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V.O.G 99 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parsons comes to the cage accompanied by Call Me The Breeze. 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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207 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Parsons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Page!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parsons misses with an uppercut
and Page counters by clinching up.
Page stalling in the clinch.
Parsons pushes Page back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parsons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Parsons.
Parsons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Parsons lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Parsons.
Page trying to stall but Parsons improves his position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Parsons.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page blocks an uppercut.
Page is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Parsons to keep the fight standing.
Parsons manages to break the clinch.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Parsons.
Parsons shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Parsons was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Parsons lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parsons wants to take a breather but Page manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Parsons.
Parsons trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
Parsons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Page swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parsons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parsons throws a big right hand that misses.
Parsons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parsons is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parsons trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parsons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Page is on top in guard.
Parsons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Page controlling from the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Page drops back looking for a leg! Parsons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parsons manages to kick Page off! Page jumps back into Parsons's guard.
Page wants to control from the top but Parsons keeps moving.
Parsons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parsons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Page drops back looking for a leg! Parsons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parsons manages to kick Page off! Page jumps back into Parsons's guard.
Page won't allow Parsons to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parsons is on top in guard.
Parsons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Page is keeping the position for now.
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
Parsons trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parsons throwing strikes from guard but Page blocks nicely.
Page lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Parsons!
Parsons is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Parsons is squirming around, avoiding Page's attempts to control the action.
Parsons is in a horrible position here. Page smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parsons tries to hold on but Page postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page wants to control the pace but Parsons is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Parsons dominated that round.
That's time! Parsons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Parsons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Parsons lands with a cross.
Parsons throws a looping overhand right but Page ducks down to avoid it.
Parsons throws a leg kick
and Page counters with a right hand to the body.
Page on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Parsons misses with a right hand
and Parsons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parsons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parsons throws a poor cross that misses
and Page counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page.
Parsons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Page.
Page's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Page jumps guard but Parsons turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Parsons tries to break the clinch but Page is controlling the position.
Parsons pushes off an throws an elbow but Page leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parsons unloads a knee to the mid-section. Page lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Parsons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Page blocks it with crossed arms.
Page manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parsons postures up in Page's guard and throws a big left but Page blocks it.
Parsons trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
Parsons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parsons is in close to Page's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Page looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Page looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Parsons looking to sit in guard and control but Page gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Parsons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Page pushing down on Parsons's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Page 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.
Parsons looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Page pushes past his half guard into mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page looking to secure an arm triangle but Parsons defends it well.
Page looking to secure an arm triangle but Parsons defends it well.
Parsons is looking to get to half guard.
Page looking to secure an arm triangle but Parsons defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Parsons has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Parsons is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Parsons wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Parsons rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Parsons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Charlie Parsons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Page is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Parsons sees it coming and defends easily.
Parsons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parsons keeps working.
Page is thwarting Parsons's attempts to control the position.
Parsons tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg.
Page is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Parsons has managed to free his arm - good work.
Page is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Parsons sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parsons is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Page's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Page's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Charlie Parsons will probably get the nod.
That's time! Parsons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Page checks a leg kick.
Parsons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parsons avoids the head kick by Page.
Parsons throws a lazy uppercut
and Page counters with a nice body shot.
Parsons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Page has time to react.
Parsons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Page has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parsons finds it's way round the side to connect with Page's head.
Parsons misses with a body shot.
Parsons looks to land a left hand but Page moved out of range nicely.
Parsons misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Parsons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parsons throws a shot from downtown. Page moves away and avoids it.
Parsons throws a lazy uppercut
and Page connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parsons shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Page throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parsons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parsons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parsons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Parsons misses with a left hand
and Page makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Parsons.
Parsons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Page holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Parsons throws a head punch that misses.
Parsons tries to break the clinch but Page is controlling the position.
Parsons is trying to force a seperation but Page has the dominant position.
Parsons is looking to break free of the clinch but Page has double underhooks.
Parsons misses with an elbow over the top.
Page is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page blocks an uppercut.
Page is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Parsons to keep the fight standing.
Parsons is trying to drag Page to the mat but Page just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page.
Parsons is trying to break free.
Parsons using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Page has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parsons is looking for a takedown.
Page is trying to trip Parsons. He has hold of a leg but Parsons is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Page persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Parsons 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.
Page seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parsons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Parsons keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Greg Page hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Parsons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page slips a jab and a cross from Parsons.
Page jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Page fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parsons on the side of the head.
Parsons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Page.
A head kick misses from Parsons.
A big left from Parsons misses.
Jab, jab by Page - just one landing.
Greg Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charlie Parsons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Page lands with a hook. Parsons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parsons slips a jab from Page.
Parsons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Page walks into a left hand.
Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parsons.
Parsons throws a big shot that misses.
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 Charlie Parsons.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parsons, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Parsons!
Charlie Parsons really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Hilo logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romulo Barral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Olicky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Olicky has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Romulo Barral's chin.
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216 lbs
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218 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romulo Barral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Olicky!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barral fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olicky manages to avoid it.
Barral stuffs the takedown attempt from Olicky. Olicky gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Olicky is defended easily by Barral.
Barral throws a right hand that Olicky ducks under and follows up with a left that Olicky also avoids with ease.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Olicky enables Barral to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Olicky manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barral pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olicky is keeping the position for now.
Olicky working for a triangle but Barral defends it easily.
Barral trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barral pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olicky is keeping the position for now.
Barral thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barral avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Olicky keeping moving, preventing Barral from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olicky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barral.
