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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Golotowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrzej Golotowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dennis Bird!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golotowski clinches.
Golotowski has Bird pressed against the cage, preventing Bird from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Golotowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bird on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Golotowski throws an overhand right that lands on Bird's shoulder, as Bird tries to avoid the shot.
Golotowski swings for the body but Bird moves out of range.
Golotowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golotowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Golotowski.
Bird keeps the fight on the outside.
Bird throws a low kick, looking for Golotowski's leg but Golotowski calmly moves out of range.
Golotowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bird on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Golotowski looks to land a left hand but Bird moved out of range nicely.
Golotowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golotowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bird moves away from the strike by Golotowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golotowski.
Bird takes one to the chin there.
Bird throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Golotowski misses with the combination.
Golotowski tries a low kick but Bird avoids it.
Golotowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Golotowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bird.
Golotowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Bird is just out of range.
Bird misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Golotowski misses.
Golotowski misses with a few strikes there.
Bird looks to throw the jab but Golotowski is out of range.
Bird slips under a jab.
Bird cracks the inside of Golotowski's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golotowski looks to land a left hand but Bird moved out of range nicely.
Bird fails to land with a series of punches.
Bird stuns Golotowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Golotowski is breathing heavily.
Bird misses with a two punch combination.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Golotowski.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Golotowski.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bird!
Golotowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Golotowski is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Bird moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Bird!
Dennis Bird seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boleslaw Krol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton comes into the arena with Jungle War Drums! blaring out of the sound system. Krol has chosen Rage Against The Machine - Guerrilla Radio as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boleslaw Krol!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clayton moves into the clinch successfully.
Krol misses with the head strike.
Krol breaks from the clinch.
Clayton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clayton dodges the punch combination from Krol.
Clayton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krol throws a sloppy head kick
and Clayton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Krol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krol struggles to land a body shot inside as Clayton controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krol.
Krol misses with a punch on the inside.
Clayton tries to stall but Krol uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Krol blocks an uppercut.
Krol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clayton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clayton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Krol scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Clayton.
Krol swings wildly with an uppercut but Clayton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clayton throws a head punch that misses.
Krol prevents a body shot from Clayton.
Clayton gets through Krol's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clayton lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Clayton.
Clayton manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krol looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Krol lands a left hand.
Clayton digs a right hand underneath Krol's ribcage. Krol let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clayton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krol gets through Clayton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clayton blocks a body shot from Krol.
Clayton is pushing Krol up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton swings wildly with an uppercut but Krol uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clayton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Clayton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krol lands a body punch.
Clayton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krol prevents a body shot from Clayton.
Krol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krol will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Clayton up against the cage.
Clayton misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Clayton.
Krol swings wildly with an uppercut but Clayton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krol tries to throw a body punch but Clayton avoids it by throwing Krol back against the cage.
Clayton tries to throw a body punch but Krol avoids it by throwing Clayton back against the cage.
Krol tries a body shot but Clayton blocks it.
Clayton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Krol is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Clayton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Clayton lands a left hand.
Clayton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Clayton.
Clayton wants to clinch up but Krol keeps it at a distance.
Krol throws a push kick but Clayton slaps the foot to one side.
Clayton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krol is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krol throws a looping overhand right but Clayton ducks down to avoid it.
Boleslaw Krol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krol lands a nice looking kick to the body. Clayton takes a step back to recover.
Clayton fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clayton wants to clinch.
Clayton has Krol up against the cage in a clinch.
Krol scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clayton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Krol is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krol blocks an uppercut.
Krol misses with some punches.
Clayton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krol backwards.
Krol swings wildly with an uppercut but Clayton uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Clayton dominated that round.
That's time! Clayton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Krol doesn't manage to clinch there - Clayton circles away.
Clayton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krol thumps Clayton with a low kick.
Clayton looking to score a takedown here. Krol is defending well but Clayton drives through and ends up in Krol's guard.
Krol throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krol wants to sweep here but Clayton controlling him for the moment.
Clayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Krol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krol 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.
Clayton throws a big elbow that misses.
Clayton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clayton throwing strikes but missing.
Clayton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krol is looking to sweep but instead, Clayton has passed into half guard.
Krol throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Krol missing with punches from the bottom.
Krol tries to get to full guard but Clayton has control of the leg.
Clayton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Clayton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krol defending well though.
Krol wants to improve his position but Clayton is controlling well.
Krol is pressing down on Clayton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Krol trying to strike off his back.
Krol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton throws a big right hand that misses.
Krol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Krol prevents Clayton from standing back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krol working over Clayton with some ground and pound. Clayton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Krol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Krol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clayton defending well though.
Krol stalling away here and it's allowed Clayton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Krol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clayton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krol wants to slow Clayton down by chopping away at his legs.
Krol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clayton instigates a clinch.
Krol leaning his opponent against the cage.
Clayton scores with a shot to the side of Krol's head.
Clayton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krol backwards.
Krol working aggressively here.
Krol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Clayton.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Krol misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Clayton tries to work over Krol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krol tries a body shot but Clayton blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clayton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krol trying to stall but Clayton improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clayton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krol.
