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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Draper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Farson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gideon Draper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Farson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draper misses with a body shot
and Farson counters with a good low kick that Draper was not able to check.
Farson misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Farson.
Farson throws out a powerful jab.
Draper lands with a good body shot.
Draper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farson throws out the jab.
Farson slips under a jab from Draper.
Farson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Draper. That did some damage!
Draper moves away from the strike by Farson.
Farson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farson takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Draper's efforts to push away.
Farson slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draper breaks the clinch.
Draper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farson.
Draper lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Farson backs up against the cage.
Farson misses with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Farson!
Draper fails to land with a series of punches.
Draper misses the jab.
Gideon Draper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draper misses with a wild body shot.
Farson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Draper throws a leg kick but Farson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Farson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draper.
Draper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farson throws a head kick that misses.
Farson cracks the inside of Draper's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farson connects with a single shot there.
Draper moves away from the strike by Farson.
Farson scores with a body shot.
Farson throws a front kick that sends Draper stumbling back into the cage.
Draper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Farson.
Draper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Draper is looking to wear down Farson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Farson does it's job there.
Draper is rocked!
Draper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farson throws out the jab.
Oh Draper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Farson misses with a hook.
Draper gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Farson!
John Farson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Threadgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chino Cochino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cochino's choice of entrance music: Cake-The Distance. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buddy Threadgood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chino Cochino!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Threadgood misses.
Threadgood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cochino is out of range and Threadgood settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cochino.
Threadgood attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Buddy Threadgood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Cochino.
Cochino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cochino connects with a leg kick. Threadgood looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Threadgood misses with a combination
and Cochino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Threadgood misses with an uppercut. Cochino saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Threadgood, right into the meat.
Sloppy strikes from Threadgood. Those never looked like landing.
Threadgood closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Threadgood is keen to just control but Cochino is a slippery customer.
Threadgood tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cochino knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Threadgood moves into full mount! Cochino won't be happy about that!
Threadgood tries to control but Cochino wriggling away.
Cochino is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cochino is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cochino slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cochino manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cochino keeping moving, preventing Threadgood from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Threadgood looking to pass the guard.
Threadgood looking to sit in guard and control but Cochino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Threadgood wants to stand but Cochino is controlling the position.
Threadgood has a closed guard, preventing Cochino from standing up.
Threadgood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cochino is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cochino trying to control the position from guard on top but Threadgood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chino Cochino hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cochino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Threadgood can pounce on him.
Threadgood works over Cochino's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Chino Cochino has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Threadgood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cochino.
Threadgood misses with a two punch combination.
Cochino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Threadgood. Threadgood obviously looking to wear him down.
Threadgood connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Cochino to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Threadgood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buddy Threadgood!
A very excited looking Buddy Threadgood made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Varshik Gerich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerich has chosen Drugwhore as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Varshik Gerich!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King wants to land a leg kick but Gerich is out of range.
King avoids the head kick by Gerich.
King closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gerich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but King is keeping busy.
Gerich has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Gerich avoids the damage to the body.
King is trying to force a seperation but Gerich has the dominant position.
Gerich gets underhooks to prevent King's takedown attempt.
Gerich unloads a knee to the mid-section. King lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gerich smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King moves out of range as Gerich throws a body kick.
Varshik Gerich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King avoids a kick to the body.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Gerich circles away.
King displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gerich at a distance.
King rushes Gerich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King pressing his opponent against the cage.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
King drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gerich gets the underhooks and prevents it.
King jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gerich walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerich throws a head kick that misses.
Gerich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Varshik Gerich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
King misses with a wild combination.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King misses with an uppercut
and Gerich counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a head kick that misses.
Gerich scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gerich.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gerich dodges the punch combination from King.
King throws a head kick but Gerich moves out of range.
King is breathing heavily.
King 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.
Gerich throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
Gerich throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gerich - that will leave a mark!
Gerich's corner calls for a 1-2. Gerich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Gerich tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gerich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gerich tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick.
King throws a lazy head kick
and Gerich moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerich keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gerich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King wants to take the fight to the mat but Gerich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries to break the clinch but Gerich is controlling the position.
King is trying to force a seperation but Gerich has the dominant position.
Gerich looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gerich avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
Gerich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gerich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gerich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick from King lands but Gerich takes it in his stride.
King misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Varshik Gerich will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gerich tries to clinch there but King circles away.
A head kick misses from King.
Gerich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gerich throws a quick head kick that skims the top of King's head.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gerich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gerich circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
Gerich scores with a nice body kick.
Gerich thumps King with a low kick.
King moves in looking to clinch but Gerich pushes him off.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King throws a nice looking combination but Gerich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gerich blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerich throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Gerich lands a head shot.
King shoots in for a takedown but Gerich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gerich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Gerich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gerich throws a front kick that sends King stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gerich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerich moves away.
Gerich thows a body kick. King tries to catch it but that hurt him.
King blocks a leg kick.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gerich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King checks a low kick from Gerich.
Gerich lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gerich fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Gerich misses the target.
Varshik Gerich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Gerich.
King takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
King has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gerich.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gerich.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gerich.
Gerich bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gerich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gerich clinches up against the cage.
Gerich is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gerich with a knee to the head.
King takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerich unloads a knee to the mid-section.
King wants to take the fight to the mat but Gerich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gerich.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for King. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gerich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The crowd are getting on Gerich's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Gerich breaks from the clinch.
A solid body kick from Gerich.
Gerich with a hook.
