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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Hartwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horacio Vanderbeet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Hartwell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, William Hartwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Horacio Vanderbeet!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanderbeet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hartwell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hartwell swings for the body but Vanderbeet moves out of range.
Hartwell connects with a body shot that sends Vanderbeet's belly button to the back.
Vanderbeet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanderbeet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hartwell.
Hartwell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Hartwell misses the target.
Hartwell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hartwell tests Vanderbeet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hartwell throws out a loose jab but Vanderbeet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hartwell works Vanderbeet's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartwell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hartwell scores with a body shot.
Hartwell lands a jab.
William Hartwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hartwell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vanderbeet counters with a shoot takedown. Hartwell fights it but they end up in guard.
Vanderbeet throws a strike but Hartwell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vanderbeet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartwell is one step ahead there.
Vanderbeet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartwell stopping the sweep attempt from Vanderbeet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet controlling the position.
Hartwell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vanderbeet's guard.
William Hartwell has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hartwell. Vanderbeet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hartwell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vanderbeet avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartwell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vanderbeet's head backwards.
Hartwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hartwell thows a body shot but no joy.
Hartwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanderbeet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hartwell thows a body shot but no joy.
Hartwell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hartwell throws a series of punches but Vanderbeet avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartwell misses with a looping left.
Hartwell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vanderbeet in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Hartwell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hartwell works Vanderbeet's body with a nice hook.
William Hartwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartwell throws a body punch but Vanderbeet moves out of range.
Hartwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vanderbeet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hartwell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hartwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanderbeet moves away.
Hartwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hartwell throws a looping overhand right but Vanderbeet ducks down to avoid it.
Hartwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Hartwell misses.
Hartwell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vanderbeet at a distance.
Hartwell cracks Vanderbeet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderbeet dodges the punch combination from Hartwell.
Vanderbeet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hartwell thows a body shot but no joy.
Hartwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanderbeet manages to avoid it.
Hartwell jabs Vanderbeet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hartwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanderbeet manages to avoid it.
Hartwell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hartwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanderbeet is just out of range.
Vanderbeet slips a jab and a cross from Hartwell.
No joy there for Hartwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartwell misses with a jab to the body
and Vanderbeet counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vanderbeet throws a strike but Hartwell avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vanderbeet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hartwell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vanderbeet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vanderbeet is pushing down on Hartwell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hartwell is fighting to maintain full guard but Vanderbeet has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vanderbeet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hartwell defending well though.
Vanderbeet thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hartwell's head.
Hartwell is staying active underneath Vanderbeet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vanderbeet is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vanderbeet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vanderbeet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vanderbeet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hartwell is staying active underneath Vanderbeet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vanderbeet is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vanderbeet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vanderbeet looks to land a strike but Hartwell avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Vanderbeet scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet throwing strikes from guard but Hartwell blocks nicely.
Hartwell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vanderbeet off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hartwell misses with a straight right.
Hartwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanderbeet manages to avoid it.
Hartwell thows a body shot but no joy.
Vanderbeet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hartwell.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartwell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hartwell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vanderbeet doesn't seem bothered though.
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 William Hartwell will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hartwell lands a body shot.
Hartwell is looking to wear down Vanderbeet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Hartwell finds it's way through Vanderbeet's defenses.
A big right from Hartwell misses.
Hartwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hartwell swings widly with a right hand
so Vanderbeet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vanderbeet throwing strikes from guard but Hartwell blocks nicely.
Vanderbeet throws a big elbow that misses.
Vanderbeet postures up in Hartwell's guard and throws a big left but Hartwell blocks it.
Vanderbeet throws a strike but Hartwell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vanderbeet is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderbeet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vanderbeet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vanderbeet throws a big right hand that misses.
Vanderbeet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hartwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vanderbeet throws a strike but Hartwell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
William Hartwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hartwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vanderbeet is tightening it up a little... Hartwell has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hartwell reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hartwell taps out! Nice BJJ there by Vanderbeet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Horacio Vanderbeet!
