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SFL 54 McTearson vs Labra PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akihiro Shirasu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akihiro Shirasu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akihiro Shirasu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Machida!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirasu is looking to clinch.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Shirasu moves out of range easily.
Machida swinging wildly here.
Machida scores with a one two! Shirasu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shirasu drops Machida with a beautiful combination! Machida stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shirasu is looking for the KO!
It looks like Matt Machida has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shirasu shoots in and gets a takedown into Machida's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shirasu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shirasu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirasu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Machida is letting Shirasu control him for a moment.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shirasu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Akihiro Shirasu wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Machida misses with a few strikes there.
Shirasu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shirasu content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shirasu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shirasu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Akihiro Shirasu.
Shirasu blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shirasu tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shirasu blocks a head kick by Machida.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shirasu to score with a decent uppercut.
Shirasu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machida's half guard.
Machida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shirasu stops Machida from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akihiro Shirasu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Machida's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Machida misses with a head kick.
Machida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shirasu.
A shot to the body from Machida misses
and Shirasu counters with a single leg into guard. Machida didn't expect that.
Shirasu controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shirasu passes Machida's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shirasu in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Machida tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Shirasu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akihiro Shirasu!
A relieved looking Akihiro Shirasu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ongka Ongka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Blok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ongka's entrance music is Abebe. A fine choice. Blok has chosen Bangarang as his entrance music. Michael Blok has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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230 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Counter fighter
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ongka Ongka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Blok!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blok shoots for a takedown but Ongka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ongka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blok did well to prevent Ongka getting side control.
Blok wants to improve his position but Ongka is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blok can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ongka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blok defends it well.
Ongka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blok has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blok is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ongka wants to pass to mount but Blok is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blok tries to get to full guard but Ongka has control of the leg.
Ongka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ongka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blok doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ongka.
Ongka is breathing heavily.
Ongka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blok is just riding it out for now. Ongka eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blok trying to control but Ongka postures up.
Ongka is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Blok!
Blok stops Ongka from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ongka looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Blok is looking to improve his position but Ongka isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ongka wants to take Blok's back here but Blok is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ongka manages to capitalize on a mistake by Blok to take his back!
Ongka looking for the RNC.
Ongka is not going to allow Blok to sit and survive in this position.
Ongka working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Blok is doing well to defend. Ongka seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Blok is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ongka Ongka!
After the fight, Ongka Ongka was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Ribero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michihiro Bukake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bukake 's choice of entrance music: Primo Victoria. 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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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Decent elbows
KO power |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andre Ribero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michihiro Bukake !
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukake throws a shot from downtown. Ribero moves away and avoids it.
Ribero scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ribero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bukake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ribero.
Bukake keeping control of the position.
Ribero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bukake wants to get back to full guard.
Bukake trying to control but Ribero postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukake wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribero passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ribero is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Bukake regains half guard.
Bukake is looking for a sweep. Ribero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bukake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ribero.
Ribero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bukake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ribero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bukake wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribero drops an elbow to the side of Bukake 's head.
Bukake is defending against the submission attempts here by Ribero.
Ribero is working for a kimura here but Bukake manages to reverse the position and he's now in Ribero's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bukake lands a couple of digs.
Ribero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bukake trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bukake is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ribero has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bukake is looking to defend but Ribero has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bukake ! Ribero pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bukake taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andre Ribero!
Andre Ribero gave a mention to Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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215 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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209 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Drysdale!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drysdale.
Drysdale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on Drysdale's shoulder, as Drysdale tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Drysdale misses.
A big left from Henderson misses.
Drysdale shoots and misses
and Henderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Henderson lands with a cross.
Henderson cracks Drysdale with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
Henderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drysdale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drysdale shoots in but no luck this time.
Henderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throws the left hand but Drysdale avoids the punch easily.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
Henderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Henderson throws a looping overhand right but Drysdale ducks down to avoid it.
Henderson misses with an uppercut
and Drysdale counters with a nice uppercut.
