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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marrok Crotale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to If you smell what the Rock is Cooking. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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287 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwayne Johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marrok Crotale! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Crotale avoids it. Crotale lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Crotale throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crotale checks a leg kick. Crotale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Crotale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson. Crotale listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride. Johnson misses with a looping left. Crotale scores with a nice right hand.
Crotale checks a leg kick. Johnson misses with a low kick.
Crotale blocks a jab. Crotale tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Dwayne Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Crotale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Crotale saw that one coming. Crotale swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson. Johnson tries to work over Crotale's front leg with a kick but Crotale checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson tries a low kick but Crotale avoids it. Crotale scores with a punch to the head. Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Crotale avoids it. Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crotale moves away. Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Crotale's shoulder, as Crotale tries to avoid the shot. Johnson throws a leg kick but Crotale sees it coming and checks it nicely. Crotale moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Crotale connects with a crisp jab. Nice jab there from Crotale. This has been an exciting period of action! Crotale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab. Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Crotale's belly button to the back. Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride. Crotale closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Johnson! Crotale dives in looking to finish! Johnson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marrok Crotale! Our winner, Marrok Crotale, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zemli Funtov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zemli Funtov had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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224 lbs
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216 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zemli Funtov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Travis Jones! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Funtov takes one on the button. Jones jabs Funtov to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jones clobbers Funtov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Jones feints a jab promting Funtov to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Funtov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Jones tests Funtov's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jones scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Funtov on the wrong end of a nice jab. A combination from Jones does no damage. Jones throws a series of punches but Funtov moves out of range. Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Jones throws a head kick that misses. Funtov slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Funtov backs away looking to recover. Jones throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Jones throws a lazy right hand but Funtov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Funtov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Jab from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones throws the left hand but Funtov avoids the punch easily. Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Funtov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Funtov ducks right into an uppercut from Jones. Travis Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jones moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Funtov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Jones dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Funtov is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now. Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Funtov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Funtov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Funtov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zemli Funtov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Funtov is just out of range. Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones drives through and clinches with Funtov against the cage.
Funtov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Jones breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones drives through and clinches with Funtov against the cage.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Funtov blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but Funtov is having none of it. Jones jabs at Funtov's body. Funtov swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Funtov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jones cracks Funtov with an open hand slap. Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funtov. Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones cracks Funtov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Zemli Funtov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Funtov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Funtov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges. Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Funtov has time to react. Jones connects with the punch. Jones throws a right and a left that Funtov avoids nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jones with a hook. Funtov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jones tries to clinch but Funtov moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones looks to land a combination but Funtov avoids it well. Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funtov. Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing. Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Funtov slips under a jab from Jones. A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination. Funtov blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funtov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Funtov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Funtov in the body. Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones with a hook. Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Funtov moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jones misses with a looping left. Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones scores with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Jones. Jones connects with a jab. Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funtov. Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones throws a right hand that Funtov ducks under and follows up with a left that Funtov also avoids with ease. The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Travis Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Funtov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones looks to land a combination but Funtov avoids it well. Funtov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Travis Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jones 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 25:30 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 25:30 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Jones! Travis Jones very nearly forgot to thank ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE) 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Third Dag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Jakovlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakovlev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Devour. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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290 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Third Dag! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Jakovlev! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jakovlev wants to clinch letting Dag counter with a right hand. Dag shoots in for a double leg but Jakovlev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jakovlev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dag manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Jakovlev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Dag throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jakovlev defends it easily. Jakovlev trying to move into half guard but instead Dag has managed to sweep! Jakovlev keeping moving, preventing Dag from controlling successfully. Dag in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jakovlev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dag has passed into half guard!
Dag sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jakovlev defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jakovlev wants to improve his position but Dag is controlling well.
Dag lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jakovlev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dag scores with a couple of nice shots. Jakovlev tries to roll over but Dag keeps him under control. Dag landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The fighters are battling for position here. Jakovlev manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Dag trying to control but Jakovlev is working from the bottom. Dag throwing strikes from guard but Jakovlev blocks nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dag working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jakovlev looking for a sweep. Not yet Jakovlev, not yet. Jakovlev looking for a guillotine here but Dag defends easily.
Jakovlev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dag. Jakovlev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Jakovlev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jakovlev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Jakovlev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Dag won't allow Jakovlev to sweep him here. Dag might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Jakovlev is controlling Dag's posture. Dag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jakovlev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dag content to stall in guard here. Jakovlev is adopting a defensive guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Jakovlev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Dag with that takedown attempt. Dag is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jakovlev's half guard. Dag thows a huge punch but Jakovlev dodges it nicely.
Jakovlev is looking to control Dag's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jakovlev avoid being mounted? Dag wants to control but Jakovlev is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dag seems to be working for a kimura but Jakovlev defends the submission attempt. Dag looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dag throwing shots but Jakovlev is blocking nicely. Jakovlev wants to improve his position but Dag is controlling well.
Jakovlev is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dag sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jakovlev defending well though. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jakovlev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Jakovlev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Third Dag dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dag fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Nice takedown defense from Jakovlev. No joy for Dag on that attempt. Jakovlev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Third Dag. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jakovlev looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Jakovlev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Jakovlev lands a couple of decent looking shots. Dag throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jakovlev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Dag is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jakovlev lands a couple of digs. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Jakovlev connects with a couple of short punches.
