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SPNY 124: Surov - Van Winkle PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Sargent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar James The Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddie Sargent could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cesar James The Reaper's chin.
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143 lbs
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140 lbs
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Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Freddie Sargent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cesar James The Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sargent fails with the takedown.
The Reaper's coach down at Hell's MMA pit was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on The Reaper's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sargent throws a body punch but The Reaper moves out of range.
The Reaper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Reaper lands a really nice looking cross but Sargent seems unphased.
The Reaper works the jab nicely.
The Reaper throws a series of punches but Sargent avoids them all with ease.
The Reaper fails to land with a series of punches.
The Reaper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sargent.
The Reaper pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sargent back to the cage. The Reaper follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sargent is rocked!
It looks like Freddie Sargent has been cut.
Sargent gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Reaper scores with a counter punch that sends Sargent to the canvas! The Reaper smells blood - he's punishing Sargent with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sargent has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesar James The Reaper!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taneli Maija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taneli Maija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kim Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maija thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maija is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
Maija working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maija seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maija's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Maija is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maija looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Maija is controlling the pace.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maija not doing much here.
We've been hearing good reports from Maija's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maija. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith missing with punches from the bottom.
Maija perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Taneli Maija has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Maija scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Maija gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Maija showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maija slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Maija controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maija controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maija has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Taneli Maija wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Maija counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maija looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maija avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith wants to sweep here but Maija controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maija stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Maija looking to pass the guard.
Maija looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maija is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maija slips nicely into half guard.
Maija is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taneli Maija 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.
Maija throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch up but Maija circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith tries to clinch up but Maija circles away and keeps his distance.
Maija drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Maija blocks a body shot from Smith.
A short right from Smith.
Smith tries to work over Maija's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maija leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Maija breaks from the clinch.
Maija moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has hold of one of Maija's legs. Maija is fighting the takedown attempt but Smith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Taneli Maija overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maija wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maija is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Maija working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maija throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maija is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maija is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Maija working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maija's guard.
Maija controlling Smith's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maija working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smith has passed into half guard!
Maija looking for submissions off his back.
Maija keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maija gets full guard.
Maija is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Maija is retaining full guard.
Maija controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maija is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taneli Maija dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Maija throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Maija looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Maija drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.
Maija controlling from the top position.
Smith wants to stand but Maija is controlling the position.
Maija slips nicely into half guard.
Maija is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Maija looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Maija working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Smith looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Maija! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Taneli Maija!
Taneli Maija seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmonray Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rousey comes to the cage accompanied by Psycho Bitch by Tech N9ne. Malapitan has chosen My Time is Now as his entrance music. Ronald Rousey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
17 - 16 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Rousey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmonray Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malapitan moves out of range of the strikes.
Rousey jabs Malapitan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rousey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malapitan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rousey tries to land a front kick but Malapitan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rousey connects with a looping right hand.
Malapitan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malapitan slips a jab from Rousey.
Rousey clinches.
Rousey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Malapitan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Malapitan prevents the takedown attempt.
Malapitan gets underhooks to prevent Rousey's takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Malapitan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Rousey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rousey is just content to waste time from the top position. Malapitan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Malapitan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rousey!
Malapitan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rousey is squirming around, avoiding Malapitan's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Malapitan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Malapitan misses with some ground and pound and Rousey recovers position to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malapitan wants to free his trapped foot but Rousey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rousey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malapitan.
Malapitan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rousey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Malapitan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malapitan is trying to control the action in half guard but Rousey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malapitan trying to control from Rousey's half guard. Rousey has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rousey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Rousey keeps moving.
Malapitan is in close to Rousey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Malapitan passes into half guard.
Malapitan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rousey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Malapitan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Malapitan trying to control but Rousey is having none of it.
Malapitan with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rousey gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rousey wants to improve his position but Malapitan is controlling well.
Malapitan wants to take a breather but Rousey is having none of it.
Malapitan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rousey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malapitan.
Rousey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Malapitan looking to pass the guard.
Rousey keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
Rousey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmonray Malapitan dominated that round.
That's time! Rousey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rousey throws a right hand that misses
and Malapitan counters with a single leg into guard. Rousey didn't expect that.
Rousey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Malapitan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Rousey keeps moving.