Olicky has his foot on Barral's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barral works his way back into a safe position though.
Olicky keeping moving, preventing Barral from controlling successfully.
Barral postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Olicky keeping moving, preventing Barral from controlling successfully.
Barral postures up.
Olicky has an active guard here but Barral has managed to pass into half guard.
Barral missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barral sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olicky defending well though.
Olicky actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Olicky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barral trying to control the action but Olicky is working from the bottom.
Barral working over Olicky with some ground and pound. Olicky looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barral throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barral seems to be working for a kimura but Olicky defends the submission attempt.
Olicky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barral.
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!
Olicky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barral wants to control from the top but Olicky keeps moving.
Barral throws a big elbow that misses.
Olicky wants to sweep here but Barral controlling him for the moment.
Olicky lands with a heel strike from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barral is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barral wants to pass the guard but Olicky is keeping the position.
Olicky has an active guard here but Barral has managed to pass into half guard.
Barral prevents Olicky from improving his position.
Barral landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barral wants to pass to mount but Olicky is defending the position.
Barral wants to control but Olicky is keeping him busy.
Barral tries to pass to full mount but Olicky defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barral wants to control but Olicky is keeping him busy.
Barral wants to free his trapped foot but Olicky is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Olicky works his way to full guard. Good work.
Olicky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barral manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barral working a defensive guard here.
Olicky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barral is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barral is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olicky defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olicky lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulo Barral dominated that round.
That's time! Barral's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Olicky throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barral was covering up waiting for the punch and Olicky finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barral had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Olicky defends it easily.
Olicky lands a couple of digs.
Barral wants to sweep here but Olicky controlling him for the moment.
Olicky looking to sit in guard and control but Barral gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Olicky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Olicky has his foot on Barral's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barral works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barral wants to pass the guard but Olicky is keeping the position.
Barral passes Olicky's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olicky moves into full guard.
Olicky will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Barral is looking to advance position but Olicky has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Barral is looking to improve his position but Olicky isn't that keen on the idea.
Olicky with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Olicky cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barral tries to lock up and control but Olicky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Olicky with the ground and pound from mount.
Olicky is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Barral goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Olicky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mario Olicky!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mario Olicky waved his t-shirt featuring 1337 ANZAC 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rueso Bear Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusko Casic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casic has chosen Debauchery - Blood For The Blood God as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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198 lbs
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34
182 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rueso Bear Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dusko Casic!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Casic throws out a loose jab but Bear Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bear Junior!
It looks like Dusko Casic has been cut.
Nice jab there from Bear Junior.
Casic checks a leg kick nicely.
Bear Junior connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Casic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Casic.
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!
Casic ducks under a wild hook from Bear Junior.
Bear Junior with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bear Junior takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bear Junior misses with a head kick.
Bear Junior throws a leg kick that misses.
Dusko Casic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear Junior avoids a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Bear Junior.
Bear Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Casic blocks a head kick by Bear Junior.
Casic slips a straight right by Bear Junior.
Casic darts in and clinches Bear Junior up against the cage.
Casic tries to throw a body punch but Bear Junior avoids it by throwing Casic back against the cage.
Casic prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear Junior gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bear Junior is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Casic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bear Junior scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bear Junior trying to control the action but Casic is working from the bottom.
Bear Junior throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bear Junior in particular looking to stall.
Bear Junior working Casic over with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bear Junior in particular looking to stall.
Bear Junior lands with a punch from half guard.
Bear Junior 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Casic is refusing to be controlled, as Bear Junior sits in 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!
Bear Junior lands strikes from half guard.
Bear Junior wants to take a breather but Casic is having none of it.
Well, if Bear Junior is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bear Junior throwing shots but Casic is blocking nicely.
Bear Junior is keen to just control but Casic is a slippery customer.
Bear Junior landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear Junior trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Casic defends it well.
Casic is trying to get back to full guard.
Bear Junior content to control rather than advance.
Bear Junior seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Casic for as long as he can get away with.
Bear Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Casic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bear Junior trying to control the action but Casic is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior lands with a punch from half guard.
Bear Junior content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bear Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Casic keeps working.
Bear Junior trying to mount his opponent but Casic defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bear Junior is nestled in close to Casic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rueso Bear Junior dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dusko Casic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bear Junior scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bear Junior feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Casic's calf.
Bear Junior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bear Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Casic throws a push kick but Bear Junior slaps the foot to one side.
Casic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bear Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Casic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bear Junior closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bear Junior looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bear Junior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Casic is just riding it out for now. Bear Junior eventually gives up the hold.
Bear Junior wants to take a breather but Casic is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casic is looking for a sweep. Bear Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Casic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bear Junior's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bear Junior's back!
Bear Junior prevents Casic from getting a body triangle.
Bear Junior trying to control the hands but Casic breaks the grip.
Rueso Bear Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casic is trying to control but Bear Junior is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Casic looking to control but Bear Junior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bear Junior is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casic throwing strikes here but Bear Junior is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bear Junior manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bear Junior tries to roll over but Casic keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rueso Bear Junior.
Casic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bear Junior moves out of range of the leg kick from Casic.
Casic lands with an overhand left.
Casic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Casic delivers a nice body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bear Junior lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Casic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Casic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Casic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bear Junior counters with a series of strikes. Casic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Casic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bear Junior lands with a good body shot.
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!
Casic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bear Junior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bear Junior jabs Casic right on the nose. Casic blinks but takes it well.
