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V.O.G 91 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Galustyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Munoze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Galustyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Munoze!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Galustyan on the side of the head.
Munoze works over Galustyan's head and body with a nice combination.
Munoze throws a right hand that misses
and Galustyan counters with a single leg into guard. Munoze didn't expect that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Galustyan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Galustyan postures up and lands a big shot to Munoze's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galustyan lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galustyan is working Munoze over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Galustyan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Galustyan passes Munoze's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Galustyan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Munoze doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Galustyan.
Galustyan is nestled in close to Munoze, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galustyan throwing shots but Munoze is blocking nicely.
Munoze pushes Galustyan off looking to stand but Galustyan dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Galustyan lands a nice short elbow.
Munoze should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Galustyan working over Munoze with some ground and pound. Munoze looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Munoze is rocked!
Galustyan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Munoze is still in real trouble! Can Galustyan finish him?
Galustyan lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Munoze quite badly. Munoze pulls Galustyan in close trying to recover. Galustyan postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Munoze on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Munoze doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Galustyan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vartan Mamikonyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romulo Barral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamikonyan comes into the arena with True Armenian Hero blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Vartan Mamikonyan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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216 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vartan Mamikonyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romulo Barral!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barral misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamikonyan.
Mamikonyan moves into the clinch successfully.
Mamikonyan misses with a knee to the head.
Barral managing to block the knees to the body from Mamikonyan.
Barral managing to block the knees to the body from Mamikonyan.
Mamikonyan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barral has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mamikonyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Mamikonyan.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mamikonyan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barral has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mamikonyan tries to stall but Barral uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mamikonyan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mamikonyan.
Mamikonyan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mamikonyan.
Mamikonyan stalling in the clinch but Barral improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maybe Mamikonyan would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Mamikonyan misses with a knee strike.
Mamikonyan trying to stall but Barral improves his position.
Mamikonyan looking to throw knees to the head but Barral is blocking nicely.
Mamikonyan misses with a knee to the head.
Barral takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mamikonyan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mamikonyan landing knees to the body.
Barral managing to block the knees to the body from Mamikonyan.
Barral breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamikonyan misses the target.
Romulo Barral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamikonyan lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barral misses with a left hand
and Mamikonyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barral misses with an uppercut.
Mamikonyan slips under a jab from Barral.
Barral misses with a wild body shot.
Mamikonyan throws a series of punches but Barral avoids them all with ease.
Barral throws a jab when Mamikonyan was well out of range.
Barral shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barral showed some decent athleticism there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mamikonyan trying to control from the bottom.
Barral looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mamikonyan is looking to control Barral's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mamikonyan avoid being mounted?
Mamikonyan wants to improve his position but Barral is controlling well.
Barral trying to mount his opponent but Mamikonyan defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamikonyan wants to get back to full guard.
Barral is nestled in close to Mamikonyan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamikonyan is looking to improve his position.
Mamikonyan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barral trying to control from half guard but Mamikonyan is working away.
Barral 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mamikonyan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamikonyan working for a triangle but Barral defends it easily.
Mamikonyan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barral.
Mamikonyan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barral throws a big elbow that misses.
Barral trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mamikonyan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barral content to stall in guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barral got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamikonyan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barral has managed to get both his arms back between Mamikonyan's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vartan Mamikonyan 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.
Mamikonyan tries to clinch there but Barral circles away.
Mamikonyan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mamikonyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamikonyan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mamikonyan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mamikonyan throws a shot from downtown. Barral moves away and avoids it.
Barral cracks Mamikonyan with an open hand slap.
A big left from Barral misses.
Barral looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Mamikonyan.
Barral misses with a body punch
letting Mamikonyan counter with a right hand.
Mamikonyan moves out of range of the body kick from Barral.
Mamikonyan loads up on a big right hand but Barral slips the punch.
Barral throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamikonyan.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mamikonyan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Barral just misses with a punch to the body.
Barral ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamikonyan moves away.