Malapitan throws a strike but Rousey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Malapitan keeping moving, preventing Rousey from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malapitan is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malapitan controls the pace.
Malapitan preventing the sweep.
Malapitan lands a couple of digs.
Malapitan won't allow Rousey to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rousey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rousey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Malapitan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malapitan.
Malapitan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malapitan keeping moving, preventing Rousey from controlling successfully.
Rousey postures up and lands a big shot to Malapitan's brow.
Rousey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rousey distracts Malapitan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rousey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rousey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malapitan is keeping the position for now.
Dmonray Malapitan has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rousey trying to control the position from guard on top but Malapitan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rousey looking to pass the guard.
Rousey throws an elbow that misses. Malapitan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rousey's guard. Nice move by Malapitan!
Malapitan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malapitan looking to pass the guard.
Rousey controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rousey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malapitan looking to pass the guard.
Rousey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ronald Rousey has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Malapitan moves away from the strike by Rousey.
Rousey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rousey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Malapitan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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 Ronald Rousey will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rousey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Malapitan slips under a jab from Rousey.
Rousey throws a right hand that misses
and Malapitan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dmonray Malapitan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rousey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rousey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ronald Rousey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rousey misses the shot to the body.
Rousey misses with a takedown attempt - Malapitan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malapitan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rousey wants to clinch
and Malapitan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Malapitan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan won't allow Rousey to sweep him here.
Malapitan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rousey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malapitan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rousey's head.
Malapitan won't allow Rousey to sweep him here.
Malapitan looking to pass the guard.
Malapitan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malapitan passes into half guard.
Malapitan trying to control from half guard but Rousey is working away.
Malapitan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rousey's thigh. Rousey counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malapitan is looking to work some ground and pound but Rousey has wrist control.
Rousey keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
Malapitan looking to sit in guard and control but Rousey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rousey looking to sit in guard and control but Malapitan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Malapitan passes Rousey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan lands with a punch from half guard.
Malapitan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rousey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Malapitan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Malapitan throwing shots but Rousey is blocking nicely.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rousey defends it well.
Malapitan is looking to stall here but Rousey recovers full guard.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Rousey keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rousey has his feet on Malapitan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice takedown defense from Malapitan. No joy for Rousey on that attempt.
Rousey misses with a looping right.
Rousey misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rousey misses with a wild combination.
Rousey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malapitan's half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmonray Malapitan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malapitan 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmonray Malapitan!
Our winner, Dmonray Malapitan, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between David Belkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Jay Wadenah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wadenah is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter Sandman. On his way into the cage it seems that David Belkofer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily David Belkofer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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175 lbs
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Belkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Toby Jay Wadenah!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Belkofer thows a body shot but no joy.
Belkofer lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Toby Jay Wadenah has been cut.
Belkofer motions for Wadenah to come forward. Belkofer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wadenah throws a right hand that Belkofer ducks under and follows up with a left that Belkofer also avoids with ease.
Belkofer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wadenah checks it well.
Wadenah lands a really nice looking cross but Belkofer seems unphased.
Wadenah staying out of range there.
Wadenah clobbers Belkofer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Belkofer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wadenah misses with a straight right.
Wadenah connects with a looping right hand.
Belkofer scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wadenah lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Belkofer backs up against the cage.
Wadenah displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wadenah connects with a looping right hand.
Belkofer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wadenah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Belkofer's hands.
Toby Jay Wadenah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Wadenah as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wadenah pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Belkofer back to the cage. Wadenah follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wadenah cracks Belkofer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wadenah scores with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Wadenah.
Belkofer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wadenah looks to land a left hand but Belkofer moved out of range nicely.
Wadenah throws a nice looking combination but Belkofer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wadenah tried to score with a low kick but Belkofer checks it.
Wadenah misses with a double jab.
Wadenah digs a good hook to Belkofer's body.
Belkofer throws a wild body kick that Wadenah sees coming a mile off.
Wadenah cracks Belkofer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wadenah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belkofer.
Wadenah scores with a jab to the head.
Wadenah pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Belkofer back to the cage. Wadenah follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wadenah is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Belkofer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wadenah connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wadenah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Wadenah.
Wadenah misses with a body shot.