Casic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bear Junior scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rueso Bear Junior dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dusko Casic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bear Junior lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Casic throws a lazy right hand but Bear Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bear Junior thumps Casic with a low kick.
Casic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bear Junior manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bear Junior throws a body punch but Casic moves out of range.
Bear Junior plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Casic has managed to clinch.
Bear Junior has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Casic regains guard immediately.
Bear Junior chips away with some ground and pound.
Bear Junior loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Casic looking to control.
Bear Junior advances position into side control!
Bear Junior misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear Junior tries for a kimura but Casic is defending well.
Bear Junior is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Casic's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bear Junior works to advance to full mount. Casic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bear Junior looking to finish Casic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Casic!
Bear Junior has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Casic's face.
Bear Junior landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bear Junior landing punches.
Bear Junior is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Casic has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Casic!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bear Junior is on top in guard.
Dusko Casic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bear Junior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Casic's guard.
Bear Junior trying to control from half guard but Casic is working away.
Bear Junior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Casic sees it coming and defends easily.
Bear Junior is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bear Junior not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bear Junior wants to control but Casic is keeping him busy.
Bear Junior wants to pass to mount but Casic is defending the position.
Bear Junior lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are battling for position here. Casic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bear Junior controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Casic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior slips nicely into half guard.
Bear Junior sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Casic defending well though.
Bear Junior trying to control the action but Casic is working from the bottom.
Bear Junior is looking for a kimura here.
Bear Junior content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bear Junior sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Casic defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rueso Bear Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bear Junior, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rueso Bear Junior!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Extreme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diesel Kreedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kreedy's choice of entrance music: Can't Stop. Josh Extreme could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Diesel Kreedy's chin.
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205 lbs
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223 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ White 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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Extreme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diesel Kreedy!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreedy connects with a body shot.
Extreme slips a jab and a cross from Kreedy.
Kreedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Extreme.
Kreedy gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kreedy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Extreme does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kreedy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kreedy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Extreme trying to control but Kreedy postures up.
Extreme might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Extreme missing with punches from the bottom.
Kreedy is nestled in close to Extreme, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Kreedy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kreedy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kreedy slips a nice elbow through Extreme's hands, connecting with Extreme's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreedy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kreedy working over Extreme with some ground and pound. Extreme looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Extreme on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Extreme tries to get out of the position.
Extreme is looking to improve his position.
Extreme is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kreedy jumps into side control!
Kreedy is chipping away with strikes.
Kreedy working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreedy is working Extreme over with some ground and pound from side control.
Extreme tries to bench press Kreedy off him but Kreedy keeps the position.
Extreme knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kreedy on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Extreme's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Extreme takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreedy is looking to take a break and control but Extreme is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kreedy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Extreme's shoulder. That is not cool.
Extreme gets back to half guard.
Kreedy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kreedy working over Extreme with some ground and pound. Extreme looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kreedy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kreedy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Kreedy there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreedy winds up and cracks Extreme with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kreedy lands with a punch from half guard.
Kreedy working Extreme over with strikes.
Kreedy winds up and cracks Extreme with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kreedy connects with a nice short shot to Extreme's temple.
Extreme is rocked!
Extreme is not content to let Kreedy control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Extreme has hold of Kreedy's hands but Kreedy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Extreme is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Extreme taking some punishment here, with Kreedy in his half guard.
Kreedy is working for a kimura but Extreme is defending it quite comfortably.
Kreedy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kreedy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kreedy is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Extreme is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kreedy fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Extreme from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kreedy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diesel Kreedy!
After the fight, Diesel Kreedy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Palmares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vartan Mamikonyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamikonyan has chosen True Armenian Hero as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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193 lbs
5 - 3 - 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rodrigo Palmares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vartan Mamikonyan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamikonyan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mamikonyan tries to clinch but Palmares is having none of it.
Mamikonyan tries to bum rush Palmares with a series of wild strikes but Palmares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mamikonyan misses with a double jab.
Mamikonyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamikonyan throws a head kick but Palmares moves out of range.
Palmares shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Palmares with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamikonyan wants to improve his position but Palmares is controlling well.
Mamikonyan actively working from the bottom here.
Palmares landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Palmares is looking for a kimura but Mamikonyan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Palmares to get the leverage.
Palmares is taking a breather. Mamikonyan 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.
Palmares looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamikonyan tries to get to full guard but Palmares has control of the leg.
Mamikonyan looking for submissions off his back.
Palmares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mamikonyan sees it coming and defends easily.
Palmares scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Palmares looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mamikonyan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Palmares 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.
Mamikonyan is looking to control Palmares's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mamikonyan avoid being mounted?
Palmares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mamikonyan sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mamikonyan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mamikonyan tries to roll over but Palmares keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamikonyan actively working from the bottom here.
Palmares content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Palmares 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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmares lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Palmares seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Palmares frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Palmares dominating with strikes here.
Palmares goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mamikonyan is on top in guard.
Palmares wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmares pulls Mamikonyan in close to his closed guard and prevents Mamikonyan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Palmares isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mamikonyan stacks Palmares on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mamikonyan!
Palmares is looking to regain half guard here but Mamikonyan keeps moving and retains side control.
Palmares is not content to let Mamikonyan control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmares is looking for a sweep.
Palmares is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mamikonyan off and has taken his back!
Mamikonyan wants to escape the position.
Mamikonyan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Palmares tightening his grip on Mamikonyan, looking for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmares is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mamikonyan is defending well though. Palmares let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palmares throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Mamikonyan!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Palmares dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mamikonyan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Palmares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mamikonyan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mamikonyan tries to clinch but Palmares moves out of range.
