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SFL 57 McTearson vs Jones PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Pirrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Rogers 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phillip Pirrup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pirrup bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pirrup.
A swing and a miss from Rogers.
Pirrup looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rogers is fending him off so far but Pirrup persists. Nope, Rogers circles away and we're back to standing.
Pirrup on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rogers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pirrup keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rogers.
Pirrup shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pirrup was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pirrup looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rogers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pirrup. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pirrup looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rogers is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pirrup asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirrup wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
Rogers is trying to get back to his feet.
Pirrup goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rogers rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pirrup's guard! Nice work there by Rogers!
Pirrup looking for a sweep. Not yet Pirrup, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers wants to stand but Pirrup is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pirrup is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirrup is looking for a kimura here.
Pirrup is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pirrup is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rogers has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rogers!
Pirrup looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pirrup striking from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pirrup has a closed guard, preventing Rogers from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirrup trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.
Pirrup pulls Rogers in close to prevent any damage.
Pirrup is trying to keep Rogers in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pirrup shoots in looking for a takedown but Rogers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pirrup's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A cross from Rogers lands.
Pirrup shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rogers defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phillip Pirrup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pirrup fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rogers avoids it really well and circles away.
Pirrup pushes Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Rogers as he connects with a hook.
Rogers throws a jab but it's blocked by Pirrup.
Rogers throws a good cross that connects.
Pirrup shoots and misses
and Rogers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pirrup at a distance.
Rogers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pirrup slips a jab from Rogers.
Rogers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pirrup is breathing heavily.
Pirrup shoots in looking for a takedown. Rogers tries to sprawl out of it but Pirrup keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rogers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pirrup tries to move into range but Rogers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Rogers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pirrup gets a clinch.
Rogers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pirrup tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rogers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pirrup doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rogers throws a big shot that misses.
Pirrup looks for a takedown but Rogers sprawls well.
Jason Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rogers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rogers stuffs the takedown attempt from Pirrup. Pirrup gets slowly back to his feet.
Pirrup looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phillip Pirrup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pirrup dives in and grabs Rogers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rogers pushes down on Pirrup's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Pirrup.
Pirrup fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Rogers.
It looks like Phillip Pirrup has been cut.
Rogers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pirrup has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pirrup there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Rogers lands a slapping body shot.
Rogers lands an overhand right.
Pirrup blocks a jab.
Rogers drops Pirrup with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pirrup looks back up at him and smiles so Rogers waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Pirrup is rocked!
Pirrup gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Rogers points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Pirrup wakes up just in time to hear Rogers thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Rogers!
Our winner, Jason Rogers, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Dantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adrian Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Dantes!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dantes thuds a left hand into Lewis's body.
Dantes stuffs the takedown.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown. Dantes tries to sprawl out of it but Lewis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dantes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dantes scores with the left hand. Lewis knows he should have avoided that one.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dantes as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dantes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dantes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dantes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lewis.
Dantes jabs Lewis right on the nose. Lewis blinks but takes it well.
Lewis slips a jab and a cross from Dantes.
Dantes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis avoids the body shot from Dantes.
Lewis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dantes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dantes sizes up Lewis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dantes looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Dantes throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt - Dantes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Some wild striking there from Dantes.
Dantes digs a good body shot into Lewis's ribs.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Dantes circles away easily
and Dantes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marcus Dantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lewis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dantes counters with a series of strikes. Lewis will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dantes circles away.
Marcus Dantes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lewis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dantes counters with a nice body shot.
Dantes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lewis rather than just go for the knockout.
Dantes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dantes punishes Lewis's body with a nice straight punch.
Dantes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown. Dantes tries to sprawl out of it but Lewis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dantes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dantes throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dantes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dantes regains half guard.
Lewis tries to pass to full mount but Dantes defends it.
Lewis is trying to work for a kimura but Dantes is defending well.
Lewis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lewis trying to control the action but Dantes is working from the bottom.
Dantes gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dantes is keeping the position for now.
Lewis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dantes dives on top into guard.
Dantes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lewis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dantes defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dantes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dantes has picked Lewis up and slammed him! Lewis can't keep hold of the triangle and Dantes manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dantes dominated that round.
That's time! Lewis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dantes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Dantes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dantes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Lewis gets a double leg takedown into Dantes's guard.