Wadenah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belkofer throws a leg kick which misses Wadenah's front leg but catches the back leg as Wadenah tries to avoid it.
Belkofer connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Belkofer.
Belkofer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wadenah is able to avoid easily.
Belkofer feints and then cracks Wadenah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wadenah down.
Belkofer tries to land a leg kick but Wadenah saw it coming and moves away.
Wadenah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Belkofer feints and then cracks Wadenah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wadenah down.
Belkofer thows a leg kick but Wadenah checks it
and Wadenah moves into the clinch.
Belkofer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wadenah avoids a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Belkofer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wadenah dodges the punch combination from Belkofer.
Belkofer takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belkofer.
Belkofer misses with a body kick.
Wadenah cracks Belkofer with a good jab.
Belkofer moves out of range as Wadenah strikes.
Belkofer throws a head kick that misses
and Wadenah counters with a leg kick.
Wadenah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wadenah.
Belkofer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Belkofer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wadenah misses with a looping left.
Belkofer looks for the body kick but Wadenah saw that one coming.
Wadenah with a nice cross.
Wadenah checks a leg kick.
Wadenah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Belkofer takes a swing at Wadenah's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer throws a push kick but Wadenah slaps the foot to one side.
Wadenah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wadenah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wadenah lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab lands there for Wadenah.
Belkofer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wadenah is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wadenah thuds his right hand into Belkofer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wadenah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belkofer's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belkofer. Wadenah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belkofer ducks under a wild hook from Wadenah.
Belkofer tries a head kick but it misses.
Wadenah misses with the combination.
Belkofer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belkofer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Belkofer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wadenah is out of range.
Belkofer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Jay Wadenah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toby Jay Wadenah's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Belkofer looks to land a body kick but Wadenah moved away.
Wadenah misses with a two punch combination.
Belkofer throws a jab when Wadenah was well out of range.
Wadenah throws out a loose jab but Belkofer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toby Jay Wadenah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wadenah lands with a straight right. Belkofer didn't see that one coming.
Wadenah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belkofer.
Wadenah cracks Belkofer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Belkofer throws a nice looking combination but Wadenah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wadenah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wadenah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belkofer.
Wadenah throws a series of punches but Belkofer moves out of range.
Wadenah connects with a looping right hand.
Wadenah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wadenah throws a leg kick which misses Belkofer's front leg but catches the back leg as Belkofer tries to avoid it.
Belkofer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wadenah swinging wildly here.
Belkofer misses with a leg kick
and Wadenah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belkofer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wadenah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wadenah lands a nice looking body shot.
Wadenah throws a right and a left that Belkofer avoids nicely.
Belkofer is looking to wear down Wadenah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Belkofer misses with a double jab.
A good leg kick by Wadenah.
Belkofer throws a low kick but Wadenah moves out of range easily.
Toby Jay Wadenah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wadenah scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wadenah lands a two punch combo.
Belkofer is looking to land body kicks.
Wadenah misses with an uppercut. Belkofer saw that one coming.
Belkofer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wadenah.
No joy there for Wadenah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belkofer scores with a kick to the body.
Belkofer walks into a jab.
Wadenah misses with a hook. Belkofer ducked under it nicely.
Wadenah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belkofer.
Wadenah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wadenah tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Belkofer misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wadenah avoids the head kick by Belkofer.
Belkofer throws a front kick aimed at Wadenah's knee but Wadenah avoids it well.
Belkofer is looking to chop away at Wadenah's legs.
Belkofer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wadenah is out of range and Belkofer settles back down.
Belkofer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Belkofer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wadenah lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Belkofer connects with a right hand. Wadenah shakes it off.
Wadenah with a nice cross.
Wadenah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Belkofer misses with a low kick.
Wadenah throws out a powerful jab.
Wadenah lands a jab to the nose.
Wadenah with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Belkofer.
An inside leg kick from Wadenah misses.
Belkofer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wadenah's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Belkofer scores with a push kick.
Belkofer lands a leg kick that knocks Wadenah off balance momentarily.
Wadenah slips under a jab.
Belkofer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wadenah doesn't seem bothered though.
Wadenah moves out of range of the body kick from Belkofer.
Wadenah jabs Belkofer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wadenah looks to land a left hand but Belkofer moved out of range nicely.