Henderson throws a looping overhand right but Drysdale ducks down to avoid it.
Henderson lands a head shot.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drysdale.
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Drysdale moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Drysdale.
Henderson throws a hook but Drysdale blocks it.
Drysdale throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Henderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Drysdale finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drysdale passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Drysdale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drysdale has hold of Henderson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Henderson seems comfortable defending it but Drysdale has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Henderson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Henderson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Drysdale couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Drysdale!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Kehoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Zeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kehoe comes to the cage accompanied by Angel Of Death. Zeman has chosen The Who - My Generation as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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179 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Kehoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Zeman!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeman defending well as Kehoe loads up on a big left hand.
Kehoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Kehoe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zeman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kehoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kehoe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kehoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zeman.
Zeman blocks an uppercut.
Kehoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kehoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kehoe tries to work over Zeman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kehoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zeman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kehoe.
Kehoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zeman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrew Kehoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kehoe tries to land a body kick
and Zeman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Andrew Kehoe has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kehoe is looking to reverse the position.
Zeman working away.
Kehoe is trying to improve his position.
Zeman trying to control the position but Kehoe is working away.
Kehoe can't do much from the bottom here.
Kehoe is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Kehoe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kehoe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zeman is looking to take a break and control but Kehoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kehoe wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kehoe tries to roll over but Zeman keeps him under control.
Kehoe trying to control from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kehoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zeman shoots in and gets a takedown into Kehoe's guard.
Zeman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kehoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zeman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kehoe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kehoe is refusing to be controlled, as Zeman sits in half guard.
Kehoe is trying to control but can't.
Zeman is looking to take a break and control but Kehoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kehoe wants to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anton Zeman.
Kehoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Kehoe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zeman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kehoe is fending him off so far but Zeman persists. Nope, Kehoe circles away and we're back to standing.
Zeman walks into a jab.
Kehoe moves into the clinch.
Zeman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kehoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zeman.
Kehoe throws a low kick but Zeman moves out of range easily.
Zeman has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zeman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kehoe.
Zeman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kehoe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Andrew Kehoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Zeman.
Zeman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kehoe is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe scores with a shot to the side of Zeman's head.
Zeman working hard to break the clinch.
Kehoe keeps control of Zeman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kehoe gets underhooks to prevent Zeman's takedown attempt.
Kehoe can't find room to land a body shot as Zeman controls the action.
Zeman looking for a takedown.
Kehoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zeman backwards.
Kehoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zeman misses with a takedown attempt - Kehoe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice cross by Kehoe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeman slips a straight right by Kehoe.
Kehoe misses with a few strikes there.
Zeman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Kehoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Kehoe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zeman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kehoe.
Zeman has a takedown stuffed.
Zeman shoots in looking for a takedown but Kehoe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zeman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kehoe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zeman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kehoe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zeman won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeman struggling a bit here.
Kehoe looking to control but instead Zeman has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kehoe throwing shots but Zeman is blocking nicely.
Zeman tries to get to full guard but Kehoe has control of the leg.
Kehoe throwing shots but Zeman is blocking nicely.
Andrew Kehoe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehoe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kehoe drops an elbow to the side of Zeman's head.
Well, if Kehoe 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.
Zeman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kehoe.
Kehoe is trying to control. Zeman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kehoe drops an elbow to the side of Zeman's head.
Zeman wants to control but Kehoe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zeman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kehoe.
Kehoe throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Zeman to regain full guard.
Kehoe with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kehoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zeman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kehoe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kehoe trying to control but Zeman is working from the bottom.
Zeman has momentary wrist control but Kehoe slips an elbow through the middle.
Zeman looking for a guillotine here but Kehoe defends easily.
Kehoe throws a big right hand that misses.
Zeman keeping moving, preventing Kehoe from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kehoe is working Zeman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kehoe misses with the ground and pound.
Kehoe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kehoe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Zeman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kehoe off and has taken his back!
Kehoe is trying to break free.
Kehoe turns into Zeman and is now in his guard.