Palmares swats away the attempt to clinch by Mamikonyan.
Mamikonyan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Rodrigo Palmares has been cut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Palmares.
Mamikonyan struggling a bit here.
Mamikonyan tries to improve position but can't.
Mamikonyan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Palmares's best efforts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Palmares looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mamikonyan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Palmares looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Palmares sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamikonyan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Palmares sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Palmares scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mamikonyan actively working from the bottom here.
Palmares lands with a punch from half guard.
Palmares winds up and cracks Mamikonyan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Palmares content to control rather than advance.
Mamikonyan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mamikonyan.
Mamikonyan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmares seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmares seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mamikonyan for as long as he can get away with.
Palmares looking to pass the guard.
Rodrigo Palmares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamikonyan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palmares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamikonyan is keeping the position for now.
Palmares not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Palmares working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mamikonyan being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamikonyan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Palmares sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mamikonyan's guard.
Palmares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mamikonyan sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if Palmares is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mamikonyan is looking to improve his position.
Palmares winds up and cracks Mamikonyan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Palmares is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mamikonyan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Palmares's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Palmares's back!
Palmares showing good submission defense here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmares is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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!
Palmares staying busy and making it hard for Mamikonyan to control.
Palmares tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Palmares is looking to improve his position but Mamikonyan isn't that keen on the idea.
Palmares tries to lock up and control but Mamikonyan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Palmares manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Palmares makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Palmares.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mamikonyan postures up.
Palmares tries to strike from the bottom.
Palmares is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Palmares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Palmares's cut.
That's time! Palmares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mamikonyan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Palmares blocks a head kick by Mamikonyan.
Palmares decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mamikonyan trying to control from the bottom.
Palmares scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Palmares content to control rather than advance.
Mamikonyan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Palmares moves into full mount! Mamikonyan won't be happy about that!
Mamikonyan is trying to escape the mount.
Palmares is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mamikonyan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmares fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Vartan Mamikonyan has been cut.
Palmares lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Palmares controlling from the full mount.
Palmares landing strikes, looking to finish!
The cut above Vartan Mamikonyan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mamikonyan is working to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmares is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mamikonyan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vartan Mamikonyan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rodrigo Palmares!
Rodrigo Palmares seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Ivey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Atreides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivey comes to the cage accompanied by Friday. Atreides has chosen Hardcore Vibes as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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32
215 lbs
30 - 11 - 0 |
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37
217 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil Ivey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Atreides!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atreides tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ivey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Atreides somewhat.
Ivey lands a nice looking body shot.
Atreides moves into the clinch.
Ivey lands a nice uppercut.
Atreides has had enough of the clinch but Ivey keeps him there for the moment.
Atreides's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ivey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atreides is trying to pull guard but Ivey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ivey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atreides's elbow.
Atreides jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ivey walks away with a smile on his face. Atreides gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Phil Ivey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Atreides.
Atreides fails with a takedown attempt.
Atreides fails to land the takedown.
Atreides shoots for a double leg takedown but Ivey sprawls well. He's pushed Atreides's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ivey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Atreides jumps guard but Ivey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Atreides has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ivey after a bit of a struggle.
Atreides tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ivey smiles and moves away.
Atreides gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivey.
Ivey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atreides has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ivey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Atreides pulls guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Atreides has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ivey 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 Atreides.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivey moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ivey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivey stands up and beckons Atreides to his feet.
Ivey loads up on a big right hand but Atreides slips the punch.
Atreides takes one to the side of the head.
Ivey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atreides doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ivey. That's going to slow Atreides down.
Ivey lands with a straight right. Atreides didn't see that one coming.
Ivey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Atreides on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Atreides.
Ivey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atreides looks winded!
Ivey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Atreides gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ivey.
Atreides tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ivey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ivey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ivey misses with a punch on the inside.
Atreides tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ivey smiles and moves away.
Atreides on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atreides shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Atreides seems to be looking for submissions.
Atreides is looking for a kimura but Ivey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Atreides to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ivey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Atreides drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ivey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ivey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ivey!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ivey takes a little break here. Atreides wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atreides is looking to regain half guard here but Ivey keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Ivey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ivey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ivey darts in and clinches Atreides up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ivey.
Atreides is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ivey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ivey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivey scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ivey stalling the fight.
Ivey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ivey misses with a punch to the body.
Ivey breaks from the clinch.
Ivey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Atreides takes the fight into the clinch.
Ivey has a couple of punches blocked by Atreides.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atreides drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Ivey.
Ivey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivey leaves Atreides with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phil Ivey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Atreides.
Atreides takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Paul Atreides is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atreides is breathing heavily.
Ivey misses with a wild body shot.
Ivey lands a head kick!
It looks like Paul Atreides has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivey rushes Atreides and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ivey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atreides ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Atreides no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ivey stays in close to Atreides's body and controls the position.
Ivey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Atreides looking for a triangle here. Ivey is fighting it but it looks tight! Atreides pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ivey is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paul Atreides!
A victorious Paul Atreides thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiguro Kamoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sd Plissken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kamoko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cathedral - Voodoo Fire. This should be fireworks!
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28
216 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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203 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
18 - 9 - 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 London, Sd Plissken!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamoko throws a hook but Plissken avoids it easily.
Kamoko misses with a body shot.
Kamoko 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.
Plissken has his foot on Kamoko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamoko works his way back into a safe position though.
Kamoko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Plissken looking for a sweep. Not yet Plissken, not yet.