Krol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clayton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krol backwards.
Krol taking a breather.
Clayton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krols head.
A head punch on the inside from Clayton fails to land.
Krol misses with a body punch.
Krol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krol throws a punch but it's blocked by Clayton.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Clayton working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Clayton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Clayton dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Krol throws a sloppy head kick
and Clayton counters with a leg kick.
Krol is looking to clinch but Clayton is avoiding it.
Clayton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krol wants to clinch.
Krol is looking to clinch but Clayton is avoiding it.
Clayton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krol closes the distance and clinches.
Clayton wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krol.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clayton.
Clayton manages to break the clinch.
John Clayton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clayton lands with a cross.
Clayton tries to clinch up.
Krol throws a right hand that Clayton ducks under and follows up with a left that Clayton also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krol looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clayton wants to clinch up but Krol keeps it at a distance.
Krol is looking to chop away at Clayton's legs.
Clayton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krol tries to clinch but Clayton moves out of range.
Clayton tries to clinch up.
Clayton gets a clinch.
Clayton is trying to break free.
Clayton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clayton stalling.
Krol looking to slow down the pace here.
Clayton tries to throw a body punch but Krol avoids it by throwing Clayton back against the cage.
Krol's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Krol throws a punch but it's blocked by Clayton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Clayton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clayton blocks an uppercut.
Krol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krol can't find room to land a body shot as Clayton controls the action.
Krol taking a breather.
Clayton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Krol wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clayton has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krol takes a shot to the head.
Krol is working Clayton over against the cage.
Krol has a couple of punches blocked by Clayton.
Clayton blocking some punches.
Clayton cracks Krol with a nice body shot.
Krol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clayton controlling the action here for a moment.
Krol tries to work over Clayton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krol tries to stall but Clayton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton blocks an uppercut.
Krol has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clayton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Clayton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
John Clayton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clayton lands with a left to the head.
Krol misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clayton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Clayton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Clayton.
Krol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
John Clayton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clayton scores with a shot to the side of Krol's head.
Clayton lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Clayton.
Clayton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boleslaw Krol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Krol working aggressively here.
Clayton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Clayton.
Krol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clayton backwards.
Krol misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Krol.
Clayton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krol has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Krol there as he acknowledges the shot.
Krol is looking to clinch but Clayton is avoiding it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clayton has closed the distance and engaged Krol in a clinch.
Clayton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krol.
Clayton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krol.
A head punch on the inside from Krol fails to land.
Clayton lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Clayton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clayton 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Clayton!
Our winner, John Clayton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Torrio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Golota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Golota has chosen Here to Stay as his entrance music. John Torrio is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
2 - 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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Golota!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torrio looks to clinch
and Golota counters with a nice uppercut.
Torrio misses with a kick to the body.
Torrio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Golota tries to avoid it but Torrio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Golota to the ground. Golota escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Torrio throws a head kick that misses.
Torrio moves into the clinch.
Torrio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Golota throws a series of strikes that have Torrio backpedaling.
Torrio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
John Torrio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torrio shoots for a double leg takedown but Golota sprawls well. He's pushed Torrio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Golota misses with a straight left.
Golota moves out of range as Torrio throws a body kick.
Torrio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Golota on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torrio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golota swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torrio scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Golota keeps the fight on the outside.
Golota just misses with a punch to the body.
Golota closes the distance but Torrio moves to the side
and Torrio counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Golota is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Golota moves out of range of the body kick.
Golota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torrio.
Golota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Torrio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torrio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Golota is out of range and Torrio settles back down.
Torrio slips a straight right by Golota.
Torrio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torrio slips under a jab from Golota.
Golota ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrio throws a body kick that misses
and Golota counters with a straight right hand.
Torrio has managed to clinch.
Torrio breaks the clinch.
Torrio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Golota.
Andrew Golota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Golota throws a lazy uppercut
and Torrio counters with a slapping leg kick.
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 bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Torrio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Torrio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Torrio. Golota shrugs it off though.
Golota stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Torrio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torrio looks for the body kick but Golota saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Torrio.
Golota misses the jab.
Torrio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Golota looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golota looks to throw the jab but Torrio is out of range.
Torrio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Torrio.
Torrio connects with a leg kick. Golota looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Torrio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Golota.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golota tries to sprawl but Torrio drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Torrio wants to work for an arm triangle but Golota is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Torrio is trying to control the action in half guard but Golota is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Golota is concentrating on defense, preventing Torrio from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrio is looking to advance position but Golota won't allow it.
Golota is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torrio is working for a kimura but Golota is defending it quite comfortably.
Golota is trying to maintain the position but Torrio is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torrio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Torrio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Golota connects with an inside leg kick.
Golota throws a shot to the body.
Torrio throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Torrio feints and then cracks Golota's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Golota down.
Torrio throws a lazy body kick
and Golota counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golota throws a jab when Torrio was well out of range.
Torrio throws a big shot that misses.
Golota connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Torrio tries to work over Golota's front leg with a kick but Golota checks it.
Torrio moves out of range of the strikes.