Mamikonyan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamikonyan slips a jab from Barral.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barral shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamikonyan is trying to control the position but Barral postures up.
Mamikonyan looking for subs off his back but Barral has passed one foot through into half guard.
Barral content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Romulo Barral has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mamikonyan actively working from the bottom here.
Mamikonyan wants to control but Barral is keeping busy.
Mamikonyan wants to sweep but Barral has passed to side control!
Mamikonyan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barral working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barral grinds an elbow into Mamikonyan's temple.
Mamikonyan trying his best to control but Barral has mounted him.
Barral looking to control but Mamikonyan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mamikonyan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mamikonyan wants to control but Barral is having none of it.
Barral has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mamikonyan's face.
Mamikonyan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barral controlling from mount.
Barral prevents Mamikonyan from getting the reversal.
Barral putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
It looks like Vartan Mamikonyan has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barral unloading with bombs!
Mamikonyan taking shots to the head.
Barral unloading with bombs!
Barral raining down hammerfists from mount.
Barral landing strikes from the mount and Mamikonyan is in trouble!
Barral with shots to the head and body - Mamikonyan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamikonyan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barral is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mamikonyan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mamikonyan 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.
Mamikonyan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barral works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barral missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barral is trying to control. Mamikonyan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barral is looking to stall here but Mamikonyan recovers full guard.
Barral tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamikonyan is retaining full guard.
Mamikonyan keeping moving, preventing Barral from controlling successfully.
Mamikonyan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barral doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barral manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barral stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamikonyan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mamikonyan is looking for a triangle here but Barral uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulo Barral showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vartan Mamikonyan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mamikonyan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Barral lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mamikonyan doesn't seem phased though.
Barral throws a body kick that misses.
Mamikonyan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mamikonyan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mamikonyan avoids a kick to the body.
Barral takes a swing at Mamikonyan's ribcage but misses.
A left and a right from Mamikonyan both land. Nice combination.
Mamikonyan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barral.
Barral pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barral avoids the head kick by Mamikonyan.
Barral fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamikonyan manages to avoid it.
Mamikonyan catches Barral with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barral shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mamikonyan has an active guard here but Barral has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamikonyan taking some punishment here, with Barral in his half guard.
Mamikonyan wants to control but Barral is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Barral there.
Mamikonyan gets back to full guard.
Barral controlling from the top position.
Mamikonyan wants to sweep here but Barral controlling him for the moment.
Mamikonyan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barral throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barral wants to pass the guard but Mamikonyan is keeping the position.
Barral stands up over Mamikonyan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barral's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barral lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barral showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mamikonyan keeping full guard, as Barral tries to pass.
Barral missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barral wants to control from the top but Mamikonyan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barral engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Romulo Barral wasn't active enough on the ground.
Barral lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mamikonyan slips a jab and a cross from Barral.
Barral swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mamikonyan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Barral is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mamikonyan dips to his left and cracks Barral with an uppercut!
Barral takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barral misses with a shot to the body
and Mamikonyan counters with a good, hard body kick but Barral shrugs it off.
Vartan Mamikonyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamikonyan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barral lands with a nice body kick.
Mamikonyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barral moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barral throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barral thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamikonyan scores with a hook to the body. Barral takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barral bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mamikonyan's head backwards.
Mamikonyan throws a nice looking combination but Barral bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barral sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mamikonyan walks into a jab.
Mamikonyan defending well as Barral loads up on a big left hand.
Mamikonyan checks a low kick from Barral.
Barral looks for the body kick but Mamikonyan saw that one coming.
Mamikonyan wants to clinch up but Barral keeps it at a distance.
Barral turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barral takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barral fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barral shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barral is trying to control the action in half guard but Mamikonyan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Romulo Barral.
I think Barral 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulo Barral!
