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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takahiro Akiyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Bonce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takahiro Akiyoshi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takahiro Akiyoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Bonce!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonce throws a one two combo.
No joy there for Bonce, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bonce throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akiyoshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonce throws a right hand that Akiyoshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Akiyoshi also avoids with ease.
Bonce fails to land with a series of punches.
Akiyoshi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bonce did well to prevent Akiyoshi getting side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bonce regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Akiyoshi.
Bonce wants to stand and escape but Akiyoshi is having none of it.
Bonce is looking to stand back up but Akiyoshi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bonce.
Bonce is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Akiyoshi there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akiyoshi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyoshi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Akiyoshi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Akiyoshi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Akiyoshi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Akiyoshi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Akiyoshi stops Bonce from getting back to his feet.
Akiyoshi 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.
Akiyoshi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bonce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akiyoshi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akiyoshi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bonce's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonce is looking to get back to is feet but Akiyoshi passes into side control.
Akiyoshi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bonce is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Akiyoshi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ground and pound from Akiyoshi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Akiyoshi is putting a hurting on Bonce here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bonce is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bonce is not content to let Akiyoshi control the position.
Akiyoshi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bonce is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonce parries the strikes from Akiyoshi easily there. Akiyoshi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bonce to escape.
Bonce takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bonce is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Akiyoshi throws a strike aimed at the side of Bonce's head but Bonce avoids it well.
Bonce is trying to get back to his feet.
Akiyoshi working the ground and pound.
Akiyoshi controls the position.
Bonce taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bonce takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Akiyoshi wants to control but Bonce is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyoshi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akiyoshi is looking to take a break and control but Bonce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akiyoshi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonce is not content to let Akiyoshi control the position.
Akiyoshi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bonce is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takahiro Akiyoshi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bonce misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonce throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bonce throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akiyoshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonce.
Bonce lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bonce throws a right hand that Akiyoshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Akiyoshi also avoids with ease.
Akiyoshi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bonce's guard.
Bonce is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Akiyoshi is controlling him.
Akiyoshi pushes down on Bonce's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bonce is looking to escape.
Akiyoshi trying to control from half guard but Bonce is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyoshi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Akiyoshi prevents Bonce from standing back up.
Akiyoshi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bonce is in trouble now - Akiyoshi has advanced to mount!
Akiyoshi working Bonce over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonce is trying to stand.
A nice elbow there by Akiyoshi.
Akiyoshi raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonce is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Akiyoshi landing punches.
Bonce tries to buck Akiyoshi off but he can't manage it.
Akiyoshi looking to finish Bonce with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bonce!
Akiyoshi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Akiyoshi with good strikes from the mount here!
Takahiro Akiyoshi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akiyoshi lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyoshi landing strikes from the mount and Bonce is in trouble!
Akiyoshi cracks Bonce with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bonce is in a horrible position here. Akiyoshi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bonce takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bonce is rocked!
Akiyoshi trying to control but Bonce is having none of it.
Akiyoshi lands a big shot there that rocks Bonce but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Akiyoshi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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!
Akiyoshi won't let Bonce get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyoshi lands a big shot there that rocks Bonce but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Akiyoshi cracks Bonce with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Akiyoshi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Akiyoshi trying to control but Bonce is having none of it.
Akiyoshi with good strikes from the mount here!
Bonce is still in real trouble! Can Akiyoshi finish him?
Akiyoshi cracks Bonce with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bonce seems to have recovered his senses.
Bonce wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
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!
Akiyoshi looking to finish Bonce with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bonce!
The referee warns Bonce that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takahiro Akiyoshi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab by Bonce.
Bonce misses with a series of wild punches.
Akiyoshi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Akiyoshi trying to control from half guard but Bonce is working away.
Akiyoshi throwing shots but Bonce is blocking nicely.
Akiyoshi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akiyoshi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bonce's head.
Bonce avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akiyoshi.
Bonce keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyoshi thows a huge punch but Bonce dodges it nicely.
Akiyoshi thows a huge punch but Bonce dodges it nicely.
Akiyoshi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Akiyoshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonce can do to turn this around?
Akiyoshi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bonce's head.
Akiyoshi working the head and body with strikes.
Akiyoshi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bonce pushes Akiyoshi off looking to stand but Akiyoshi dives back in and keeps control.