Golota gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Torrio wants to pass the guard but Golota is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golota is pulling down on Torrio's head. It's preventing any offense from Torrio, at least for the moment.
Torrio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Torrio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golota is trying to keep Torrio in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrew Golota was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Torrio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Golota tries to clinch up.
Torrio takes the fight into the clinch.
Torrio throws a punch but it's blocked by Golota.
Golota taking a breather.
Torrio taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Torrio stalling in the clinch but Golota improves position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golota working aggressively here.
Torrio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Torrio.
Golota lands a leg kick that knocks Torrio off balance momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Golota.
Torrio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golota throws out the jab.
Golota connects with a nice looking jab.
Golota turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torrio closes the distance but Golota moves to the side
and Golota counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torrio looks to land a body kick but Golota moved away.
Torrio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Torrio throws a sloppy head kick and Golota moves out of range easily.
John Torrio is winning the standup battle so far.
Torrio throws a sloppy head kick and Golota moves out of range easily.
Golota scores with a hook.
Golota stuns Torrio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Torrio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Golota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torrio tries to clinch up.
Golota scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Torrio scores with a kick to the midsection.
Torrio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Golota's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Golota misses with a wild body shot.
Torrio looks to land a body kick but Golota moved away.
Torrio throws the kick towards the body but Golota avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Torrio dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Golota misses with a few strikes there.
Torrio scoring well with a low kick there.
Golota lands the left hand.
Torrio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Torrio.
Golota checks a leg kick.
Torrio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torrio lands a leg kick that knocks Golota off balance momentarily.
Golota looks for the body kick but Torrio saw that one coming.
Torrio connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torrio throws the kick towards the body but Golota avoids it.
Golota swings widly with a right hand
and Torrio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torrio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Golota takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Torrio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Golota's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrio slips under a jab.
Torrio lands a big head kick that sends Golota tumbling to the mat! Torrio takes a step backwards and waves Golota back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Golota is rocked!
It looks like Andrew Golota has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torrio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Golota is still on wobbly legs! Can Torrio finish him?
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Torrio! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Torrio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heath Marcum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heath Marcum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Targaryen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marcum avoids the head kick by Targaryen.
Targaryen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marcum staying out of range there.
Targaryen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marcum shoots in and bounces Targaryen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marcum wants to pass the guard but Targaryen is keeping the position.
Targaryen working for a triangle but Marcum defends it easily.
Marcum lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Targaryen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marcum scoring with some ground and pound.
Targaryen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen looking for a sweep. Not yet Targaryen, not yet.
Targaryen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Targaryen keeping moving, preventing Marcum from controlling successfully.
Marcum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Targaryen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marcum is aware though and is defending well.
Marcum throwing strikes from guard but Targaryen blocks nicely.
Marcum is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marcum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Targaryen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Targaryen is trying to control the position but Marcum postures up.
Targaryen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marcum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Targaryen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marcum scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marcum has picked Targaryen up and slammed him! Targaryen can't keep hold of the triangle and Marcum manages to pass to side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcum working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Targaryen stops Marcum from passing to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Targaryen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
What's Targaryen going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Targaryen prevents Marcum from moving into mount.
Targaryen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Marcum throws a strike aimed at the side of Targaryen's head but Targaryen avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Targaryen struggling a bit here.
Marcum scoring with punches and elbows.
Marcum in side control lands a decent elbow.
Targaryen tries to bench press Marcum off him but Marcum keeps the position.
Marcum scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen struggling a bit here.
Marcum lands an elbow.
Targaryen is rocked!
Targaryen is trying to improve his position.
Targaryen is still in real trouble! Can Marcum finish him?
Marcum scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Targaryen is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Marcum can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heath Marcum!
Heath Marcum took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I wanna thank my fans and foremost and give thanks to God. Im gonna train to become the best at this sport and dedicate this win to my family back home. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neeyo Collin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makoto Shibasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collin comes to the cage accompanied by Bagsakan - Collaboration. Shibasaki has chosen Genki Sudo - 'Mind Shift' as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Neeyo Collin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neeyo Collin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Makoto Shibasaki!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Shibasaki as Collin shoots in.
Collin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shibasaki.
Collin lands a head shot.
Shibasaki digs a good hook to Collin's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shibasaki.
Collin checks a low kick from Shibasaki.
Shibasaki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Collin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shibasaki working away.
Collin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shibasaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Collin stops Shibasaki from passing to mount.
Shibasaki trying to control the position but Collin is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibasaki throwing strikes but Collin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Shibasaki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shibasaki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shibasaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shibasaki is trying to get back to half guard.
Collin in side control, throwing shots but Shibasaki defends.
Collin wants to control but Shibasaki is keeping him busy.
Collin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shibasaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Collin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shibasaki struggling a bit here.
Shibasaki tries to bench press Collin off him but Collin keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Shibasaki tries to buck Collin off but Collin is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collin scoring with punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collin landing strikes.
Collin working the ground and pound.
Shibasaki is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Collin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shibasaki is trying to improve his position.
Collin cracks Shibasaki with a big elbow.