A relieved looking Romulo Barral 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sd Plissken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parsons is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Call Me The Breeze. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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203 lbs
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222 lbs
20 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Sd Plissken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Parsons!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parsons throws a lazy uppercut
and Plissken counters with a nice double leg into side control. Parsons won't be happy with that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Parsons is looking to regain half guard here but Plissken keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Parsons is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Plissken is working for a kimura but Parsons is defending it quite comfortably.
Plissken lands with a punch from half guard.
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!
Plissken is trying to control the action in half guard but Parsons is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Plissken wants to pass the guard but Parsons is defending well.
Parsons tries to get to full guard but Plissken has control of the leg.
Parsons has a hand on Plissken's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Plissken takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Parsons slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Plissken prevents Parsons from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plissken passes into side control, despite Parsons's attempt to control the position.
Parsons is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Plissken trying to control the action but Parsons is working from the bottom.
Plissken thows a huge punch but Parsons dodges it nicely.
Plissken is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Parsons is just riding it out for now. Plissken eventually gives up the hold.
Parsons moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Plissken throwing strikes but missing.
Parsons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Plissken gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parsons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Plissken.
Plissken slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Plissken trying to control the position from guard on top but Parsons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plissken is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Plissken drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Plissken jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Parsons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Plissken controls the pace.
Parsons lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Plissken!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parsons trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Plissken 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plissken wants to control but Parsons is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Parsons cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Parsons is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Plissken that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Plissken regains half guard.
Plissken tries to get to full guard but Parsons has control of the leg.
Parsons thows a huge punch but Plissken dodges it nicely.
Parsons is looking for a kimura but Plissken is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Parsons to get the leverage.
Plissken is controlling Parsons's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Parsons stalling away here and it's allowed Plissken to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parsons trying to control the position from guard on top but Plissken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plissken is trying to control the position but Parsons postures up.
Plissken lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Parsons!
Parsons keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Plissken has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Parsons is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sd Plissken!
A pretty intense looking Sd Plissken took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Olicky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kvadratichnie Schtaniki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sinister - Leviathan. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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218 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Olicky!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Olicky.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki misses with a low kick.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olicky shoots in and bounces Kvadratichnie Schtaniki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olicky defends well.
Olicky wants to control from the top but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki keeps moving.
Olicky landing some decent shots from guard.
Olicky landing with the ground and pound.
Olicky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Olicky has managed to get both his arms back between Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's legs - danger averted.
Olicky landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olicky trying to control but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Olicky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's head.
Olicky trying to control but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is working from the bottom.
Olicky landing some decent shots from guard.
It looks like Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has been cut.
Olicky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Olicky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Olicky is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has escaped and now he's on top!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki trying to control but Olicky is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olicky has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Olicky.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Olicky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Olicky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kvadratichnie Schtaniki but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Olicky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries to avoid it but Olicky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kvadratichnie Schtaniki to the ground. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Olicky.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a series of strikes that have Olicky backpedaling.
It looks like Mario Olicky has been cut.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki swinging wildly here.
Olicky clinches with his opponent.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki taking a breather.
Olicky is trying to drag Kvadratichnie Schtaniki to the mat but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is trying to break the clinch but Olicky is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Olicky is defending well for now.
Olicky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Olicky closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Olicky prevents Kvadratichnie Schtaniki from improving his position.
Olicky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Olicky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Olicky is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Olicky.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Olicky's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Olicky's back!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I would not like to be Olicky right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki struggling to keep hold of the position.
Olicky preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki looking for the choke from the back.
Olicky tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Olicky regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olicky is not content to let Kvadratichnie Schtaniki control the position.
Olicky works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Olicky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
Olicky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's waist but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olicky off to one side.
Olicky 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.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries to strike from the bottom.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking for a triangle but Olicky pushes his legs off easily.
Olicky trying to control but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is working from the bottom.
Olicky lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Olicky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to stand up but Olicky isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki keeping moving, preventing Olicky from controlling successfully.
Olicky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olicky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olicky.
Olicky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mario Olicky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Olicky working some strikes from top position.