It looks like Third Dag has been cut. Jakovlev connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jakovlev lands a couple of elbows. Jakovlev advances position into side control! Jakovlev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jakovlev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Jakovlev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Dag is trying to get back to his feet. Dag tries to buck Jakovlev off but Jakovlev is having none of it. Jakovlev landing strikes. Dag struggling a bit here. Dag manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Dag tries to roll over but Jakovlev keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dag actively working from the bottom here. Jakovlev working the head and body with strikes. Jakovlev lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Dag quite badly. Dag pulls Jakovlev in close trying to recover. Jakovlev postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Dag on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Dag doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petr Jakovlev! Petr Jakovlev bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Stotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladan Perunovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leopold Stotch! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladan Perunovic! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Perunovic lands a body shot.
Perunovic slips a straight right by Stotch. Perunovic ducks under a wild hook from Stotch. The fighters circling - Stotch throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Stotch avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Stotch throws a right hand that misses
and Perunovic counters with a flying knee. Nice. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Perunovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stotch. Stotch misses the jab. Perunovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Stotch pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stotch moves into the clinch successfully.
Stotch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stotch tries to pull guard but Perunovic won't allow it.
Perunovic lands a body punch in the clinch. Stotch is trying to force a seperation but Perunovic has the dominant position. Perunovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perunovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stotch throws out the jab. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Perunovic, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Perunovic throws a shot from downtown. Stotch moves away and avoids it. Stotch catches Perunovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Perunovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stotch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perunovics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stotch throws a big shot that misses. Stotch misses with an uppercut. Perunovic saw that one coming. Perunovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Perunovic feints and then cracks Stotch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stotch down. Stotch is breathing heavily. Stotch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Perunovic's head. Perunovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Perunovic throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Leopold Stotch has been cut. Stotch misses with a looping left. Stotch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stotch is looking to clinch but Perunovic is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stotch lands a jab to the nose. Perunovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stotch throws out the jab. Perunovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nice body kick there by Perunovic. Perunovic lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Stotch is looking to close the distance but Perunovic sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Stotch crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Stotch is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Vladan Perunovic! Vladan Perunovic decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiteru Goto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yngwie Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goto comes to the cage accompanied by Japanese Boy. Yoshiteru Goto has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Yoshiteru Goto! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yngwie Malmsteen! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Malmsteen throws a looping overhand right but Goto ducks down to avoid it. Malmsteen throws out a loose jab but Goto uses good head movement to avoid it. Goto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Malmsteen throws a lazy right hand but Goto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Goto looks to score with a jab to the body but Malmsteen is just out of range. Malmsteen throws a body punch but Goto moves out of range. Malmsteen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goto can pounce on him.
Goto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Malmsteen. Malmsteen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goto. Malmsteen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Sloppy strikes from Malmsteen. Those never looked like landing. Goto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Malmsteen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Malmsteen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Malmsteen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Malmsteen misses with a body shot
and Goto counters with a left and a right that stings Malmsteen.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goto is looking to slow Malmsteen down with leg kicks. Malmsteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goto moves away. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goto. Goto throws a leg kick but Malmsteen sees it coming and moves out of range. Malmsteen swings for the body but Goto moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Malmsteen blocks the low kick. Goto clinches up against the cage. Goto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goto prevents a body shot from Malmsteen. Goto effectively controlling the action here. Malmsteen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Good anti-grappling being displayed by Malmsteen as Goto tries to tie him up. Goto blocks an uppercut.
Goto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Malmsteen misses with a punch to the body.
Malmsteen misses with a punch to the body.
Malmsteen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Goto lands with a light punch inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Goto leaning against his opponent.
Goto tries a body shot but Malmsteen blocks it.
Malmsteen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malmsteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goto misses with a short punch on the inside. Malmsteen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Malmsteen misses with a short punch on the inside. A battle for position here, against the cage. Malmsteen tries to throw a body punch but Goto avoids it by throwing Malmsteen back against the cage. Malmsteen misses with a body punch.
Goto lands a nice uppercut. Goto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Goto misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Goto fails to land. Malmsteen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Goto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malmsteen backwards. Malmsteen misses with a punch to the body.
Malmsteen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Malmsteen lands a hook to the side of the head. Malmsteen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goto's elbow. Goto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Goto.
Malmsteen tries a body shot but Goto blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malmsteen. Goto taking a breather. Goto looking to stall.
Malmsteen misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Malmsteen throws a punch but it's blocked by Goto. Malmsteen throws a head punch that misses. Goto misses with the head strike.
Malmsteen lands a shoulder strike. Malmsteen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goto. Malmsteen misses with a short punch on the inside. 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! Goto gets through Malmsteen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Yngwie Malmsteen has been cut. Goto taking a breather. Goto lands with a light punch inside. Goto misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Goto takes a shot to the head. Goto misses with a hook from the clinch. Goto has a couple of punches blocked by Malmsteen.