Shibasaki manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shibasaki tries to get to full guard but Collin has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shibasaki is not content to let Collin control the position.
Shibasaki is looking to improve his position.
Shibasaki is looking to control Collin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shibasaki avoid being mounted?
Collin is looking to advance position but Shibasaki won't allow it.
Collin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shibasaki defending well though.
Collin wants to control but Shibasaki is keeping him busy.
Collin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Collin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shibasaki is looking for a sweep. Collin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shibasaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shibasaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collin prevents Shibasaki from improving his position.
Collin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shibasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shibasaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shibasaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shibasaki is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Collin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shibasaki is one step ahead there.
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 Neeyo Collin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shibasaki throws a leg kick
enabling Collin to counter with a crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shibasaki.
Shibasaki throws a low kick but Collin moves out of range easily.
Shibasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shibasaki blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Collin checks a leg kick.
Shibasaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Neeyo Collin has been cut.
Shibasaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Collin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shibasaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Shibasaki throws a leg kick which misses Collin's front leg but catches the back leg as Collin tries to avoid it.
Collin circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Collin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shibasaki - the referee stops the clock and Collin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shibasaki. Collin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shibasaki moves forwards but Collin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shibasaki throws a lazy head kick
letting Collin counter with a right hand.
Shibasaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Collin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shibasaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Collin checks a leg kick.
Shibasaki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shibasaki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shibasaki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shibasaki throws a leg kick which misses Collin's front leg but catches the back leg as Collin tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Collin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shibasaki is trying to control the position but Collin postures up.
Shibasaki has momentary wrist control but Collin slips an elbow through the middle.
Collin won't allow Shibasaki to sweep him here.
Collin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neeyo Collin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shibasaki keeping moving, preventing Collin from controlling successfully.
Collin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shibasaki is looking for a triangle but Collin pushes his legs off easily.
Collin chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shibasaki's head.
Collin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shibasaki trying to control the position.
Shibasaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Collin's guard.
Shibasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Collin is retaining full guard.
Collin controls Shibasaki momentarily but Shibasaki frees himself.
Collin keeping moving, preventing Shibasaki from controlling successfully.
Shibasaki postures up in Collin's guard and throws a big left but Collin blocks it.
Collin working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Neeyo Collin.
Jab, jab by Collin - just one landing.
Shibasaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shibasaki wants to clinch.
Collin shoots in but no luck this time.
Collin connects with a leg kick. Shibasaki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shibasaki.
Shibasaki throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shibasaki throws a sloppy head kick and Collin moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makoto Shibasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Neeyo Collin's cut.
That's time! Collin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A big left from Collin misses.
Collin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Collin lands in his opponent's guard.
Shibasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collin is one step ahead there.
Collin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shibasaki wants to sweep here but Collin controlling him for the moment.
Collin trying to control the position from guard on top but Shibasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collin with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibasaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collin manages to get himself to full guard.
Shibasaki trying to control but Collin is working from the bottom.
Collin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Collin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shibasaki wants to control from the top but Collin keeps moving.
Collin looking for a guillotine here but Shibasaki defends easily.
Shibasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Collin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collin working for a triangle but Shibasaki defends it easily.
Shibasaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Collin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shibasaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shibasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Collin is retaining full guard.
Shibasaki trying to control but Collin is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Collin is on top in guard.
Shibasaki trying to control the position.
Collin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shibasaki working for a triangle but Collin defends it easily.
Shibasaki keeping moving, preventing Collin from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shibasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shibasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Collin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Collin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Collin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collin trying to control the position from guard on top but Shibasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shibasaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collin chips away with some ground and pound.
Shibasaki looking to control.
Collin distracts Shibasaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shibasaki controls Collin momentarily but Collin frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neeyo Collin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Collin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Neeyo Collin!
Neeyo Collin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Cascara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Razor Bush has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lionel Cascara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Razor Bush!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cascara tries a head kick but it misses.
Cascara keeps the fight on the outside.
Cascara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cascara counters with a shoot takedown. Bush fights it but they end up in guard.
Cascara tries to free his leg and advance position but Bush is retaining full guard.
Cascara postures up.
Cascara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Razor Bush was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cascara cracks the inside of Bush's front leg.
Bush looks to land a combination but Cascara avoids it well.
Cascara clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bush tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cascara smiles and moves away.
Bush has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cascara finds it's way round the side to connect with Bush's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bush looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cascara throws a head kick that Bush semi-blocks.
Nice sprawl there from Cascara as Bush shoots in.
Lionel Cascara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Bush.
Cascara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bush stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cascara scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cascara goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cascara lands with a kick to the temple. Bush shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bush tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cascara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bush somewhat.
Cascara clinches up with Bush and pushes him back against the cage.
Cascara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cascara misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bush drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cascara gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cascara has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bush clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bush rolls, trying to escape but Cascara keeps control of the position.
Cascara tries to keep control of the position but Bush is staying busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Good control from Cascara.
Cascara throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Cascara misses with an elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cascara struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bush tries to escape but Cascara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bush is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cascara off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bush looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cascara controls the action.