Olicky won't allow Kvadratichnie Schtaniki to get back to his feet.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olicky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Olicky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki pushes Olicky off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Olicky.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki stuffs the takedown.
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Olicky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olicky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki scores with a jab to the head.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki gets caught flat footed, as Olicky shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Olicky throwing strikes but missing.
Olicky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Olicky throwing strikes but missing.
Olicky lands a couple of elbows.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Olicky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Olicky preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olicky with a nice head shot there.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki keeping moving, preventing Olicky from controlling successfully.
Olicky is in close to Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to sweep but no luck.
Olicky is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki controls Olicky momentarily but Olicky frees himself.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olicky.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to stand up but Olicky isn't so interested in that idea.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to sweep here but Olicky controlling him for the moment.
Olicky stands up over Kvadratichnie Schtaniki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Olicky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Olicky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Olicky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to sweep here but Olicky controlling him for the moment.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki looking to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to get back to his feet but Olicky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki working for a triangle but Olicky defends it easily.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Olicky defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki keeping moving, preventing Olicky from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Olicky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Olicky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Olicky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's waist but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olicky off to one side.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki scores with a hook to the body. Olicky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olicky manages to avoid it.
Mario Olicky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a low kick, looking for Olicky's leg but Olicky calmly moves out of range.
Olicky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kvadratichnie Schtaniki as he avoids it easily.
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Olicky.
A jab from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki does it's job there.
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is winning the standup battle so far.
Olicky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olicky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Olicky checks a low kick from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
Olicky shoots in looking for a takedown but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Olicky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries to clinch up.
Olicky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kvadratichnie Schtaniki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olicky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olicky fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olicky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olicky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki misses with a wild combination.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki closes the distance and clinches.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki fails to land with a series of punches.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to clinch.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki feints and then cracks Olicky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Olicky down.
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olicky has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki finds it's way round the side to connect with Olicky's head.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Olicky's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olicky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki rushes Olicky and presses him up against the cage.
Olicky is looking for a takedown.
Olicky wants a takedown but no success here.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to break free but Olicky has control.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Olicky is working for takedown but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki trying to stall but Olicky improves his position.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki thumps Olicky with a low kick.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands a nice hook to Olicky's body. Olicky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki doesn't manage to clinch there - Olicky circles away.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki connects with a leg kick. Olicky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki fails to land with a series of punches.
Olicky shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olicky blocks the strikes from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Olicky lands strikes from half guard.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is trying to maintain the position but Olicky is very close to passing his half guard.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries to roll over but Olicky keeps him under control.
Olicky trying to control from half guard but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is working away.
Nice strikes from Olicky there.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to control Olicky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kvadratichnie Schtaniki avoid being mounted?
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Olicky pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki trying to control here.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki actively working from the bottom here.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Olicky scores with a couple of nice shots.
Olicky winds up and cracks Kvadratichnie Schtaniki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries to get to full guard but Olicky has control of the leg.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki works his way to full guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olicky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has control of Olicky's left arm, preventing Olicky from doing any damage.
Olicky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Olicky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kvadratichnie Schtaniki 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki!
After winning the bout, Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Clem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Haffa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clem's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Symphony X- . Haffa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Black Stone Cherry - White Trash Millionaire kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Harry Haffa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bubba Clem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Haffa!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Clem misses.
Haffa lands with an uppercut that bounces Clem off the cage and back into range.
Haffa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clem closes this distance looking for a takedown but Haffa circles away.
Haffa misses with a double jab
and Clem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clem lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Harry Haffa 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!
Haffa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Haffa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clem eats them both and turns towards Haffa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Haffa cracks Clem with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haffa slips under a jab.
Clem throws a lazy uppercut
and Haffa counters with a huge left! Clem is in big trouble! He's backing up but Haffa isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Clem from any more damage. A dominating finish by Haffa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Haffa!