Malmsteen gets through Goto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Goto lands a hook that snaps the head of Malmsteen backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiteru Goto dominated that round. The cut man is working on Yngwie Malmsteen's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Malmsteen looks to land a right hand but Goto moved out of range. Malmsteen misses with a hook to the body
and Goto counters with a good low kick that Malmsteen was not able to check. Goto lands an overhand right. Malmsteen misses with a looping right. Goto throws a leg kick but Malmsteen moved away. Malmsteen moves out of range of the strikes. Malmsteen takes one to the chin there. Goto throws a half hearted mid kick. Malmsteen lands a body shot.
Goto cracks Malmsteen with an open hand slap. Malmsteen throws the left hand but Goto avoids the punch easily. Goto throws a leg kick but Malmsteen checks it. Goto lands with an uppercut that bounces Malmsteen off the cage and back into range. Goto tries a low kick but Malmsteen avoids it. Goto misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malmsteen misses with a wild body shot. A telegraphed right hand from Malmsteen misses the target. Malmsteen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malmsteen misses the jab. Goto scores with a sloppy right hand. Malmsteen should have avoided that one. No joy there for Malmsteen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malmsteen misses with a body shot.
Malmsteen slips under a jab from Goto. Malmsteen misses with a wild body shot. Malmsteen throws an off balance right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. and Goto counters with a good low kick that Malmsteen was not able to check. Goto throws a looping overhand right but Malmsteen ducks down to avoid it. Malmsteen throws a shot from downtown. Goto moves away and avoids it. Goto with a jab. Malmsteen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Malmsteen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Goto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Goto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Goto misses with a straight right. Malmsteen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malmsteen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goto. Yoshiteru Goto is winning the standup battle so far. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malmsteen 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 Goto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Goto lunges at Malmsteen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malmsteen's hand. A good leg kick by Goto. Goto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Goto gets in close and instigates a clinch. Malmsteen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Malmsteen blocking some punches.
Goto working aggressively here.
Malmsteen blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Goto.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Yoshiteru Goto has scored more points in the clinch so far. Goto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Malmsteen throws a punch but it's blocked by Goto. Malmsteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goto blocks a body shot from Malmsteen. Goto prevents a body shot from Malmsteen. Malmsteen tries to work over Goto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Malmsteen as Goto tries to tie him up. Malmsteen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Malmsteen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malmsteen lands with a light punch inside. Goto effectively controlling the action here. Malmsteen lands a body punch in the clinch. Goto is trying to maintain a safe position but Malmsteen gets an underhook and turns Goto into the cage. Good body shot from Malmsteen.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short uppercut from Malmsteen. A head punch on the inside from Malmsteen fails to land. Malmsteen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goto blocks a body shot from Malmsteen. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Goto blocks an uppercut.
Malmsteen throws a punch but it's blocked by Goto. Malmsteen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Malmsteen misses with a hook from the clinch. Malmsteen lands an uppercut. Goto has Malmsteen pressed against the cage.
Goto working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Malmsteen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goto tries to stall but Malmsteen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goto scores with a shot to the side of Malmsteen's head. Goto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yoshiteru Goto will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Yngwie Malmsteen's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Goto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Malmsteen misses with a looping right. Goto looks to land a body kick but Malmsteen moved away. Malmsteen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goto. Malmsteen swings for the body but Goto moves out of range.
Malmsteen checks the leg kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goto.
Goto throws out a powerful jab. Malmsteen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Malmsteen dips to his left and cracks Goto with an uppercut! Malmsteen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goto lands with a cross. Goto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malmsteen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Goto is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Goto stuns Malmsteen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Goto ducks under a wild hook from Malmsteen.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malmsteen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malmsteen throws a shot from downtown. Goto moves away and avoids it. Malmsteen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malmsteens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Malmsteen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goto misses with a low kick. Malmsteen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goto. Malmsteen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goto counters with a leg kick. Malmsteen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goto scores with a spinning back kick! Malmsteen throws an overhand right that lands on Goto's shoulder, as Goto tries to avoid the shot. Malmsteen scores with a body shot.
Malmsteen defending well as Goto loads up on a big left hand. Yngwie Malmsteen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Malmsteen clinches. Malmsteen throws a punch but it's blocked by Goto. Goto taking a breather. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Malmsteen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Malmsteen. Goto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Malmsteen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Malmsteen misses with some punches.
Malmsteen working some nice short punches in the clinch. Goto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Malmsteen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Goto misses with the head strike.
Malmsteen lands a left hand.
Malmsteen cracks Goto with a nice body shot. Malmsteen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Malmsteen fails to land. Goto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Goto tries to stall but Malmsteen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Malmsteen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Malmsteen misses with some punches.
Goto lands a shoulder strike. Malmsteen misses with a short punch on the inside. Goto misses with a punch on the inside.
Malmsteen lands with a right to the head. Malmsteen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Malmsteen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Malmsteen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malmsteen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Malmsteen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goto backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malmsteen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Malmsteen misses with a short punch on the inside. Goto throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Malmsteen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goto's elbow. Goto misses with a hook from the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Goto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malmsteen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goto has Malmsteen pressed against the cage.
Malmsteen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malmsteen blocks an uppercut.
Goto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Malmsteen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Malmsteen has a couple of punches blocked by Goto.
