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NGF 59 | Ruut vs Malmsteen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton comes to the cage accompanied by Jungle War Drums!. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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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 St Petersburg, John Clayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton has managed to clinch.
Targaryen lands with a short shot to the head.
Targaryen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Targaryen is pushing Clayton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Clayton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clayton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Targaryen, pushing him back against the cage.
Clayton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Targaryen backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Targaryen.
Clayton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clayton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clayton throws a punch but it's blocked by Targaryen.
Targaryen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Targaryen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clayton has managed to clinch.
Targaryen letting Clayton take a breather here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clayton blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clayton smiles and moves away.
Clayton has Targaryen up against the cage in a clinch.
Clayton has a couple of punches blocked by Targaryen.
Targaryen pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Clayton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Targaryen's guard.
Targaryen looking for a sweep. Not yet Targaryen, not yet.
Targaryen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Targaryen working for submissions but it's allowed Clayton to get to half guard.
Clayton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton is thwarting Targaryen's attempts to control the position.
Targaryen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clayton pulls his head out easily.
Clayton lands strikes from half guard.
Clayton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Targaryen keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Targaryen is looking to control Clayton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Targaryen avoid being mounted?
Targaryen moves into full guard.
Clayton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Targaryen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clayton is aware though and is defending well.
Clayton throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Targaryen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Targaryen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clayton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Targaryen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clayton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Targaryen trying to keep a closed guard but Clayton is proving a slippery customer.
Clayton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clayton wanted to stand there but Targaryen had control of the position.
Targaryen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clayton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clayton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Targaryen controls Clayton momentarily but Clayton frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Targaryen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Clayton is desperately trying to improve his position but Targaryen has a good base and remains in mount.
Targaryen lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Targaryen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Clayton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Targaryen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Targaryen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Clayton forces Targaryen back against the cage and clinches.
Targaryen tries to stall but Clayton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Targaryen breaks the clinch.
Targaryen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Targaryen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clayton moves into the clinch.
Targaryen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Targaryen lands a nice uppercut.
Clayton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Targaryen misses with some punches.
Clayton has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Targaryen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Clayton is trying to stick to Targaryen's back but Targaryen is turning into Clayton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Clayton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Targaryen.
Jon Targaryen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clayton has Targaryen pulled in close to control his posture.
Targaryen tries to free his leg and advance position but Clayton is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Targaryen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Targaryen trying to control but Clayton is working from the bottom.
Targaryen distracts Clayton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clayton trying to keep a closed guard but Targaryen is proving a slippery customer.
Targaryen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Targaryen prevents Clayton from getting back to his feet.
Targaryen trying to control but Clayton is working from the bottom.
Targaryen throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Targaryen is controlling him.
Targaryen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clayton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Targaryen tries to free his leg and advance position but Clayton is retaining full guard.
Targaryen looking to sit in guard and control but Clayton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Targaryen controls Clayton momentarily but Clayton frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Targaryen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clayton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Targaryen looking to control.
Clayton stopping the sweep attempt from Targaryen.
Clayton chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Targaryen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Clayton looking to sit in guard and control but Targaryen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Clayton is looking to sweep but instead, Targaryen has passed into half guard.
Targaryen thows a huge punch but Clayton dodges it nicely.
Targaryen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clayton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Targaryen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Targaryen trying to advance position but Clayton counters by regaining guard.
Clayton wants to stand up but Targaryen is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Targaryen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Targaryen avoids the head kick by Clayton.
Targaryen misses with a right hand
and Clayton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Targaryen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clayton manages to pull guard.
Targaryen distracts Clayton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Targaryen wants to control from the top but Clayton keeps moving.
Targaryen wants to pass the guard but Clayton is keeping the position.
Targaryen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clayton is not content to let Targaryen control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Targaryen crashes against the mat.
Clayton is looking to reverse the position.
Targaryen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Targaryen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clayton, who protects the arm well.
Clayton prevents Targaryen from improving position.