A less than humble Harry Haffa misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sacha Petrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milka CroCow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrovich comes to the cage accompanied by Shunsei. CroCow has chosen Ratatat - Loud Pipes as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sacha Petrovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milka CroCow!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
CroCow rushes Petrovich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Petrovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
CroCow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Petrovich is defending well.
Petrovich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Petrovich misses with a knee to the head.
Petrovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
CroCow tries to pull guard but Petrovich holds him up against the cage and eventually CroCow drops back down to his feet.
CroCow lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Petrovich is looking to control CroCow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrovich avoid being mounted?
Petrovich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Petrovich tries to get out of the position.
CroCow is looking to pass Petrovich's guard but actually Petrovich recovers to full guard.
Petrovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from CroCow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CroCow trying to control but Petrovich is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CroCow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Petrovich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now CroCow has Petrovich in his guard.
Petrovich wanted to stand there but CroCow had control of the position.
Petrovich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
CroCow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CroCow has his foot on Petrovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrovich is looking to stand up but CroCow won't let him.
Petrovich has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing CroCow to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Petrovich is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - CroCow pulls down on the head and he's put Petrovich to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Milka CroCow!
Milka CroCow thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiguro Kamoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diesel Kreedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamoko comes into the arena with Cathedral - Voodoo Fire blaring out of the sound system. Kreedy has chosen Can't Stop as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jiguro Kamoko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diesel Kreedy!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamoko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kamoko fails to land with a series of punches.
Kreedy cracks the inside of Kamoko's front leg.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kamoko.
Kamoko tries for a kimura but Kreedy is defending well.
Kamoko trying to control the position but Kreedy is working away.
Kreedy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kreedy gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kamoko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kamoko scoring with some ground and pound.
Kamoko chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreedy looking to control.
Kreedy keeping full guard, as Kamoko tries to pass.
Kreedy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamoko tries to stand but Kreedy is controlling from the bottom.
Kreedy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kreedy is looking to stand up but Kamoko isn't so interested in that idea.
Kamoko postures up in Kreedy's guard and throws a big left but Kreedy blocks it.
Kreedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamoko.
Kamoko cracks Kreedy with a solid left hand.
Kreedy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kreedy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kamoko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kamoko lands a couple of elbows.
Kamoko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kreedy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kamoko manages to get himself to full guard.
Kreedy looking to sit in guard and control but Kamoko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamoko throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamoko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kreedy has his hands on Kamoko's head, controlling the position.
Kamoko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kreedy controls Kamoko momentarily but Kamoko frees himself.
Kreedy has momentary wrist control but Kamoko slips an elbow through the middle.
Kamoko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kreedy has Kamoko pulled in close to control his posture.
Kreedy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Diesel Kreedy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kamoko cracks a nice hook into Kreedy's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamoko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kamoko moves forwards but Kreedy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Kamoko as he connects with a hook.
Kreedy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kreedy distracts Kamoko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kreedy postures up.
Kamoko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kreedy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kamoko is tightening it up a little... Kreedy has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kreedy reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kreedy taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kamoko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jiguro Kamoko!
Post fight, Jiguro Kamoko took to the microphone: 'Train by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night! ALL DAY!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Cliche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Cliche could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Greg Page's chin.
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212 lbs
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207 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charlie Cliche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Page!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cliche closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Page quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cliche tries to pass to full mount but Page defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cliche missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Page is looking for a sweep. Cliche is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Page trying to control from the bottom.
Cliche is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Page is just riding it out for now. Cliche eventually gives up the hold.
Cliche thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Page's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cliche is working away from the top position though.
Page is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cliche not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cliche throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cliche throwing shots but Page is blocking nicely.
Cliche scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cliche missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cliche lands a nice short elbow.
Page avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cliche.
Page regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cliche.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cliche trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cliche throwing strikes but missing.
Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cliche being controlled here momentarily.
Cliche throws a big right hand that misses.
Cliche makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cliche throws an elbow that misses. Page uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cliche's guard. Nice move by Page!
Cliche is controlling Page's posture.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
Cliche manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cliche shoots in and drives through. Page sprawls well.