Cascara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cascara scores with strikes from the back.
Bush tries to break free.
Cascara is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bush defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cascara is trying to stick to Bush's back but Bush is turning into Cascara. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cascara's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bush.
Cascara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bush is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush is in close to Cascara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bush preventing the sweep.
Cascara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bush.
Bush is looking to stand up but Cascara won't let him.
Cascara has his foot on Bush's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bush works his way back into a safe position though.
Cascara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cascara throwing shots but Bush is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cascara wants to pass the guard but Bush is defending well.
Cascara is trying to control. Bush wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cascara wants to pass the guard but Bush is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Cascara dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cascara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cascara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cascara connects with a single shot there.
Cascara moves into the clinch successfully.
Bush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Razor Bush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bush throws a series of punches but Cascara avoids them all with ease.
Cascara leaves Bush with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bush gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bush keeping moving, preventing Cascara from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush keeping full guard, as Cascara tries to pass.
Bush trying to keep a closed guard but Cascara is proving a slippery customer.
We're going to have a standup here because Lionel Cascara wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bush rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cascara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bush walks into a straight right hand from Cascara.
Cascara closes the distance and clinches.
Bush dodges an elbow strike from Cascara.
Bush throws a punch but it's blocked by Cascara.
Bush takes a shot to the head.
Cascara is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cascara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cascara is defending well.
Cascara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bush in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bush tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lionel Cascara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Bush.
Cascara tries a body shot but Bush blocks it.
Bush breaks from the clinch.
Bush misses with a double jab.
Bush is looking to clinch but Cascara is avoiding it.
Cascara keeps the fight on the outside.
Cascara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cascara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bush tries to clinch but Cascara is having none of it.
Bush shoots in for a takedown but Cascara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cascara is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cascara keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cascara landing knees to the head.
It looks like Razor Bush has been cut.
Cascara is struggling to control the position.
Cascara misses with a knee strike.
Bush tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cascara smiles and moves away.
Bush misses with a series of wild punches.
Bush throws a jab when Cascara was well out of range.
Cascara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cascara stops a takedown attempt from Bush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush tightens his grip and picks Cascara up, before dumping him to the ground. Cascara manages to land in guard.
Bush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bush won't allow Cascara to sweep him here.
Bush wants to stand but Cascara is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bush is breathing heavily.
Cascara lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bush!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cascara tries to control but Bush wriggling away.
Cascara landing shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cascara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bush is desperately trying to improve his position but Cascara has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Cascara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Razor Bush'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bush tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cascara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bush rushes Cascara and presses him up against the cage.
Cascara prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cascara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cascara stalks Bush and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bush's face. Bush staggers backwards, shaken.
Bush shoots for a takedown but Cascara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bush doesn't manage to clinch there - Cascara circles away.
Bush swats away the attempt to clinch by Cascara.
Bush on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cascara gets caught napping as Bush dives in and scores a takedown. Cascara manages to retain guard.
Cascara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bush throwing strikes but missing.
Bush landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cascara looking to control.
Cascara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bush postures up in Cascara's guard and throws a big left but Cascara blocks it.
Cascara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bush's guard.
Cascara advances position into side control!
Lionel Cascara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cascara scoring with punches and elbows.
Cascara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bush keeps working.
Cascara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bush knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bush can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cascara is trying to get an arm triangle but Bush is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cascara's best efforts.
Bush is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cascara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cascara's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bush.
Cascara tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cascara bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cascara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bush is keeping the position for now.
Bush can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cascara controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush controls Cascara momentarily but Cascara frees himself.
Cascara trying to control but Bush is working from the bottom.
Bush looking for a guillotine here but Cascara defends easily.
Bush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bush wants to sweep but no luck.
Razor Bush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cascara trying to control but Bush is working from the bottom.
Cascara throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cascara with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cascara wants to control from the top but Bush keeps moving.
Bush is trying to keep Cascara in close.
Lionel Cascara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cascara stands and throws Bush's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cascara is trying to get an arm triangle but Bush is defending well.
Cascara content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bush tries to bench press Cascara off him but Cascara keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lionel Cascara.
Well Cascara 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lionel Cascara!
Lionel Cascara very nearly forgot to thank ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iosif Kirill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kent Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirill kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Freur Frei. Iosif Kirill had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iosif Kirill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kent Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirill throws a predictable looking body shot
and Phillips counters with a three punch combo that has Kirill backing up. Kirill nods at Phillips to acknowledge the strikes.
Kirill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirill misses with a double jab
and Phillips counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Phillips closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kirill controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phillips drops Kirill onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kirill is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kirill is rocked!
It looks like Iosif Kirill has been cut.
Phillips creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kirill's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kirill drops to his knees and Phillips pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kent Phillips!
During a confident post fight interview, Kent Phillips 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Nesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Savic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nesi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Van Canto - Battery. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ed Nesi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milan Savic!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nesi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Savic.
Savic throws a body punch but Nesi moves out of range.
Savic with a hook.
Nesi throws a jab but it's blocked by Savic.
Savic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savic defending well as Nesi loads up on a big left hand.