Kamoko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kamoko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kamoko postures up.
Kamoko distracts Plissken with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kamoko is working Plissken over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kamoko scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plissken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamoko defends it easily.
Kamoko throws a big elbow that misses.
Kamoko works over Plissken with some ground and pound from guard.
Plissken trying to keep a closed guard but Kamoko is proving a slippery customer.
Plissken manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamoko is trying to escape the mount.
Kamoko is working hard here to advance position.
Plissken trying to control but Kamoko is having none of it.
Kamoko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Plissken tries to control but Kamoko wriggling away.
Kamoko tries to reverse the position but Plissken maintains control.
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.
Kamoko is squirming around, avoiding Plissken's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kamoko regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Plissken.
Plissken moves into full mount! Kamoko won't be happy about that!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamoko is desperately trying to improve his position but Plissken has a good base and remains in mount.
Plissken tries to control but Kamoko wriggling away.
Kamoko wants to control but Plissken is having none of it.
Plissken controlling the pace for now.
Plissken prevents Kamoko from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plissken is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kamoko is surviving well by controlling Plissken's body position as best he can.
Plissken lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kamoko working to try and regain half guard.
Plissken working for a guillotine from mount but Kamoko is in no mood to give up.
Kamoko is bucking up trying to escape but Plissken cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Plissken looking to control but Kamoko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kamoko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plissken landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamoko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Plissken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kamoko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kamoko throws a big elbow that misses.
Kamoko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Plissken has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kamoko 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 Plissken.
Kamoko in side control, throwing shots but Plissken defends.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Plissken gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Plissken avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kamoko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sd Plissken will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Plissken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kamoko jabs at Plissken's body.
Plissken misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Plissken on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kamoko throws a looping overhand right but Plissken ducks down to avoid it.
Kamoko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamoko cracks Plissken with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jiguro Kamoko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamoko misses with a lunging right hand
and Plissken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamoko looks to score with a jab to the body but Plissken is just out of range.
Kamoko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kamoko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Plissken changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kamoko tries to avoid it but Plissken manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kamoko to the ground. Kamoko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kamoko tests Plissken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plissken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamoko misses with a straight left.
Plissken shoots in looking for a takedown. Kamoko tries to sprawl out of it but Plissken keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kamoko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jiguro Kamoko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sd Plissken.
Plissken scores with a hook.
A left and a right from Kamoko both land. Nice combination.
Kamoko throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamoko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamoko motions for Plissken to come forward. Kamoko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Plissken.
Plissken shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamoko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Plissken's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Plissken's back!
Kamoko trying to control momentarily.
Plissken has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kamoko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Plissken's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamoko gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Kamoko working for a choke but Plissken is defending well.
Kamoko lands a shot to the body.
Kamoko doesn't have the hooks in and Plissken manages to turn into his guard.
Plissken trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamoko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamoko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kamoko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Plissken doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kamoko.
Plissken flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plissken works his way to full guard. Good work.
Plissken tries to strike from the bottom.
Plissken keeping full guard, as Kamoko tries to pass.
Kamoko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Plissken working a defensive guard here.
Kamoko throws a big elbow that misses.
Sd Plissken has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plissken is on top in guard.
Kamoko has momentary wrist control but Plissken slips an elbow through the middle.
Kamoko keeping moving, preventing Plissken from controlling successfully.
Plissken content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamoko controlling Plissken's posture.
Kamoko 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.
Plissken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamoko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Plissken trying to control but Kamoko is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sd Plissken.
The fighters circling - Kamoko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kamoko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Plissken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamoko throws a jab but it's blocked by Plissken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jiguro Kamoko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Plissken closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Jiguro Kamoko has been cut.
Kamoko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jiguro Kamoko is winning the standup battle so far.
Plissken looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kamoko!
Plissken is looking to take a break and control but Kamoko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plissken is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kamoko has escaped the position, nice work there.
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 trying to control the position but Kamoko is working away.
Kamoko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plissken prevents Kamoko from improving his position.
Plissken passes to full mount!
Plissken controlling from mount.
Kamoko tries to hold on but Plissken pushes him away.
Plissken working for a guillotine from mount but Kamoko is in no mood to give up.
Plissken scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kamoko is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plissken unloading with bombs!
Kamoko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamoko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kamoko is squirming around, avoiding Plissken's attempts to control the action.
Kamoko is looking to get to half guard.
Plissken is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kamoko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Plissken lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Plissken working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kamoko is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plissken content just to control the position here.
Kamoko is trying to escape the mount.
Plissken with shots to the head and body - Kamoko looks very uncomfortable down there.
Plissken has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kamoko's face.
Plissken wants to control the pace but Kamoko is squirming around nicely.
Plissken pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Plissken working for a guillotine from mount but Kamoko is in no mood to give up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plissken is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kamoko has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kamoko!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamoko stopping the sweep attempt from Plissken.
Plissken is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kamoko has his hands clasped together but Plissken extends an breaks Kamoko's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Plissken.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sd Plissken!
Sd Plissken took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Miloshevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Haffa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miloshevich comes to the cage accompanied by Kosovskiy front. Haffa has chosen Black Stone Cherry - White Trash Millionaire as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
217 lbs
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31
210 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zoran Miloshevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Haffa!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miloshevich misses with an uppercut. Haffa saw that one coming.
Haffa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miloshevich throws out the jab.
Miloshevich throws an overhand right that lands on Haffa's shoulder, as Haffa tries to avoid the shot.