Malmsteen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malmsteen backwards. Malmsteen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoshiteru Goto. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goto, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshiteru Goto! A very excited looking Yoshiteru Goto 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Randall Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Facaloto Gals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randall Cunningham could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Facaloto Gals's chin.
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Randall Cunningham! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Facaloto Gals! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cunningham 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 Gals has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gals and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Gals throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gals changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cunningham tries to avoid it but Gals manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cunningham to the ground. Cunningham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Cunningham slaps away a takedown attempt from Gals, before circling back to the center of the mat. Horrible takedown by Gals or perhaps it was just good defense by Cunningham which made him look bad. Randall Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Facaloto Gals. Cunningham connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gals momentarily.
Gals shoots in for a takedown but Cunningham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Gals misses with a takedown attempt - Cunningham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Horrible takedown by Gals or perhaps it was just good defense by Cunningham which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cunningham throws a front kick aimed at Gals's knee but Gals avoids it well. Cunningham lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Gals tries to clinch there but Cunningham circles away.
Gals has Cunningham up against the cage in a clinch.
Cunningham is pressed up against the cage. Gals has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cunningham down to the mat. Cunningham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Cunningham forces Gals back against the cage and clinches. Cunningham is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Cunningham is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Cunningham stalling against the cage.
Gals misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gals jumps guard and drags Cunningham to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Gals can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cunningham controls the pace. Cunningham won't allow Gals to sweep him here. Gals being controlled here, momentarily. Gals controls Cunningham momentarily but Cunningham frees himself. Gals looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cunningham puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cunningham prevents Gals from improving his position. Gals is trying to maintain the position but Cunningham is very close to passing his half guard. Cunningham perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Gals flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gals won't allow Cunningham to pass to mount.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Cunningham wants to land a leg kick but Gals is out of range. A jab from Cunningham does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gals shoots for a double leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls well. He's pushed Gals's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Cunningham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gals. Cunningham throws a leg kick but Gals sees it coming and moves out of range. The fighters circle, before Cunningham throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Gals's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Cunningham lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Randall Cunningham! After the fight, Randall Cunningham 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Purpura Mortis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kessler's entrance music is Yattering - Chase of Thoughts . A fine choice. 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 middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Kessler! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Purpura Mortis! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mortis misses with a low kick. Kessler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mortis with a nice cross. Kessler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kessler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mortis. Kessler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kessler's corner calls for a 1-2. Kessler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kessler throws a leg kick and Mortis counters with a one-two to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Mortis fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kessler to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kessler looks to clinch but Mortis throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kessler taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Purpura Mortis! During a confident post fight interview, Purpura Mortis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaito Rin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daemon Mustacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rin comes to the cage accompanied by Tracktor Bowling - Scars. 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaito Rin! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daemon Mustacho! The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Rin cracks a nice hook into Mustacho's ribs. Rin misses the shot to the body. Rin throws a leg kick that misses. Rin scores with a punch to the head. Mustacho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rin. A solid leg kick lands there for Mustacho.
Rin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mustacho avoids it really well and circles away. A left lands for Rin. Mustacho misses with a straight right. Rin throws a head kick that misses. A slow jab from Mustacho misses its intended target. Rin lands a right hook to the body.
Rin throws an overhand right that lands on Mustacho's shoulder, as Mustacho tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mustacho just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rin.
Rin moves away from the strike by Mustacho. Rin throws out a loose jab but Mustacho uses good head movement to avoid it. Daemon Mustacho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mustacho tries to land a leg kick but Rin saw it coming and moves away.
Rin throws a hook but Mustacho blocks it. Mustacho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rin dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mustacho circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaito Rin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mustacho.
Rin misses with a hook. Mustacho ducked under it nicely. Rin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Mustacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rin.
Mustacho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Rin misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rin throws a jab when Mustacho was well out of range. Mustacho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Rin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mustacho quickly recovers to half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mustacho is looking to control Rin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mustacho avoid being mounted? Rin trying to control from half guard but Mustacho is working away. Rin missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Rin 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. Mustacho is pressing down on Rin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Mustacho is trying to keep Rin in close.
Rin throws a big right hand that misses. Rin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Rin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mustacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Mustacho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Mustacho keeping full guard, as Rin tries to pass. Rin is working hard here to advance position. Mustacho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rin manages to get himself to full guard.
Rin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mustacho stopping the sweep attempt from Rin. Rin looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Kaito Rin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Rin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mustacho pinned against the cage. Mustacho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Rin has a takedown stuffed. Rin lands a lovely overhand right. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jab by Mustacho. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Mustacho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaito Rin dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rin thows a body shot but no joy. Mustacho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Rin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mustacho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Rin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rin throws a hook to the side of Mustacho's head but Mustacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mustacho throws a right and a left that both miss. Mustacho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rin throws a leg kick but Mustacho sees it coming and checks it nicely. Rin with a jab. Rin scores with a decent looking hook. Mustacho swinging wildly here.