After the fight, Horacio Vanderbeet 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dougie Diablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Hertz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hertz has chosen PORN MUZIK as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Dougie Diablo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dougie Diablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Hertz!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hertz scores with a takedown into Diablo's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hertz trying to control the position from guard on top but Diablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diablo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hertz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hertz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diablo looking for a sweep. Not yet Diablo, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hertz with a nice head shot there.
Hertz stopping the sweep attempt from Diablo.
Diablo being controlled here, momentarily.
Hertz postures up in Diablo's guard and throws a big left but Diablo blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diablo wants to sweep but no luck.
Hertz is pushing down on Diablo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diablo is fighting to maintain full guard but Hertz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diablo tries to roll over but Hertz keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hertz in particular looking to stall.
Hertz drops an elbow to the side of Diablo's head.
Diablo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hertz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hertz trying to mount his opponent but Diablo defends it.
Ground and pound from Hertz.
Hertz winds up and cracks Diablo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hertz is nestled in close to Diablo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hertz is pressing down on Diablo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diablo is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hertz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hertz slows the pace down in half guard.
Hertz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hertz wants to free his trapped foot but Diablo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hertz prevents Diablo from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hertz lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diablo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hertz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diablo is trying to control the position but Hertz postures up.
Hertz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hertz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hertz wants to control from the top but Diablo keeps moving.
Diablo wants to control the position but Hertz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hertz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hertz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hertz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hertz passes to side control.
Diablo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hertz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hertz advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hertz raining down hammerfists from mount.
Diablo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diablo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hertz.
Hertz trying to control but Diablo is having none of it.
Hertz looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hertz unloading with bombs!
Hertz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Hertz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diablo gets a takedown into half guard.
Hertz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hertz controlling Diablo's posture.
Hertz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hertz pulls Diablo in close to his closed guard and prevents Diablo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hertz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diablo's guard.
Hertz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hertz tries to free his leg and advance position but Diablo is retaining full guard.
Hertz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diablo is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hertz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diablo pulls Hertz in to control the position.
Diablo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hertz wants to control from the top but Diablo keeps moving.
Hertz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hertz trying to control the pace.
Diablo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hertz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diablo wants to sweep but Hertz has passed to side control!
Diablo is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diablo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hertz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hertz is putting a hurting on Diablo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Diablo prevents Hertz from improving position.
Hertz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dick Hertz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diablo is trying to get back to half guard.
Hertz advances nicely into full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hertz with shots to the head and body - Diablo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Diablo is bucking up trying to escape but Hertz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Diablo is trying to escape the mount.
Hertz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diablo looks a forlorn figure.
Hertz wants to control the pace but Diablo is squirming around nicely.
Hertz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hertz punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hertz loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Diablo scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hertz land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hertz stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Hertz!
Dick Hertz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Nwachukwu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michihiro Bukake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukake has chosen Primo Victoria as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Nwachukwu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michihiro Bukake !
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nwachukwu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nwachukwu blocks an uppercut.
Bukake has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nwachukwu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bukake tries to land a knee to the head but Nwachukwu blocks with his arms.
Nwachukwu looking to throw knees to the head but Bukake is blocking nicely.
Nwachukwu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nwachukwu blocking some punches.
Nwachukwu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nwachukwu misses with the head strike.
Nwachukwu lands a nice knee to the body.
Nwachukwu tries to land knees in the clinch but Bukake avoids the damage to the body.
Nwachukwu trying to land knees to the body.
Nwachukwu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bukake blocks it with crossed arms.
Bukake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nwachukwu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukake tries a knee to the head but Nwachukwu blocks it.
Nwachukwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bukake 's elbow.
Nwachukwu lands a left hand.
Nwachukwu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bukake misses with a knee strike.
Bukake lands a knee to the head.
It looks like John Nwachukwu has been cut.
Nwachukwu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nwachukwu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bukake trying to land knees to the body.
Nwachukwu blocks an elbow strike from Bukake .
Nwachukwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Nwachukwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Bukake .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukake is trying to trip Nwachukwu. He has hold of a leg but Nwachukwu is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bukake persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bukake looking to sit in guard and control but Nwachukwu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nwachukwu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nwachukwu wants to control from the top but Bukake keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bukake is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nwachukwu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukake trying to control but Nwachukwu is working from the bottom.
Bukake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nwachukwu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nwachukwu keeping moving, preventing Bukake from controlling successfully.
Bukake pushing down on Nwachukwu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bukake prevents Nwachukwu from standing back up.
Bukake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bukake throwing shots but Nwachukwu is blocking nicely.
Nwachukwu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukake is trying to control. Nwachukwu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nwachukwu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bukake wants to take a breather but Nwachukwu is having none of it.
Bukake throwing shots but Nwachukwu is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nwachukwu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bukake .
Still in half guard, Bukake seems content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bukake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bukake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nwachukwu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bukake .
Nwachukwu looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michihiro Bukake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Nwachukwu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nwachukwu fails with a takedown attempt.
Nwachukwu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nwachukwu misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bukake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bukake wants to land a leg kick but Nwachukwu is out of range.
Nwachukwu throws out a powerful jab.
Bukake fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nwachukwu is out of range.
Nwachukwu is looking to score with low kicks.
Bukake is looking to chop away at Nwachukwu's legs.
Bukake keeps Nwachukwu at a distance using the push kick.
Bukake avoids the head kick by Nwachukwu.
Nwachukwu moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nwachukwu is defending well for now.
Bukake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nwachukwu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Nwachukwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nwachukwu misses with a knee strike.
Nwachukwu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bukake in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nwachukwu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bukake misses with a knee to the head.
Nwachukwu tries to work over Bukake 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nwachukwu landing knees to the head.
It looks like Michihiro Bukake has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nwachukwu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nwachukwu misses with a body punch.
Nwachukwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bukake tries to land a knee to the head but Nwachukwu blocks with his arms.
Bukake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nwachukwu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nwachukwu tries to land a knee to the head but Bukake blocks with his arms.
Bukake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nwachukwu prevents the takedown attempt.
Nwachukwu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bukake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nwachukwu blocks it with crossed arms.
Bukake trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nwachukwu landing knees to the body.
Nwachukwu has Bukake pushed against the cage.
Nwachukwu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bukake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bukake tries a body shot but Nwachukwu blocks it.
Nwachukwu misses with a punch to the body.
Nwachukwu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bukake .
Nwachukwu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bukake is defending well for now.
Bukake blocks a body shot from Nwachukwu.
Bukake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bukake lands a knee to the body.
John Nwachukwu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nwachukwu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nwachukwu tries to stall but Bukake uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bukake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nwachukwu is defending well for now.
Bukake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nwachukwu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bukake in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nwachukwu lands a knee to the body.
Bukake is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukake tries to land a knee to the head but Nwachukwu blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nwachukwu looking to throw knees to the head but Bukake is blocking nicely.
Nwachukwu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bukake is rocked!
Nwachukwu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bukake is still on wobbly legs! Can Nwachukwu finish him?
Nwachukwu throws a big uppercut that drops Bukake ! More strikes from Nwachukwu and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bukake lies dazed against the cage as Nwachukwu celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Nwachukwu!
John Nwachukwu opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Georgy Degratov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itamar Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georgy Degratov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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25
191 lbs
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Georgy Degratov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Itamar Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Degratov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barbosa back to the cage. Degratov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Itamar Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Degratov lands a big uppercut and Barbosa crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Barbosa looks OK. Degratov waves Barbosa back to his feet!
Barbosa is rocked!
Degratov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Degratov cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barbosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Degratov finish him?
Degratov throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
Barbosa seems to have recovered his senses.
Degratov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Degratov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Degratov cracks Barbosa with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Degratov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barbosa to stand back up!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Degratov knocks Barbosa out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Georgy Degratov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reynaldo Requina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Gago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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187 lbs
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195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reynaldo Requina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Igor Gago!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Requina does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gago dodges the punch combination from Requina.