Savic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savic wants to control but Nesi is keeping him busy.
Nesi pushes Savic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Savic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Savic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Savic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nesi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Savic but great work by Nesi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesi wants to stand but Savic is controlling his arm.
Savic struggling a bit here.
Nesi wants to stand but Savic is controlling his arm.
Savic tries to improve position but can't.
Savic is trying to control Nesi's posture but Nesi avoids it.
Savic tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Nesi trying to control but Savic is having none of it.
Savic is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savic tries to improve his position but instead Nesi has taken his back!
Savic is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nesi.
Savic trying to control the hands but Nesi won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
Savic trying to control the hands but Nesi won't let him.
Savic looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nesi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesi controlling well, preventing Savic from escaping the position.
Savic trying to control the hands but Nesi won't let him.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nesi controlling the positon.
Savic trying to control the position but Nesi manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savic turns into Nesi and is now in his guard.
Savic throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ed Nesi.
Nesi tries to clinch up.
Savic scores with a punch to the head.
Savic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Savic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nesi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Savic lands a lovely overhand right.
Nesi misses with a looping left.
Nesi throws a looping overhand right but Savic ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nesi tries to clinch up but Savic circles away and keeps his distance.
Nesi missing with a left hand there. Savic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nesi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milan Savic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Savic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nesi.
Nesi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nesi is looking to clinch.
Savic scores with a jab to the body.
Savic cracks a nice hook into Nesi's ribs.
Nesi misses with an uppercut
and Savic counters with a takedown into side control.
Savic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nesi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nesi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Savic's best efforts.
Savic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nesi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Savic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nesi is just riding it out for now. Savic eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savic trying to control from half guard but Nesi is working away.
Nesi tries to roll over but Savic keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Savic trying to control from half guard but Nesi is working away.
Nesi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Savic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nesi defending well though.
Savic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Savic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nesi!
Nesi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nesi has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesi manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Nesi.
Nesi wants to stand but Savic is controlling the position.
Nesi keeping full guard, as Savic tries to pass.
Savic wants to control from the top but Nesi keeps moving.
Savic drops back looking for a leg! Nesi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nesi manages to kick Savic off! Savic jumps back into Nesi's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savic tries to free his leg and advance position but Nesi is retaining full guard.
Savic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savic stops Nesi from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savic wants to control from the top but Nesi keeps moving.
Savic prevents Nesi from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milan Savic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Savic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nesi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Savic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nesi is avoiding damage well.
Nesi prevents Savic from moving into mount.
Savic wants to control but Nesi is keeping him busy.
Savic swings around for an armbar but Nesi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Savic's guard.
Savic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Milan Savic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nesi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nesi tries to stand but Savic is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesi postures up.
Savic looking for subs off his back but Nesi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Savic looking for submissions off his back.
Savic trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savic trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Nesi controlling the position easily from mount.
Savic regains half guard.
Nesi wants to stand up but Savic is controlling the position.
Savic is refusing to be controlled, as Nesi sits in half guard.
Savic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nesi pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nesi wants to get back to his feet.
Ed Nesi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nesi is working for a kimura but Savic is defending it quite comfortably.
Savic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savic wants to control but Nesi is keeping busy.
Nesi content to control rather than advance.
Savic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nesi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savic on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nesi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milan Savic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Savic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milan Savic!
After the big win, Milan Savic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marek Jebut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kessler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Yattering - Chase of Thoughts kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jack Kessler acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marek Jebut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Kessler!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jebut checks a low kick from Kessler.
A punch combination from Kessler misses.
Kessler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jebut throws a low kick but Kessler moves out of range easily.
Kessler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jebut checks it well.
Kessler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jebut misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kessler.
Jebut misses with a wild body shot.
Kessler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jebut shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kessler pinned against the cage. Kessler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jebut. Kessler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebut cracks Kessler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some bone on bone action there as Jebut checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jebut 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.
Kessler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jebut moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kessler is rocked!
Jebut misses with a right hand
and Kessler counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kessler landing strikes.
Jebut is looking for a sweep.
Jebut is trying to control Kessler's posture but Kessler avoids it.
Kessler working the ground and pound.
Kessler trying to control the action but Jebut is working from the bottom.
Jebut is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jebut is working hard here to advance position.
Kessler wants to stand but Jebut is controlling his arm.
Kessler throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jebut is not content to let Kessler control the position.
Jebut regains half guard, as Kessler was trying to land strikes.
Jebut is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kessler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kessler's back!
I really don't envy Kessler right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jebut lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Kessler tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebut throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Jebut has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kessler's body.
Kessler just trying to survive but Jebut is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jebut is trying to stick to Kessler's back but Kessler is turning into Jebut. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jebut's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kessler.
Kessler preventing the sweep.
Kessler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jebut is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jebut is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kessler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kessler's back!
I really don't envy Kessler right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jebut slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jebut gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
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!
Kessler is in bad spot here.
Kessler covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Even with his hooks in, Jebut manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Jebut throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Jebut is looking for the choke from the back position but Kessler is controlling his hands well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Even with his hooks in, Jebut manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Kessler wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Jebut dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jebut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kessler throws a solid leg kick but Jebut takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kessler.