Targaryen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Clayton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Targaryen's guard! Nice work there by Clayton!
Targaryen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Targaryen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Targaryen is working an open guard so Clayton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Targaryen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Targaryen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clayton.
Clayton forces Targaryen back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clayton.
Targaryen fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Targaryen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Targaryen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
John Clayton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Targaryen scores with a shot to the side of Clayton's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Targaryen.
Targaryen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Targaryen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Targaryen taking a breather.
Clayton lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Clayton throws a punch but it's blocked by Targaryen.
Targaryen lands an uppercut.
Clayton prevents a takedown attempt there.
John Clayton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Targaryen.
Clayton lands a hook that snaps the head of Targaryen backwards.
Targaryen pulls Clayton into guard.
Jon Targaryen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Targaryen is on top in guard.
John Clayton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Targaryen prevents Clayton from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen trying to control but Clayton is working from the bottom.
Targaryen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clayton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clayton keeping moving, preventing Targaryen from controlling successfully.
Clayton is looking to stand up but Targaryen isn't so interested in that idea.
Targaryen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clayton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Targaryen.
Targaryen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Targaryen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Targaryen 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Targaryen!
Jon Targaryen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Torrio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen If you smell what the Rock is Cooking as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
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278 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Solid chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Torrio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Torrio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Torrio.
Torrio walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Dwayne Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Torrio 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 Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Torrio tries to clinch up.
Torrio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Torrio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torrio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson scores with a push kick.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torrio moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson lands a jab.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Torrio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crunch! Johnson slams his shin into Torrio's torso.
Torrio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torrio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torrio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Torrio ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
A solid body kick from Johnson.
Torrio slips a jab from Johnson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Torrio.
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!
Johnson 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.
Johnson throws a jab when Torrio was well out of range.
Johnson checks a low kick from Torrio.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Torrio moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Torrio keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Torrio lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson looks winded!
A solid leg kick lands there for Torrio.
Torrio tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Torrio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torrio ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torrio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Torrio slips a jab from Johnson.
Torrio shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Torrio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Torrio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Torrio lands a head shot.
Torrio has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Torrio to keep the fight standing.
Torrio is working Johnson over against the cage.
Torrio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Torrio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson tries to work over Torrio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torrio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torrio shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Torrio wants to clinch.
Torrio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Dwayne Johnson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torrio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Torrio.
Dwayne Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Torrio.
Both fighters circling a little - Torrio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Torrio looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Torrio.
Torrio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Torrio just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torrio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torrio was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Torrio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Torrio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Torrio tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Torrio passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Torrio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Johnson's cut.
That's time! Torrio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torrio.
Torrio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Torrio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torrio trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Torrio here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Johnson controlling the position.
Torrio tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Torrio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Torrio jumps back.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Torrio moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Torrio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Torrio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Torrio gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Torrio tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Torrio is controlling him
Torrio seems to be looking for submissions.
Torrio trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Torrio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has a hand on Torrio's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Torrio takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Torrio has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson wants to hold on but Torrio pushes him away.
Torrio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torrio fails to move to back control.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Torrio has a good base and remains in mount.
Torrio controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Torrio isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Torrio tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Torrio controlling the position easily from mount.
Torrio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Torrio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Torrio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Torrio trying to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because John Torrio wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Torrio throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Torrio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Torrio feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Torrio closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torrio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Torrio is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torrio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Torrio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Torrio.
The fight stays on the outside here - Torrio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Torrio moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
Torrio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Torrio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson has Torrio pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dwayne Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Torrio clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrio with a hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Torrio.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Torrio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Torrio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson trying to hold on to Torrio's head to control him but Torrio postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torrio wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Torrio uses his free foot to push down on Johnson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnson.
Torrio avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Torrio trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Torrio has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrio looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson stops Torrio from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Torrio controlling his opponent.
Torrio with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrio has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Johnson regains half guard.
Torrio is just content to waste time from the top position. Johnson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson wants to hit a switch here but Torrio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Johnson there!