Lewis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dantes keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lewis throwing strikes from guard but Dantes blocks nicely.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Dantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lewis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dantes wants to stand up but Lewis is controlling him.
Dantes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dantes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lewis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lewis is looking to pass into half guard but Dantes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dantes is in guard.
Lewis trying to control the position.
Dantes forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
Lewis actively working from the bottom here.
Lewis 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.
Dantes prevents Lewis from improving his position.
Lewis trying to hold on to Dantes's head to control him but Dantes postures up.
Lewis wants to improve his position but Dantes is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lewis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lewis is looking for a sweep. Dantes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dantes tries to stand and escape but Lewis is controlling the position.
Lewis has his hands clasped together around Dantes's back. He's all about the action.
Dantes trying to pass the guard but Lewis defending well.
That's four 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.
Lewis misses with an uppercut.
Lewis shoots for a double leg takedown but Dantes sprawls well. He's pushed Lewis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dantes digs a good hook to Lewis's body.
Dantes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dantes cracks Lewis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dantes jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dantes lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Lewis shoots in and drives through. Dantes sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adrian Lewis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lewis ducks right into an uppercut from Dantes.
Lewis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lewis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab by Dantes.
Horrible takedown by Lewis or perhaps it was just good defense by Dantes which made him look bad.
A left and a right from Dantes both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis takes one to the chin there.
Marcus Dantes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dantes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lewis shoots in but Dantes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dantes lands a nice looking body shot.
Dantes jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis shoots in but Dantes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dantes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dantes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown. Dantes tries to sprawl out of it but Lewis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dantes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot by Dantes.
Dantes throws a shot to the body.
Dantes clobbers Lewis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lewis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lewis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dantes avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but Dantes shows good takedown defense.
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!
Dantes scores with a body shot.
Dantes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dantes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dantes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dantes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lewis.
Lewis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dantes lands with a right hand.
Lewis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dantes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lewis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lewis with a poor takedown
and Dantes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dantes lands with a nice body punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Dantes scores with a four punch combination!
Dantes looks to land a combination but Lewis avoids it well.
Lewis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lewis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dantes counters with a left to the body.
Dantes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dantes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dantes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lewis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dantes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lewis on the side of the head.
Dantes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lewis. Lewis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dantes lands the left hand.
Dantes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lewis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lewis shoots and misses
and Dantes counters with a two punch combo.
Lewis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis passes Dantes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dantes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lewis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Dantes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dantes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Dantes!
After winning the bout, Marcus Dantes 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Kochergin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arstan Selmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Kochergin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arstan Selmy!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selmy ducks under a wild hook from Kochergin.
Selmy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kochergin sprawls well initially but Selmy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Selmy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kochergin defending well though.
Kochergin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Selmy.
Kochergin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Selmy.
Selmy is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kochergin as he works his way to full guard.
Selmy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Selmy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Selmy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Selmy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Selmy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kochergin's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Selmy landing some decent shots from guard.
Kochergin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochergin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Selmy with a nice head shot there.
Selmy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Selmy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Selmy wants to control from the top but Kochergin keeps moving.
Kochergin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Selmy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selmy stands up over Kochergin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Selmy is looking to work some ground and pound but Kochergin has wrist control.
Selmy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Selmy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kochergin's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochergin working a defensive guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Selmy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kochergin is staying active underneath Selmy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Selmy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Selmy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Selmy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Selmy trying to pass the guard but Kochergin defending well.
Selmy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kochergin's head.
Kochergin pushes Selmy off looking to stand but Selmy dives back in and keeps control.
Selmy passes to full mount!
Kochergin is breathing heavily.
Selmy punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selmy unloading with bombs!
Selmy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Selmy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kochergin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Selmy tries to control but Kochergin wriggling away.
Selmy lands a big shot there that rocks Kochergin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
Selmy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Selmy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Selmy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kochergin is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Selmy! Kochergin is hurt baaadly! Selmy is firing away with more strikes - Kochergin is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arstan Selmy!
Our winner, Arstan Selmy, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Lithe Tarzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Can't Hold Us as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lithe Tarzan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bradley Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarzan shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tarzan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Lithe Tarzan has been cut.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson leaves Tarzan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tarzan slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a body punch but Tarzan moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tarzan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Tarzan is now in Johnson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarzan passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarzan wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Tarzan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tarzan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Tarzan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Tarzan is controlling him well.