Jebut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jebut cracks Kessler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kessler is looking to clinch but Jebut is avoiding it.
Kessler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kessler throws a one two combo.
Jebut shoots in and drives through. Kessler sprawls well.
Kessler looks to land a right hand but Jebut moved out of range.
Kessler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jebut checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kessler clinches with his opponent.
Jebut pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kessler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebut drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kessler pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Jebut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kessler lands with a shot to the body.
Kessler misses with a low kick.
Jebut works Kessler's body with a nice hook.
Kessler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kessler. Jebut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kessler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jebut scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jebut is looking to stall here but Kessler recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jebut stays in close to Kessler's body and controls the position.
Jebut wants to control from the top but Kessler keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jebut slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jebut wants to control from the top but Kessler keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Marek Jebut wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jebut is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kessler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebut goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kessler closes the distance and clinches up with Jebut, looking for a takedown. Kessler pushes Jebut against the cage but Jebut circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jebut shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kessler sprawls well. Kessler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jebut gets slowly back to his feet.
Jebut scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kessler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jebut, pushing him back against the cage.
Kessler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kessler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kessler manages to break the clinch.
Kessler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kessler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jebut's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jebut is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kessler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kessler is looking to take a break and control but Jebut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jebut tries to get to full guard but Kessler has control of the leg.
Well, if Kessler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kessler prevents Jebut from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Kessler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kessler scores with a jab to the body.
Jebut looks to score with a jab to the body but Kessler is just out of range.
Kessler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kessler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jebut.
Jebut misses with a hook. Kessler ducked under it nicely.
Jebut misses with a takedown attempt - Kessler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kessler throws a leg kick but Jebut sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kessler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jebut rather than just go for the knockout.
Jebut takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jebut stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jebut misses with a hook
and Kessler counters with a big head kick but Jebut shrugs it off.
Marek Jebut is winning the standup battle so far.
Kessler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jebut throws out the jab.
Jebut blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebut ducks right into an uppercut from Kessler.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kessler.
A jab lands there for Kessler.
Kessler misses with a body kick.
Kessler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jebut.
Jebut fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kessler sprawls well initially but Jebut persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jebut is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jebut has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kessler is looking to control Jebut's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kessler avoid being mounted?
Kessler tries to get to full guard but Jebut has control of the leg.
Marek Jebut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jebut thows a huge punch but Kessler dodges it nicely.
Kessler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kessler keeping moving, preventing Jebut from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kessler seems keen to control Jebut's posture.
Jebut sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kessler holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jebut misses with a looping right.
Kessler jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Kessler.
Jebut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jebut has a takedown stuffed.
Jebut misses the jab.
Kessler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kessler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kessler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kessler tries to land a leg kick but Jebut saw it coming and moves away.
Kessler throws a push kick but Jebut slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kessler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jebut looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kessler slips a jab from Jebut.
Kessler with a nice cross.
Jebut swats away the attempt to clinch by Kessler.
Kessler throws a low kick but Jebut avoids it.
Kessler misses with a few strikes there.
Jebut lands with a straight right. Kessler didn't see that one coming.
Jebut scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kessler tries to bum rush Jebut with a series of wild strikes but Jebut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kessler tries to land a leg kick but Jebut saw it coming and moves away.
Jebut moves out of range of the leg kick from Kessler.
Kessler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jebut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Kessler.
I think Kessler 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Kessler!
A victorious Jack Kessler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koji Murosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen comes into the arena with Funker Vogt "Arising Hero" blaring out of the sound system. Murosaki is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Now We Are Free. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Allen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Koji Murosaki!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Murosaki.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Allen misses with an elbow strike.
Murosaki pulls Allen into guard.
Allen won't allow Murosaki to sweep him here.
Allen tries to stand but Murosaki is controlling from the bottom.
Allen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murosaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Murosaki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Allen!
Allen is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murosaki wants to take Allen's back here but Allen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Murosaki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Allen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Murosaki swings around for an armbar but Allen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Murosaki's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murosaki working a defensive guard here.
Murosaki has his foot on Allen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Allen works his way back into a safe position though.
Allen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murosaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murosaki is working an open guard so Allen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Murosaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen walks into a left hand.
Murosaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
Murosaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murosaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murosaki blocks a head kick by Allen.
Barry Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen has closed the distance and engaged Murosaki in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen is trying to break the clinch but Murosaki is controlling him.
Murosaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Allen working hard to break the clinch.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murosaki avoids it.
Murosaki blocks an elbow strike.
Murosaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murosaki working aggressively here.
Allen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murosaki backwards.
Murosaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Allen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allen throws a hook but Murosaki blocks it.
Allen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Allen takes one to the chin there.
Murosaki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murosaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allen can pounce on him.
Murosaki dives in and grabs Allen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes down on Murosaki's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murosaki lands with a shot to the body.
Allen misses with a head kick.
Allen throws a solid leg kick but Murosaki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Allen.