King tries to clinch up but Gerich circles away and keeps his distance.
King throws out a loose jab but Gerich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
King moves in looking to clinch but Gerich pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gerich gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
Gerich trying to stall but King improves his position.
King takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gerich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
King tries to break free but Gerich pushes him back against the cage.
Gerich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Gerich to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Varshik Gerich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A thudding body kick lands there by Gerich!
Gerich misses with a low kick as King jumps back.
King will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
King looks to clinch
and Gerich makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gerich connects with a solid leg kick.
Gerich works King's body with a nice hook.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gerich throws a head kick that misses.
Gerich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gerich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gerich rushes King and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gerich as King tries to tie him up.
Come on Gerich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
Gerich controlling the action here for a moment.
King is trying to stall.
Gerich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gerich misses with an elbow over the top.
King is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gerich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gerich tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
Gerich throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerich stalling in the clinch but King improves position.
Gerich lands an elbow inside.
Gerich lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
King is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gerich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gerich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gerich breaks from the clinch.
Gerich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryan King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gerich throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
Gerich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gerich tries to clinch up.
Gerich tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gerich sprawls well. Gerich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King 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.
Gerich throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Gerich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Gerich tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gerich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gerich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King tries to clinch up but Gerich circles away and keeps his distance.
King is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Gerich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gerich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gerich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a body shot.
Gerich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches King on the side of the head.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King is looking to wear down Gerich with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gerich wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gerich fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gerich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gerich keeps the fight on the outside.
King looks to throw a body kick
and Gerich counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gerich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gerich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick by King misses
and Gerich counters with a nice body kick.
Varshik Gerich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gerich throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Varshik Gerich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gerich has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Varshik Gerich!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Nesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Dulin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nesi comes to the cage accompanied by Van Canto - Battery. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ed Nesi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dulin!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nesi. Dulin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nesi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dulin connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Ed Nesi has been cut.
Nesi clinches up with Dulin and pushes him back against the cage.
Nesi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nesi blocks an elbow strike.
Nesi blocks an elbow strike.
Nesi looking to throw knees to the head but Dulin is blocking nicely.
Nesi misses with a knee to the head.
Nesi looking to throw knees to the head but Dulin is blocking nicely.
Nesi looking to throw knees to the head but Dulin is blocking nicely.
Nesi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nesi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nesi looking to throw knees to the head but Dulin is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nesi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nesi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dulin.
Dulin misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nesi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nesi tries a knee to the head but Dulin blocks it.
Dulin misses with an elbow over the top.
Dulin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nesi's defenses.
Nesi avoids a wild elbow strike from Dulin.
Nesi lands an elbow inside that Dulin shrugs off.
Nesi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dulin is defending well for now.
Nesi trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nesi as Dulin tries to tie him up.
Nesi lands with a light punch inside.
Nesi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nesi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dulin.
Nesi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nesi has Dulin pushed against the cage.
Dulin lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dulin misses with an elbow strike.
Nesi dodges an elbow strike from Dulin.
Nesi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dulin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
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!
Nesi missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dulin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nesi's brow.
Dulin lands a damaging elbow.
Nesi blocks the elbow strike.
Dulin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nesi dodges an elbow strike from Dulin.
Nesi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nesi lands a nice uppercut.
Nesi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dulin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nesi avoids it.
Nesi blocks an elbow strike from Dulin.
Dulin lands a shoulder strike.
Nesi throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nesi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dulin takes an elbow to the temple.
Nesi blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dulin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nesi's brow.
Dulin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dulin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dulin lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dulin fails to land.
Nesi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dulin throws an elbow but misses.
Nesi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dulin throws an elbow that misses.
Nesi avoids a wild elbow strike from Dulin.
Nesi looking to throw knees to the head but Dulin is blocking nicely.
Nesi lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dulin throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nesi misses with a knee to the head.
Dulin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dulin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nesi avoids it.
Nesi blocks an elbow strike.
Dulin misses with an elbow strike.
Nesi lands with a light punch inside.
Nesi avoids the elbow strike from Dulin, against the cage.
Nesi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nesi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nesi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nesi blocks the elbow strike.
Nesi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dulin lands an elbow inside that Nesi shrugs off.
Ed Nesi's cut is getting worse.
Nesi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dulin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dulin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nesi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Dulin.
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 Ed Nesi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ed Nesi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dulin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nesi.
Ivan Dulin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dulin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nesi's head backwards.
Dulin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nesi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nesi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nesi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dulin tries to clinch
and Nesi counters with a left to the body.
Nesi throws a shot to the body.
Dulin tries to keep at a distance but Nesi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dulin misses with a knee to the head.
Nesi looking to throw knees to the head but Dulin is blocking nicely.
Nesi avoids the elbow strike from Dulin, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dulin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nesi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dulin lands an elbow inside.
Dulin is looking to control Nesi's arms but Nesi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dulin has his back to the cage.
Dulin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dulin pushes off an throws an elbow but Nesi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dulin pushes off an throws an elbow but Nesi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nesi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nesi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dulin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nesi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ed Nesi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dulin pushes off an throws an elbow but Nesi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ed Nesi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dulin throws an elbow that misses.
Nesi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nesi misses with a knee to the head.
Dulin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nesi blocks it with crossed arms.
Dulin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nesi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nesi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nesi blocks an elbow strike.
Dulin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dulin pushes off an throws an elbow but Nesi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nesi lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nesi slowing the pace effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dulin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nesi.
Dulin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nesi looking to throw knees to the head but Dulin is blocking nicely.