Dwayne Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torrio controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Torrio has a good base and remains in mount.
Torrio goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torrio is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson works over Torrio with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torrio wants to sweep but no luck.
John Torrio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
John Torrio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Torrio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Torrio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Torrio 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Torrio!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chino Cochino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kieron Radebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cochino's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cake-The Distance. Chino Cochino 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 super 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, Chino Cochino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kieron Radebe!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radebe misses with a body kick.
Cochino tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Radebe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Chino Cochino has been cut.
A big right from Cochino misses.
Cochino scores with a nice body kick.
Cochino throws a body kick that misses
and Radebe counters with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radebe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cochino checks it well.
Radebe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Radebe scores with a kick to the body.
Radebe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cochino throws a head kick but Radebe moves out of range.
Cochino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Radebe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cochino thows a body kick. Radebe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Radebe looks to land a body kick but Cochino moved away.
Radebe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cochino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Radebe throws a leg kick which misses Cochino's front leg but catches the back leg as Cochino tries to avoid it.
Radebe throws a head kick but Cochino moves out of range.
Radebe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Radebe, as that shot connected.
Cochino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radebe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cochino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That kick from Radebe tenderised Cochino's leg. Cochino is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cochino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cochino is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Radebe.
Radebe misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Radebe, right into the meat.
Radebe cracks Cochino with a good jab.
Cochino takes a swing at Radebe's ribcage but misses.
Cochino throws a body kick that misses
and Radebe counters with a head kick that drops Cochino to the mat! Cochino scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radebe drops Cochino with a naaaaasty hook - Cochino is in real trouble here! Radebe dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kieron Radebe!
Kieron Radebe really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Rene Roussimoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikhail Van Kirkland has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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285 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andre Rene Roussimoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikhail Van Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rene Roussimoff throws a right and a left that Van Kirkland avoids nicely.
Van Kirkland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rene Roussimoff.
Andre Rene Roussimoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rene Roussimoff swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rene Roussimoff moves to clinch but Van Kirkland breaks away
and Van Kirkland scores with a counter punch that sends Rene Roussimoff to the canvas! Van Kirkland smells blood - he's punishing Rene Roussimoff with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rene Roussimoff has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Van Kirkland!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cal Paxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ernie Wright has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ernie Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cal Paxton!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paxton looks to land a combination. Wright sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Ernie Wright has been cut.
Wright misses with a head kick.
Wright throws a hook but Paxton avoids it easily.
Wright checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Paxton counters with a right hand to the body.
Paxton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Paxton tries a low kick but Wright avoids it.
Wright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Paxton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wright avoids a kick to the body.
Paxton throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Paxton really felt that one!
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wright avoids the body shot from Paxton.
Paxton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paxton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Paxton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good shot there by Wright.
Wright takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paxton looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paxton. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paxton jabs Wright right on the nose. Wright blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paxton misses with a low kick as Wright jumps back.
Paxton misses with a straight right.
Paxton lands a big head kick that sends Wright tumbling to the mat! Paxton takes a step backwards and waves Wright back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wright is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paxton walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Wright drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Paxton swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Wright's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cal Paxton!
After winning the bout, Cal Paxton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Judo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Judo struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The key to victory for Ron Paul has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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135 lbs
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149 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ron Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Judo!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judo.
Judo throws a body punch but Paul moves out of range.
Paul on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paul wants to clinch.
Paul gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Judo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paul.
Paul plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Judo swings for the body but Paul moves out of range.
Paul is looking to clinch.
Paul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Judo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Judo thows a body shot but no joy.
Judo looks to throw the jab but Paul is out of range.
Paul dives in and grabs Judo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Judo pushes down on Paul's head and hops out.
Paul tries to clinch up but Judo circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Judo. Those never looked like landing.
Judo stuns Paul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jack Judo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judo closes the distance and pushes Paul back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Judo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Judo misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Judo.
Paul creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Judo's defenses.