Belkofer throws a head kick that misses
and Wadenah counters with an inside leg kick.
Belkofer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wadenah scores with a three punch combo!
Wadenah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belkofer's sensitive parts.
Belkofer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wadenah if he has to take too many more of those.
Wadenah connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wadenah throws a shot from downtown. Belkofer moves away and avoids it.
Belkofer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wadenah on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wadenah scores with the left hand. Belkofer knows he should have avoided that one.
Wadenah lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wadenah lands an overhand right.
Wadenah scores with a jab to the body.
Belkofer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice straight punches there by Wadenah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wadenah.
Wadenah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wadenah throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wadenah works over Belkofer's head and body with a nice combination.
Belkofer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left and a right from Wadenah both land. Nice combination.
Belkofer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Jay Wadenah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toby Jay Wadenah's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wadenah connects with an inside leg kick.
Wadenah tries a low kick but Belkofer avoids it.
Belkofer throws a head kick that misses.
Belkofer throws a sloppy head kick and Wadenah moves out of range easily.
Belkofer throws a push kick but Wadenah slaps the foot to one side.
Belkofer throws a lazy right hand but Wadenah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wadenah tries to bum rush Belkofer with a series of wild strikes but Belkofer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belkofer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wadenah, right into the meat.
Wadenah has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Belkofer.
Wadenah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wadenah checks a low kick from Belkofer.
No joy there for Wadenah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wadenah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wadenah takes a swing at Belkofer's ribcage but misses.
Wadenah loads up on a big right hand but Belkofer slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belkofer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belkofer throws a sloppy head kick
and Wadenah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belkofer misses with a wild body shot.
Wadenah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belkofer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belkofer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wadenah throws a shot from downtown. Belkofer moves away and avoids it.
Belkofer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wadenah jabs Belkofer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Belkofer tries a head kick but it misses.
Wadenah closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab, jab by Wadenah - just one landing.
Belkofer throws a push kick but Wadenah slaps the foot to one side.
Wadenah with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Wadenah scores with a four punch combination!
Wadenah lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Wadenah.
Wadenah jabs Belkofer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Wadenah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wadenah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wadenah throws a jab but it's blocked by Belkofer.
Belkofer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Belkofer throws a low kick but Wadenah avoids it.
Nice cross by Wadenah.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belkofer.
Belkofer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wadenah.
Belkofer misses with a low kick.
Wadenah closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wadenah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wadenah takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wadenah misses with a straight left.
Wadenah feints a jab promting Belkofer to slip. Wadenah then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Belkofer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Wadenah does no damage.
Nice straight punches there by Belkofer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belkofer.
Belkofer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wadenah moves away.
Belkofer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wadenah.
Wadenah feints and then cracks Belkofer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belkofer down.
Nice jab there from Wadenah.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wadenah. Belkofer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wadenah misses with a straight left.
Belkofer slips a jab and a cross from Wadenah.
Wadenah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wadenah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wadenah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Wadenah.
Wadenah misses with a jab to the body
and Belkofer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Belkofer throws a push kick but Wadenah slaps the foot to one side.
Belkofer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wadenah.
Belkofer ducks under a wild hook from Wadenah.
Belkofer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wadenah.
Wadenah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wadenah tries to land a leg kick but Belkofer saw it coming and moves away.
Belkofer looks to score with a jab to the body but Wadenah is just out of range.
Belkofer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wadenah.
Belkofer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belkofer tries to work over Wadenah's front leg with a kick but Wadenah checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wadenah connects with a looping right hand.
Wadenah misses with a double jab
and Belkofer counters with a thumping low kick.
David Belkofer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toby Jay Wadenah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wadenah lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Jay Wadenah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wadenah has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Jay Wadenah!
Toby Jay Wadenah thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Ivanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanovic comes to the cage accompanied by Deal With the Devil --- Pop Evil. Kozlov has chosen Back in the USSR as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Ivanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Drago Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ivanovic throws a series of punches but Kozlov avoids them all with ease.
Ivanovic throws a series of punches but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic avoids a kick to the body.
Kozlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kozlov tries to keep at a distance but Ivanovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ivanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kozlov's elbow.
Kozlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kozlov is trying to push Ivanovic away but Ivanovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ivanovic lands with a light punch inside.
