hand but Miojo moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miojo.
A combination from Rousey does no damage.
Rousey lands a nice looking body shot.
Rousey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miojo shoots in for a takedown but Rousey shows good takedown defense.
Miojo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rousey tries to avoid it but Miojo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rousey to the ground. Rousey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rousey misses with a looping left.
Miojo fails with the takedown.
Rousey misses with an uppercut.
Rousey throws an overhand right that lands on Miojo's shoulder, as Miojo tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miojo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miojo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rousey shoots in looking for a takedown but Miojo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rousey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miojo.
Rousey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Rousey misses the target.
Miojo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rousey pinned against the cage. Rousey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rousey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miojo moves away from the strike by Rousey.
Miojo shoots in for a takedown but Rousey shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey works over Miojo's head and body with a nice combination.
Rousey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miojo avoids the body shot from Rousey.
Miojo moves away from the strike by Rousey.
Ronald Rousey is winning the standup battle so far.
Miojo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rousey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miojo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rousey sprawls well. Rousey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miojo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rousey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miojo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rousey avoids it really well and circles away.
Rousey looks to throw the jab but Miojo is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miojo slips under a jab from Rousey.
Miojo staying out of range there.
Rousey stalks Miojo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miojo's face. Miojo staggers backwards, shaken.
Miojo slips under a jab from Rousey.
Miojo slips a straight right by Rousey.
Miojo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rousey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miojo counters with a single leg into guard. Rousey didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miojo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miojo throws a strike but Rousey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Rousey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rousey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Rousey!
Ronald Rousey really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Condemned logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Bukharin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koopa Troopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troopa has chosen Koopa Troopa as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vladimir Bukharin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Koopa Troopa's chin.
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196 lbs
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Bukharin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Koopa Troopa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Bukharin misses its intended target.
Troopa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Troopa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Troopa blocks a jab.
Bukharin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Troopa is not content to let Bukharin control the position.
Bukharin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bukharin works his way into side control.
Bukharin lands some shots froms side control.
Troopa is trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Troopa is not content to let Bukharin control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Bukharin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troopa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Troopa holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Troopa is looking to improve his position.
Bukharin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Troopa tries to roll over but Bukharin keeps him under control.
Troopa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Troopa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin trying to control the position from guard on top but Troopa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bukharin looking to pass the guard.
Troopa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bukharin's guard.
Troopa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Troopa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Troopa slips nicely into half guard.
Bukharin manages to get to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Troopa 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin controls Troopa momentarily but Troopa frees himself.
Troopa looking to pass the guard.
Bukharin wants to sweep here but Troopa controlling him for the moment.
Bukharin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Troopa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Troopa wants to control from the top but Bukharin keeps moving.
Bukharin controls Troopa momentarily but Troopa frees himself.
Bukharin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Troopa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Troopa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Troopa misses.
Troopa misses with an uppercut
and Bukharin counters with a single leg into guard. Troopa didn't expect that.
Troopa is trying to control the position but Bukharin postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Troopa working a defensive guard but Bukharin passes into half guard.
Troopa is trying to control but can't.
Bukharin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bukharin wants to pass the guard but Troopa is defending well.
Bukharin is looking to pass Troopa's guard but actually Troopa recovers to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukharin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Bukharin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Troopa throws an off balance right hand
and Bukharin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Troopa misses.
Troopa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bukharin is trying to control but can't.
Troopa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Troopa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Troopa throws a strike but Bukharin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Troopa trying to control but Bukharin is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Troopa looking to pass the guard.
Bukharin working a defensive guard but Troopa manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bukharin is trying to get back to half guard.
Troopa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troopa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bukharin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Troopa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Troopa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bukharin keeps working.
Troopa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bukharin is not content to let Troopa control the position.
Bukharin is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troopa taking a break here but Bukharin is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bukharin is trying to control but can't.
Troopa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bukharin sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Troopa throwing shots but Bukharin is blocking nicely.
Troopa passes to side control.
Check out the look on Troopa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Troopa lands a nice forearm strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troopa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bukharin keeps working.
Troopa looks up at the clock and then as Bukharin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Troopa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Koopa Troopa has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troopa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bukharin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bukharin is looking for a sweep.
Bukharin regains half guard.
Troopa controlling the pace.
Bukharin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Troopa pulls his head out easily.
Troopa seems to be looking for submissions.
Troopa with the ground and pound but Bukharin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Troopa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Troopa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bukharin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troopa wants to control from the top but Bukharin keeps moving.
Troopa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Troopa trying to control but Bukharin is working from the bottom.
Bukharin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Troopa.
Troopa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bukharin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bukharin wants to hit a switch here but Troopa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bukharin there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Troopa trying to control but Bukharin is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Troopa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bukharin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koopa Troopa 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!
Troopa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bukharin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Troopa's guard.
Troopa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Troopa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bukharin escapes and throws Troopa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Troopa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bukharin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Troopa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bukharin is trying to get an arm triangle but Troopa is defending well.
Bukharin looking to control but instead Troopa has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Troopa is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bukharin jumps into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troopa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bukharin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Troopa, who protects the arm well.
Troopa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Troopa gets full guard.
Bukharin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Troopa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bukharin's guard.
Troopa throws an elbow that misses. Bukharin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Troopa's guard. Nice move by Bukharin!
Troopa is trying to keep Bukharin in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Troopa is keeping the position for now.
Bukharin won't allow Troopa to sweep him here.
Bukharin trying to control but Troopa is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Troopa keeping full guard, as Bukharin tries to pass.
Troopa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bukharin escapes and throws Troopa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bukharin is trying to ground and pound but Troopa uses the momentary lack of control by Bukharin to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troopa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bukharin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bukharin wants to control from the top but Troopa keeps moving.
Troopa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Troopa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Troopa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Troopa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Troopa with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin can't escape the position.
Bukharin is bucking up trying to escape but Troopa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukharin can't escape the position.
Troopa working Bukharin over with strikes here.
Troopa with the ground and pound from mount.
Troopa looking to control but Bukharin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Troopa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Troopa wants to finish this one by submission but Bukharin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Troopa.
Bukharin tries to hold on but Troopa pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Troopa prevents Bukharin from getting the reversal.
Bukharin tries to hold on but Troopa pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koopa Troopa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Troopa 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koopa Troopa!
Koopa Troopa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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