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tarzan seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tarzan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control here.
Tarzan 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.
Tarzan prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Tarzan seems to be looking for submissions.
Tarzan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tarzan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tarzan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tarzan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tarzan trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Tarzan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tarzan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tarzan throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Tarzan.
Tarzan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tarzan 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Tarzan is controlling well.
Tarzan misses with a head shot. Johnson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tarzan trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Tarzan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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 Lithe Tarzan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lithe Tarzan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Tarzan should have avoided that one.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Tarzan shakes it off.
Tarzan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tarzan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tarzan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tarzan wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Tarzan lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarzan scores with punches from side control.
Tarzan misses with the ground and pound.
Johnson defending against the ground and pound.
Johnson throws Tarzan to one side and escapes!
Bradley Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarzan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarzan shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Tarzan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tarzan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bradley Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarzan moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Tarzan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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 punch combination from Johnson misses.
Tarzan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Tarzan on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lithe Tarzan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Bradley Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Tarzan saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tarzan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tarzan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Tarzan trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tarzan slips nicely into half guard.
Tarzan trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tarzan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Tarzan.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Tarzan in his half guard.
Johnson trying to control here.
Tarzan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Tarzan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tarzan misses with a head shot. Johnson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tarzan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarzan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarzan postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lithe Tarzan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lithe Tarzan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Tarzan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tarzan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Tarzan in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.
Tarzan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tarzan.
Tarzan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarzan working the head and body with strikes.
Tarzan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
Tarzan trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Tarzan cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tarzan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tarzan throws an elbow but Johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Tarzan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Tarzan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tarzan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tarzan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tarzan wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Tarzan scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Tarzan.
A lull in the action here as Tarzan stalls from top position.
Tarzan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tarzan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tarzan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan working the body and head with strikes.
Tarzan working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Tarzan landing a few strikes.
Tarzan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tarzan tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Tarzan.
Lithe Tarzan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tarzan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarzan controls the position from side control.
Bradley Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarzan cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lithe Tarzan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tarzan, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lithe Tarzan!
Lithe Tarzan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Channell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolfo Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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, in the heavyweight 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, Keith Channell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adolfo Dias!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Channell tries to clinch
and Dias counters with a low kick, right behind Channell 's knee.
Channell scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Adolfo Dias has been cut.
Dias throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dias scores with a crisp jab that stopped Channell in his tracks.
Channell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dias paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Channell shoots in for a takedown but Dias shows good takedown defense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dias fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Channell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dias throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dias's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dias duly obliges.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dias, right into the meat.
Channell is looking to clinch.
Channell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Keith Channell has been cut.
Channell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Dias.
Dias throws a head kick that Channell semi-blocks.
Channell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dias.
Adolfo Dias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Channell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dias wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Channell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Channell shoots in for a takedown but Dias shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Channell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Channell is looking to clinch.
Channell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dias manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Channell dives in and grabs Dias's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dias pushes down on Channell's head and hops out.
Dias lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Channell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Channell throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Dias counter with a right hand.
Channell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channell shoots for a takedown but Dias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Channell shoots for a double leg takedown but Dias sprawls well. He's pushed Channell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dias drops Channell with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Channell looks back up at him and smiles so Dias waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Channell is rocked!
Channell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dias. Dias obviously looking to wear him down.
Oh Channell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Channell is breathing heavily.
Crack! A monster head kick from Dias and Channell falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Dias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Adolfo Dias!
After winning the bout, Adolfo Dias 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Akamai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Butcher!
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, Felix Akamai!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher misses with a double jab
and Akamai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akamai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A slow jab from Butcher misses its intended target.
Butcher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Butcher digs a good body shot into Akamai's ribs.
Akamai looks to land a combination but Butcher avoids it well.
Butcher displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Felix Akamai has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akamai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Butcher wants to clinch up but Akamai keeps it at a distance.
Butcher misses with a straight right.
Butcher lands a nice hook to Akamai's body. Akamai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Butcher gets a clinch.
Butcher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Butcher misses with a double jab.
Akamai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butcher.
Butcher takes the fight into the clinch.
Akamai breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akamai misses with a wild combination.
Butcher lands with a cross.
Butcher closes the distance and clinches.