It looks like Jack Judo has been cut.
Nice elbow from Paul.
Paul trying to land knees to the body.
Judo takes an elbow to the temple.
Judo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paul avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paul taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Judo.
Paul blocks a body shot from Judo.
Judo struggles to land a body shot inside as Paul controls his hands.
Paul is fighting off a takedown attempt but Judo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Paul to the mat. Paul regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judo advances to half guard.
Judo trying to mount his opponent but Paul defends it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judo uses his free foot to push down on Paul's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Paul.
Judo is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Judo looking for a guillotine from mount but Paul is having none of it.
Paul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Judo avoids the attempt from Paul to control.
Paul is working to get back to half guard.
Paul sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Judo prevents Paul from standing back up.
Judo is trying to work for a kimura but Paul is defending well.
Judo is trying to work for a kimura but Paul is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul wants to improve his position but Judo is controlling well.
Judo working over Paul with some ground and pound. Paul looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Judo is working for a kimura but Paul is defending it quite comfortably.
Judo seems to be looking for submissions.
Judo wants to free his trapped foot but Paul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paul gets full guard.
Judo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judo is one step ahead there.
Paul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Judo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paul is keeping the position for now.
Paul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judo is one step ahead there.
Paul is working hard here to advance position.
Judo passes Paul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Judo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Judo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Judo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Judo trying to control but Paul is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Judo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Judo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Judo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Paul rather than just go for the knockout.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Judo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Judo looking to score a takedown here. Paul is defending well but Judo drives through and ends up in Paul's guard.
Paul looking for a sweep. Not yet Paul, not yet.
Jack Judo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paul keeping full guard, as Judo tries to pass.
Judo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paul is looking to stand up but Judo isn't so interested in that idea.
Judo trying to control the position from guard on top but Paul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paul looking for a sweep. Not yet Paul, not yet.
Judo passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Judo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paul can't keep his opponent in guard - Judo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Paul is looking for a sweep. Judo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Judo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Judo.
Judo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul tries to roll over but Judo keeps him under control.
Judo wants to work for an arm triangle but Paul is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Judo wants to pass to mount but Paul is defending the position.
Judo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paul defends it well.
Judo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paul sees it coming and defends easily.
Judo wants to free his trapped foot but Paul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paul is looking to control Judo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paul avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Judo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Judo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Paul is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paul trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Judo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judo stands and throws Paul's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Judo wants to control but Paul is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judo advances to full mount.
Paul sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Judo 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.
Paul tries to get to full guard but Judo has control of the leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Judo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Paul has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Judo avoids the attempt from Paul to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Judo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Judo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Paul avoids the body shot from Judo.
Ron Paul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Judo drives through and clinches with Paul against the cage.
Judo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paul lands a good knee to the midsection. Judo won't want to take too many of those.
Judo is leaning against Paul and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paul has Judo pushed against the cage.
Paul creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Judo's defenses.
Judo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Paul can't fight it off and eventually Judo manages to take the fight to the floor. Paul looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paul working for a triangle but Judo defends it easily.
Paul keeping moving, preventing Judo from controlling successfully.
Judo postures up in Paul's guard and throws a big left but Paul blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judo tries to free his leg and advance position but Paul is retaining full guard.
Judo trying to control but Paul is working from the bottom.
Judo advances to half guard.
Paul wants to get back to his feet.
Judo is trying to control. Paul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Judo wants to pass to mount but Paul is defending the position.
Paul tries to roll over but Judo keeps him under control.
Judo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Judo passes to full mount!
Judo working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Paul looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Judo! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Judo!
An out of breath Jack Judo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Dantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neeyo Collin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bagsakan - Collaboration kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Edmund Dantes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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24
165 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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25
167 lbs
8 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edmund Dantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neeyo Collin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dantes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dantes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Collin momentarily.
Dantes scores with a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Dantes finds it's target.
Collin slips under a jab from Dantes.
Dantes cracks Collin with an open hand slap.