Allen misses with a hook
and Murosaki counters with a takedown into side control.
Murosaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Allen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Allen struggling a bit here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murosaki swings around for an armbar but Allen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Murosaki's guard.
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 Barry Allen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Allen tries a head kick but it misses.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Murosaki's shoulder, as Murosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murosaki.
Murosaki is looking to clinch.
Allen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Murosaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allen.
Allen thumps Murosaki with a low kick.
Murosaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Allen throws a right and a left that Murosaki avoids nicely.
Murosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Murosaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Allen misses with a body shot
and Murosaki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murosaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Allen sees it coming and defends easily.
Murosaki is working for a kimura but Allen is defending it quite comfortably.
Allen won't allow Murosaki to pass to mount.
Murosaki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Murosaki is looking to stall here but Allen recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murosaki advances position into side control!
Murosaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Allen is defending well.
Allen is not content to let Murosaki control the position.
Murosaki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murosaki just content to control the position.
Murosaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Murosaki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Allen wants to control but Murosaki postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murosaki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Murosaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Murosaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Allen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murosaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Allen is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koji Murosaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Murosaki tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Allen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Allen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murosaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Allen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Allen tried to score with a low kick but Murosaki checks it.
Murosaki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murosaki checks the leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Allen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murosaki avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen wants to get back to striking at distance but Murosaki won't allow it.
Allen throws an elbow that misses.
Murosaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Murosaki.
Allen connects with an inside leg kick.
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Allen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Allen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Murosaki as he connects with a hook.
Allen moves into range and clinches up with Murosaki.
Murosaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Allen tries to land knees in the clinch but Murosaki avoids the damage to the body.
Murosaki is working Allen over against the cage.
Murosaki stalling in the clinch but Allen improves position.
Allen misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen breaks from the clinch.
Murosaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen throws a low kick but Murosaki moves out of range easily.
Murosaki stuns Allen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murosaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murosaki blocks a head kick by Allen.
Allen clinches with his opponent.
Murosaki blocks an elbow strike.
Murosaki jumps guard but Allen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murosaki jumps guard but Allen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barry Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koji Murosaki.
Allen is trying to break the clinch but Murosaki is controlling him.
Murosaki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murosaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Allen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murosaki or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen working Murosaki over with knees to the body.
Murosaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Allen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murosaki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murosaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Allen.
Allen thumps Murosaki with a low kick.
Allen takes a swing at Murosaki's ribcage but misses.
Murosaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murosaki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Allen did well to prevent Murosaki getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Murosaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Allen defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murosaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allen keeps working.
Murosaki working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Allen's thigh. Allen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Murosaki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murosaki is looking to take a break and control but Allen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Allen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allen misses with a head kick.
Murosaki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Allen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Allen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Allen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Allen throws a body kick that misses.
Murosaki tries to clinch up but Allen circles away and keeps his distance.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Murosaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Murosaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen lands a leg kick that knocks Murosaki off balance momentarily.
Allen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barry Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Murosaki moves away and avoids it.
Allen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murosaki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Allen won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Allen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Koji Murosaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murosaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Murosaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Murosaki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Allen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Murosaki but great work by Allen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murosaki manages to get back to half guard.
Murosaki manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Allen is stalling in the full guard.
Allen wants to stand but Murosaki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Murosaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Allen is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murosaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Allen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Allen wants to stand but Murosaki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Allen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murosaki is keeping the position for now.
Murosaki keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Murosaki has his foot on Allen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Allen works his way back into a safe position though.
Allen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murosaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murosaki working for a triangle but Allen defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murosaki working for a triangle but Allen defends it easily.
Murosaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murosaki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Koji Murosaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Murosaki dodges the punch combination from Allen.
Allen rushes Murosaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murosaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Allen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barry Allen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Allen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murosaki avoids it.
Allen breaks the clinch.
Murosaki lands a jab to the head.
Murosaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Allen misses with a leg kick.
Murosaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Allen should have avoided that one.
Murosaki lands with a nice body punch.
Murosaki misses the shot to the body.
Murosaki tries to clinch up.
Allen rushes Murosaki and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Murosaki avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen presses Murosaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murosaki is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Murosaki tries to stall but Allen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Allen pushes off an throws an elbow but Murosaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Allen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murosaki blocks an elbow strike from Allen.
Murosaki is trying to pull guard but Allen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murosaki.
Allen throws a right hand that Murosaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Murosaki also avoids with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murosaki, as that shot connected.
Allen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Allen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allen pushes Murosaki away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murosaki avoids the head kick by Allen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen throws a low kick but Murosaki moves out of range easily.
Allen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murosaki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Allen!
Murosaki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Murosaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Allen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Murosaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Allen, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murosaki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Allen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Murosaki but great work by Allen.
Murosaki is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Murosaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murosaki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Murosaki is looking to reverse the position.
Allen just content to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Murosaki is positioning himself 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.
Murosaki is not content to let Allen control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Allen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 48:47
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Allen!
Barry Allen is the new featherweight champion!
Barry Allen made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I want to dance in the aisles! I want to blow loads in faces of all the honey's here tonight. I am glorious I am the king!'.
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