Butcher breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akamai. Butcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butcher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akamai counters with a right hand to the body.
Butcher throws a shot from downtown. Akamai moves away and avoids it.
Butcher jabs at Akamai's body.
Butcher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akamai at a distance.
Butcher connects with a nice looking jab.
Akamai gets tackled into the cage by Butcher. Butcher maintains the clinch.
Butcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akamai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher gets a clinch.
Butcher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akamai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Butcher backs up against the cage.
Akamai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akamai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butcher connects with a right hand. Akamai shakes it off.
Akamai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butcher moves away.
Akamai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butcher connects with a jab.
Akamai misses with a few strikes there.
Akamai throws a body punch but Butcher moves out of range.
Good exchange - Butcher coming out on top.
Butcher lands a nice looking body shot.
Butcher tries to close the distance and clinch but Akamai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Butcher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Butcher lands with a shot to the body.
Butcher works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akamai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Butcher.
Akamai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Butcher rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Butcher!
Akamai is rocked!
Akamai throws a series of punches but Butcher moves out of range.
Butcher closes the distance and clinches.
Butcher manages to break the clinch.
Butcher throws a series of punches but Akamai moves out of range.
Butcher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butcher. Akamai does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Akamai misses.
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!
Butcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Akamai is just out of range.
Akamai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Akamai just misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher tests Akamai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akamai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akamai avoids the body shot from Butcher.
Butcher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akamai at a distance.
Butcher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akamai.
Akamai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Butcher is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Butcher connects with a single shot there.
Akamai is still on wobbly legs! Can Butcher finish him?
Butcher defending well as Akamai loads up on a big left hand.
Butcher throws a shot from downtown. Akamai moves away and avoids it.
Akamai seems to have recovered his senses.
Butcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Akamai is just out of range.
Akamai misses the shot to the body.
Butcher lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akamai avoids the body shot from Butcher.
Butcher lands a jab to Akamai's midsection.
Akamai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butcher manages to avoid it.
Butcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akamai moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Butcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Akamai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Butcher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Butcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Butcher swings for the body but Akamai moves out of range.
Butcher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Butcher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akamai needs to keep his hands up - Butcher had a free shot at his head there.
Akamai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akamai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Butcher to score with a decent uppercut.
Akamai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Butcher scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akamai thows a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Butcher lands.
Butcher lands a left and a right that send Akamai crashing to the mat, dazed. Butcher thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Butcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bobby Butcher is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Butcher misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Butcher closes the distance and clinches.
Akamai jumps guard but Butcher stands there with Akamai around his waist. Akamai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Butcher scores with a hook to the body.
Butcher manages to break the clinch.
Butcher lands with a right hand.
Butcher lands a really nice looking cross but Akamai seems unphased.
Butcher misses with a two punch combination.
Akamai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Butcher lands a nice shot to the body.
Akamai misses with a wild combination.
Butcher lands a glancing blow to the side of Akamai's head.
Bobby Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butcher closes the distance and clinches.
Butcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Butcher with a nice cross.
Akamai throws the left hand but Butcher avoids the punch easily.
Butcher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good shot there by Butcher.
Akamai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Butcher connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akamai scrambles back to his feet.
Butcher loads up on a big right hand but Akamai slips the punch.
Felix Akamai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akamai gets tackled into the cage by Butcher. Butcher maintains the clinch.
Butcher breaks the clinch.
Akamai walks into a straight right hand from Butcher.
Akamai throws a right hand that Butcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Butcher also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akamai manages to avoid it.
Akamai swats away the attempt to clinch by Butcher.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Butcher.
Butcher lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Akamai does it's job there.
Butcher lands with a good body shot.
Butcher throws a right hand that misses
and Akamai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akamai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Butcher misses the shot to the body.
Butcher lands a lovely overhand right.
Akamai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akamai misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Butcher.
Akamai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akamai is breathing heavily.
Butcher lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akamai on the side of the head.
Akamai gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Butcher gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Butcher!
A victorious Bobby Butcher 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksanteri Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes to the cage accompanied by Mary had a little lamb. Karelin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: CCCP. This should be fireworks!
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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
14 - 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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksanteri Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karelin.
Tyson misses with an uppercut
and Karelin counters by moving into the clinch.
Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyson digs a right hand underneath Karelin's ribcage. Karelin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyson tries a body shot but Karelin blocks it.