Gago closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Requina quickly recovers to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gago is trying to work for a kimura but Requina is defending well.
Gago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Requina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gago.
Requina knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gago on the ground.
Gago is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Requina has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gago is taking a breather. Requina says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gago is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Requina has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gago wants to take a breather but Requina is having none of it.
Gago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Requina's head.
Requina is trying to maintain the position but Gago is very close to passing his half guard.
Gago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gago is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Requina has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requina tries to get to full guard but Gago has control of the leg.
Requina is defending against the submission attempts here by Gago.
Gago is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gago 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.
Gago seems to be looking for submissions.
Gago sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gago is working for a submission of some sort.
Gago is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Requina has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gago sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Requina defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gago seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Gago dominated that round.
That's time! Requina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gago shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Requina manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Requina wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gago is now in half guard.
Gago is trying to control. Requina wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gago seems to be working for a kimura but Requina defends the submission attempt.
Igor Gago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gago is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Requina has managed to free his arm - good work.
Requina trying to control but Gago postures up.
Gago is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Requina avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gago.
Gago trying to control the action but Requina is working from the bottom.
Requina is defending against the submission attempts here by Gago.
Gago looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gago is looking to take a break and control but Requina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gago is working for a submission of some sort.
Gago is looking for a kimura here.
Gago escapes and gets back to his feet.
Requina pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gago shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Requina manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Requina is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gago manages to get to full guard.
Gago looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Requina is defending well. Gago quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Requina has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gago celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igor Gago!
A very excited looking Igor Gago rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ovca Namjera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Gil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ovca Namjera had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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28
145 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
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165 lbs
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ovca Namjera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Isaac Gil!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Namjera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gil defends it nicely.
Namjera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Namjera misses with a series of wild punches.
Namjera lands a nice looking body shot.
Namjera misses with an uppercut. Gil saw that one coming.
Namjera throws a nice looking combination but Gil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Namjera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gil pinned against the cage. Gil gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Namjera throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namjera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ovca Namjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Namjera.
The fighters circling - Namjera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Namjera.
Namjera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gil.
Namjera throws a combination that misses
and Gil holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gil prevents the takedown attempt.
Gil using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Namjera is breathing heavily.
Gil trying to land knees to the body.
Gil lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namjera takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gil landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gil with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gil lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gil lands a knee to the body.
Gil lands an elbow inside.
Gil lands an elbow that stopped Namjera in his tracks for a moment.
Gil putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Namjera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gil lands a damaging elbow.
Gil trying to land knees to the body.
Gil scores with a knee to the head.
Gil is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gil lands a nice knee to the body.
Gil lands an elbow inside that Namjera shrugs off.
Gil lands a knee to the head.
Namjera is rocked!
Gil putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Namjera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oh Namjera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gil with a knee to the head.
Gil is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Namjera is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gil landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Namjera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gil tries to land knees in the clinch but Namjera avoids the damage to the body.
Namjera seems to have got his legs back now.
Gil missing with knees to the body.
Namjera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Namjera tries for a takedown but Gil manages to get underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gil.
Gil lands an elbow that stopped Namjera in his tracks for a moment.
Gil prevents the takedown attempt.
Namjera takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gil unloads a knee to the mid-section. Namjera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Gil.
Gil missing with knees to the body.
Namjera wants to take the fight to the mat but Gil manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Namjera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gil unloads a knee to the mid-section. Namjera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gil utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gil lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Namjera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gil fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Namjera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gil circles away quickly and effectively.
Namjera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gil slips a jab and a cross from Namjera.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Namjera fails to land with a series of punches.
Namjera throws a series of punches but Gil moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Gil dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Namjera misses with a double jab.
Namjera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gil moves away.
Namjera misses the shot to the body.
Namjera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gil circles away.
Ovca Namjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Namjera.