Miloshevich just misses with a punch to the body.
Haffa lands a slapping body shot.
Miloshevich's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Miloshevich duly obliges.
It looks like Harry Haffa has been cut.
Haffa looks to land a combination. Miloshevich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Zoran Miloshevich has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miloshevich tries to clinch up.
Miloshevich tries to clinch but Haffa moves out of range.
Haffa scores with a nice head shot.
Miloshevich tries to clinch but Haffa moves out of range.
Miloshevich misses with a looping right.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Miloshevich enables Haffa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miloshevich manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Miloshevich keeping full guard, as Haffa tries to pass.
Haffa trying to control but Miloshevich is working from the bottom.
Haffa looking to pass the guard.
Miloshevich manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haffa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miloshevich did well to prevent Haffa getting side control.
Haffa seems to be working for a kimura but Miloshevich defends the submission attempt.
Miloshevich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haffa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miloshevich knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Haffa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miloshevich is just riding it out for now. Haffa eventually gives up the hold.
Miloshevich moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haffa stops Miloshevich from standing up.
Miloshevich working a defensive guard here.
Miloshevich wants to stand but Haffa is controlling the position.
Miloshevich looking for a guillotine here but Haffa defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miloshevich is looking for a triangle but Haffa pushes his legs off easily.
Haffa trying to control but Miloshevich is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miloshevich looking for a guillotine here but Haffa defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haffa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miloshevich is keeping the position for now.
Miloshevich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Haffa wants to pass the guard but Miloshevich is keeping the position.
Miloshevich looking for a guillotine here but Haffa defends easily.
Haffa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haffa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miloshevich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich keeping full guard, as Haffa tries to pass.
Miloshevich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miloshevich keeping full guard, as Haffa tries to pass.
Haffa pushing down on Miloshevich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Haffa wants to advance to full mount but Miloshevich doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Haffa wants to control from the top but Miloshevich keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miloshevich working for a triangle but Haffa defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haffa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Zoran Miloshevich will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miloshevich tries to clinch up but Haffa circles away and keeps his distance.
Haffa misses with a few strikes there.
Haffa clinches with his opponent.
Miloshevich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haffa pushes Miloshevich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haffa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miloshevich tries to stall but Haffa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Haffa wants to take the fight to the mat but Miloshevich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Haffa fails to land.
Miloshevich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haffa is defending well for now.
Haffa working aggressively here.
Haffa blocks the elbow strike.
Haffa lands a right hand.
Haffa misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haffa letting Miloshevich take a breather here.
Haffa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miloshevich working aggressively here.
Haffa leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miloshevich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Haffa's brow.
Haffa lands a left hand.
Haffa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Miloshevich stalling in the clinch but Haffa improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haffa.
Miloshevich throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miloshevich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Haffa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miloshevich.
Miloshevich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haffa backwards.
Miloshevich blocks a body shot from Haffa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haffa.
Haffa blocks an elbow strike from Miloshevich.
Miloshevich throws an elbow that misses.
Haffa misses with a punch on the inside.
Haffa avoids a wild elbow strike from Miloshevich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haffa can't find room to land a body shot as Miloshevich controls the action.
Haffa blocks the elbow strike.
Haffa lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haffa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Miloshevich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miloshevich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Miloshevich misses with an elbow strike.
Miloshevich blocks an uppercut.
Haffa lands a nice uppercut.
Haffa jumps guard.
Miloshevich looking to pass the guard.
Haffa keeping moving, preventing Miloshevich from controlling successfully.
Haffa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miloshevich puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Harry Haffa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haffa is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haffa tries to get to full guard but Miloshevich has control of the leg.
Haffa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miloshevich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haffa defends it well.
Miloshevich prevents Haffa from improving his position.
Haffa is defending against the submission attempts here by Miloshevich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haffa keeps working.
Haffa wants to get back to full guard.
Haffa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Haffa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Haffa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miloshevich defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haffa controlling Miloshevich's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Haffa 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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Miloshevich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Haffa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haffa, right into the meat.
Miloshevich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haffa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miloshevich.
Miloshevich misses with a two punch combination.
Miloshevich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miloshevich wants to clinch.
Miloshevich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haffa finds it's way round the side to connect with Miloshevich's head.
Haffa connects with a jab.
Haffa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haffa connects with a solid leg kick.
Haffa lands with a nice body punch.
Haffa throws a right hand that Miloshevich ducks under and follows up with a left that Miloshevich also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haffa throws a poor cross that misses
and Miloshevich counters with a left to the body.
Haffa misses with a body shot.
Miloshevich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haffa blocks a jab.
Haffa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zoran Miloshevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Haffa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haffa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Miloshevich takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haffa.
Miloshevich misses with an elbow strike.
Miloshevich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haffa's elbow.
Haffa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miloshevich prevents a body shot from Haffa.
Miloshevich can't find room to land a body shot as Haffa controls the action.
Haffa has a couple of punches blocked by Miloshevich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich trying to control the position but instead, Haffa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miloshevich into the cage.
Haffa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haffa controlling the action here for a moment.
Haffa is looking to control Miloshevich's arms but Miloshevich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Haffa has his back to the cage.
Haffa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miloshevich lands an elbow that stopped Haffa in his tracks for a moment.
Miloshevich is looking to control Haffa's arms but Haffa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miloshevich has his back to the cage.
Haffa blocks the elbow strike.
Haffa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miloshevich is keeping busy.
Miloshevich lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich stalling in the clinch but Haffa improves position.