Cliche shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Page pinned against the cage. Page gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cliche with a poor takedown
and Page connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Cliche. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cliche.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cliche.
Page throws a jab but it's blocked by Cliche.
Cliche looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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.
Page pulls Cliche in close to his closed guard and prevents Cliche from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cliche throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Page works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Cliche dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Page throws an off balance right hand
and Cliche connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Page misses the jab.
A big left from Page misses.
Cliche shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Page pinned against the cage. Page gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cliche shoots in looking for a takedown but Page manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cliche's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cliche is defended easily by Page.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Cliche. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cliche throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Page was covering up waiting for the punch and Cliche finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cliche in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cliche stands up over Page, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cliche throws a strike but Page rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cliche is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cliche is looking to stand up but Page isn't so interested in that idea.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Page prevents Cliche from getting back to his feet.
Cliche manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cliche thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cliche fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Greg Page has been cut.
Cliche misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cliche thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cliche moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Page has worked his arm free - good work by Page!
Cliche grinds an elbow into Page's temple.
Page dodges the ground and pound from Cliche.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page is looking to regain half guard here but Cliche keeps moving and retains side control.
Page managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cliche.
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!
Cliche scores with punches from side control.
Page regains half guard, as Cliche was trying to land strikes.
Page regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cliche.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Page preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cliche trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Cliche dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Greg Page's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Page enables Cliche to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Page manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Page utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cliche with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cliche throwing strikes from guard but Page blocks nicely.
Cliche missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cliche trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cliche is in close to Page's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliche working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cliche scoring with some ground and pound.
Page working a defensive guard here.
Page utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cliche decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cliche tries for a takedown but Page circles away easily
and Page counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Page throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cliche has a takedown stuffed.
Cliche has his takedown stuffed
and Page counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Cliche. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cliche avoids the body shot from Page.
No luck for Cliche with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Page. No joy for Cliche on that attempt.
Cliche shoots in for a takedown but Page shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Page waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cliche.
Page misses with a left hand
and Cliche counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Page!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cliche landing strikes, looking to finish!
That has opened up Greg Page's cut even more.
Page is in a horrible position here. Cliche smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cliche lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cliche cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Page is rocked!
The cut above Greg Page's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Greg Page's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charlie Cliche!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vit Tu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Miloshevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tu comes to the cage accompanied by Blanket on the ground. Miloshevich is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kosovskiy front. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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214 lbs
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217 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vit Tu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zoran Miloshevich!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Tu.
Tu moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miloshevich walks away with a smile on his face. Tu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tu just misses with a punch to the body.
Miloshevich cracks Tu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miloshevich doesn't seem bothered though.
Miloshevich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tu dodges the punch combination from Miloshevich.
Miloshevich leaves Tu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miloshevich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miloshevich misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miloshevich lands with a right hand.
Tu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miloshevich lands an elbow that stopped Tu in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Vit Tu has been cut.
Miloshevich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tu is keeping busy.
Miloshevich throws an elbow but it misses.
Tu tries to pull guard but Miloshevich holds him up against the cage and eventually Tu drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vit Tu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miloshevich gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miloshevich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miloshevich lands an elbow inside.
Miloshevich creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tu's defenses.
Tu pulls guard successfully.
Tu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miloshevich is aware though and is defending well.
Tu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miloshevich's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miloshevich keeping full guard, as Tu tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich managing to control the position.
Tu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miloshevich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Zoran Miloshevich wasn't active enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tu is defended easily by Miloshevich.
Tu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tu misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Miloshevich desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Miloshevich won't allow Tu to pass to mount.
Miloshevich is defending against the submission attempts here by Tu.
Tu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miloshevich wants to control but Tu is keeping busy.
Miloshevich holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tu is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miloshevich looking for a sweep. Not yet Miloshevich, not yet.
Tu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tu scoring with punches and elbows.