Ivanovic blocks a body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov prevents a body shot from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Kozlov controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Kozlov.
Ivanovic blocks an uppercut.
Kozlov lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic decides to pull guard.
Kozlov trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Kozlov throwing strikes from guard but Ivanovic blocks nicely.
Kozlov trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Kozlov with a nice head shot there.
Ivanovic wants to stand but Kozlov is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic trying to control the position here.
Kozlov trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Ivanovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Ivanovic, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Drago Kozlov.
Ivanovic throws a right and a left that Kozlov avoids nicely.
Ivanovic with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic misses with a few strikes there.
Kozlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivanovic misses with a right hand
and Kozlov counters with an inside leg kick.
Ivanovic misses with a double jab.
Ivanovic misses with a combination
and Kozlov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ivanovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic missing with a left hand there. Kozlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kozlov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ivanovic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ivanovic duly obliges.
Kozlov moves out of range as Ivanovic strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ivanovic works over Kozlov's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Kozlov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivanovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ivanovic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kozlov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ivanovic, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivanovic.
Kozlov throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kozlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kozlov misses with a body punch.
Ivanovic wants a takedown but no success here.
Ivanovic prevents a body shot from Kozlov.
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 Boris Ivanovic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ivanovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kozlov throws out the jab.
Kozlov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kozlov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ivanovic scores with a jab to the head.
Boris Ivanovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kozlov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ivanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanovic digs a good hook to Kozlov's body.
Boris Ivanovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Ivanovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ivanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanovic slips a straight right by Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a looping overhand right but Ivanovic ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Kozlov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov slips a jab from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ivanovic wants to clinch up but Kozlov keeps it at a distance.
Ivanovic cracks a nice hook into Kozlov's ribs.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanovic misses with the combination.
Ivanovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kozlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivanovic misses with the combination.
Ivanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Ivanovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kozlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic misses with a leg kick.
Ivanovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kozlov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ivanovic thinking.
Ivanovic misses with a wild combination.
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Boris Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kozlov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kozlov swings widly with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Ivanovic misses the jab.
Ivanovic throws out a loose jab but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.
Kozlov staying out of range there.
Kozlov throws the kick towards the body but Ivanovic avoids it.
Ivanovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Kozlov off the cage and back into range.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick but Kozlov checks it.
Ivanovic tries to move into range but Kozlov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ivanovic swinging wildly here.
Ivanovic misses with a double jab
and Kozlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kozlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left and a right from Ivanovic both land. Nice combination.
Kozlov throws the left hand but Ivanovic avoids the punch easily.
Kozlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov loads up on a big right hand but Ivanovic slips the punch.
Ivanovic connects with a right hand. Kozlov shakes it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kozlov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kozlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Ivanovic dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ivanovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kozlov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ivanovic misses with a straight right.
Ivanovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kozlov is rocked!
Ivanovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kozlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivanovic finish him?
Kozlov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ivanovic slips under a jab.
Ivanovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kozlov slips under a jab from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kozlov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ivanovic dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Ivanovic!
After winning the bout, Boris Ivanovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Drago Kozlov had this to say: 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Al Kaholic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Mattews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Kaholic comes into the arena with Cant Be Touched blaring out of the sound system. Al Al Kaholic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matt Mattews's chin.
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272 lbs
33 - 19 - 0 |
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290 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Al Al Kaholic !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Mattews!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mattews has a takedown stuffed.
Mattews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Al Kaholic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Matt Mattews has been cut.
Al Kaholic cracks Mattews with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mattews has a takedown stuffed.
Al Al Kaholic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Mattews.
Mattews misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Kaholic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Al Kaholic .
Al Kaholic tries to land a knee to the head but Mattews blocks with his arms.
Al Kaholic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Kaholic has Mattews pressed against the cage.
Al Kaholic struggles to land a body shot inside as Mattews controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Kaholic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mattews clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Al Kaholic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Al Kaholic is looking to control Mattews but Mattews is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mattews can't escape the position.
Al Kaholic has good solid back control here.
Mattews felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Al Kaholic gets his hands free as Mattews looks to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Kaholic punishes Mattews with strikes from the back mount.
Mattews prevents Al Kaholic from getting a body triangle.