Nesi scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nesi lands a left hand.
Nesi blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dulin throws an elbow but misses.
Nesi lands a good knee to the midsection. Dulin won't want to take too many of those.
Dulin misses with an elbow strike.
Dulin lands a nice elbow.
Nesi throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dulin tries to land knees in the clinch but Nesi avoids the damage to the body.
Nesi misses with a knee to the head.
Nesi blocks the elbow strike.
Nesi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dulin's face.
Nesi is leaning against Dulin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nesi tries to land a knee to the head but Dulin blocks with his arms.
Nesi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Dulin.
Nesi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nesi throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nesi.
Dulin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nesi is defending well for now.
Dulin throws an elbow but it misses.
Dulin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nesi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dulin takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dulin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dulin throws an elbow but misses.
Nesi blocks the elbow strike.
Dulin takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dulin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nesi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dulin throws an elbow but misses.
Nesi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dulin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dulin throws an elbow that misses.
Nesi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dulin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dulin trying to land knees to the body.
Nesi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dulin's face.
Nesi blocks the elbow strike.
Dulin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Nesi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ed Nesi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nesi drives through and clinches with Dulin against the cage.
Nesi dodges an elbow strike from Dulin.
A head punch on the inside from Dulin fails to land.
Dulin stalling in the clinch but Nesi improves position.
Dulin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nesi managing to block the knees to the body from Dulin.
Nesi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nesi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dulin misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dulin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nesi's brow.
Nesi scores with a knee to the head.
Nesi working Dulin over with knees to the body.
Nesi dodges an elbow strike from Dulin.
Nesi connects with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dulin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nesi's brow.
Nesi lands a knee to the head.
Dulin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nesi is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesi blocks an elbow strike.
Dulin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Nesi.
Nesi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nesi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nesi misses with an elbow over the top.
Dulin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dulin lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dulin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nesi's brow.
Dulin lands an elbow that stopped Nesi in his tracks for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dulin lands a nice elbow.
Nesi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dulin blocks it with crossed arms.
Nesi blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dulin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nesi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dulin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters up against the cage, Dulin throws an elbow but misses.
Dulin throws an elbow but it misses.
Nesi tries a knee to the head but Dulin blocks it.
Dulin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nesi avoids it.
Nesi lands a good knee to the midsection. Dulin won't want to take too many of those.
Dulin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dulin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nesi tries a knee to the head but Dulin blocks it.
Nesi landing knees to the body.
Nesi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Nesi on the inside.
Dulin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dulin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dulin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dulin's face.
Nesi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nesi landing knees to the body.
Nesi lands with a left to the head.
Nesi lands a damaging elbow.
Nesi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dulin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nesi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nesi lands a knee to the head.
Nesi blocks the elbow strike.
Dulin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dulin misses with an elbow strike.
Dulin misses with an elbow over the top.
Nesi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dulin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dulin scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dulin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dulin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nesi.
Nesi lands a knee to the body.
Nesi landing knees to the head.
Nesi lands a good knee to the midsection. Dulin won't want to take too many of those.
Nesi landing knees to the head.
Nesi misses with a knee to the head.
Ivan Dulin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nesi scores with a knee to the head.
Nesi with a knee to the head.
Nesi dodges an elbow strike from Dulin.
Nesi dodges an elbow strike from Dulin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nesi scores a nice knee to the body.
Nesi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nesi with a knee to the head.
Dulin misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Nesi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nesi, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Nesi!
Ed Nesi very nearly forgot to thank Namunamu Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Galustyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cal Paxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Galustyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cal Paxton!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Paxton.
Galustyan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Paxton sprawls well initially but Galustyan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Galustyan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paxton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Galustyan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Paxton wants to improve his position but Galustyan is controlling well.
Paxton is trying to stand up here but Galustyan is controlling him well.
Galustyan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Galustyan misses with a head shot. Paxton uses the momentum to regain guard.
Galustyan prevents Paxton from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paxton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Galustyan trying to control but Paxton postures up.
Paxton trying to control from half guard but Galustyan is working away.
Paxton stops Galustyan from getting back to his feet.
Paxton passes into side control, despite Galustyan's attempt to control the position.
Paxton misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan can't do much from the bottom here.
Galustyan is looking for a sweep.
Galustyan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Galustyan tries to get out of the position.
Galustyan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Paxton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Paxton wants to stand but Galustyan is controlling his arm.
Paxton trying to control the position but Galustyan is working away.
Paxton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Galustyan's legs.
Paxton tries to stand but Galustyan is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paxton off and has taken his back!
Galustyan lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Paxton is trapped and Galustyan is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Galustyan tightening his grip on Paxton, looking for the choke.
Galustyan scores with punches and elbows.
Paxton is really stuck here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paxton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan controlling well, preventing Paxton from escaping the position.
Galustyan throwing sloppy strikes.
Galustyan looking for the RNC.
Paxton wants to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galustyan punches the canvas rather than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galustyan is hanging on to Paxton's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paxton holding both Galustyan 's hands and preventing any damage.
Paxton takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Galustyan dominated that round.
That's time! Galustyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice defenses there by Galustyan.
Galustyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paxton throws a head kick that misses.
Paxton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paxton misses with a looping left.
Paxton misses with a lunging right hand
and Galustyan counters with a left and a right that stings Paxton.
Cal Paxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paxton throws a leg kick but Galustyan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Paxton misses with a body shot.
Paxton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Paxton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed right hand from Paxton misses the target.