Namjera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown by Namjera or perhaps it was just good defense by Gil which made him look bad.
Namjera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gil tries to avoid it but Namjera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gil to the ground. Gil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ovca Namjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namjera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Namjera misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Namjera does no damage.
Namjera misses with a two punch combination.
Namjera misses with a combination
and Gil moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gil.
Gil landing knees to the head.
Gil connects with a knee to the head.
Gil scores a nice knee to the body.
Gil lands a nice elbow.
Gil is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gil working Namjera over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gil creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Namjera's defenses.
Namjera takes an elbow to the temple.
Gil has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Namjera - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Gil, and another! Namjera is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Isaac Gil!
Isaac Gil seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Tungston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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22
272 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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28
278 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cloud Strife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Tungston!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strife misses with a series of wild punches.
Strife dives in and grabs Tungston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tungston pushes down on Strife's head and hops out.
Tungston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strife scores with a one two! Tungston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strife.
Strife throws a right and a left that Tungston avoids nicely.
Strife lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strife shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tungston defends it nicely.
Cloud Strife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tungston moves out of range as Strife throws a body kick.
Strife cracks a nice hook into Tungston's ribs.
Strife throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tungston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tungston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cloud Strife. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tungston lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Strife is breathing heavily.
Strife tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tungston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strife somewhat.
Tungston defending well as Strife loads up on a big left hand.
Strife scores with a one two! Tungston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Tungston.
Tungston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strife swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tungston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tungston stuffs the takedown attempt from Strife. Strife gets slowly back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strife throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife blocks a head kick by Tungston.
Strife throws the kick towards the body but Tungston avoids it.
Tungston throws a head kick that misses.
Strife dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strife avoids the body shot from Tungston.
Nice jab there from Strife.
Strife throws a right and a left that Tungston avoids nicely.
Tungston moves out of range as Strife strikes.
Strife works over Tungston's head and body with a nice combination.
Strife moves out of range of the leg kick from Tungston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Strife throws a right hand that Tungston ducks under and follows up with a left that Tungston also avoids with ease.
Tungston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strife stalks Tungston and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tungston's face. Tungston staggers backwards, shaken.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strife looking for a takedown.
Tungston stalling in the clinch.
Strife is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tungston to keep the fight standing.
Tungston scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tungston breaks the clinch.
Tungston blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife misses with a takedown attempt - Tungston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice shot by Strife.
Strife stalks Tungston and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tungston's face. Tungston staggers backwards, shaken.
Strife thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tungston clinches.
Tungston misses with a body punch.
Tungston missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Tungston.
Tungston wants to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tungston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strife.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cloud Strife dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Strife shoots in looking for a takedown. Tungston tries to sprawl out of it but Strife keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tungston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strife misses with a wild combination.
Strife shoots in but Tungston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strife throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Strife misses.
Strife throws a lazy right hand but Tungston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strife looks to land a right hand but Tungston moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tungston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Strife.
Strife will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tungston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strife fails to land with a series of punches.
Strife scores with a one two! Tungston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tungston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strife avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tungston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strife misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cloud Strife. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strife is defended easily by Tungston.
Strife tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strife throws a nice looking combination but Tungston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tungston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tungston throws a head kick but Strife moves out of range.
Strife misses with an uppercut. Tungston saw that one coming.
Tungston has closed the distance and engaged Strife in a clinch.
Tungston tries to land knees in the clinch but Strife avoids the damage to the body.
Tungston trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife working hard to break the clinch.
Strife blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strife wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tungston has him pressed against the cage.
Strife is trying to pull guard but Tungston has him pressed against the cage.
Tungston missing with knees to the body.
Tungston stalling in the clinch.
Strife's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strife avoids the head kick by Tungston.
Strife throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tungston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Cloud Strife has been cut.
Strife throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tungston lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tungston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strife swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strife misses with a few strikes there.
Tungston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strife.
Tungston throws a head kick that misses.
Strife scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tungston blocks a jab.