Karelin lands with a right to the head.
Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karelin's elbow.
Tyson trying to land knees to the body.
Karelin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karelin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Karelin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
Karelin in the domination position with Tyson hanging on.
Karelin working the ground and pound from side control.
Karelin controls the position.
Tyson is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson is not content to let Karelin control the position.
You can see the frustration on Tyson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tyson tries to improve position but can't.
Karelin working the body and head with strikes.
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Tyson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tyson wants to control but Karelin postures up.
Karelin landing strikes.
The referee asks Karelin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Karelin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tyson tries to improve position but can't.
Tyson is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
Tyson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karelin working the ground and pound but Tyson is defending the strikes.
Tyson is looking to reverse the position.
Tyson can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Karelin stalls from top position.
Karelin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Karelin working away.
Karelin cracks Tyson with a big right hand but Tyson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tyson keeps Karelin under control for a moment.
Karelin lands some shots froms side control.
Tyson wants to control but Karelin postures up.
Tyson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Karelin is working Tyson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tyson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson can't do much from the bottom here.
Tyson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Karelin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tyson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karelin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tyson is trying to get back to half guard.
Tyson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Karelin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Karelin loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Tyson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Karelin land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Karelin stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksanteri Karelin!
Our winner, Aleksanteri Karelin, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Callahan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Francois Faber's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Callahan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Francois Faber!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callahan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fabers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Callahan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Faber checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Faber takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Callahan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faber.
Callahan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Faber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Callahan.
Faber moves out of range of the strikes.
Faber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Callahan scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Callahan.
Faber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Callahan throws out the jab.
Callahan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Faber.
Faber scoring well with a low kick there.
Callahan misses with a low kick.
Callahan connects with a nice looking jab.
Faber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A leg kick checked by Faber.
Faber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Callahan.
Callahan has a takedown stuffed.
A clash of legs there as Faber blocks the low kick.
Francois Faber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faber connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber takes a jab right on the kisser.
Callahan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Callahan - just one landing.
Faber is looking to clinch but Callahan is avoiding it.
Faber dodges the punch combination from Callahan.
Faber tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Callahan counter with a right hand.
Faber moves in looking to clinch but Callahan pushes him off.
Faber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Callahan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good work by Faber as he checks the leg kick.
Faber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Callahan walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Callahan throws out a loose jab but Faber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Callahan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Callahan misses with a wild body shot.
Faber gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Callahan looks to throw the jab but Faber is out of range.
Faber wants to clinch up but Callahan keeps it at a distance.
Faber moves to clinch but Callahan breaks away
and Callahan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Faber!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Faber can do anything to dispel that myth.
Callahan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Callahan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Faber tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan looking to control but instead Faber has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Callahan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faber blocking the ground and pound attempt from Callahan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faber tries to get to full guard but Callahan has control of the leg.
Callahan is stalling here. Faber is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Callahan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Faber has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Callahan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Callahan misses with a leg kick.
Callahan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Faber checks a low kick from Callahan.
Callahan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Callahan sizes up Faber with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Faber throws a wild body kick that Callahan sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Callahan.
Faber moves out of range as Callahan strikes.
Faber closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Faber pushes off an throws an elbow but Callahan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Callahan wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Callahan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faber blocking some punches.
Callahan is looking for a takedown.
Faber missing with knees to the body.
Callahan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faber moves into full guard.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Callahan from controlling successfully.
Faber keeping full guard, as Callahan tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Callahan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Harry Callahan.
Faber scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber throws a sloppy head kick and Callahan moves out of range easily.
Faber tries to close the distance and clinch but Callahan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Callahan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Faber is able to avoid easily.
Harry Callahan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faber slips under a jab.
Faber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harry Callahan is winning the standup battle so far.
Callahan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Faber defends it nicely.
Faber ducks under a wild hook from Callahan.
Callahan misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan misses with a combination
and Faber counters with a low kick, right behind Callahan 's knee.
Callahan blocks a leg kick.
Callahan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Callahan throws a low kick, looking for Faber's leg but Faber calmly moves out of range.
Callahan digs a good hook to Faber's body.
Callahan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Faber misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Callahan avoids the head kick by Faber.
Callahan dives in and grabs Faber's left leg, looking for a takedown. Faber pushes down on Callahan's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Callahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Callahan throws a leg kick but Faber sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Callahan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Faber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Faber blocks a jab.