Paxton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Galustyan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paxton misses with a body shot.
Paxton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Galustyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galustyan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paxton misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paxton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Galustyan. That did some damage!
Nice shot by Paxton.
Paxton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paxton scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paxton scores with a nice strike.
Paxton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Paxton duly obliges.
Nice shot by Paxton.
Paxton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paxton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galustyan manages to avoid it.
Paxton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paxton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Galustyan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Paxton on his heels. He'll look to pass Paxton's guard now, I'm sure.
Galustyan throws a big right hand that misses.
Paxton wants to stand and escape but Galustyan is having none of it.
Galustyan trying to control but Paxton is working from the bottom.
Galustyan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galustyan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Galustyan throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan throws a big right hand that misses.
Paxton wants to sweep but no luck.
Galustyan is looking to work some ground and pound but Paxton has wrist control.
Galustyan won't allow Paxton to get back to his feet.
Paxton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Galustyan.
Paxton is trying to control the position but Galustyan postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galustyan looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galustyan chips away with some ground and pound.
Galustyan trying to control but Paxton is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Paxton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Paxton is looking to score with low kicks.
Galustyan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Galustyan avoids the body shot from Paxton.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paxton 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 Galustyan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Galustyan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Galustyan shoots in for a takedown but Paxton shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galustyan shoots in for a double leg but Paxton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paxton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galustyan manages to avoid it.
Paxton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Galustyan's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galustyan checks a leg kick nicely.
Paxton misses with a wild body shot.
Cal Paxton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paxton lands with an uppercut that bounces Galustyan off the cage and back into range.
Paxton tries to land a leg kick but Galustyan saw it coming and moves away.
Galustyan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Galustyan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cal Paxton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paxton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Paxton misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paxton. Paxton obviously looking to wear him down.
Paxton tried to score with a low kick but Galustyan checks it.
No luck for Galustyan with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Galustyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galustyan ducks under a wild hook from Paxton.
Paxton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Galustyan's hands.
Paxton 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.
Paxton throws the kick towards the body but Galustyan avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paxton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paxton misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Paxton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galustyan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paxton circles away.
Michael Galustyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galustyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paxton.
Paxton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Galustyan drives through with a takedown into Paxton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Galustyan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Galustyan stops Paxton from standing up.
Paxton keeping moving, preventing Galustyan from controlling successfully.
Paxton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galustyan is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paxton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Galustyan throwing strikes from guard but Paxton blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cal Paxton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paxton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cal Paxton!
Cal Paxton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Laynpray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boleslaw Krol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laynpray's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Estranged by GN'R - all 10 minuets of it.. Krol comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rage Against The Machine - Guerrilla Radio kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Boleslaw Krol has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Laynpray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boleslaw Krol!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krol thuds his shin into the meat of Laynpray's side.
Krol stuffs the takedown attempt from Laynpray. Laynpray gets slowly back to his feet.
Laynpray closes the distance and clinches up with Krol, looking for a takedown. Laynpray pushes Krol against the cage but Krol circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Laynpray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krol avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Laynpray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krol throws a head kick that misses.
Joe Laynpray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Krol. That snapped Laynpray's head back.
It looks like Joe Laynpray has been cut.
Krol stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krol wants it to stay on the feet.
Laynpray fails with the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laynpray misses with a takedown attempt - Krol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Krol lands a big head kick that sends Laynpray tumbling to the mat! Krol takes a step backwards and waves Laynpray back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Laynpray blocks a head kick by Krol.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laynpray.
Krol throws a head kick but Laynpray moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Krol, right into the meat.
Jab by Krol.
Krol explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krol leaves Laynpray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Krol dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laynpray. That did some damage!
Krol turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laynpray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Krol counters with a leg kick.
Laynpray is breathing heavily.
Laynpray avoids the head kick by Krol.
Krol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laynpray.
Krol is looking to slow Laynpray down with leg kicks.
Laynpray tries for a takedown but Krol circles away easily
and Krol counters with a big head kick but Laynpray shrugs it off.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Laynpray. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krol looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laynpray dives in and scores a takedown into Krol's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Krol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laynpray is one step ahead there.
Laynpray trying to control the position from guard on top but Krol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray throws an elbow that misses. Krol uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Laynpray's guard. Nice move by Krol!
Krol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laynpray controlling Krol's posture.
Krol postures up and lands a big shot to Laynpray's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krol trying to control but Laynpray is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laynpray is on top in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Laynpray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laynpray showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray prevents Krol from getting back to his feet.
Laynpray trying to control the position from guard on top but Krol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laynpray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laynpray preventing the sweep.
We're going to have a standup here because Joe Laynpray wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Krol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krol displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laynpray.
Krol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boleslaw Krol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Krol.
Krol throws a wild body kick that Laynpray sees coming a mile off.
Krol is looking to clinch but Laynpray is avoiding it.
Laynpray shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Krol manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Krol wants to stand up but Laynpray is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krol can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray looking to pass the guard.
Laynpray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laynpray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krol's head.
Laynpray is in close to Krol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laynpray throwing strikes from guard but Krol blocks nicely.
Laynpray trying to control the position from guard on top but Krol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laynpray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laynpray cracks Krol with a solid left hand.
Krol tries to strike from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krol throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Laynpray trying to control but Krol is working from the bottom.
Laynpray 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.
Laynpray is working Krol over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boleslaw Krol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Laynpray's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Krol plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Krol throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laynpray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krol avoids it really well and circles away.
Krol stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krol wants it to stay on the feet.