Strife misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tungston clinches up with Strife and pushes him back against the cage.
Tungston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strife avoids it.
Tungston is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Tungston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cloud Strife's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Strife throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Strife.
Tungston misses with a head kick.
Tungston tries to clinch up.
Tungston keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cloud Strife is winning the standup battle so far.
Strife misses with a straight right.
Tungston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strife changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tungston tries to avoid it but Strife manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tungston to the ground. Tungston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tungston throws a sloppy head kick and Strife moves out of range easily.
Strife misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Strife is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tungston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strife on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tungston.
Tungston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strife's efforts to push away.
Tungston missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Tungston - that landed with a thud.
Tungston struggles to land a body shot inside as Strife controls his hands.
Tungston missing with knees to the body.
Tungston breaks from the clinch.
Strife keeps the fight on the outside.
Strife throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tungston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strife swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tungston pinned against the cage. Tungston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Troy Tungston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strife throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Tungston.
Jab by Strife.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Strife misses.
Strife steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tungston. That one must have hurt.
Tungston lands a big head kick that sends Strife tumbling to the mat! Tungston takes a step backwards and waves Strife back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Strife is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Tungston.
Oh Strife is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tungston clinches up against the cage.
Tungston lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cloud Strife's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tungston slowing the pace effectively.
Tungston trying to land knees to the body.
Tungston lands a body shot.
Tungston is struggling to control the position.
Tungston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tungston tries to clinch up but Strife circles away and keeps his distance.
Tungston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strife misses with a wild body shot.
Tungston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tungston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tungston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strife, pushing him back against the cage.
Strife seems to have got his legs back now.
Strife wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cloud Strife. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strife avoiding damage as Tungston throws knees to the body.
Strife is trying to push Tungston away but Tungston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tungston blocks an uppercut.
Tungston trying to land knees to the body.
Strife on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tungston avoids the elbow strike from Strife, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tungston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strife avoids it.
Strife managing to block the knees to the body from Tungston.
Strife tries to circle away but Tungston has him pinned against the cage.
Tungston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tungston is trying to maintain a safe position but Strife gets an underhook and turns Tungston into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strife can't break the clinch.
Strife tries to pull guard but Tungston holds him up against the cage and eventually Strife drops back down to his feet.
Strife is trying to break the clinch but Tungston has him pressed against the cage.
Strife jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tungston walks away with a smile on his face. Strife gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right-left combo lands from Strife.
Tungston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tungston moves out of range of the body kick from Strife.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Tungston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tungston 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Tungston!
A less than humble Troy Tungston misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ha Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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195 lbs
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192 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ha Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dick Shadow!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadow jabs at Young's body.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shadow misses with a wild body shot.
Shadow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
A lazy left from Shadow finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shadow.
Young thows a body shot but no joy.
Shadow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Young moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shadow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Young looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Shadow.
Shadow loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
Shadow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shadow throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
Young jabs Shadow right on the nose. Shadow blinks but takes it well.
Shadow lunges at Young with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Young's hand.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Young gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shadow misses with a hook.
Shadow misses with a double jab
and Shadow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Shadow misses.
Shadow gets caught napping as Young dives in and scores a takedown. Shadow manages to retain 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!
Shadow wants to stand but Young is controlling the position.
Young trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young postures up and lands a big shot to Shadow's brow.
Young pushes down on Shadow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Young thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shadow tries to kick Young off but Young keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Young working the head and body with strikes.
Young wants to work for an arm triangle but Shadow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shadow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Young looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shadow is looking to escape.
Shadow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young working the head and body with strikes.
Young takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Young wants to control but Shadow is keeping him busy.
Young seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Young drops an elbow to the side of Shadow's head.
Shadow is rocked!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Young connects with a nice short shot to Shadow's temple.
Shadow is still in real trouble! Can Young finish him?