Good work by Collin as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Dantes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dantes fails with the takedown.
Collin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collin shoots in for a takedown but Dantes shows good takedown defense.
Dantes connects with a body shot that sends Collin's belly button to the back.
Dantes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Collin swivels and escapes.
Edmund Dantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Dantes. No joy for Collin on that attempt.
Edmund Dantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neeyo Collin.
Collin throws out a loose jab but Dantes uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dantes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Collin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dantes tries for a takedown but Collin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dantes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dantes moves forwards but Collin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dantes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Collin swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collin fails with a takedown attempt.
Dantes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good leg kick by Collin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Collin looking to score a takedown here. Dantes is defending well but Collin drives through and ends up in Dantes's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dantes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dantes looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dantes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collin postures up in Dantes's guard and throws a big left but Dantes blocks it.
Collin looking to pass the guard.
Dantes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Collin!
Collin tries to reverse the position but Dantes maintains control.
Collin blocking the ground and pound.
Dantes controlling from mount.
Dantes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Collin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Collin shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collin gets back to half guard.
Collin is trying to get back to full guard.
Dantes is trying to control the action in half guard but Collin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Collin wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dantes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dantes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Dantes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Collin misses the jab.
Collin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dantes moves into full guard.
Dantes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Collin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dantes trying to control but Collin is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Collin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dantes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dantes trying to control but Collin is having none of it.
Dantes wants to take Collin's back here but Collin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collin is trying to escape the mount.
Dantes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dantes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Edmund Dantes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dantes wants to take Collin's back here but Collin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Collin tries to reverse the position but Dantes maintains control.
Dantes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Collin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Collin prevents Dantes from taking his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collin is looking to escape.
Dantes avoids the attempt from Collin to control.
Collin is controlling an arm, preventing Dantes from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dantes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dantes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Dantes dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Collin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dantes.
Dantes scores with a kick to the body.
Dantes throws a hook to the side of Collin's head but Collin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Collin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dantes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dantes is defended easily by Collin.
Dantes throws a poor cross that misses
letting Collin counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Collin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dantes misses with an uppercut. Collin saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collin blocks a low kick nicely.
Collin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dantes wants to land a leg kick but Collin is out of range.
Dantes throws a body punch but Collin moves out of range.
Dantes shoots in and drives through. Collin sprawls well.
Dantes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collin.
Dantes lands with a straight right. Collin didn't see that one coming.
Collin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dantes.
A good leg kick by Dantes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Collin.
Dantes lands with a cross.
Collin misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dantes counter with a right hand.
Collin moves away from the strike by Dantes.
Collin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dantes.
Nice uppercut there from Dantes.
Dantes throws a head kick but Collin moves out of range.
Dantes misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Dantes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes stuffs the takedown attempt from Collin. Collin gets slowly back to his feet.
Collin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edmund Dantes is winning the standup battle so far.
Collin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dantes is trying to defend but Collin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Edmund Dantes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dantes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Neeyo Collin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dantes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dantes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantes wants to improve his position but instead Collin has moved into half guard.
Collin tries to pass to full mount but Dantes defends it.
Collin wants to control but Dantes is keeping him busy.
Collin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Collin seems to be working for a kimura but Dantes defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmund Dantes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dantes 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmund Dantes!
Edmund Dantes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chilemba Murithi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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292 lbs
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300 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chilemba Murithi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Miller!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Miller throws a series of punches but Murithi moves out of range.
Murithi throws a push kick but Miller slaps the foot to one side.
Miller gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murithi counters with a nice body kick.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murithi.
Murithi blocks the body kick.
Murithi lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like David Miller has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Murithi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller looks to land a combination but Murithi avoids it well.
Murithi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miller to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller content to stall in guard here.
Murithi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murithi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murithi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miller content to stall in guard here.
Murithi is pulling down on Miller's head. It's preventing any offense from Miller, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Miller lands the left hand.
Miller looks to land a combination but Murithi avoids it well.
Miller looks to land a combination but Murithi avoids it well.