Laynpray keeps the fight on the outside.
Krol wants to slow Laynpray down by chopping away at his legs.
No luck for Laynpray with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Laynpray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krol throws a head kick that half lands.
Laynpray shoots for a takedown but Krol saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joe Laynpray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krol misses with a low kick.
Laynpray shoots in for a double leg but Krol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krol clinches.
Laynpray can't get the takedown.
Krol is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laynpray.
Laynpray is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Krol is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Krol on the inside.
Krol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laynpray backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Krol.
Krol lands a right hand.
Laynpray fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Krol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laynpray backwards.
Krol lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Krol on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Krol.
Krol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laynpray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Krol pulls his leg out and moves away.
Krol goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Krol wants to clinch.
Laynpray tries for a takedown but Krol sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krol scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krol lands a leg kick that knocks Laynpray off balance momentarily.
Krol misses with a low kick as Laynpray jumps back.
Krol misses with a head kick.
Laynpray shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Krol's guard.
Laynpray lands a couple of digs.
Krol will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Laynpray throws a big elbow that misses.
Laynpray throwing strikes but missing.
Laynpray preventing the sweep.
Laynpray postures up in Krol's guard and throws a big left but Krol blocks it.
Krol looking for a sweep. Not yet Krol, not yet.
Krol throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Krol wants to sweep here but Laynpray controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krol's head.
Laynpray passes into half guard.
Laynpray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Krol makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krol.
Krol manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Krol tries to control but Laynpray wriggling away.
Laynpray tries to hold on but Krol pushes him away.
Krol trying to control but Laynpray is having none of it.
Joe Laynpray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laynpray tries to hold on but Krol pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray regains half guard.
Laynpray regains full guard. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laynpray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Laynpray trying to control the action but Krol is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Laynpray.
Krol manages to get to full guard.
Laynpray won't allow Krol to sweep him here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laynpray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krol is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laynpray is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boleslaw Krol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Laynpray's cut.
That's time! Laynpray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Laynpray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krol is fending him off so far but Laynpray persists. Nope, Krol circles away and we're back to standing.
Laynpray clinches up with Krol and pushes him back against the cage.
Krol is looking to control Laynpray's arms but Laynpray gets an underhook and turns him. Now Krol has his back to the cage.
Krol swings wildly with an uppercut but Laynpray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laynpray gets control of Krol's arms and successfully pulls guard. Laynpray will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Krol connects with a couple of short punches.
Krol postures up.
Krol trying to control but Laynpray is working from the bottom.
Krol must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laynpray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laynpray is trying to control the position but Krol postures up.
Laynpray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krol trying to control the position from guard on top but Laynpray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Boleslaw Krol.
Krol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laynpray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krol tries to clinch but Laynpray is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laynpray misses with a few strikes there.
Laynpray shoots in looking for a takedown but Krol manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laynpray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Laynpray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Laynpray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krol is looking to clinch but Laynpray is avoiding it.
Laynpray closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Krol manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laynpray's best efforts.
Krol tries to get to full guard but Laynpray has control of the leg.
Laynpray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Krol is looking to improve his position.
Laynpray blocks the strikes from Krol.
Laynpray is nestled in close to Krol, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Laynpray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krol moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laynpray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laynpray lands a couple of elbows.
Krol lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Laynpray!
Krol fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Krol looking to finish Laynpray with some ground and pound. This is bad for Laynpray!
Laynpray wants to control but Krol is having none of it.
Krol throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Laynpray because Krol loaded up on that one.
Krol working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Laynpray holds on, trying desperately to control.
BOOM! Krol connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns Laynpray that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray gets back to half guard.
Krol throwing shots but Laynpray is blocking nicely.
Laynpray keeping hold of Krol's head, controlling as best he can.
Krol trying to control from half guard but Laynpray is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laynpray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Krol stopping the sweep attempt from Laynpray.
Krol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krol wants to control from the top but Laynpray keeps moving.
Laynpray trying to control the position here.
Krol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boleslaw Krol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Krol looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Laynpray lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Krol!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krol slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krol wants to control but Laynpray is keeping busy.
Laynpray wants to take a breather but Krol is having none of it.
Joe Laynpray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krol tries to kick Laynpray off but Laynpray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boleslaw Krol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Krol winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boleslaw Krol!
After the fight, Boleslaw Krol 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Riviere Hinds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riviere Hinds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcos Silva!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hinds misses with a body shot.
Silva gets a clinch.
Hinds blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Hinds won't allow it.
Hinds has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva just leaning against Hinds, taking a breather.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Hinds backwards.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva dives in and grabs Hinds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hinds pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hinds closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hinds lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hinds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinds trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is pulling down on Hinds's head to control his posture.
Hinds scoring with some ground and pound.
Hinds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hinds trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hinds slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hinds throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hinds wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Hinds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hinds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hinds lands a nice short elbow.
Hinds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva won't allow Hinds to pass to mount.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hinds is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control the position but Hinds postures up.
Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hinds 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 Silva.
Hinds lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Silva down.
Hinds scoring with punches and elbows.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Hinds keeps moving and retains side control.
Hinds working the ground and pound but Silva is defending the strikes.
Hinds creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hinds is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hinds working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinds wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Hinds in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva wants to control but Hinds postures up.
Silva holding on.
Hinds creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Silva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riviere Hinds dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hinds walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hinds.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hinds throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Hinds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Hinds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hinds throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hinds lands a jab to the nose.
Hinds fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hinds. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hinds pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silva is out of range and Hinds settles back down.