Kehoe 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.
Zeman is trying to keep Kehoe in close.
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!
Kehoe pushes down on Zeman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zeman is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zeman defending well though.
Kehoe wants to take a breather but Zeman is having none of it.
Kehoe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kehoe trying to pass the guard but Zeman defending well.
Kehoe wants to control but Zeman is keeping him busy.
Kehoe prevents Zeman from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kehoe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Kehoe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Kehoe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kehoe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zeman.
Zeman scores with a one two! Kehoe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kehoe lands a high kick!
Zeman is rocked!
Zeman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kehoe circles away quickly and effectively.
Zeman is still on wobbly legs! Can Kehoe finish him?
Zeman blocks a head kick by Kehoe.
Zeman throws a body kick that misses.
Zeman lands with an uppercut that bounces Kehoe off the cage and back into range.
Zeman seems to have recovered his senses.
Zeman has a takedown stuffed.
Zeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kehoe sprawls well. Kehoe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zeman gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kehoe lands a head shot.
Kehoe misses with a series of wild punches.
Andrew Kehoe is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehoe misses with a left hand
and Zeman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kehoe breaks the clinch.
Zeman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zeman looking to score a takedown here. Kehoe is defending well but Zeman drives through and ends up in Kehoe's guard.
Kehoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kehoe holds on and takes a little breather.
Kehoe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kehoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kehoe trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrew Kehoe wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kehoe, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kehoe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zeman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zeman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zeman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kehoe moves away.
A head kick misses from Kehoe.
Kehoe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andrew Kehoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Zeman.
A head kick from Kehoe lands but Zeman takes it in his stride.
Kehoe swings for the body but Zeman moves out of range.
Kehoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kehoe connects with an inside leg kick.
Kehoe throws a leg kick
and Zeman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kehoe won't be happy with that.
Kehoe looks to move to half guard but instead Zeman has passed into mount! Damn!
Kehoe tries to lock up and control but Zeman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeman tries to control but Kehoe wriggling away.
Zeman prevents Kehoe from getting the reversal.
Kehoe avoids a series of strikes thrown by Zeman.
Kehoe tries to hold on but Zeman pushes him away.
Zeman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kehoe is looking to escape.
The referee warns Kehoe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kehoe tries to hold on but Zeman pushes him away.
Kehoe is squirming around, avoiding Zeman's attempts to control the action.
Kehoe tries to hold on but Zeman postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Zeman trying to control the action but Kehoe is working from the bottom.
Anton Zeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kehoe is trying to maintain the position but Zeman is very close to passing his half guard.
Kehoe is looking for a sweep. Zeman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kehoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Zeman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zeman swinging wildly here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kehoe.
Zeman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Kehoe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kehoe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Kehoe!
Andrew Kehoe 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thuam Chaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacoby Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaka comes to the cage accompanied by Heart of a Champion. Lombard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Retaliator. Thuam Chaka had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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177 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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thuam Chaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacoby Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaka looking to score a takedown here. Lombard is defending well but Chaka drives through and ends up in Lombard's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaka forces his way into half guard.
Chaka 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.
Chaka uses his free foot to push down on Lombard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lombard.
Chaka is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lombard has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lombard regains half guard.
Chaka seems to be working for a kimura but Lombard defends the submission attempt.
Chaka seems to be looking for submissions.
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!
Chaka passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaka is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lombard can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lombard wants to control but Chaka is having none of it.
Chaka working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Chaka is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lombard has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chaka goes for an armbar but Lombard turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lombard.
Chaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chaka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lombard's guard.
Lombard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
Lombard prevents Chaka from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaka regains half guard.
Chaka actively working from the bottom here.
Chaka is defending against the submission attempts here by Lombard.
Chaka won't allow Lombard to pass to mount.
Chaka is looking for a sweep. Lombard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chaka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lombard wants to take a breather but Chaka is having none of it.
Chaka wants to get back to full guard.
Chaka looking for submissions off his back.
Lombard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chaka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lombard.