Mustacho throws a leg kick but Rin sees it coming and checks it nicely. Rin shoots in and drives through. Mustacho sprawls well. A left lands for Mustacho.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rin works Mustacho's body with a nice hook. Mustacho throws an overhand right that lands on Rin's shoulder, as Rin tries to avoid the shot. Rin throws a jab but it's blocked by Mustacho. Rin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kaito Rin is winning the standup battle so far. Rin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Rin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Rin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaito Rin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rin blocks a leg kick. Rin throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mustacho to counter with a crisp jab. Rin throws a big shot that misses. Rin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mustacho's waist but Mustacho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rin off to one side. Rin misses with a low kick. Mustacho scores with a one two! Rin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Mustacho connects with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rin takes a swing at Mustacho's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rin misses with a right hand and Mustacho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rin fails with the takedown. Rin lunges at Mustacho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mustacho's hand. Rin feints and then cracks Mustacho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mustacho down. Rin throws the left hand but Mustacho avoids the punch easily. Rin lands a body shot.
Rin shoots in looking for a takedown but Mustacho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Kaito Rin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mustacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rin misses with a low kick.
Rin lands a jab to the head.
Rin looks to throw a body kick and Mustacho counters with a straight right hand. Mustacho misses with a straight right. Rin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mustacho throws a nice looking combination but Rin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Mustacho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Nice defenses there by Mustacho. Rin cracks Mustacho with an open hand slap. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rin 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 Mustacho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mustacho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Rin throws a hook to the side of Mustacho's head but Mustacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A head kick misses from Mustacho. Rin shoots in for a takedown but Mustacho shows good takedown defense. Mustacho lands a leg kick that knocks Rin off balance momentarily. Rin shoots in for a takedown but Mustacho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Rin misses with a wild body shot. Rin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mustacho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mustacho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rin tries for a takedown but Mustacho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mustacho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rin. Rin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mustacho. Mustacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rin manages to avoid it. Rin misses with a takedown attempt - Mustacho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A slow jab from Rin misses its intended target. Rin lands the left hand. Mustacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rin manages to avoid it. Mustacho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rin blocks a jab. Rin misses with an uppercut. Rin looks for a takedown but Mustacho sprawls well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daemon Mustacho will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mustacho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Rin misses with a right hand and Mustacho counters with a left and a right that stings Rin. Rin connects with a solid leg kick. Mustacho lands a really nice looking cross but Rin seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Mustacho. Mustacho throws a hook to the side of Rin's head but Rin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good exchange - Rin coming out on top. Rin feints and then cracks Mustacho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mustacho down. Rin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mustacho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Rin misses with a looping right. Mustacho checks a low kick from Rin. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mustacho misses with a hook. Rin ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters circling - Rin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mustacho swivels and escapes. Rin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mustacho, as that shot connected.
Rin throws a lazy right hand but Mustacho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Rin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mustacho. Rin lands a nice shot to the body.
Mustacho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mustacho avoids it really well and circles away. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mustacho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rin throws a hook but Mustacho blocks it. Mustacho works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mustacho fakes the leg kick and cracks Rin in the body. Mustacho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rin on the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rin throws a right hand that Mustacho ducks under and follows up with a left that Mustacho also avoids with ease. Rin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Mustacho with a nice cross. Mustacho tries a head kick but it misses.
Rin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Rin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Mustacho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A solid body kick from Mustacho. Mustacho throws a hook but Rin avoids it easily. Rin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rin throws a nice outside leg kick. Mustacho misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mustacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Rin. Mustacho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mustacho scrambles back to his feet. Rin thows a left - swing and a miss! Rin misses with a right hand and Rin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mustacho misses with a low kick.
Mustacho throws a hook but Rin avoids it easily. Mustacho slips under a jab from Rin. Mustacho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rin wants to slow Mustacho down by chopping away at his legs. Mustacho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Mustacho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Rin misses with an uppercut
and Mustacho counters with an inside leg kick. Mustacho misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rin throws a leg kick but Mustacho sees it coming and moves out of range. Mustacho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Rin throws out a leg kick but Mustacho moves out of range and Rin only half commits. Rin throws a looping overhand right but Mustacho ducks down to avoid it. Mustacho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Rin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mustacho on the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Mustacho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rin. Mustacho lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rin avoids the head kick by Mustacho.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Mustacho connects with an inside leg kick. Rin shoots in for a takedown but Mustacho shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaito Rin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rin slips a jab and a cross from Mustacho.
Rin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mustacho. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daemon Mustacho really dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mustacho as he avoids it easily. Rin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mustacho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rin scrambles back to his feet. Mustacho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rin is out of range and Mustacho settles back down. Mustacho checks a leg kick. Mustacho misses with a hook. Rin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Rin is looking to take a break and control but Mustacho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. You can see the frustration on Mustacho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Rin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mustacho has escaped the position, nice work there. Mustacho prevents Rin from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round. The strikes coming from Rin are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Rin is looking to take a break and control but Mustacho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Mustacho throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Mustacho wants to control but Rin postures up. Mustacho regains half guard. Rin trying to mount his opponent but Mustacho defends it. Rin stops Mustacho from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mustacho defending well though. Mustacho trying to control but Rin postures up.
Mustacho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Rin wants to control from the top but Mustacho keeps moving. Mustacho tries to land a sweep but no joy. Mustacho is trying to keep Rin in close.
Rin prevents Mustacho from getting back to his feet. Rin tries to free his leg and advance position but Mustacho is retaining full guard. Rin landing some decent shots from guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Mustacho trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Mustacho looking to control.