Silva tries to clinch there but Hinds circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinds looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Hinds closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Hinds pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Hinds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hinds fakes the leg kick and cracks Silva in the body.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hinds scores with a jab to the head.
Hinds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Hinds's head.
Hinds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Hinds throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hinds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Hinds tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva.
Hinds can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Hinds manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Riviere Hinds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Silva.
Hinds is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Hinds into the cage.
Hinds digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hinds is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hinds is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Hinds to the mat.
Hinds trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Hinds pushes his legs off easily.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hinds gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hinds working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hinds wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hinds with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hinds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcos Silva 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. And we move into the final round!
Hinds darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hinds misses with a wild body shot.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Hinds.
Hinds misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
Hinds is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Hinds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to push Hinds away but Hinds has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hinds smiles and moves away.
Hinds throws a good cross that connects.
Hinds misses with a body kick.
Hinds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Hinds looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hinds content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva looking to control.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hinds!
Silva throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Silva has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hinds's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hinds wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Silva.
Hinds is working to get back to half guard.
Hinds sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hinds keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hinds hang on?
The referee warns Hinds that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Silva there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hinds regains half guard.
Hinds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva trying to control the action but Hinds is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hinds trying to control from the bottom.
Hinds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva trying to control the pace.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hinds wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marcos Silva!
After winning the bout, Marcos Silva 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Alekseev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elbrys Gora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alekseev kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Imperium. Gora has chosen Cadillac Records - Howlin' Wolf Sings as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Alekseev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Elbrys Gora!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alekseev connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Elbrys Gora has been cut.
Alekseev works over Gora's head and body with a nice combination.
Alekseev connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Alekseev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gora scores with a jab to the head.
Alekseev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gora.
Gora cracks Alekseev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gora slips a jab and a cross from Alekseev.
Alekseev lands a left and a right that send Gora crashing to the mat, dazed. Alekseev thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That has opened up Elbrys Gora's cut even more.
Alekseev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alekseev misses with a double jab.
Alekseev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gora fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alekseev throws a series of punches but Gora moves out of range.
Gora avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gora takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oleg Alekseev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora misses with a takedown attempt - Alekseev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alekseev misses with the combination.
Gora showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alekseev.
Gora misses with a few strikes there.
Gora misses with a wild body shot.
Alekseev throws a right and a left that Gora avoids nicely.
Alekseev looks to land a combination but Gora avoids it well.
Gora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alekseev misses with a few strikes there.
Alekseev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alekseev duly obliges.
Alekseev misses with a series of wild punches.
Gora misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alekseev ducks under a wild hook from Gora.
Alekseev tries to bum rush Gora with a series of wild strikes but Gora uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alekseev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Oleg Alekseev has been cut.
Alekseev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gora circles away quickly and effectively.
Alekseev takes one on the button.
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!
Alekseev throws a nice looking combination but Gora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gora throws a right hand that misses
so Alekseev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alekseev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gora is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alekseev throws a strike but Gora rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alekseev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gora wants to stand and escape but instead Alekseev has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gora is trying to keep Alekseev in close.
Gora avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alekseev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alekseev has managed to get both his arms back between Gora's legs - danger averted.
Gora is trying to control the position but Alekseev postures up.
Gora is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alekseev wants to get back to his feet.
Alekseev is looking for a sweep. Gora is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alekseev actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gora is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gora throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gora works his foot free and advances to mount.
Alekseev is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gora controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Alekseev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alekseev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gora fails to land the takedown.
Alekseev misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Alekseev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alekseev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gora counters with a right hand to the body.
Alekseev throws a series of strikes that have Gora backpedaling.
Alekseev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gora counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Alekseev's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gora is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alekseev looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora trying to control but Alekseev is working from the bottom.
Gora looking to sit in guard and control but Alekseev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gora pulls Alekseev in close to prevent any damage.
Gora working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alekseev.
Gora looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alekseev is one step ahead there.
Alekseev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gora working for a triangle but Alekseev defends it easily.
Alekseev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gora's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gora is trying to keep Alekseev in close.
Alekseev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gora is trying to keep Alekseev in close.
Alekseev landing some decent shots from guard.
Elbrys Gora has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Gora working a defensive guard here.
Alekseev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alekseev wants to get up but he can't break Gora's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gora is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alekseev tries to stand but Gora is controlling from the bottom.
Gora manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gora jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Alekseev is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Alekseev and Gora has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Alekseev tries to buck Gora off but Gora is having none of it.
Alekseev is working hard here to advance position.
Gora wants to control but Alekseev is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alekseev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gora wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gora wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alekseev, who protects the arm well.
Gora 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 Alekseev's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Alekseev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Alekseev here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Alekseev is looking to regain half guard here but Gora keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gora thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elbrys Gora will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gora misses with a body shot.
Alekseev avoids the body shot from Gora.
Alekseev throws a right and a left that Gora avoids nicely.
Oleg Alekseev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alekseev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gora counters with a nice body shot.
A left and a right from Alekseev both land. Nice combination.
The cut above Elbrys Gora's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alekseev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gora.
Gora with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alekseev.
Alekseev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gora counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alekseev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alekseev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gora counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gora tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alekseev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gora somewhat.
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!
Alekseev avoids the body shot from Gora.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gora takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gora closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alekseev quickly recovers to half guard.
Gora wants to pass to mount but Alekseev is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Gora there.
Alekseev is not content to let Gora control the position.
Alekseev wants to get back to full guard.