Shadow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Young. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Young lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Shadow quite badly. Shadow pulls Young in close trying to recover. Young postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Shadow on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Shadow doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ha Young!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levent Kucuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Sankara (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Levent Kucuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Sankara!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sankara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kucuk at a distance.
Sankara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kucuk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sankara. Sankara obviously looking to wear him down.
Kucuk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sankara. Kucuk shrugs it off though.
A left lands for Sankara.
Sankara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sankara is looking to score with low kicks.
Good leg kick by Sankara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sankara clobbers Kucuk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kucuk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sankara can pounce on him.
Sankara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kucuk. That did some damage!
Crunch! Sankara slams his shin into Kucuk's torso.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sankara, right into the meat.
Kucuk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sankara.
Kucuk tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sankara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sankara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucuk throws the kick towards the body but Sankara avoids it.
That kick from Sankara tenderised Kucuk's leg. Kucuk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kucuk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sankara. Sankara obviously looking to wear him down.
Sankara feints and then cracks Kucuk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kucuk down.
Kucuk is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sankara.
Sankara lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Levent Kucuk has been cut.
Sankara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kucuk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sankara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kucuk.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sankara. That's going to slow Kucuk down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sankara.
A head kick misses from Sankara.
A cross from Sankara lands.
Sankara thuds a left hand into Kucuk's body.
Sankara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab from Sankara.
Thomas Sankara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sankara throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sankara throws a good cross that connects.
Sankara scoring well with a low kick there.
Kucuk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sankara scores with a head kick. Kucuk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sankara cracks Kucuk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kucuk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sankara is looking to slow Kucuk down with leg kicks.
Sankara lands with a kick to the temple. Kucuk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sankara scores with a leg kick.
Kucuk takes one to the side of the head.
Sankara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kucuk.
Sankara is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kucuk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kucuk blocks a head kick by Sankara.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sankara, right into the meat.
Kucuk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sankara. Sankara obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kucuk walks into a straight right hand from Sankara.
Kucuk wants to clinch.
Sankara throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sankara.
Sankara scores with a leg kick.
Kucuk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kucuk tries to clinch up but Sankara circles away and keeps his distance.
Sankara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kucuk momentarily.
Kucuk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sankara.
Sankara lands with a cross.
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!
Nice jab there from Sankara.
Sankara scores with a decent looking hook.
Kucuk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sankara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sankara thumps Kucuk with a low kick.
Kucuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sankara.
Kucuk wants to clinch.
Kucuk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sankara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sankara lands a right hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sankara. Kucuk shrugs it off though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kucuk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kucuk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sankara can pounce on him.
Sankara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sankara connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Sankara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Levent Kucuk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sankara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sankara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kucuk walks into a jab.
Sankara scores with a spinning back kick!
Sankara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kucuk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sankara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kucuk's calf.
Sankara lands a jab to the head.
Kucuk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sankara connects with a single shot there.
Kucuk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sankara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sankara lands a head kick!
Kucuk will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sankara digs a good body shot into Kucuk's ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sankara.
Sankara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucuk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sankara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kucuk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sankara thows a body kick. Kucuk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sankara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kucuk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sankara.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kucuk might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sankara, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sankara. That's going to slow Kucuk down.
Kucuk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sankara.
Sankara lands an overhand right.
Kucuk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sankara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Sankara.
Sankara cracks the inside of Kucuk's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sankara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sankara.
Sankara cracks the inside of Kucuk's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sankara.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sankara.
Sankara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sankara scores with a sloppy right hand. Kucuk should have avoided that one.
Kucuk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sankara cracks the inside of Kucuk's front leg.
Thomas Sankara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kucuk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sankara throws a head kick that half lands.
Kucuk is rocked!
Sankara lands a leg kick that knocks Kucuk off balance momentarily.
Kucuk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sankara. That's going to slow Kucuk down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankara tests Kucuk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Kucuk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sankara lands a leg kick that knocks Kucuk off balance momentarily.
Sankara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kucuk seems to have got his legs back now.
Kucuk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sankara.