Bonce won't allow Akiyoshi to pass to mount.
Bonce pushes Akiyoshi off looking to stand but Akiyoshi dives back in and keeps control.
Akiyoshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonce keeps working.
Akiyoshi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Takahiro Akiyoshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyoshi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Akiyoshi slows the pace down in half guard.
Bonce taking some punishment here, with Akiyoshi in his half guard.
Akiyoshi passes to full mount!
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!
Bonce's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bonce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyoshi controlling the pace for now.
Akiyoshi lands a nice shot to the head.
Akiyoshi controlling the position easily from mount.
Akiyoshi lands a heavy elbow.
Akiyoshi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyoshi lands a big shot there that rocks Bonce but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Akiyoshi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Akiyoshi with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonce wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bonce taking shots to the head.
Akiyoshi lands a couple of good shots and Bonce has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akiyoshi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bonce's body.
Ben Bonce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Takahiro Akiyoshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akiyoshi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takahiro Akiyoshi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Meka Bertane Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashley Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks has chosen Nightrain as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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5 - 3 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Meka Bertane Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Ashley Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertane Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hendricks closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bertane Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hendricks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hendricks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hendricks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bertane Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hendricks trying to control the action but Bertane Jr is working from the bottom.
Hendricks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bertane Jr defending well though.
Hendricks thows a huge punch but Bertane Jr dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Hendricks.
Hendricks stalling.
Hendricks working the head and body with strikes.
Hendricks is controlling the pace.
Bertane Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bertane Jr tries to get out of the position.
Bertane Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Hendricks sits in half guard.
Hendricks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bertane Jr's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hendricks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hendricks trying to control from half guard but Bertane Jr is working away.
Hendricks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bertane Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ashley Hendricks wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hendricks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bertane Jr circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hendricks showed some decent athleticism there.
Hendricks slows the pace down in half guard.
Bertane Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Hendricks sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks stalling.
Hendricks prevents Bertane Jr from improving his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hendricks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bertane Jr's head.
Bertane Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bertane Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Hendricks sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hendricks throws a strike but Bertane Jr avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashley Hendricks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bertane Jr shoots in for a double leg but Hendricks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bertane Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Hendricks, looking for a takedown. Bertane Jr pushes Hendricks against the cage but Hendricks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hendricks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hendricks is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bertane Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hendricks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bertane Jr keeps working.
Bertane Jr is trying to escape the position but Hendricks is controlling the position.
Bertane Jr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hendricks.
Hendricks trying to control the action but Bertane Jr is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hendricks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hendricks working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertane Jr is being controlled here.
Bertane Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hendricks in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hendricks lands a nice forearm strike.
Hendricks lands a few punches from side control.
Bertane Jr is not content to let Hendricks control the position.
Hendricks in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertane Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Hendricks keeps moving and retains side control.
Hendricks misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hendricks working the ground and pound but Bertane Jr is defending the strikes.
Hendricks misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hendricks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bertane Jr is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks scores with punches from side control.
Hendricks tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Bertane Jr's face as Hendricks controls the position.
Hendricks wants to control but Bertane Jr is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hendricks in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashley Hendricks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hendricks slips under a jab from Bertane Jr.
Bertane Jr shoots and misses
and Hendricks counters with a shoot takedown. Bertane Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Hendricks is looking to work some ground and pound but Bertane Jr has wrist control.
Hendricks landing some decent shots from guard.
Hendricks forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Hendricks 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks 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.
Hendricks controlling the action here.
Ashley Hendricks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Hendricks has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ashley Hendricks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hendricks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ashley Hendricks has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bertane Jr tries to bum rush Hendricks with a series of wild strikes but Hendricks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bertane Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hendricks's waist but Hendricks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bertane Jr off to one side.
Bertane Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hendricks.
Hendricks takes a little break here. Bertane Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashley Hendricks has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hendricks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meka Bertane Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bertane Jr misses with a low kick.
Hendricks misses the jab.
Bertane Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hendricks eats them both and turns towards Bertane Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bertane Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Hendricks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ashley Hendricks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hendricks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashley Hendricks!
Ashley Hendricks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Valdemes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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250 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Dantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Valdemes!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdemes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dantes swinging wildly here.
Valdemes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dantes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dantes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dantes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdemes was well out of range. Poor timing from Dantes.