Murithi is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murithi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murithi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murithi throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murithi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Miller really felt that one!
Miller looks winded!
Murithi scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murithi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murithi.
Murithi cracks the inside of Miller's front leg.
Miller blocks a head kick by Murithi.
Murithi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miller takes a step back to recover.
Murithi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murithi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murithi lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Miller avoids the head kick by Murithi.
Miller is looking to clinch but Murithi is avoiding it.
Murithi swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick from Murithi.
Miller 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.
Miller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murithi keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
David Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murithi looks to land a body kick but Miller moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chilemba Murithi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Miller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Miller blocks the body kick.
Murithi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Miller checks it well.
Miller blocks a low kick nicely.
Miller jabs Murithi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
David Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murithi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murithi.
Miller swinging wildly here.
A good leg kick by Murithi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murithi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Miller takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Murithi scores with a nice body kick.
Murithi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Murithi.
Murithi throws a push kick but Miller slaps the foot to one side.
Murithi looks to land a body kick but Miller moved away.
Murithi avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murithi.
Murithi lands a head kick. Miller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick from Murithi lands but Miller takes it in his stride.
Murithi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murithi misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Murithi misses with a head kick.
Murithi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murithi slips under a jab.
Murithi ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Murithi connects with a solid leg kick.
Murithi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murithi drops his hands momentarily and Miller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murithi was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Murithi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murithi can pounce on him.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murithi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miller 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 Murithi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murithi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murithi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murithi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Miller if he has to take too many more of those.
Miller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Miller throws a right hand that Murithi ducks under and follows up with a left that Murithi also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Murithi pushes him off.
Chilemba Murithi is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller is looking to clinch but Murithi is avoiding it.
Murithi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murithi slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murithi.
Murithi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller blocks the body kick.
Miller throws a front kick aimed at Murithi's knee but Murithi avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murithi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murithi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chilemba Murithi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Miller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Miller tries to clinch but Murithi moves out of range.
Murithi pushes Miller away with a front kick.
Miller tries to clinch but Murithi is having none of it.
Miller is looking to clinch but Murithi is avoiding it.
Murithi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murithi takes one to the chin there.
Miller tries to clinch but Murithi moves away
and Murithi counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murithi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Murithi slips the punch.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller thuds a left hand into Murithi's body.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Murithi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murithi.
Murithi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murithi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murithi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murithi tries a head kick but it misses.
Murithi tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chilemba Murithi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a leg kick
and Murithi counters with an inside leg kick.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Murithi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murithi.
Murithi lands a head kick!
Miller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Miller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miller misses with a double jab.
Miller takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murithi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murithi throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller throws a hook but Murithi avoids it easily.
Murithi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
David Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murithi throws a head kick that half lands.
Miller misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Miller cracks Murithi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murithi lands a head kick!
Murithi keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller misses with a combination
and Murithi counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murithi throws a wild body kick that Miller sees coming a mile off.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chilemba Murithi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murithi, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chilemba Murithi!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Macros Motaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaito Rin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rin has chosen Tracktor Bowling - Scars as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
178 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
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179 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Macros Motaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaito Rin!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Motaro checks a leg kick.
Rin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Motaro on his heels. He'll look to pass Motaro's guard now, I'm sure.
Rin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rin wants to pass the guard but Motaro is keeping the position.
Rin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Motaro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rin wants to improve his position but Motaro is controlling well.
Motaro prevents Rin from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rin is trying to control but can't.
Rin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rin wants to improve his position but instead Motaro has moved into half guard.
Motaro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Motaro is thwarting Rin's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rin won't allow Motaro to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kaito Rin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Motaro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Motaro scrambles back to his feet.
Motaro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Motaro wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Motaro's calf.
Rin defending well as Motaro loads up on a big left hand.
Motaro misses with an uppercut. Rin saw that one coming.
Rin lands a glancing blow to the side of Motaro's head.