Alekseev wants to control but Gora passes into side.
Alekseev struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gora trying to control the position but Alekseev is working away.
Gora working the 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!
Gora fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gora wants to control but Alekseev is keeping him busy.
Alekseev can't do much from the bottom here.
Alekseev is trying to improve his position.
Alekseev prevents Gora from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alekseev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gora wants to take a breather but Alekseev is having none of it.
Gora is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alekseev tries to get to full guard but Gora has control of the leg.
Gora working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Alekseev's thigh. Alekseev counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gora trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Alekseev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alekseev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alekseev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gora works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alekseev chips away with some ground and pound.
Elbrys Gora'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 Elbrys Gora's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oleg Alekseev!
Oleg Alekseev 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Clean Jaude Damn Vame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tolek Banan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Damn Vame might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ADVANCED TRAINING. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clean Jaude Damn Vame!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tolek Banan!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banan throws an overhand right that lands on Damn Vame's shoulder, as Damn Vame tries to avoid the shot.
Banan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Damn Vame slips a straight right by Banan.
Banan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Banan tests Damn Vame's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Damn Vame throws a solid leg kick but Banan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Damn Vame.
A lazy left from Banan finds it's target.
Banan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Damn Vame was well out of range. Poor timing from Banan.
Damn Vame staying out of range there.
Banan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Banan lands a really nice looking cross but Damn Vame seems unphased.
A slow jab from Banan misses its intended target.
Banan misses with a two punch combination.
Banan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banan missing with a left hand there. Damn Vame was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Damn Vame tries a head kick but it misses.
Damn Vame takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Banan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Damn Vame pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Damn Vame throws a head kick but Banan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damn Vame tries to sprawl but Banan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Damn Vame is looking for a sweep. Banan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Damn Vame keeping control of the position.
Damn Vame is defending against the submission attempts here by Banan.
Banan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Banan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damn Vame taking shots to the head.
Banan controlling his opponent.
Banan wants to control the pace but Damn Vame is squirming around nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banan scoring with strikes but Damn Vame is staying in there.
Damn Vame working to try and regain half guard.
Damn Vame tries to lock up and control but Banan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Banan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Damn Vame tries to hold on but Banan pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damn Vame is in all sorts of trouble here.
Damn Vame is working hard here to advance position.
Damn Vame holds on, trying desperately to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Banan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Banan with good strikes from the mount here!
Damn Vame tries to hold on but Banan postures up.
Banan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Banan controlling the pace for now.
Banan tries to control but Damn Vame wriggling away.
That's four 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!
Damn Vame is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damn Vame holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Banan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Damn Vame wants to hold on but Banan pushes him away.
Banan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Banan lands a big shot there that rocks Damn Vame but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Banan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Banan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damn Vame tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banan tries to control but Damn Vame wriggling away.
Banan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Banan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tolek Banan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Banan moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Damn Vame.
Banan lands a nice hook to Damn Vame's body. Damn Vame takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Banan cracks Damn Vame with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Banan 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.
Banan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Damn Vame tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banan was well out of range. Poor timing from Damn Vame.
Banan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Damn Vame under the eye.
Banan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tolek Banan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banan 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.
Banan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Banan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damn Vame's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Banan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Damn Vame scrambles back to his feet.
Damn Vame is rocked!
Banan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Damn Vame is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Damn Vame.
Banan blocks a head kick by Damn Vame.
Damn Vame throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Clean Jaude Damn Vame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Damn Vame looks to score with a jab to the body but Banan is just out of range.
Banan misses with a two punch combination.
Damn Vame on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Damn Vame throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damn Vame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banan lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Damn Vame sprawling to the canvas. Banan follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Damn Vame hang on?
Damn Vame trying to control from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damn Vame is looking to improve his position.
Damn Vame trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Banan looking to finish Damn Vame with some ground and pound. This is bad for Damn Vame!
Banan looking to secure an arm triangle but Damn Vame defends it well.
Banan scoring with strikes but Damn Vame is staying in there.
Damn Vame is in all sorts of trouble here.
Damn Vame seems to have got his legs back now.
Banan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Banan with shots to the head and body - Damn Vame looks very uncomfortable down there.
Damn Vame is in all sorts of trouble here.
Banan lands with some strikes.
Banan prevents Damn Vame from getting the reversal.
Banan raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banan loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Damn Vame scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Banan land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Banan stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tolek Banan! Tolek Banan retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Tolek Banan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaughn Shaunessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen comes to the cage accompanied by Funker Vogt "Arising Hero". Shaunessey has chosen Die Antwoord - Enter the Ninja 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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25
150 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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152 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Allen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vaughn Shaunessey!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen avoids the body shot from Shaunessey.
Allen slips under a jab.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Shaunessey misses with a low kick as Allen jumps back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shaunessey.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaunessey.
Allen misses with a looping right.
A cross from Shaunessey lands.
Shaunessey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Allen. Allen obviously looking to wear him down.
Shaunessey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shaunessey checks a low kick from Allen.
Shaunessey jabs Allen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shaunessey tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaunessey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Allen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaunessey misses with a body kick.
Shaunessey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Allen.
Allen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shaunessey throws a body kick that misses.
Allen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaunessey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shaunessey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Allen catches Shaunessey right on the button with a cross.
Shaunessey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
Shaunessey 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.
Shaunessey takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Shaunessey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shaunessey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Allen.
Shaunessey thumps Allen with a low kick.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Shaunessey's shoulder, as Shaunessey tries to avoid the shot.