Mattews tries to escape but Al Kaholic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mattews staying busy and making it hard for Al Kaholic to control.
Al Kaholic controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattews biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Al Kaholic biding his time, controlling Mattews.
Al Kaholic is not going to allow Mattews to sit and survive in this position.
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.
Al Kaholic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Kaholic punishes Mattews's body with a nice straight punch.
Mattews scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Al Al Kaholic has been cut.
Al Kaholic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mattews moves away.
Mattews is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Mattews moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mattews jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Al Kaholic walks away with a smile on his face. Mattews gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Al Kaholic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Al Kaholic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mattews dives in and scores a takedown into Al Kaholic 's guard.
Mattews trying to stand up but can't free himself from Al Kaholic 's guard.
Mattews tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Kaholic is retaining full guard.
Mattews is stalling in the full guard.
Mattews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Kaholic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mattews works over Al Kaholic with some ground and pound from guard.
Mattews trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Kaholic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Kaholic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattews throws a big elbow that misses.
Mattews throws an elbow that misses. Al Kaholic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mattews's guard. Nice move by Al Kaholic !
Mattews throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Al Kaholic is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mattews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Al Al Kaholic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Kaholic misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Kaholic tries to clinch but Mattews is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Al Kaholic misses with a knee strike.
Mattews has Al Kaholic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Al Kaholic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Al Kaholic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mattews tries for a takedown. No joy.
Al Al Kaholic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Mattews.
Al Kaholic tries to throw a body punch but Mattews avoids it by throwing Al Kaholic back against the cage.
Al Kaholic is trying to maintain a safe position but Mattews gets an underhook and turns Al Kaholic into the cage.
Mattews tries to stall but Al Kaholic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mattews rushes Al Kaholic and presses him up against the cage.
Al Kaholic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mattews fails to pull guard.
Al Kaholic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al Kaholic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mattews blocks a body shot from Al Kaholic .
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mattews tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Al Kaholic smiles and moves away.
Al Kaholic drops Mattews with a left and a right! Oh, Mattews is hurt - Al Kaholic dives into side control looking to finish!
Mattews is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mattews is trying to improve his position.
Mattews is still trying to improve position.
Al Kaholic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mattews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mattews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Al Kaholic dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mattews moves out of range of the body kick from Al Kaholic .
Al Kaholic moves into range and connects with a jab.
That has opened up Matt Mattews's cut even more.
Al Kaholic swinging wildly here.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Al Kaholic enables Mattews to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Al Kaholic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Al Kaholic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mattews throwing strikes but missing.
Mattews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Kaholic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mattews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattews looking to sit in guard and control but Al Kaholic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mattews keeping moving, preventing Al Kaholic from controlling successfully.
Mattews is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Kaholic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Al Kaholic stopping the sweep attempt from Mattews.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattews trying to control the position.
Mattews wants to sweep here but Al Kaholic controlling him for the moment.
Matt Mattews has got the better of the ground game so far.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Matt Mattews hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mattews goes for a double leg but Al Kaholic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Al Kaholic continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattews wants a takedown but no success here.
Al Kaholic lands a nice uppercut.
Mattews is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Al Kaholic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Al Kaholic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mattews.
Al Al Kaholic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mattews turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mattews lands an elbow.
Matt Mattews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mattews controls the position.
Mattews in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Al Kaholic looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Mattews turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Mattews!
During a confident post fight interview, Matt Mattews thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reza Katebi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Nakai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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24
165 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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33
154 lbs
27 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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TWGC Champion
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reza Katebi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuki Nakai!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Katebi.
Katebi misses with a lunging right hand
and Nakai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Katebi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakai.
Nakai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nakai misses with a takedown
and Katebi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Katebi moves nicely into side control.
Nakai manages to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakai is trying is best to control the position here.
Katebi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nakai tries to roll over but Katebi keeps him under control.
Katebi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakai tries to get to full guard but Katebi has control of the leg.
Katebi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakai defending well though.
Katebi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nakai is holding on to half guard well.
Nakai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Katebi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakai wants to improve his position but Katebi is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katebi is looking to take a break and control but Nakai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katebi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nakai wants to get back to full guard.
Katebi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Katebi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nakai is looking to control Katebi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakai avoid being mounted?