Valdemes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valdemes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dantes counters with a series of strikes. Valdemes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dantes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dantes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dantes scores with a body shot.
Valdemes misses with a takedown attempt
and Dantes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcus Dantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Valdemes.
Dantes scores with a hook to the body. Valdemes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from Dantes.
Valdemes is rocked!
Dantes Throws a clean left jab. Dantes Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Valdemes's chin! Valdemes crumbles to the ground and Dantes follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Dantes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marcus Dantes!
A victorious Marcus Dantes 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alik Tseiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alik Tseiko!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tseiko tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tseiko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tseiko tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tseiko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tseiko's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Tseiko! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Tseiko is rocked!
It looks like Alik Tseiko has been cut.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tseiko is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz is pushing down on Tseiko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tseiko is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Tseiko dodges it nicely.
Tseiko wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tseiko looks winded!
Diaz wants to take a breather but Tseiko is having none of it.
Tseiko seems to have recovered his senses.
Tseiko won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tseiko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tseiko won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz prevents Tseiko from improving his position.
Tseiko is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Tseiko is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
Tseiko preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Tseiko is working away.
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tseiko is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tseiko avoid being mounted?
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Tseiko is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Tseiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tseiko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Tseiko off the cage and back into range.
Tseiko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing Tseiko from standing up.
Diaz throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Diaz is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tseiko throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Diaz's body to avoid the submission. Diaz has instead reached around Tseiko's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Diaz arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nick Diaz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vergil Cry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Wilczy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Wilczy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vergil Cry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Wilczy!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Wilczy.
Wilczy wants to slow Cry down by chopping away at his legs.
Cry avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wilczy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cry closes the distance but Wilczy moves to the side
and Wilczy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cry shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilczy sprawls well. He's pushed Cry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilczy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wilczy leaves Cry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilczy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wilczy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cry thows a body shot but no joy.
Cry shoots for a takedown but Wilczy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vergil Cry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Cry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilczy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cry is looking to clinch but Wilczy is avoiding it.
Wilczy misses with a body kick.
Jan Wilczy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cry is looking to clinch.
Cry gets the takedown into side control.
Cry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wilczy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cry tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wilczy's legs.
Cry gets to mount! Wilczy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cry wants to control the pace but Wilczy is squirming around nicely.
Wilczy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cry controlling from mount.
Cry fails to take his opponent's back.
Cry is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wilczy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wilczy!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilczy is looking to advance position but Cry has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wilczy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cry seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wilczy is holding on tight.
Wilczy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilczy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cry swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wilczy is now in Cry's guard. A big mistake from Cry there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilczy looking to pass the guard.
Wilczy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilczy has managed to get both his arms back between Cry's legs - danger averted.
Wilczy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cry has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wilczy is looking to defend but Cry has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wilczy! Cry pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wilczy taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vergil Cry!
Vergil Cry tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Hertz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chandler's entrance music is Matthew Wilder - Break My Stride. A fine choice. Hertz has chosen PORN MUZIK as his entrance music. Dick Hertz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Chandler's chin.
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Chandler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Hertz!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hertz thuds his right hand into Chandler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like James Chandler has been cut.
Chandler misses with a hook.
Chandler misses with a series of wild punches.
Chandler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hertz.
A left lands for Hertz.
Nice uppercut lands for Hertz. That snapped Chandler's head back.
Chandler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hertz is trying to defend but Chandler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hertz is refusing to be controlled, as Chandler sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hertz is not content to let Chandler control the position.
Hertz wants to improve his position but Chandler is controlling well.
Chandler is just content to waste time from the top position. Hertz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hertz working for a triangle but Chandler defends it easily.
Hertz has momentary wrist control but Chandler slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Hertz has wrist control.
Chandler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hertz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chandler passes Hertz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hertz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is thwarting Hertz's attempts to control the position.
Hertz is looking for a sweep. Chandler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chandler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chandler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chandler is trying to control the action in half guard but Hertz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chandler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hertz moves into full guard.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Hertz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hertz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hertz is still trying to improve position.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Hertz keeps moving.
Chandler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chandler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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 James Chandler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Chandler's cut.
That's time! Chandler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hertz misses with a left hand
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler throws the left hand but Hertz avoids the punch easily.