Shaunessey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaunessey.
Allen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shaunessey. Shaunessey obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaunessey throws a leg kick which misses Allen's front leg but catches the back leg as Allen tries to avoid it.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaunessey.
Allen moves away from the strike by Shaunessey.
Allen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shaunessey. Shaunessey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shaunessey tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaunessey lands the left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Allen.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaunessey looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Shaunessey looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Shaunessey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allen doesn't seem phased though.
Allen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Allen missing with knees to the body.
Shaunessey trying to land knees to the body.
Shaunessey avoiding damage as Allen throws knees to the body.
Shaunessey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaunessey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen trying to land knees to the body.
Allen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shaunessey is defending well for now.
Allen tries to break free but Shaunessey pushes him back against the cage.
Allen tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaunessey avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Shaunessey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shaunessey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Allen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Shaunessey.
Allen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shaunessey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Allen.
Allen tries a body shot but Shaunessey blocks it.
Shaunessey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shaunessey lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Barry Allen has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shaunessey struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands.
Allen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Allen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Allen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shaunessey.
Allen trying to land knees to the body.
Shaunessey digs a right hand into Allen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Allen's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Shaunessey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shaunessey can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Shaunessey blocks an elbow strike.
Allen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shaunessey is defending well for now.
Allen is trying to force a seperation but Shaunessey has the dominant position.
Allen throws an elbow that misses.
Allen has had enough of the clinch but Shaunessey keeps him there for the moment.
Allen wants to get back to striking at distance but Shaunessey won't allow it.
Allen is looking to break free of the clinch but Shaunessey has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shaunessey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Shaunessey.
Allen misses with an elbow over the top.
Shaunessey misses with a knee strike.
Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allen looks to land a right hand but Shaunessey moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaunessey. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen throws a leg kick that misses.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaunessey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaughn Shaunessey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Allen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shaunessey avoids the head kick by Allen.
An inside leg kick from Allen misses.
Barry Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Allen tries to clinch but Shaunessey moves away
and Shaunessey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shaunessey thuds a left hand into Allen's body.
Shaunessey thuds a left hand into Allen's body.
Allen thows a leg kick but Shaunessey checks it
and Shaunessey counters with a thumping low kick.
Shaunessey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
Shaunessey throws a push kick but Allen slaps the foot to one side.
Shaunessey swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Shaunessey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shaunessey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Allen throws a sloppy head kick and Shaunessey moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shaunessey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shaunessey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shaunessey lands a nice hook to Allen's body. Allen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shaunessey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Allen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Allen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Allen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shaunessey thumps Allen with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Allen.
Allen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Allen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Allen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shaunessey. That one must have hurt.
Shaunessey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shaunessey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Allen rather than just go for the knockout.
Shaunessey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Allen lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen blocks a head kick by Shaunessey.
A jab from Allen does it's job there.
Shaunessey scores with a leg kick.
Allen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vaughn Shaunessey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaunessey lands a slapping body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Shaunessey. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaunessey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shaunessey is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
Shaunessey digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Allen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shaunessey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaunessey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Allen's hands.
Shaunessey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shaunessey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Allen connects with a nice looking jab.
Allen throws a right and a left that Shaunessey avoids nicely.
Shaunessey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Allen.
Allen misses with an uppercut. Shaunessey saw that one coming.
Shaunessey misses with a leg kick.
Shaunessey has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to circle away but Shaunessey has him pinned against the cage.
Allen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shaunessey struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands.
Shaunessey blocks a body shot from Allen.
Shaunessey is trying to stall.
Allen tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaunessey avoids the damage to the body.
Shaunessey stalling in the clinch but Allen improves position.
A short right from Shaunessey.
Shaunessey lands a nice uppercut.
Shaunessey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Allen has had enough of the clinch but Shaunessey keeps him there for the moment.
Allen working Shaunessey over with knees to the body.
Shaunessey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shaunessey avoiding damage as Allen throws knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Allen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaunessey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Shaunessey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shaunessey leaning against his opponent.
Shaunessey tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Shaunessey blocks the body kick.
Shaunessey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen tries to land a leg kick but Shaunessey saw it coming and moves away.
Shaunessey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Allen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaunessey lands a right hook to the body.
Shaunessey scores with a hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shaunessey.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shaunessey.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shaunessey throws a leg kick but Allen moved away.
Allen misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaunessey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Allen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shaunessey is able to avoid easily.
Allen takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaughn Shaunessey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barry Allen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shaunessey throws a right hand that misses
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaunessey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Allen misses the target.
Shaunessey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allen doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from Allen misses
and Shaunessey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaunessey tries to close the distance and clinch but Allen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Allen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Shaunessey catches Allen right on the button with a cross.
Allen throws a chopping leg kick but Shaunessey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice body punch from Shaunessey.
Allen throws a combination that misses
and Shaunessey counters with a nice leg kick.
Shaunessey throws a low kick but Allen avoids it.
Allen misses with a low kick as Shaunessey jumps back.
Shaunessey instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaunessey lands with a left to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shaunessey takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaunessey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Shaunessey controls the action.
Shaunessey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Allen or not.
Shaunessey lands a knee to the head.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Allen tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaunessey avoids the damage to the body.
Allen breaks from the clinch.
Shaunessey lands with a shot to the body.
Shaunessey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Allen is rocked!
Allen throws a leg kick
and Shaunessey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Shaunessey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shaunessey connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Allen out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vaughn Shaunessey! Vaughn Shaunessey retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Vaughn Shaunessey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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