Chaka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard is pressing down on Chaka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chaka is holding on for now.
Chaka wants to get back to full guard.
Chaka looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lombard pushes past his half guard into mount!
Chaka gets back to half guard.
Chaka actively working from the bottom here.
Lombard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lombard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lombard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chaka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Chaka has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lombard is looking to defend but Chaka has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lombard! Chaka pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lombard taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thuam Chaka!
Thuam Chaka managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sparta Fightware, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramzes Tuttanhamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Batshit Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datsik has chosen Lunatic Fringe as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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235 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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramzes Tuttanhamon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Batshit Datsik!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuttanhamon shoots in looking for a takedown. Datsik tries to sprawl out of it but Tuttanhamon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Datsik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tuttanhamon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Datsik tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tuttanhamon is in Datsik's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tuttanhamon wants to pass the guard but Datsik is keeping the position.
Tuttanhamon preventing the sweep.
Datsik pulls Tuttanhamon in close to his closed guard and prevents Tuttanhamon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tuttanhamon is pushing down on Datsik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Datsik is fighting to maintain full guard but Tuttanhamon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Datsik won't allow Tuttanhamon to pass to mount.
Tuttanhamon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tuttanhamon prevents Datsik from improving his position.
Datsik is trying to stand.
Tuttanhamon is trying to work for a kimura but Datsik is defending well.
Datsik is looking for a sweep. Tuttanhamon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuttanhamon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Datsik wants to control but Tuttanhamon is keeping busy.
Datsik is trying to escape back to his feet but Tuttanhamon uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Datsik is looking for a sweep.
Datsik tries to escape but Tuttanhamon is in control.
Tuttanhamon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Datsik has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tuttanhamon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tuttanhamon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tuttanhamon doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Datsik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Datsik throws out a loose jab but Tuttanhamon uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Datsik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Datsik with a hook.
Datsik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tuttanhamon on the side of the head.
Tuttanhamon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tuttanhamon shoots in for a takedown but Datsik shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramzes Tuttanhamon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuttanhamon moves out of range as Datsik strikes.
Datsik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuttanhamon.
Tuttanhamon shoots in for a double leg but Datsik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Datsik throws a body punch but Tuttanhamon moves out of range.
Tuttanhamon shoots in and drives through. Datsik sprawls well.
Oooooh!!! Datsik has knocked Tuttanhamon down with a huge combo! Datsik steps away and waves a wobbly Tuttanhamon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Tuttanhamon is rocked!
It looks like Ramzes Tuttanhamon has been cut.
Datsik stuns Tuttanhamon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Tuttanhamon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tuttanhamon is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuttanhamon walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Tuttanhamon limp body while Datsik jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Batshit Datsik!
Our winner, Batshit Datsik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chandler kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Trapt - Headstrong. Peterson has chosen Blind Eye Halo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nikolai Peterson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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153 lbs
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154 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikolai Peterson !
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson throws out a powerful jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Peterson enables Chandler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Peterson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peterson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chandler has picked Peterson up and slammed him! Peterson can't keep hold of the triangle and Chandler manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler tries to advance to mount but can't.
Peterson sneaks back into half guard.
Chandler trying to control the action but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Peterson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chandler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chandler's back!
Peterson is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Chandler is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nikolai Peterson !
A victorious Nikolai Peterson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Habana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimbo Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryan Habana!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Habana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Habana. Habana maintains the clinch.
Habana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Habana.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Habana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Habana is controlling him.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Habana landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Habana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Habana scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Habana - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Habana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Habana has Jones pushed against the cage.
Habana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habana working Jones over with knees to the body.
Habana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Habana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Habana landing knees to the head.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Habana scores a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Habana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Habana obliges.
Habana lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Habana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Habana lands an elbow inside.
Habana lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Habana with a knee to the head.
Habana lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Habana lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Habana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habana leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knees to the body from Habana.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Habana crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Habana gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Habana content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Habana lands a knee to the head.