Nakai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Katebi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nakai taking some punishment here, with Katebi in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakai controlling the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nakai blocks a low kick nicely.
Katebi lands with a straight right. Nakai didn't see that one coming.
Katebi dips to his left and cracks Nakai with an uppercut!
Nakai takes one to the chin there.
Nakai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Katebi counters with a shoot takedown. Nakai fights it but they end up in guard.
Katebi stays in close to Nakai's body and controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakai looking to control.
Nakai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakai working for a triangle but Katebi defends it easily.
Nakai working a defensive guard but Katebi passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katebi is looking for a kimura here.
Nakai is looking for a sweep. Katebi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakai gets full guard.
Katebi with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakai working a defensive guard here.
Nakai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reza Katebi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nakai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nakai shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Reza Katebi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakai wants to work for an arm triangle but Katebi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Katebi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nakai prevents Katebi from improving his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Katebi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nakai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Katebi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakai is pressing down on Katebi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Katebi is holding on for now.
Nakai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katebi trying to hold on to Nakai's head to control him but Nakai postures up.
Nakai is keen to just control but Katebi is a slippery customer.
Katebi punching from the bottom.
Katebi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nakai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nakai stopping the sweep attempt from Katebi.
Nakai throws a big elbow that misses.
Katebi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nakai looking to pass the guard.
Katebi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Katebi keeping moving, preventing Nakai from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yuki Nakai has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nakai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakai dives in and scores a takedown into Katebi's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakai trying to control but Katebi is working from the bottom.
Katebi is trying to control the position but Nakai postures up.
Nakai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Katebi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakai advances to half guard.
Katebi tries to roll over but Nakai keeps him under control.
Nakai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Katebi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Katebi's head.
Katebi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakai.
Katebi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakai.
Nakai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Katebi wants to improve his position but Nakai is controlling well.
Nakai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Katebi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Katebi defending well though.
Nakai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Katebi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Nakai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Katebi throws a looping overhand right but Nakai ducks down to avoid it.
Katebi stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakai. Nakai gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by Nakai or perhaps it was just good defense by Katebi which made him look bad.
Reza Katebi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Nakai.
Nakai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Katebi throws a sloppy head kick and Nakai moves out of range easily.
Katebi digs a good hook to Nakai's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nakai checks a leg kick.
Nakai needs to keep his hands up - Katebi had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katebi pushes Nakai away with a front kick.
Nakai goes for a double leg but Katebi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Katebi continues to drive forward.
Nakai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Katebi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nakai.
Katebi throws a shot from downtown. Nakai moves away and avoids it.
Katebi lands with a hook. Nakai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Katebi loads up on a big right hand but Nakai slips the punch.
Katebi missing with a left hand there. Nakai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakai looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katebi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakai pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katebi is looking for a sweep. Nakai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Katebi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Katebi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakai manages to get himself to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nakai wants to sweep but no luck.
Katebi lands a couple of digs.
Katebi trying to control but Nakai is working from the bottom.
Nakai wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakai keeping moving, preventing Katebi from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katebi looking to sit in guard and control but Nakai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Katebi wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakai throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Katebi is keeping the position for now.
Katebi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nakai has passed into side control.
Katebi is not content to let Nakai control the position.
The ground and pound from Nakai seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katebi struggling a bit here.
Katebi trying his best to control but Nakai has mounted him.
Nakai prevents Katebi from getting the reversal.
Nakai throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nakai punching from mount but Katebi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nakai sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nakai throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nakai throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Katebi is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakai sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakai misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nakai throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Reza Katebi.
I think Katebi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reza Katebi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Tutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Clark might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rent a Wreck. Tutov has chosen 7B - Young Winds as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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28
148 lbs
20 - 16 - 0 |
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22
144 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrey Tutov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tutov slips a straight right by Clark.
Tutov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clark takes a swing at Tutov's ribcage but misses.
Tutov throws a good cross that connects.
Clark throws a jab when Tutov was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Clark misses
and Tutov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clark won't be happy with that.
Tutov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working.
Tutov throws a strike aimed at the side of Clark's head but Clark avoids it well.
Clark tries to buck Tutov off but Tutov is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tutov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Clark is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov is trying to ground and pound but Clark uses the momentary lack of control by Tutov to regain half guard.