Sankara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kucuk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sankara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kucuk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sankara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sankara lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sankara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sankara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crunch! Sankara slams his shin into Kucuk's torso.
Kucuk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucuk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sankara.
Sankara throws a head kick but Kucuk moves out of range.
Sankara throws a head kick that Kucuk semi-blocks.
Sankara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sankara.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sankara, as that shot connected.
Kucuk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sankara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sankara. That's going to slow Kucuk down.
Kucuk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sankara explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That kick from Sankara tenderised Kucuk's leg. Kucuk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kucuk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sankara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Sankara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Levent Kucuk'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!
Kucuk walks into a stiff left hand from Sankara.
Sankara cracks Kucuk with an open hand slap.
Kucuk moves into the clinch.
Sankara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kucuk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kucuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sankara blocks the elbow strike.
Sankara has Kucuk pressed against the cage.
Kucuk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kucuk tries a body shot but Sankara blocks it.
Kucuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sankara lands an uppercut.
Kucuk misses with the head strike.
Kucuk misses with some punches.
Sankara manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankara scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sankara scores with a jab to the head.
Sankara lands a glancing blow to the side of Kucuk's head.
Sankara scoring well with a low kick there.
Sankara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kucuk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sankara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sankara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sankara thumps Kucuk with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sankara lands a high kick!
Sankara scoring well with a low kick there.
Sankara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kucuk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sankara.
Sankara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sankara. That's going to slow Kucuk down.
Kucuk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sankara can pounce on him.
Sankara connects with a leg kick. Kucuk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sankara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sankara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sankara feints and then cracks Kucuk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kucuk down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sankara.
Sankara lands a head kick. Kucuk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sankara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sankara lands a leg kick that knocks Kucuk off balance momentarily.
Sankara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kucuk has time to react.
Sankara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kucuk on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Kucuk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankara thumps Kucuk with a low kick.
Sankara connects with a leg kick. Kucuk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kucuk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sankara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kucuk throws a head kick that misses.
Sankara scores with a kick to the body.
Sankara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sankara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sankara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kucuk. That did some damage!
Sankara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sankara scoring well with a low kick there.
Kucuk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kucuk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sankara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sankara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucuk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sankara lands a leg kick that knocks Kucuk off balance momentarily.
Sankara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sankara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kucuk's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sankara.
Kucuk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sankara.
Kucuk walks into a straight right hand from Sankara.
Nice jab there from Sankara.
Kucuk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sankara.
Sankara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sankara scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sankara tries a head kick but it misses.
Levent Kucuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas Sankara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sankara connects with a leg kick. Kucuk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Sankara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sankara winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 24:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Sankara!
A victorious Thomas Sankara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomislav Boksic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray comes to the cage accompanied by KO muzik. Lee Murray could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tomislav Boksic's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Murray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomislav Boksic!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray throws a hook but Boksic avoids it easily.
Murray lands with an uppercut that bounces Boksic off the cage and back into range.
Boksic gets caught napping as Murray dives in and scores a takedown. Boksic manages to retain guard.
Murray's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boksic looking to control.
Murray tries to stand but Boksic is controlling from the bottom.
Murray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're going to have a standup here because Lee Murray wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Murray punishes Boksic's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boksic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Tomislav Boksic has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boksic shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Murray misses with a hook. Boksic ducked under it nicely.
Murray throws a good cross that connects.
Murray misses with a hook. Boksic ducked under it nicely.
Boksic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boksic walks into a stiff left hand from Murray.
Boksic is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boksic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boksic is still on wobbly legs! Can Murray finish him?
Boksic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boksic drops his hands momentarily and Murray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murray is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Murray stuns Boksic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murray lands a jab to Boksic's midsection.
Boksic seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Murray misses.
Murray scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murray scores with a shot to the body.
Murray cracks Boksic with a hook to the temple - Boksic is on wobbly legs here! Murray swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Boksic falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Murray wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lee Murray!
Lee Murray retains his light heavyweight title!
After the big win, Lee Murray made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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