Tu advances nicely into full mount.
Tu lands a nice shot to the head.
Tu landing shots from mount.
It looks like Zoran Miloshevich has been cut.
Tu with a couple of short strikes.
That has opened up Zoran Miloshevich's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The cut above Zoran Miloshevich's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tu with the ground and pound from mount.
Miloshevich is rocked!
Zoran Miloshevich's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zoran Miloshevich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vit Tu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vit Tu made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Zhirinovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhirinovsky has chosen Zhirinovsky and Serega - Murka as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandr Romanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Zhirinovsky!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Zhirinovsky misses.
Zhirinovsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Romanov sprawls well. He's pushed Zhirinovsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zhirinovsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romanov moves away.
Zhirinovsky scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab lands there for Romanov.
Zhirinovsky scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zhirinovsky trying to control the pace.
Zhirinovsky is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhirinovsky sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Romanov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Romanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Romanov, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanov keeping full guard, as Zhirinovsky tries to pass.
Zhirinovsky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zhirinovsky avoids the head kick by Romanov.
Alexandr Romanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhirinovsky misses with a hook. Romanov ducked under it nicely.
Zhirinovsky throws a body punch but Romanov moves out of range.
Zhirinovsky swings widly with a right hand
and Romanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhirinovsky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zhirinovsky misses with a looping left.
Zhirinovsky wants to clinch up but Romanov keeps it at a distance.
Zhirinovsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Zhirinovsky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alexandr Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky tries to clinch up
and Romanov counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhirinovsky misses the target.
Romanov loads up on a big right hand but Zhirinovsky slips the punch.
Zhirinovsky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romanov.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhirinovsky as he connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Romanov. No joy for Zhirinovsky on that attempt.
Zhirinovsky walks into a straight right hand from Romanov.
Romanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky fails to land the takedown.
Romanov looks to land a left hand but Zhirinovsky moved out of range nicely.
Romanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zhirinovsky digs a good body shot into Romanov's ribs.
Zhirinovsky closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Romanov's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Romanov is retaining full guard.
Romanov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zhirinovsky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Romanov is controlling Zhirinovsky's posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alexandr Romanov.
Nice jab there from Zhirinovsky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexandr Romanov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Romanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky cracks a nice hook into Romanov's ribs.
Zhirinovsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romanov.
Romanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Zhirinovsky shoots in and bounces Romanov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zhirinovsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zhirinovsky controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zhirinovsky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Romanov's head.
Romanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zhirinovsky on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky looking to pass the guard.
Romanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zhirinovsky passes into half guard.
Romanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Zhirinovsky trying to control from half guard but Romanov is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky is taking a breather. Romanov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Romanov is refusing to be controlled, as Zhirinovsky sits in half guard.
Zhirinovsky is controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Zhirinovsky was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Zhirinovsky looks to throw the jab but Romanov is out of range.
Zhirinovsky dives in and grabs Romanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romanov pushes down on Zhirinovsky's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zhirinovsky gets a double leg takedown into Romanov's guard.
Zhirinovsky wants to control from the top but Romanov keeps moving.
Zhirinovsky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zhirinovsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zhirinovsky is looking to pass into half guard but Romanov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Romanov is in guard.
Zhirinovsky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky working a defensive guard here.
Zhirinovsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Zhirinovsky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhirinovsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romanov is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Romanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Romanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Zhirinovsky gets a double leg takedown into Romanov's guard.
Zhirinovsky sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zhirinovsky trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Zhirinovsky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zhirinovsky throws an elbow that misses. Romanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zhirinovsky's guard. Nice move by Romanov!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky pulls Romanov in close to prevent any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Vladimir Zhirinovsky hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zhirinovsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Romanov circles away.
Zhirinovsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhirinovsky darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Romanov is not content to let Zhirinovsky control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Romanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky tries to pass the half guard into mount. Romanov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zhirinovsky controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov won't allow Zhirinovsky to pass to mount.