Habana taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Habana is blocking nicely.
Habana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Habana lands a nice elbow.
Habana lands a nice knee to the body.
Habana lands a damaging elbow.
Habana lands a damaging elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Habana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Habana is defending well.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Habana has Jones pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Habana.
Knees to the body from Habana.
Habana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Habana crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Habana has him pressed against the cage.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Habana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habana crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Habana lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Habana lands a knee to the head.
Habana lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Habana landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Habana obliges.
Habana lands a knee to the head.
Habana using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Habana is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Habana lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jones is trying to stall.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Habana dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Habana lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Habana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Habana lands a nice elbow.
Habana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Habana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Habana.
Habana scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Habana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Habana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Habana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Habana leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones tries for a takedown but Habana manages to get underhooks.
Habana using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Habana.
Habana working Jones over with knees to the body.
Habana controlling the action here for a moment.
Habana lands an elbow inside.
Habana effectively controlling the action here.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Habana with a knee to the head.
Habana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Habana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Habana landing knees to the head.
Bryan Habana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habana lands an elbow inside.
Habana scores with a knee to the head.
Habana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Habana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Habana working Jones over with knees to the body.
Habana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Habana lands a damaging elbow.
Habana lands a damaging elbow.
Habana effectively controlling the action here.
Habana lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Habana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Habana.
Habana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Habana.
Habana scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habana crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Habana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Knees to the body from Habana.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Habana obliges.
Habana content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Habana's brow.
Habana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Habana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Habana lands a knee to the head.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Habana lands a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Habana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Habana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Habana lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Habana is controlling him.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Habana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Habana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Habana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
A knee to the head by Habana.
A knee to the head by Habana.
Habana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Habana leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Habana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Habana fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Habana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Habana tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Habana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Habana keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones is looking to control Habana's arms but Habana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Habana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Habana has him pressed against the cage.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Habana lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Habana is stalling here.
Habana trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Habana.
Habana with a knee to the head.
Habana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Habana scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Habana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Habana crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Habana scores with a knee to the head.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Habana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habana lands an elbow inside.
Habana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Habana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Habana connects with a knee to the head.
Habana stalling.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Habana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Habana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Habana connects with a knee to the head.
Habana scores with a knee to the head.
Habana scores a nice knee to the body.
Habana lands a knee to the head.
Habana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Habana with a knee to the head.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A knee to the head by Habana.
Habana trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Habana into the cage.
Habana tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Habana.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Habana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones has picked Habana up - he's going for a ride! Jones dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Habana wants to get back to full guard.
Habana actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones winds up and cracks Habana with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Habana defends it.
Jones is keen to just control but Habana is a slippery customer.
Bryan Habana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Habana regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Habana has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Habana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Habana's legs - danger averted.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Habana is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Habana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jimbo Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Habana is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Habana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Habana has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Habana!
Bryan Habana decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McTearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berting Labra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Labra has chosen krolithika as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Berting Labra!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTearson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McTearson throws a lazy right hand but Labra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Labra takes the fight into the clinch.
Labra works on McTearson's body with a couple of short punches.
Labra lands a nice shot to the body.
Labra lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McTearson misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Labra controls his hands.
Labra blocks a body shot from McTearson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Labra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Labra misses with a knee strike.
McTearson scores with a shot to the side of Labra's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson avoiding damage as Labra throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from McTearson.
McTearson working aggressively here.
McTearson tries to work over Labra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Labra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Labra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Labra tries a body shot but McTearson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson lands a left hand.
Labra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McTearson is defending well for now.
Labra misses with a punch on the inside.
McTearson lands with a light punch inside.
McTearson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from McTearson on the inside.
McTearson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McTearson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McTearson is trying to maintain a safe position but Labra gets an underhook and turns McTearson into the cage.
McTearson avoiding damage as Labra throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McTearson.
McTearson blocks a body shot from Labra.
McTearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Labra.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Labra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Labra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McTearson is defending well for now.