Miloshevich is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Haffa's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haffa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miloshevich creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haffa's defenses.
That has opened up Harry Haffa's cut even more.
Miloshevich creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haffa's defenses.
Haffa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miloshevich misses with an elbow strike.
Haffa wants a takedown but no success here.
Haffa has Miloshevich pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Miloshevich.
The cut above Harry Haffa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Haffa is struggling to control the position.
Haffa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haffa misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miloshevich.
Haffa misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haffa blocks an uppercut.
Miloshevich is trying to maintain a safe position but Haffa gets an underhook and turns Miloshevich into the cage.
Haffa lands a body shot.
Miloshevich prevents a body shot from Haffa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haffa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Miloshevich lands an elbow inside that Haffa shrugs off.
Harry Haffa'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 Harry Haffa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zoran Miloshevich!
After winning the bout, Zoran Miloshevich 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 Charlie Cliche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vit Tu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tu's choice of entrance music: Blanket on the ground. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
12 - 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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vit Tu!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tu dives in and grabs Cliche's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cliche pushes down on Tu's head and hops out.
Tu closes the distance and clinches up with Cliche, looking for a takedown. Tu pushes Cliche against the cage but Cliche circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cliche keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cliche as he avoids it easily.
Charlie Cliche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vit Tu.
Cliche with a poor takedown
and Cliche takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tu cracks Cliche with a good jab.
Tu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cliche pinned against the cage. Cliche gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cliche counters with a shoot takedown. Tu fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cliche connects with a couple of short punches.
Tu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cliche is one step ahead there.
Cliche scoring with some ground and pound.
Tu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cliche gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cliche lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cliche is working Tu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cliche chips away with some ground and pound.
Cliche preventing the sweep.
Cliche trying to control the position from guard on top but Tu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cliche defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cliche working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tu has momentary wrist control but Cliche slips an elbow through the middle.
Cliche tries to free his leg and advance position but Tu is retaining full guard.
Tu working for a triangle but Cliche defends it easily.
Tu is looking for a triangle but Cliche pushes his legs off easily.
Cliche looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cliche trying to control the position from guard on top but Tu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cliche with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cliche won't allow Tu to sweep him here.
Tu wants to hit a switch here but Cliche passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tu there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cliche looking to finish Tu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cliche unloading with bombs!
Tu is looking to improve his position but Cliche isn't that keen on the idea.
Cliche dominating with strikes here.
Tu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cliche lands a big shot there that rocks Tu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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 breaks from Tu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tu is looking to get to half guard.
Cliche working for a guillotine from mount but Tu is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cliche is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cliche breaks from Tu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cliche lands a big elbow.
Cliche landing strikes from the mount.
Tu is rocked!
Cliche lands a big elbow - Tu is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Tu is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Charlie Cliche!
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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. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
15 - 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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Zhirinovsky!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhirinovsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Romanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhirinovsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zhirinovsky somewhat.
Zhirinovsky lands a lovely overhand right.
Zhirinovsky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zhirinovsky misses with a straight right.
Zhirinovsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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 the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romanov.
Zhirinovsky drives through with a takedown into Romanov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Romanov is trying to control the position but Zhirinovsky postures up.
Romanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zhirinovsky wants to control from the top but Romanov keeps moving.
Zhirinovsky's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhirinovsky prevents Romanov from getting back to his feet.
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.
A jab lands there for Zhirinovsky.
A bone on bone clash there as Zhirinovsky blocks the leg kick.
Romanov takes one on the button.
Romanov defending well as Zhirinovsky loads up on a big left hand.
Zhirinovsky misses with a hook. Romanov ducked under it nicely.
Romanov tries to score with a low kick but Zhirinovsky moves his leg out of the way.
Romanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zhirinovsky closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanov is letting Zhirinovsky control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky is looking to take a break and control but Romanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zhirinovsky controls the position.
Zhirinovsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romanov keeps working.
Zhirinovsky is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zhirinovsky working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky trying to control the position but Romanov is working away.
Zhirinovsky misses with the ground and pound.
Zhirinovsky trying to control the action but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Zhirinovsky is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Zhirinovsky wants to control but Romanov is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov tries to escape but Zhirinovsky is in control.
Zhirinovsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romanov keeps working.
Romanov defending against the ground and pound.
Zhirinovsky just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Romanov cracks Zhirinovsky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Romanov fails to land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Romanov.
Zhirinovsky lands with a hook. Romanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zhirinovsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romanov.
Zhirinovsky connects with a jab.
Romanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zhirinovsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zhirinovsky decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhirinovsky sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zhirinovsky stops Romanov from getting back to his feet.
Zhirinovsky wants to free his trapped foot but Romanov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov wants to get back to his feet.
Zhirinovsky controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Zhirinovsky was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Zhirinovsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romanov's head backwards.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Zhirinovsky moves out of range.
Romanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Zhirinovsky should have avoided that one.
Zhirinovsky throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Romanov was covering up waiting for the punch and Zhirinovsky finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Romanov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Alexandr Romanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanov looks to land a left hand but Zhirinovsky moved out of range nicely.
Zhirinovsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romanov.
Zhirinovsky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romanov tries to avoid it but Zhirinovsky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romanov to the ground. Romanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zhirinovsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhirinovsky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zhirinovsky scores with a jab to the body.
Romanov jabs at Zhirinovsky's body.
Romanov throws a leg kick which misses Zhirinovsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Zhirinovsky tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Romanov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zhirinovsky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zhirinovsky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zhirinovsky drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zhirinovsky stops Romanov from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zhirinovsky throwing strikes from guard but Romanov blocks nicely.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zhirinovsky controlling from the top position.