Zhirinovsky content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Romanov won't allow Zhirinovsky to pass to mount.
Zhirinovsky is looking to take a break and control but Romanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
Romanov ducks under a wild hook from Zhirinovsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky loads up on a big right hand but Romanov slips the punch.
Romanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Romanov but Romanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zhirinovsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexandr Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Romanov is trying to escape back to his feet but Zhirinovsky uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhirinovsky is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Romanov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky really 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.
Zhirinovsky checks the leg kick.
Zhirinovsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhirinovsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhirinovsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Romanov tries to sprawl out of it but Zhirinovsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Romanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Romanov misses with a two punch combination.
Zhirinovsky checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Zhirinovsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romanov looks to land a left hand but Zhirinovsky moved out of range nicely.
Romanov connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romanov throws a leg kick which misses Zhirinovsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Zhirinovsky tries to avoid it.
Romanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zhirinovsky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alexandr Romanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Romanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zhirinovsky is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Romanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Romanov is looking to land body kicks.
Romanov feints a jab promting Zhirinovsky to slip. Romanov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zhirinovsky slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanov throws a solid leg kick but Zhirinovsky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Romanov.
Zhirinovsky misses with a wild combination.
Romanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhirinovsky throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Romanov misses the target.
Zhirinovsky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romanov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Romanov.
Zhirinovsky feints and as Romanov raises his hands in defense, Zhirinovsky changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Romanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zhirinovsky is controlling him.
Zhirinovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhirinovsky prevents Romanov from getting back to his feet.
Zhirinovsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zhirinovsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zhirinovsky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexandr Romanov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zhirinovsky missing with a left hand there. Romanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zhirinovsky cracks Romanov with an open hand slap.
Zhirinovsky misses the jab.
Romanov throws a shot from downtown. Zhirinovsky moves away and avoids it.
Zhirinovsky is looking to clinch but Romanov is avoiding it.
Romanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Romanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Zhirinovsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky tries to close the distance and clinch but Romanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhirinovsky.
Some bone on bone action there as Zhirinovsky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Romanov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Romanov throws the kick towards the body but Zhirinovsky avoids it.
Zhirinovsky wants to clinch up but Romanov keeps it at a distance.
Zhirinovsky misses with a wild body shot.
Zhirinovsky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from Romanov.
Romanov looks to land a right hand but Zhirinovsky moved out of range.
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.
Zhirinovsky gets the takedown into side control.
Zhirinovsky happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Romanov had his way with Vladimir Zhirinovsky in that round.
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!
Zhirinovsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Romanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Romanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Zhirinovsky, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zhirinovsky closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alexandr Romanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhirinovsky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Romanov misses the target.
Zhirinovsky darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Romanov has hold of Zhirinovsky's hands but Zhirinovsky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov is refusing to be controlled, as Zhirinovsky sits in half guard.
Zhirinovsky takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zhirinovsky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romanov.
Zhirinovsky slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romanov.
A leg kick checked by Zhirinovsky.
Romanov misses with a low kick.
Zhirinovsky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zhirinovsky will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romanov up against the cage.
Zhirinovsky wants to stall.
Zhirinovsky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Romanov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alexandr Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
Romanov is trying to force a seperation but Zhirinovsky has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zhirinovsky blocks it with crossed arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zhirinovsky.
Romanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhirinovsky shoots for a takedown but Romanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zhirinovsky, as that shot connected.
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a double leg but Romanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zhirinovsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Romanov sprawls well. He's pushed Zhirinovsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Romanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zhirinovsky is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Romanov connects with a leg kick. Zhirinovsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zhirinovsky moves out of range of the leg kick from Romanov.
Zhirinovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Zhirinovsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Romanov.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Zhirinovsky moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zhirinovsky is out of range.
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown but Romanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Romanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Romanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Romanov wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zhirinovsky is defended easily by Romanov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexandr Romanov.
I think Romanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Romanov!
Alexandr Romanov retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexandr Romanov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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