Rin throwing strikes but missing. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rin trying to control but Mustacho is working from the bottom. Rin working some strikes from top position. Rin postures up.
Rin postures up in Mustacho's guard and throws a big left but Mustacho blocks it. Mustacho looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Daemon Mustacho. A jab from Rin misses. Mustacho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rin. Rin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mustacho tries to avoid it but Rin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mustacho to the ground. Mustacho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Rin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mustacho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rin. That did some damage! Rin thows a body shot but no joy. Rin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Rin thows a body shot but no joy. Rin checks the leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mustacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rin manages to avoid it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mustacho avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaito Rin. That's going to take a lot out of him. A head kick misses from Mustacho. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaito Rin had his way with Daemon Mustacho in that round. That's time! Rin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rin misses with a straight right. Mustacho checks a leg kick. Mustacho throws a right and a left that both miss. Rin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mustacho.
Rin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Rin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mustacho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Mustacho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rin loads up on a big right hand but Mustacho slips the punch. Rin connects with a right hand. Mustacho shakes it off. Mustacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mustacho manages to avoid it. The fighters circling - Mustacho throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mustacho takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mustacho throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Good standup being displayed there by Rin as he connects with a hook. Good exchange - Mustacho coming out on top. Mustacho slips under a jab from Rin. Rin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Rin throwing strikes but missing. Mustacho looking for a sweep. Not yet Mustacho, not yet. Kaito Rin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Rin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Rin scoring with some ground and pound. Mustacho pulls Rin in close to his closed guard and prevents Rin from doing any damage or advancing position. Mustacho keeping moving, preventing Rin from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mustacho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Rin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mustacho wants to sweep here but Rin controlling him for the moment. Mustacho keeping moving, preventing Rin from controlling successfully. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Mustacho wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Rin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mustacho defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mustacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Rin. Mustacho checks a low kick from Rin. Mustacho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Rin misses with a head kick.
Mustacho throws a nice looking combination but Rin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rin takes a swing at Mustacho's ribcage but misses. Rin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mustacho. A shot to the liver by Rin. Beautiful body shot. Mustacho misses with a wild combination.
Mustacho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Mustacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Rin is just out of range. Rin misses with an uppercut. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rin, as that shot connected.
Rin slips under a jab from Mustacho. Rin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Rin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Rin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mustacho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Mustacho misses with a wild body shot. Rin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mustacho. Mustacho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mustacho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mustacho. Mustacho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight! Kaito Rin showed his dominance in that final round. I think Rin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 48:47 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaito Rin! Kaito Rin is the new welterweight champion! Kaito Rin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harald Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lutz Knitter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andersson comes to the cage accompanied by Shaggy - Feel The Rush. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harald Andersson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lutz Knitter! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Knitter darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Knitter avoids a kick to the body.
Andersson walks into a straight right hand from Knitter. Knitter misses with an uppercut. Knitter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andersson. Knitter throws a looping overhand right but Andersson ducks down to avoid it. A clash of legs there as Knitter blocks the low kick. Good exchange - Knitter coming out on top. Andersson gets a clinch. Andersson digs a right hand into Knitter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knitter's gas tank. Andersson has Knitter pressed against the cage, preventing Knitter from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Knitter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Andersson.
Andersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knitter tries a body shot but Andersson blocks it.
Knitter lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Andersson tries a body shot but Knitter blocks it.
Knitter misses with a hook from the clinch. Knitter swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it. Andersson misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Knitter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andersson's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knitter. Andersson lands a body shot. Andersson has a couple of punches blocked by Knitter.
Knitter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anderssons head. Knitter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andersson has him pressed against the cage. A short uppercut from Andersson. Knitter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knitter has a couple of punches blocked by Andersson.
Knitter working aggressively here.
Knitter misses with a body punch.
Andersson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Knitter misses with a short punch on the inside. Knitter tries to circle away but Andersson has him pinned against the cage. Knitter lands with a light punch inside. A shot in the inside from Andersson. Andersson blocks an uppercut.
Knitter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knitter misses with a punch on the inside.
Andersson lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Andersson misses with a body punch.
Knitter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Knitter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andersson backwards. Andersson gets through Knitter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Knitter tries to land knees in the clinch but Andersson avoids the damage to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Andersson.
Knitter tries to work over Andersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Andersson blocks an uppercut.
Knitter blocks an uppercut.
Knitter lands an elbow inside that Andersson shrugs off. Andersson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Knitter lands with a light punch inside. Knitter takes a shot to the head. Andersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knitter has a couple of punches blocked by Andersson.
Andersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andersson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knitter. Andersson lands with a light punch inside. Knitter throws a punch but it's blocked by Andersson. Knitter lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Still in the clinch, Andersson scores with a nice short uppercut. Knitter working aggressively here.
Andersson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knitter. Knitter missing with knees to the body.
Andersson is working Knitter over against the cage. Andersson scores with a nice hook to the head. Knitter misses with a short punch on the inside. Knitter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Knitter takes a shot to the head. Andersson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Andersson misses with a body punch.
Knitter wants to get back to striking at distance but Andersson won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Andersson - that landed with a thud.