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 fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romanov throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky throws a lazy right hand but Romanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romanov misses the jab.
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Romanov sprawls well. Romanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhirinovsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Romanov throws a solid leg kick but Zhirinovsky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Romanov.
Zhirinovsky on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Romanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Alexandr Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
Romanov moves away from the strike by Zhirinovsky.
Romanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zhirinovsky circles away quickly and effectively.
Zhirinovsky lands a jab to Romanov's midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zhirinovsky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zhirinovsky has closed the distance and engaged Romanov in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zhirinovsky - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladimir Zhirinovsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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 fails with a takedown attempt.
Romanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zhirinovsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zhirinovsky somewhat.
Alexandr Romanov is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Zhirinovsky 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Romanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Romanov misses the target.
Romanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhirinovsky counters with a straight right hand.
Zhirinovsky lands a head shot.
Romanov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zhirinovsky back to the cage. Romanov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zhirinovsky wants to control but Romanov is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky is just content to waste time from the top position. Romanov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zhirinovsky trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Romanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zhirinovsky is controlling him.
Zhirinovsky wants to control from the top but Romanov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zhirinovsky throwing strikes from guard but Romanov blocks nicely.
Zhirinovsky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Romanov throws a lazy right hand but Zhirinovsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhirinovsky throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Romanov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zhirinovsky is in Romanov's guard.
Zhirinovsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zhirinovsky trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky won't allow Romanov to get back to his feet.
Zhirinovsky trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Zhirinovsky content to stall in guard here.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Zhirinovsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romanov avoids it really well and circles away.
Alexandr Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
A lazy left from Romanov finds it's target.
Romanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Romanov as Zhirinovsky shoots in.
Zhirinovsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhirinovsky avoids the body shot from Romanov.
Romanov moves away from the strike by Zhirinovsky.
Romanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Zhirinovsky throws an off balance right hand
and Romanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zhirinovsky might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zhirinovsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhirinovsky throws a right and a left that Romanov avoids nicely.
Zhirinovsky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Romanov's half guard.
Romanov looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romanov is not content to let Zhirinovsky control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Alexandr Romanov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Romanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zhirinovsky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zhirinovsky cracks a nice hook into Romanov's ribs.
Romanov connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Romanov misses.
Romanov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zhirinovsky.
Romanov throws a head kick but Zhirinovsky moves out of range.
Zhirinovsky scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhirinovsky. Romanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhirinovsky lands a really nice looking cross but Romanov seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhirinovsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romanov avoids it really well and circles away.
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 shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexandr Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romanov.
Zhirinovsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Romanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zhirinovsky. That did some damage!
Romanov misses with a hook.
Romanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Romanov drops his hands momentarily and Zhirinovsky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zhirinovsky takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Romanov throws a sloppy head kick and Zhirinovsky moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Romanov. No joy for Zhirinovsky on that attempt.
Romanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Romanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zhirinovsky closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Romanov quickly recovers to half guard.
Zhirinovsky slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov wants to get back to his feet.
Zhirinovsky throwing shots but Romanov is blocking nicely.
Zhirinovsky controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky ducks under a wild hook from Romanov.
Romanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Romanov. Those never looked like landing.
Romanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Zhirinovsky off the cage and back into range.
Romanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab by Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zhirinovsky looks for a takedown but Romanov sprawls well.
Romanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zhirinovsky under the eye.
Romanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zhirinovsky doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Romanov does no damage.
Zhirinovsky tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Romanov lands with a cross.
Romanov missing with a left hand there. Zhirinovsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romanov tries to work over Zhirinovsky's front leg with a kick but Zhirinovsky checks it.
A swing and a miss from Romanov.
Zhirinovsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romanov.
Romanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhirinovsky darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zhirinovsky is looking to take a break and control but Romanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zhirinovsky drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zhirinovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhirinovsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Romanov is retaining full guard.
Zhirinovsky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zhirinovsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zhirinovsky stays in close to Romanov's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zhirinovsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zhirinovsky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Zhirinovsky wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zhirinovsky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zhirinovsky lands in his opponent's guard.
Zhirinovsky throws a big right hand that misses.
Zhirinovsky stops Romanov from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zhirinovsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Romanov has wrist control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zhirinovsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Romanov throws a leg kick but Zhirinovsky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zhirinovsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romanov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zhirinovsky's calf.
Zhirinovsky is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Zhirinovsky slips under a jab.
Zhirinovsky misses with an uppercut.
Zhirinovsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romanov.
Romanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Romanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alexandr Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
Romanov scores with a punch to the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Romanov.
Zhirinovsky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romanov, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zhirinovsky.
Romanov feints and then cracks Zhirinovsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zhirinovsky down.
Romanov lands a head kick. Zhirinovsky smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zhirinovsky slips a jab and a cross from Romanov.
Zhirinovsky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Romanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zhirinovsky is rocked!
Romanov scores with a nice body kick.
Zhirinovsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Romanov finish him?
Some wild striking there from Romanov.
Romanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab by Romanov.
Zhirinovsky throws a looping overhand right but Romanov ducks down to avoid it.
Zhirinovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romanov manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Romanov scores with a nice strike.
Romanov pounces like a tiger and cracks Zhirinovsky with a vicious hook! Zhirinovsky is down but not out! Romanov follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexandr Romanov!
Alexandr Romanov retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Alexandr Romanov 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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