Rin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Motaro tries to avoid it but Rin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Motaro to the ground. Motaro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rin throws a low kick but Motaro moves out of range easily.
Motaro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Motaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Motaro avoids it really well and circles away.
Macros Motaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaito Rin.
Rin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rin misses with an uppercut
and Motaro counters with a low kick, right behind Rin 's knee.
Motaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Rin - just one landing.
Motaro misses with a hook.
Rin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Motaro counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rin just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Motaro. Rin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rin swings widly with a right hand
and Motaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rin swings widly with a right hand
and Motaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Macros Motaro will probably get the nod.
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.
Motaro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rin under the eye.
Motaro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rin misses with an uppercut.
Rin throws a push kick but Motaro slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheers as Rin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Motaro doesn't seem phased though.
Rin shoots in and drives through. Motaro sprawls well.
Good shot there by Motaro.
Rin misses the jab.
Motaro tries to sprawl but Rin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Motaro trying to control from the bottom.
Rin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Motaro sees it coming and defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motaro wants to improve his position but Rin is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rin trying to pass the guard but Motaro defending well.
Rin is just content to waste time from the top position. Motaro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Motaro keeping moving, preventing Rin from controlling successfully.
Rin throws a strike but Motaro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rin keeping moving, preventing Motaro from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motaro stopping the sweep attempt from Rin.
Motaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Rin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rin trying to keep a closed guard but Motaro is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motaro is pushing down on Rin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rin is fighting to maintain full guard but Motaro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rin is holding on to half guard well.
Motaro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rin on the ground.
Motaro content to control rather than advance.
Rin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rin actively working from the bottom here.
Rin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Motaro is working away from the top position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Good work by Motaro as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rin slips a straight right by Motaro.
Motaro ducks right into an uppercut from Rin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaito Rin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Motaro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Rin misses.
Macros Motaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Rin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rin lands a nice shot to the body.
Motaro misses with a straight left.
Motaro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rin momentarily.
Motaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rin.
Some wild striking there from Motaro.
Motaro slips a straight right by Rin.
Rin 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 Rin.
Motaro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Motaro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rin. Rin obviously looking to wear him down.
Rin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Motaro misses with a looping right.
Rin just misses with a punch to the body.
Rin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Motaro avoids it really well and circles away.
Motaro looks to throw the jab but Rin is out of range.
Rin connects with a looping right hand.
Motaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rin.
Rin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motaro takes a swing at Rin's ribcage but misses.
Motaro moves in looking to clinch but Rin pushes him off.
Rin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rin works the jab nicely.
Macros Motaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rin looks to score with a jab to the body but Motaro is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Rin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rin misses with a body kick.
Rin misses with a wild body shot.
Rin looks for the body kick but Motaro saw that one coming.
Motaro lands with an uppercut that bounces Rin off the cage and back into range.
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!
Rin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Motaro defending well as Rin loads up on a big left hand.
Motaro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rin. Rin obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Motaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaito Rin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rin avoids the body shot from Motaro.
Rin lands a slapping body shot.
Motaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Motaro connects with a looping right hand.
Rin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Rin.
Motaro swings widly with a right hand
and Rin counters with a shoot takedown. Motaro fights it but they end up in guard.
Rin wants to control from the top but Motaro keeps moving.
Rin throws an elbow that misses. Motaro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rin's guard. Nice move by Motaro!
Rin is looking for a triangle but Motaro pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Motaro won't allow Rin to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Rin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Motaro preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Motaro looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaito Rin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaito Rin!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaito Rin 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yngwie Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gim Ruut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruut is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hallowed Be Thy Name - Iron Maiden. Gim Ruut will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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149 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yngwie Malmsteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gim Ruut!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ruut darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ruut tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malmsteen. Ruut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malmsteen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malmsteen throws a shot from downtown. Ruut moves away and avoids it.
Malmsteen just misses with a punch to the body.
Malmsteen thows a body shot but no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Ruut.
It looks like Yngwie Malmsteen has been cut.
Ruut swings for the body but Malmsteen moves out of range.