Chandler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hertz lands a nice shot that snaps Chandler's head back.
Hertz avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Hertz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hertz gets a double leg takedown into Chandler's guard.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Hertz from controlling successfully.
Hertz throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hertz wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Hertz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chandler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hertz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hertz forces his way into half guard.
Hertz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chandler's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler moves into full guard.
Hertz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chandler being controlled here, momentarily.
Chandler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hertz.
Chandler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hertz.
Hertz trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hertz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dick Hertz.
Chandler lands the left hand.
Hertz with a nice cross.
Hertz takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
Hertz dips to his left and cracks Chandler with an uppercut!
Chandler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hertz throws out the jab.
Hertz misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Chandler misses.
Hertz throws a lazy uppercut
and Hertz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hertz misses with the combination.
Hertz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chandler momentarily.
Dick Hertz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hertz shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense.
Hertz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hertz missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hertz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hertz misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Hertz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Chandler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hertz throws an off balance right hand
and Chandler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hertz won't be happy with that.
Hertz is not content to let Chandler control the position.
Hertz wants to control but Chandler postures up.
James Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hertz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chandler off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hertz scores with punches from the back.
Hertz scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Hertz avoiding Chandler 's attempts to control his hands.
Well, with Hertz on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chandler is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hertz tries to keep control of the position but Chandler is staying busy.
Chandler showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hertz missing with punches from the back.
Hertz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chandler has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hertz 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.
Even with his hooks in, Hertz manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hertz lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Chandler hold on?!
Hertz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hertz cracks Chandler with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Chandler from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hertz throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Chandler looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hertz.
Hertz misses with an elbow to the head.
Hertz throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hertz is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Chandler taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Hertz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Hertz!
Dick Hertz is the new featherweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dick Hertz waved his t-shirt featuring Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adolfo Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arstan Selmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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236 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adolfo Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arstan Selmy!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selmy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dias's half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Selmy lands a nice short elbow.
Dias is looking to improve his position.
Selmy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dias defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selmy wants to free his trapped foot but Dias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dias keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dias keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Selmy is looking for a kimura here.
Selmy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Selmy lands a nice short elbow.
Selmy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dias looks like he's trying to stand up.
Selmy wants to take a breather but Dias is having none of it.
Selmy misses with a head shot. Dias uses the momentum to regain guard.
Selmy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Selmy with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selmy won't allow Dias to sweep him here.
Selmy postures up.
Selmy wants to control from the top but Dias keeps moving.
Dias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Selmy on the ground.
Selmy throws a big right hand that misses.
Selmy throwing strikes but missing.
Dias controls Selmy momentarily but Selmy frees himself.
Dias keeping moving, preventing Selmy from controlling successfully.
Selmy lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Selmy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selmy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dias is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dias has escaped and now he's on top!
Selmy pulls Dias in close to prevent any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dias slaps away a takedown attempt from Selmy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adolfo Dias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Selmy misses with an uppercut
and Dias counters with a left and a right that stings Selmy.
Dias lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Selmy shoots in looking for a takedown. Dias tries to sprawl out of it but Selmy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Selmy. Dias does a little dance to reset his feet.
Selmy fails to land the takedown.
Adolfo Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arstan Selmy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Dias lands an impressive looking overhand right. Selmy doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Arstan Selmy has been cut.
Dias ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dias bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Selmy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Selmy showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Selmy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arstan Selmy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arstan Selmy's cut.
That's time! Dias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dias lands a nice shot to the body.
Dias moves out of range of the strikes.
Dias buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dias lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Selmy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dias's head backwards.
It looks like Adolfo Dias has been cut.
Selmy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Selmy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dias sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Selmy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Selmy loads up on a big right hand but Dias slips the punch.
Selmy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dias counters with a good low kick that Selmy was not able to check.
Selmy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selmy scoring with some ground and pound.
Selmy throws a big elbow that misses.
Dias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Selmy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Selmy scoring with some ground and pound.
Arstan Selmy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Selmy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dias preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dias being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dias feints and then cracks Selmy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Selmy down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Selmy scores with a sloppy right hand. Dias should have avoided that one.
Selmy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dias.
Adolfo Dias is winning the standup battle so far.