Labra has McTearson pressed against the cage.
McTearson pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Labra closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from McTearson.
Labra tries to land knees in the clinch but McTearson avoids the damage to the body.
McTearson lands with a right to the head.
A short right from McTearson.
Labra lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McTearson or not.
Labra tries to land knees in the clinch but McTearson avoids the damage to the body.
Labra misses with a hook to the ribs.
McTearson lands with a short shot to the head.
Labra tries a body shot but McTearson blocks it.
Labra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McTearson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McTearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McTearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Labra.
Labra struggles to land a body shot inside as McTearson controls his hands.
McTearson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from McTearson.
McTearson lands a left hand.
McTearson blocks a body shot from Labra.
McTearson tries to work over Labra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Labra tries a body shot but McTearson blocks it.
McTearson has Labra pressed against the cage, preventing Labra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Labra lands a body shot.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Labra.
McTearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
McTearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Labra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Labra prevents a body shot from McTearson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Labra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Labra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Labra.
Labra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTearson's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McTearson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Labra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Labra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McTearsons head.
A short left from McTearson.
It looks like Berting Labra has been cut.
McTearson misses with the head strike.
Labra can't find room to land a body shot as McTearson controls the action.
Labra connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rufus McTearson has been cut.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Labra.
McTearson misses with the head strike.
McTearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Labra uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTearson pushes Labra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Labra blocks an uppercut.
McTearson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Labra unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McTearson lands a hook to the side of the head.
McTearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Labra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus McTearson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Labra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTearson looks for the body kick but Labra saw that one coming.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
That kick from McTearson tenderised Labra's leg. Labra is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from McTearson finds it's way through Labra's defenses.
Labra ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
Labra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Labra slips a jab from McTearson.
McTearson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McTearson lands a head shot.
McTearson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Labra takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Labra throws a predictable looking body shot
and McTearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McTearson moves out of range as Labra throws a body kick.
McTearson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Labra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Labra throws a solid leg kick but McTearson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Labra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McTearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTearson rushes Labra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Labra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McTearson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Labra backwards.
A shot in the inside from McTearson.
Labra is rocked!
Labra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Labra is still on wobbly legs! Can McTearson finish him?
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Labra.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Labra.
Labra lands a knee to the body.
McTearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McTearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Labra struggles to land a body shot inside as McTearson controls his hands.
Labra seems to have recovered his senses.
Labra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Labra unloads a knee to the mid-section. McTearson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Labra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Labra blocks an uppercut.
McTearson misses with a punch on the inside.
McTearson pushes Labra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Labra.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Labra.
McTearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Labra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McTearson lands with a light punch inside.
McTearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McTearson tries to work over Labra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from McTearson.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Labra.
Labra misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson avoiding damage as Labra throws knees to the body.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Labra.
Labra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Labra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McTearson tries a body shot but Labra blocks it.
McTearson gets through Labra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Labra tries to work over McTearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labra lands a knee to the body.
McTearson avoiding damage as Labra throws knees to the body.
Rufus McTearson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Labra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McTearson scores with a shot to the side of Labra's head.
Labra wants to get back to striking at distance but McTearson won't allow it.
Labra tries to work over McTearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McTearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McTearson tries to throw a body punch but Labra avoids it by throwing McTearson back against the cage.
McTearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Labra lands a body punch in the clinch.
McTearson pushes Labra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McTearson is trying to stall.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Labra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by McTearson.
McTearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Labra crunches a lovely knee into McTearson's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Labra.
Labra tries to work over McTearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from McTearson.
Labra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Labra pushes McTearson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Labra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McTearson avoids it.
McTearson managing to block the knees to the body from Labra.
McTearson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Labra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTearson's elbow.
McTearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Labra tries to throw a body punch but McTearson avoids it by throwing Labra back against the cage.
McTearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Labra.
McTearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McTearson scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus McTearson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McTearson lands a leg kick that knocks Labra off balance momentarily.
Labra misses with the combination.