Malmsteen misses the jab.
Malmsteen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malmsteen misses the shot to the body.
Ruut shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ruut was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malmsteen can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruut scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Malmsteen to see if he's OK.
Malmsteen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruut is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malmsteen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malmsteen is looking to reverse the position.
Ruut working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The strikes coming from Ruut are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Malmsteen sneaks back into half guard.
Malmsteen keeping hold of Ruut's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruut missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ruut wants to pass the guard but Malmsteen is defending well.
Malmsteen wants to improve his position but Ruut is controlling well.
Ruut is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malmsteen defends it well.
Ruut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Malmsteen is just riding it out for now. Ruut eventually gives up the hold.
Ruut seems to be working for a kimura but Malmsteen defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malmsteen gets back to full guard.
Malmsteen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruut.
Ruut drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malmsteen dives on top into guard.
Ruut looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruut, not yet.
Malmsteen wants to stand but Ruut is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ruut is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malmsteen defends well.
Ruut looking for a guillotine here but Malmsteen defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruut is working an open guard so Malmsteen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ruut tries to clinch but Malmsteen moves away
and Ruut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruut defending well as Malmsteen loads up on a big left hand.
Ruut shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malmsteen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruut drops back, looking for a kneebar! Malmsteen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Malmsteen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Malmsteen!
Malmsteen staying calm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruut tries to buck Malmsteen off but Malmsteen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gim Ruut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yngwie Malmsteen'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.
Malmsteen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruut slips under a jab from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruut goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ruut connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Malmsteen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruut manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Malmsteen on his heels. He'll look to pass Malmsteen's guard now, I'm sure.
Malmsteen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruut is one step ahead there.
Malmsteen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruut is controlling him.
Ruut cracks Malmsteen with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruut advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruut looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ruut is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malmsteen is looking for a sweep. Ruut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruut is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malmsteen sees it coming and defends easily.
Ruut is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ruut is working for a submission of some sort.
Malmsteen manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruut drops back, looking for a kneebar! Malmsteen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Malmsteen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Malmsteen!
Ruut is trying to work for a sweep but Malmsteen has mounted him!
Malmsteen wants to control the pace but Ruut is squirming around nicely.
Ruut tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ruut is holding on tight.
Malmsteen stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Ruut closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Malmsteen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ruut off and has taken his back!
Malmsteen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Malmsteen tries to keep control of the position but Ruut is staying busy.
Ruut can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malmsteen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ruut's body.
Ruut looking very determined here, making life difficult for Malmsteen.
Malmsteen is hanging on to Ruut's back as he tries to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruut is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
I would not like to be Ruut right now.
Ruut tries to escape but Malmsteen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gim Ruut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yngwie Malmsteen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ruut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen's corner calls for a 1-2. Malmsteen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malmsteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruut is just out of range.
Malmsteen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruut was well out of range. Poor timing from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruut.
Malmsteen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruut takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Gim Ruut has been cut.
Yngwie Malmsteen is winning the standup battle so far.
Malmsteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruut is just out of range.
Ruut fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malmsteen misses with an uppercut.
Malmsteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruut is just out of range.
Ruut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruut wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruut throws a series of strikes that have Malmsteen backpedaling.
Malmsteen swings widly with a right hand
and Ruut counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Malmsteen dips to his left and cracks Ruut with an uppercut!
Ruut throws the left hand but Malmsteen avoids the punch easily.
Ruut is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ruut is rocked!
Ruut is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ruut is still on wobbly legs! Can Malmsteen finish him?
Ruut connects with a crisp jab.
Malmsteen blocks a jab.
Malmsteen throws the left hand but Ruut avoids the punch easily.
Malmsteen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malmsteen cracks Ruut on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ruut falls backwards against the cage. Malmsteen follows up with more strikes that drop Ruut to his knees. Malmsteen keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ruut! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yngwie Malmsteen!
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