Selmy missing with a left hand there. Dias was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Selmy. That snapped Dias's head back.
Selmy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Selmy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias feints and then cracks Selmy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Selmy down.
Selmy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dias is fending him off so far but Selmy persists. Nope, Dias circles away and we're back to standing.
Adolfo Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arstan Selmy.
Selmy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dias as he jumps to the side.
Selmy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Selmy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dias connects with the punch.
Selmy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dias on his heels. He'll look to pass Dias's guard now, I'm sure.
Dias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Selmy manages to get himself to full guard.
Dias has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dias being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias won't allow Selmy to sweep him here.
Selmy wants to stand up but Dias is controlling him.
Selmy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Arstan Selmy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Selmy throws a shot from downtown. Dias moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arstan Selmy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Selmy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dias stuffs the takedown attempt from Selmy. Selmy gets slowly back to his feet.
Dias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Selmy.
Selmy takes one to the chin there.
Selmy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dias sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Selmy somewhat.
Adolfo Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arstan Selmy.
Selmy misses the body punch
and Dias counters with a nice low kick that buckles Selmy's knee momentarily.
Dias dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dias lands a big head kick that sends Selmy tumbling to the mat! Dias takes a step backwards and waves Selmy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Selmy 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.
A big left from Selmy misses.
Selmy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dias throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Arstan Selmy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selmy shoots in but Dias avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dias turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Selmy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Dias.
That has opened up Arstan Selmy's cut even more.
Selmy shoots for a takedown but Dias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dias turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Dias finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dias fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Selmy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dias lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The cut above Arstan Selmy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Selmy has time to react.
Dias cracks Selmy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dias has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Selmy to stand back up!
Selmy is rocked!
Arstan Selmy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Selmy looks for a takedown but Dias sprawls well.
Dias throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Selmy is defended easily by Dias.
Dias is looking to slow Selmy down with leg kicks.
Dias scores with a crisp jab that stopped Selmy in his tracks.
Adolfo Dias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias lands a nice leg kick that just misses Selmy's sensitive parts.
Selmy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dias's waist but Dias gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Selmy off to one side.
Selmy shoots in looking for a takedown. Dias tries to sprawl out of it but Selmy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Selmy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dias fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Selmy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Selmy takes a jab right on the kisser.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arstan Selmy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adolfo Dias!
Adolfo Dias seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Metin Eroglu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lithe Tarzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eroglu comes to the cage accompanied by No Worries. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Metin Eroglu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lithe Tarzan!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eroglu connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Lithe Tarzan has been cut.
Tarzan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eroglu as he jumps to the side.
Eroglu lands a big head kick that sends Tarzan tumbling to the mat! Eroglu takes a step backwards and waves Tarzan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tarzan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tarzan is defended easily by Eroglu.
Eroglu throws a push kick but Tarzan slaps the foot to one side.
Tarzan shoots for a double leg takedown but Eroglu sprawls well. He's pushed Tarzan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Metin Eroglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lithe Tarzan.
Tarzan blocks a head kick by Eroglu.
Tarzan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eroglu digs a good body shot into Tarzan's ribs.
Tarzan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eroglu.
Eroglu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarzan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tarzan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tarzan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Eroglu is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tarzan.
Tarzan fails to land the takedown.
Eroglu misses with a leg kick.
Tarzan shoots in for a takedown but Eroglu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eroglu scores with a kick to the body.
Tarzan looks winded!
Tarzan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eroglu counters with a good, hard body kick but Tarzan shrugs it off.
Eroglu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarzan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Eroglu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tarzan scrambles back to his feet.
Tarzan is still on wobbly legs! Can Eroglu finish him?
Tarzan fails with the takedown
and Eroglu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That has opened up Lithe Tarzan's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eroglu cracks Tarzan with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Metin Eroglu!
Metin Eroglu retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Metin Eroglu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Kochergin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tyson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mary had a little lamb. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Kochergin!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochergin lands a jab to the head.
Kochergin throws a head kick that half lands.
A jab from Tyson finds it's way through Kochergin's defenses.
Tyson connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kochergin throws a shot from downtown. Tyson moves away and avoids it.
Kochergin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kochergin connects with a leg kick. Tyson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kochergin scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Kochergin.
Kochergin misses with a looping right.