McTearson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Labra.
McTearson cracks the inside of Labra's front leg.
McTearson misses with a hook
and Labra counters with an inside leg kick.
McTearson cracks the inside of Labra's front leg.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Labra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McTearson checks a leg kick.
McTearson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McTearson digs a good hook to Labra's body.
McTearson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Labra fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McTearson is out of range.
Labra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Labra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McTearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Labra manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson misses with a kick to the body
and Labra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McTearson thinking.
Labra throws a wild body kick that McTearson sees coming a mile off.
McTearson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McTearson clobbers Labra with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McTearson tries to clinch up but Labra circles away and keeps his distance.
McTearson scores with a jab.
Labra connects with a body shot.
Labra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McTearson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Labra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
Labra scores with a head kick.
Labra takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Labra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTearson.
Labra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Labra has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Labra there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTearson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labra misses with a knee strike.
McTearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Labra backwards.
McTearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from McTearson as the two fighters clinch.
McTearson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Labra tumbles to the floor! McTearson threw a big shot that dropped him and now McTearson is on top looking to finish! Labra has guard but can he survive?!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McTearson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Labra controlling McTearson's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson trying to control but Labra is working from the bottom.
Rufus McTearson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Labra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
Labra steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McTearson. That one must have hurt.
Labra wants to clinch.
McTearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McTearson throws the left hand but Labra avoids the punch easily.
Labra is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McTearson rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labra throws a solid leg kick but McTearson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Labra.
Labra motions for McTearson to come forward. Labra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Labra misses with a head kick.
McTearson throws a hook but Labra avoids it easily.
Labra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Labra blocks the body kick.
McTearson scores with a sloppy right hand. Labra should have avoided that one.
Labra misses with a low kick as McTearson jumps back.
Labra throws a leg kick that is checked
and McTearson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A decent looking cross lands there for McTearson.
McTearson punishes Labra's body with a nice straight punch.
Labra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Labra clinches up against the cage.
A short right from McTearson.
McTearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Labra controls his hands.
McTearson can't find room to land a body shot as Labra controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus McTearson clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McTearson scores with a nice head shot.
An inside leg kick from Labra misses.
Labra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Labra keeps McTearson at a distance using the push kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McTearson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McTearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Labra.
Labra finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Labra blocks the body kick.
Labra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McTearson doesn't seem bothered though.
Rufus McTearson is winning the standup battle so far.
McTearson misses with a straight right.
Labra is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McTearson.
Labra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McTearson is able to avoid easily.
Labra slips under a jab.
Labra misses with a head kick.
McTearson throws a nice head kick!
McTearson throws a hook to the side of Labra's head but Labra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labra takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from McTearson.
McTearson checks a leg kick.
McTearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Labra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Labra tries to score with a low kick but McTearson moves his leg out of the way.
A punch lands to the side of Labra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Labra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Labra scoring well with a low kick there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Labra lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McTearson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McTearson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McTearson throws a hook but Labra blocks it.
McTearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McTearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Labra was well out of range. Poor timing from McTearson.
McTearson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McTearson - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Labra forces McTearson back against the cage and clinches.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Labra.
Labra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Labra can't find room to land a body shot as McTearson controls the action.
Labra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from McTearson as the two fighters clinch.
Labra tries to throw a body punch but McTearson avoids it by throwing Labra back against the cage.
McTearson blocks a body shot from Labra.
McTearson keeps control of Labra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McTearson misses with a body punch.
McTearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Labra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McTearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McTearson misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McTearson working aggressively here.
McTearson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Labra prevents a body shot from McTearson.
McTearson scores with a shoulder strike.
Labra blocks a body shot from McTearson.
McTearson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Labra presses McTearson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Labra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTearson's elbow.
Labra misses with a body punch.
McTearson lands a big right hand that drops Labra! The killer instinct kicks in and McTearson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McTearson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus McTearson!
Rufus McTearson retains his middleweight title!
Rufus McTearson 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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