Faber throws a sloppy head kick and Callahan moves out of range easily.
Callahan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Callahan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Faber's waist but Faber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Callahan off to one side.
Callahan throws a leg kick
and Faber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Callahan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Some bone on bone action there as Callahan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Faber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Callahan misses
and Faber counters with a head kick. That will keep Callahan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Faber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Faber throws a head kick but Callahan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Faber.
Callahan lands with a shot to the body.
Callahan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Faber is refusing to be controlled, as Callahan sits in half guard.
Callahan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Callahan trying to control the action but Faber is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Harry Callahan.
Faber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Callahan lands a slapping body shot.
Callahan fails with the takedown.
Callahan misses with a body punch
and Faber counters with a big head kick but Callahan shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Callahan lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Faber as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Callahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Callahan dips to his left and cracks Faber with an uppercut!
Callahan catches Faber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Callahan walks into a straight right hand from Faber.
Faber wants to land a leg kick but Callahan is out of range.
Callahan moves out of range of the leg kick from Faber.
A swing and a miss from Callahan.
Faber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Callahan loads up on a big right hand but Faber slips the punch.
Faber slaps away a takedown attempt from Callahan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan throws a body punch but Faber moves out of range.
Callahan throws a low kick but Faber moves out of range easily.
Callahan tried to score with a low kick but Faber checks it.
Callahan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Faber backs up against the cage.
Callahan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Faber has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Callahan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Callahan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Faber has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Callahan misses with a low kick.
Callahan connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Callahan clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Callahan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Faber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Callahan tried to score with a low kick but Faber checks it.
Callahan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Callahan throws a leg kick but Faber checks it.
Faber wants to clinch
and Callahan counters with a nice leg kick.
Callahan scores with a shot to the body.
Callahan looks to land a right hand but Faber moved out of range.
Faber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Callahan rather than just go for the knockout.
Faber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Callahan. That did some damage!
Callahan misses with a low kick as Faber jumps back.
Callahan throws a poor cross that misses
and Faber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Callahan. Callahan obviously looking to wear him down.
Callahan moves out of range of the strikes.
Faber looks to land a right hand but Callahan moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Faber there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Callahan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Faber at a distance.
Callahan misses with a leg kick
enabling Faber to counter with a crisp jab.
Callahan has a takedown stuffed.
Callahan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Faber is out of range and Callahan settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Faber is out of range and Callahan settles back down.
Callahan throws a big shot that misses.
Faber throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Callahan to counter with a crisp jab.
Faber swings widly with a right hand
and Callahan counters with a single leg into guard. Faber didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Callahan wants to control from the top but Faber keeps moving.
Callahan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faber is keeping the position for now.
Callahan wants to control from the top but Faber keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Harry Callahan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Faber, right into the meat.
Callahan checks the leg kick.
Faber walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Callahan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Callahan throws a leg kick
and Faber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Callahan blocks a jab.
Faber walks into a straight right hand from Callahan.
Callahan connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Callahan lands with a straight right. Faber didn't see that one coming.
Faber throws a sloppy head kick and Callahan moves out of range easily.
Callahan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Faber misses with a left hand
and Callahan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Callahan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Callahan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faber takes one to the side of the head.
Faber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Faber's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Callahan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Callahan had his way with Francois Faber in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Callahan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faber.
Callahan jabs Faber right on the nose. Faber blinks but takes it well.
Nice sprawl there from Faber as Callahan shoots in.
Callahan misses with a looping left.
Callahan throws an overhand right that lands on Faber's shoulder, as Faber tries to avoid the shot.
Faber takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Callahan blocks a head kick by Faber.
Faber has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Callahan lands a nice shot that snaps Faber's head back.
Faber tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Faber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan staying out of range there.
Callahan thuds his right hand into Faber's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Callahan misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Callahan misses
and Faber counters with a good low kick that Callahan was not able to check.
Callahan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Callahan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faber.
Faber tries to clinch but Callahan is having none of it.
Callahan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Callahan.
Callahan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Callahan.
Faber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Callahan.
Callahan is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Faber as Callahan shoots in.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Callahan, as that shot connected.
Callahan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Callahan thows a leg kick but Faber checks it
and Faber counters with a nice uppercut.