Andersson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knitters head. Andersson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knitter lands with a light punch inside. A right hook to the body lands for Knitter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A right handed body shot lands from Andersson.
Knitter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Andersson is working Knitter over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Andersson lands with a light punch inside. Knitter missing with knees to the body.
Knitter tries to throw a body punch but Andersson avoids it by throwing Knitter back against the cage. Knitter blocking some punches.
Andersson lands a hook that snaps the head of Knitter backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Andersson.
Knitter looks winded! Knitter misses with some punches.
Andersson is working Knitter over against the cage. Andersson blocking some punches.
Andersson lands with a light punch inside. Still in the clinch, Andersson scores with a nice short uppercut. Andersson misses with a hook from the clinch. Knitter takes a shot to the head. Knitter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Knitter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knitter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andersson's elbow. Knitter can't break the clinch.
Knitter tries a body shot but Andersson blocks it.
Andersson blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Andersson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Knitter throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Knitter avoids the head kick by Andersson.
Andersson missing with a left hand there. Knitter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andersson misses with a head kick.
Andersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Knitter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andersson in his tracks. Knitter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Andersson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knitter lands a nice hook to Andersson's body. Andersson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Andersson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knitter goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Andersson avoids the body shot from Knitter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andersson. Knitter does a little dance to reset his feet. Andersson misses with a low kick.
Knitter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A leg kick checked by Knitter.
That's one minute gone in the round. Andersson is looking to slow Knitter down with leg kicks. Knitter scores with a jab to the head.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Knitter. Knitter ducks under a wild hook from Andersson. Andersson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knitter. Knitter obviously looking to wear him down.
Andersson scores with a decent looking hook. Andersson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Knitter cracks Andersson with a right hand to the side of the head. Knitter is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Knitter avoids the body shot from Andersson.
Andersson slips under a jab. Knitter throws a looping overhand right but Andersson ducks down to avoid it. Andersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knitter. Knitter cracks a nice hook into Andersson's ribs. Andersson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knitter. Knitter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Andersson's calf. Andersson needs to keep his hands up - Knitter had a free shot at his head there. Lutz Knitter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knitter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knitter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Andersson connects with an inside leg kick. Andersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Knitter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Andersson counters with a one-two to the body. Andersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knitter.
Knitter scores with a jab. Knitter moves out of range of the strikes. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andersson checks a leg kick. Knitter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andersson in his tracks. Knitter thuds a left hand into Andersson's body. Knitter lands with an overhand left. Andersson moves out of range as Knitter strikes. Andersson throws a hook but Knitter blocks it. Knitter defending well as Andersson loads up on a big left hand. Knitter keeps the fight on the outside. Lutz Knitter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Andersson misses with a wild body shot. Knitter thuds his right hand into Andersson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Knitter misses with a low kick. Andersson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knitter. Knitter obviously looking to wear him down.
Knitter thows a body shot but no joy. Andersson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knitter. Knitter misses with a low kick.
Knitter misses with a hook. A telegraphed right hand from Andersson misses the target. Nice defenses there by Andersson. Andersson thows a body shot but no joy. Knitter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Andersson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Andersson 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. Knitter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Andersson tries to clinch there but Knitter circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knitter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Knitter tries a head kick but it misses.
Knitter tries to land a leg kick but Andersson saw it coming and moves away.
Knitter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Knitter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. 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! Andersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knitter.
Andersson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A head kick from Andersson lands but Knitter takes it in his stride.
It looks like Lutz Knitter has been cut. Knitter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Andersson misses the body punch and Knitter counters with a straight right hand. Knitter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andersson. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Andersson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knitter's hands. Knitter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Knitter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Knitter tries to land a front kick but Andersson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harald Andersson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Lutz Knitter's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Andersson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knitter. Knitter obviously looking to wear him down.
Andersson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knitter moves away. Knitter lands a really nice looking cross but Andersson seems unphased.
Knitter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it. Knitter lands with a shot to the body. Sloppy strikes from Andersson. Those never looked like landing. Knitter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Knitter misses with an uppercut. Andersson saw that one coming. Knitter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knitter is rocked! Andersson wants to clinch. Knitter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Andersson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andersson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Andersson on the wrong end of a nice jab. Knitter ducks under a wild hook from Andersson. Andersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knitter throws out the jab. Andersson throws a sloppy head kick and Knitter moves out of range easily. Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knitter manages to avoid it. Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andersson misses with an uppercut
and Knitter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Knitter throws a head kick but Andersson moves out of range.
Knitter throws a sloppy head kick and Andersson moves out of range easily. Andersson throws a head kick that misses. Knitter is looking to chop away at Andersson's legs. Knitter moves out of range as Andersson throws a body kick.
Knitter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Knitter misses with a hook. Andersson ducked under it nicely. Andersson throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A big left from Knitter misses. Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knitter.
Andersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Knitter is just out of range. Knitter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Knitter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knitter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Andersson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andersson misses with a two punch combination.
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! Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knitter manages to avoid it. Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Knitter. Knitter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Knitter misses with a leg kick and Andersson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Knitter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A bone on bone clash there as Knitter blocks the leg kick.