Tyson throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Tyson there.
Tyson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tyson walks into a left hand.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Kochergin.
Kochergin misses with a looping right.
Kochergin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
Kochergin misses with a head kick.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kochergin.
Kochergin looks to land a combination. Tyson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kochergin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Kochergin.
Tyson cracks a nice hook into Kochergin's ribs.
Tyson misses with a straight left.
Tyson scores with the left hand. Kochergin knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kochergin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyson.
The fighters circling - Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kochergin.
Kochergin slips a jab from Tyson.
A jab from Tyson misses.
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kochergin.
Tyson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tyson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kochergin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyson lands with a straight right. Kochergin didn't see that one coming.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochergin misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A punch combination from Kochergin misses.
Kochergin connects with a high kick.
Tyson jabs at Kochergin's body.
Kochergin looks winded!
Kochergin slips a straight right by Tyson.
Tyson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kochergin.
Tyson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kochergin quickly recovers to half guard.
Tyson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tyson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kochergin defends it well.
Tyson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kochergin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tyson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tyson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You get the feeling that Kochergin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looking to control but Kochergin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tyson landing punches.
Kochergin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tyson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tyson is looking to take Kochergin's back but instead Kochergin gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Tyson wants to control but Kochergin is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kochergin pushes Tyson off looking to stand but Tyson dives back in and keeps control.
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!
Tyson is pressing down on Kochergin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kochergin is holding on for now.
Tyson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kochergin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson misses with a left hand
and Kochergin counters with a straight right hand.
Tyson misses with a looping right.
Kochergin slips a straight right by Tyson.
Kochergin catches Tyson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tyson throws out a loose jab but Kochergin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Kochergin.
Kochergin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kochergin's guard.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Kochergin keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochergin controls Tyson momentarily but Tyson frees himself.
Kochergin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tyson trying to control but Kochergin is working from the bottom.
Tyson is stalling in the full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tyson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mike Tyson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tyson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kochergin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tyson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tyson showed some decent athleticism there.
Tyson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kochergin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tyson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kochergin is trying to maintain the position but Tyson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tyson trying to control from half guard but Kochergin is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson is pressing down on Kochergin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kochergin is holding on for now.
Mike Tyson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a head shot. Kochergin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tyson throwing strikes but missing.
Tyson trying to control but Kochergin is working from the bottom.
Tyson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looking to pass the guard.
Tyson trying to control but Kochergin is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Tyson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kochergin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kochergin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kochergin scores with a head kick.
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!
A swing and a miss from Tyson.
Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kochergin misses with the combination.
Andrey Kochergin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kochergin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andrey Kochergin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kochergin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tyson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tyson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kochergin throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Tyson misses the jab.
Kochergin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kochergin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kochergin connects with a leg kick. Tyson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kochergin slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good leg kick by Kochergin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tyson throws an off balance right hand
and Kochergin counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Kochergin.
Kochergin throws a sloppy head kick and Tyson moves out of range easily.
Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kochergin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kochergin tries to sprawl but Tyson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tyson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyson seems to be working for a kimura but Kochergin defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson is working for a kimura but Kochergin is defending it quite comfortably.
Tyson is looking for a kimura but Kochergin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tyson to get the leverage.
Tyson is trying to control. Kochergin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kochergin is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tyson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kochergin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tyson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mike Tyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Mike Tyson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kochergin.
Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyson throws the left hand but Kochergin avoids the punch easily.
Kochergin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mike Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kochergin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kochergin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson works Kochergin's body with a nice hook.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kochergin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tyson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kochergin.
Kochergin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson gets the takedown into side control.
Tyson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kochergin's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tyson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kochergin for as long as he can get away with.
Tyson working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tyson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kochergin wants to get back to his feet but Tyson drags him back down.
Andrey Kochergin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tyson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tyson 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 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tyson!
As Mike Tyson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I know I am a tough, shit talking fighter, but I ain't no mob figure. I did my time for the rape. I paid alot of money, I mean I paid my dues. I may be a rapist but I ain't the same person I was when I bit that guy's ear off. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Channell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The man that you FEAR . This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Stanley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keith Channell!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Channell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanley.
Stanley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stanley misses with a straight right.
Stanley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Channell throws a body kick that misses.
Stanley lands a nice shot that snaps Channell's head back.