Callahan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Callahan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faber can do to turn this around?
Faber is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber looks to land a left hand but Callahan moved out of range nicely.
Faber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Callahan.
Callahan lands a right hook to the body.
Faber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Callahan lands with a hook. Faber tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Faber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Callahan misses with a takedown attempt - Faber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Callahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faber misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Faber. Callahan does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan lands a leg kick that knocks Faber off balance momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Faber blocks the leg kick.
Callahan shoots in for a takedown but Faber shows good takedown defense.
Callahan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Faber moves out of range as Callahan strikes.
Faber throws a sloppy head kick and Callahan moves out of range easily.
Faber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Callahan fails with a takedown attempt.
Francois Faber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Callahan checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Callahan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Callahan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Callahan!
Harry Callahan retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Harry Callahan 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Metin Eroglu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stres Fleshou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eroglu comes to the cage accompanied by No Worries. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
9 - 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 Helsinki, Stres Fleshou!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eroglu cracks the inside of Fleshou's front leg.
Fleshou jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Eroglu blocks a head kick by Fleshou.
Eroglu scores with a hook.
Fleshou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fleshou throws a big shot that misses.
Eroglu moves out of range as Fleshou strikes.
Fleshou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eroglu.
Fleshou blocks a leg kick.
Eroglu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fleshou avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Eroglu throws a right hand that Fleshou ducks under and follows up with a left that Fleshou also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleshou looks to throw the jab but Eroglu is out of range.
Eroglu swings for the body but Fleshou moves out of range.
Eroglu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eroglu drops Fleshou with a naaaaasty hook - Fleshou is in real trouble here! Eroglu dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Metin Eroglu!
Metin Eroglu retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Metin Eroglu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McTearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
10 - 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
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimbo Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTearson cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
McTearson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McTearson connects with a crisp jab.
McTearson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McTearson connects with a solid leg kick.
McTearson scores with a hook.
McTearson dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
McTearson moves away from the strike by Jones.
McTearson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McTearson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McTearson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McTearson.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McTearson to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from McTearson.
Jones missing with a left hand there. McTearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McTearson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for McTearson.
McTearson lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
McTearson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and McTearson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
McTearson scores with a nice right hand.
McTearson thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McTearson looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sloppy strikes from McTearson. Those never looked like landing.
McTearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from McTearson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones walks into a jab.
McTearson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McTearson, as that shot connected.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from McTearson.
McTearson scores with a decent looking hook.
McTearson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A good leg kick by McTearson.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McTearson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - McTearson coming out on top.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McTearson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTearson punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McTearson gets a clinch.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
McTearson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McTearson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McTearson lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with some punches.
McTearson lands with a left to the head.
McTearson lands a hook to the side of the head.
McTearson digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McTearson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
McTearson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from McTearson on the inside.
McTearson scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McTearson prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but McTearson is controlling him.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McTearson lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus McTearson 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.
McTearson lands with a thumping leg kick.
McTearson drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
McTearson lands a right hand.
McTearson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
McTearson pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, McTearson scores with a nice short uppercut.
McTearson lands an uppercut.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from McTearson.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McTearson scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
McTearson digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Jones has McTearson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McTearson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McTearson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones is breathing heavily.
McTearson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McTearson.
McTearson lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rufus McTearson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McTearson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McTearson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but McTearson is controlling him.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McTearson lands with a short shot to the head.
McTearson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones working aggressively here.
McTearson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McTearson presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McTearson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McTearson lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson lands a nice shot to the body.
McTearson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McTearson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McTearson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can McTearson finish him?
McTearson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
McTearson managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
McTearson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McTearson is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McTearson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
McTearson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
McTearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
McTearson lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McTearson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McTearson.
McTearson lands a nice uppercut.
McTearson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McTearson lands a shot to the body.
McTearson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
McTearson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
McTearson lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from McTearson.
Good body shot from McTearson.
McTearson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McTearson lands with a right to the head.
McTearson presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from McTearson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTearson scores with a nice hook to the head.
McTearson scores with a nice hook to the head.
McTearson is stalling here.
McTearson lands a hook to the side of the head.
McTearson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jones! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McTearson is unloading with more strikes now! Jones drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus McTearson!
Rufus McTearson retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Rufus McTearson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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