Andersson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knitter. Knitter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Andersson looks to land a combination but Knitter avoids it well. Andersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knitter cracks Andersson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Knitter lands with a good body shot. Andersson connects with an inside leg kick. Andersson swings away with a leg kick that misses. Knitter thuds his right hand into Andersson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Lutz Knitter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Andersson checks a leg kick. Knitter throws a lazy right hand but Andersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Knitter misses with a looping right. Andersson slips under a jab. Andersson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A head kick misses from Knitter. Andersson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knitter misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knitter. Knitter avoids the body shot from Andersson.
Andersson has Knitter up against the cage in a clinch.
Knitter working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Andersson fails to land. Knitter prevents a body shot from Andersson. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A body shot lands from Andersson.
Andersson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knitter backwards. Knitter lands a shoulder strike. Andersson lands a nice shot to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Andersson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Andersson. Knitter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harald Andersson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Andersson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short right from Andersson.
And that's the end of the fight! Harald Andersson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Andersson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harald Andersson! A victorious Harald Andersson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Quintana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rinky Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Quintana! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rinky Spider! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Quintana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spider can pounce on him.
Spider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quintana misses with the combination.
Quintana throws a low kick but Spider avoids it. Quintana misses with an uppercut. Spider saw that one coming. Quintana misses with a lunging right hand
and Spider counters with a head kick. That will keep Quintana thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! 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! Quintana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Quintana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spider throws a push kick but Quintana slaps the foot to one side. Spider looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Spider is looking to chop away at Quintana's legs. A telegraphed right hand from Spider misses the target. Spider connects with a high kick.
It looks like Carlos Quintana has been cut. Spider throws a head kick but Quintana moves out of range.
Quintana throws a nice head kick!
Quintana moves out of range of the strikes. Spider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quintana.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spider throws a sloppy head kick and Quintana moves out of range easily. Spider moves out of range of the body kick. Spider tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Spider misses with a straight right. Spider throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Spider keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Spider misses. Quintana misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Spider misses. Spider takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spider misses with the combination.
Spider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quintana. Quintana obviously looking to wear him down.
Quintana jabs Spider to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for Quintana.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Spider lands a nice shot that snaps Quintana's head back.
Quintana connects with a solid leg kick. Spider looks winded! A looping hook to the body misses from Spider. Quintana does a little dance to reset his feet. Quintana misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spider lands a slapping body shot.
Quintana lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Spider misses with a low kick. Spider just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Quintana. Crunch! Quintana slams his shin into Spider's torso. Quintana shoots for a takedown but Spider saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Spider on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Quintana. Spider shrugs it off though. A thudding body kick lands there by Quintana!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Quintana scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Quintana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spider, who protects the arm well. Quintana is looking to take a break and control but Spider is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Quintana in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Quintana trying to control the position but Spider is working away. Spider being controlled for a moment. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Quintana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Quintana dominated that round. The cut man is working on Carlos Quintana's cut. That's time! Quintana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Quintana tries to land a front kick but Spider steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Spider fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quintana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Spider takes a swing at Quintana's ribcage but misses. Spider slips a straight right by Quintana. Carlos Quintana is winning the standup battle so far. Spider lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Spider fails to land with a series of punches.
Spider goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. The fighters circle momentarily. Spider darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Quintana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spider. Spider throws a series of punches but Quintana moves out of range. Spider throws a poor cross that misses
and Quintana counters with a thumping low kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Quintana drives through and clinches with Spider against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Quintana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quintana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Quintana misses with a knee to the head. A knee to the head by Quintana.
Quintana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Quintana pushes off an throws an elbow but Spider leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Quintana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spider swings wildly with an uppercut but Quintana uses good head movement to avoid it. Spider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Quintana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nice body punch from Spider - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Quintana working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Quintana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spider's brow. Spider tries to work over Quintana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Spider lands with a left to the head. Spider doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quintana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spider blocks it with crossed arms. Spider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Quintana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spider's brow. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Quintana as Spider tries to tie him up. Spider misses with some punches.
Quintana misses with a knee to the head. Spider lands with a short shot to the head. Spider can't find room to land a body shot as Quintana controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spider. Spider throws a head punch that misses. Spider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quintanas head. Quintana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Spider takes a shot to the head. Spider misses with a hook from the clinch. Quintana tries to work over Spider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Quintana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Spider.
Spider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Spider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spider blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Spider scores with a shoulder strike. Spider prevents a body shot from Quintana. Quintana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quintana misses with a body shot.
Quintana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Quintana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carlos Quintana's cut is getting worse. Spider lands with a good body shot. Spider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Quintana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spider. Quintana checks a leg kick nicely. Spider misses with a body kick. Spider comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Spider scores with a leg kick.
Spider chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spider listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Spider thumps Quintana with a low kick. Spider works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Oooooh!!! Spider has knocked Quintana down with a huge combo! Spider steps away and waves a wobbly Quintana back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Spider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Quintana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spider. Spider bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Quintana's head backwards.
Carlos Quintana's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Spider lands with a right hand.
Quintana is rocked!
Jeez, Carlos Quintana's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Quintana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spider. Spider obviously looking to wear him down.
Rinky Spider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Spider clobbers Quintana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Oh Quintana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Quintana's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rinky Spider! After winning the bout, Rinky Spider 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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