Channell fails to land with a series of punches.
Stanley looks to land a left hand but Channell moved out of range nicely.
Stanley lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stanley loads up on a big right hand but Channell slips the punch.
Channell slaps away a takedown attempt from Stanley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Channell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stanley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Channell lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Channell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stanley finds it's way round the side to connect with Channell's head.
Channell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Channell tries to land a front kick but Stanley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stanley misses the shot to the body.
Stanley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Channell was covering up waiting for the punch and Stanley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stanley throwing strikes but missing.
Stanley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Channell is keeping the position for now.
Stanley landing with the ground and pound.
Stanley connects with a couple of short punches.
Channell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stanley.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Channell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stanley.
Channell is trying to keep Stanley in close.
Stanley 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.
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!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Keith Channell was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A low kick from Stanley is predictable there
and Stanley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Kyle Stanley has been cut.
Channell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Channell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stanley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kyle Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Channell scores with a takedown into Stanley's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Channell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stanley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stanley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stanley is trying to keep Channell in close.
Channell throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Channell trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanley trying to keep a closed guard but Channell is proving a slippery customer.
Channell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Channell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stanley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Channell with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanley seems to be looking for submissions.
Stanley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stanley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Channell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stanley is looking for a kimura but Channell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stanley to get the leverage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stanley wants to pass the guard but Channell is defending well.
Channell is trying to get back to full guard.
Stanley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Stanley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Stanley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Channell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Channell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Channell staying out of range there.
Stanley staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Stanley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Channell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Channell avoids the head kick by Stanley.
Channell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stanley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stanley thuds his right hand into Channell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Channell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Channell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Channell lands with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Channell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Channell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Stanley misses the target.
Stanley checks a leg kick nicely.
Stanley checks a low kick from Channell.
Stanley sizes up Channell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stanley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Channell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stanley is in Channell's guard.
Channell controls Stanley momentarily but Stanley frees himself.
Stanley trying to control but Channell is working from the bottom.
Stanley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Channell's guard.
Channell has Stanley pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley looking to pass the guard.
Channell has his hands on Stanley's head, controlling the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Keith Channell hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Channell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Channell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stanley throws a looping overhand right but Channell ducks down to avoid it.
Channell tries to work over Stanley's front leg with a kick but Stanley checks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stanley, as that shot connected.
Stanley swings for the body but Channell moves out of range.
Channell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Stanley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Channell.
Channell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stanley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stanley misses the jab.
Channell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Channell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stanley can pounce on him.
Channell tries for a takedown but Stanley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Channell looks for the body kick but Stanley saw that one coming.
Stanley dips to his left and cracks Channell with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Channell just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Channell.
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Channell moves away.
Channell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stanley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Channell scrambles back to his feet.
Channell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stanley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Channell defending well as Stanley loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stanley.
Channell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Channell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Channell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanley.
The fighters circling - Stanley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stanley misses with a body kick.
Channell slaps away a takedown attempt from Stanley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stanley takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stanley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Channell.
Channell lands a nice shot that snaps Stanley's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Stanley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Stanley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stanley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Channell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stanley as he jumps to the side.
Channell feints a jab promting Stanley to slip. Channell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stanley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Stanley.
Stanley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Channell but Channell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Channell moves out of range as Stanley throws a body kick.
Stanley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Channell.
Channell thuds his right hand into Stanley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Channell as he checks the leg kick.
Stanley moves out of range as Channell throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stanley misses with an uppercut.
Channell tests Stanley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Channell moves away.
Stanley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Channell!
Stanley tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Stanley working the strikes but Channell uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Channell is trying to stand back up but Stanley is controlling him
Stanley trying to mount his opponent but Channell defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Channell is staying active underneath Stanley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Channell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanley trying to control from half guard but Channell is working away.
Channell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stanley.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Channell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Channell is trying to maintain the position but Stanley is very close to passing his half guard.
Stanley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stanley passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Stanley landing punches.
Stanley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Channell hang on?
Stanley unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanley pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stanley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Channell blocking the ground and pound.
Stanley raining down hammerfists from mount.
Channell is rocked!
Channell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stanley postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Channell is out cold - huge knockout for Stanley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kyle Stanley!
Kyle Stanley retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Kyle Stanley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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