Tutov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clark defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tutov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tutov looking to control but Clark is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tutov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov wants to take Clark's back but he can't do it this time.
Clark working to try and regain half guard.
Tutov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tutov looking to control but Clark is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tutov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Clark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tutov on the ground.
Tutov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clark is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Clark is looking to improve his position but Tutov isn't that keen on the idea.
Tutov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Clark turns into him and now he's in Tutov's guard.
Tutov striking off his back but it's not causing Clark any problems.
Clark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tutov is on top in guard.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tutov advances to half guard.
Clark is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tutov is keen to just control but Clark is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Tutov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tutov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tutov tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
Clark clobbers Tutov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tutov takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
Tutov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clark misses with a left hand
and Tutov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clark thows a body shot but no joy.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Tutov's shoulder, as Tutov tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tutov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clark's head.
A shot to the body from Clark misses
and Tutov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tutov lands the left hand.
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!
Clark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clark is rocked!
Tutov throws an overhand right that drops Clark like a sack of potatoes! Tutov dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Tutov!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrey Tutov 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haloti Gnata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salcedo comes to the cage accompanied by Sail-Awolnation. Oscar Salcedo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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222 lbs
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209 lbs
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Salcedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haloti Gnata!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salcedo misses with a double jab.
No luck for Salcedo with that takedown attempt.
Salcedo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oscar Salcedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Salcedo finds it's way through Gnata's defenses.
Salcedo throws a hook but Gnata avoids it easily.
Salcedo throws a hook but Gnata avoids it easily.
Salcedo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Salcedo's head coaches at Kick In The Nutz Gym (14 Elite Coaches, Low Cap) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Salcedo misses with an uppercut. Gnata saw that one coming.
Gnata throws a good cross that connects.
Gnata connects with a jab.
It looks like Oscar Salcedo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gnata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gnata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salcedo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salcedo. Gnata does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnata ducks under a wild hook from Salcedo.
Salcedo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gnata.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gnata.
Salcedo jabs Gnata to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Salcedo throws a big shot that misses.
Salcedo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gnata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Salcedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salcedo misses with a body punch
and Salcedo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Salcedo.
Salcedo scores with a hook.
Salcedo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haloti Gnata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gnata stuffs the takedown attempt from Salcedo. Salcedo gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Gnata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gnata misses with a left hand
and Salcedo counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gnata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gnata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salcedo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salcedo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salcedo. Gnata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Gnata.
Sloppy strikes from Gnata. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Gnata does no damage.
Salcedo scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Haloti Gnata has been cut.
Gnata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gnata misses with a few strikes there.
Salcedo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gnata looks to throw the jab but Salcedo is out of range.
Gnata slips a jab from Salcedo.
Gnata might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Salcedo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Salcedo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Salcedo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gnata tries to bench press Salcedo off him but Salcedo keeps the position.
Gnata can't do much from the bottom here.
Salcedo cracks Gnata with a big right hand but Gnata just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salcedo working the ground and pound.
Gnata gets back to half guard.
Salcedo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gnata has hold of Salcedo's hands but Salcedo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Salcedo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gnata regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salcedo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Salcedo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gnata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Salcedo landing some decent shots from guard.
Salcedo stops Gnata from standing up.
Gnata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gnata utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salcedo wants to control from the top but Gnata keeps moving.
Gnata is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gnata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salcedo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salcedo lands a couple of digs.
Gnata is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Salcedo postures up.
Gnata wants to sweep here but Salcedo controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Salcedo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gnata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salcedo.
Salcedo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gnata defends it nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Salcedo misses with a wild body shot.
Salcedo scores with a hook.
Gnata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salcedo throws a body punch but Gnata moves out of range.
Gnata throws a shot from downtown. Salcedo moves away and avoids it.
Gnata tries to clinch there but Salcedo circles away.
Salcedo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gnata's guard.
Salcedo chips away with some ground and pound.
Gnata has control of Salcedo's left arm, preventing Salcedo from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcedo postures up.
Gnata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oscar Salcedo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gnata lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Salcedo!
Salcedo is looking to get to half guard.
Gnata looking to finish with strikes here!
Salcedo tries to hold on but Gnata pushes him away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gnata with shots to the head and body - Salcedo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Salcedo wants to hold on but Gnata pushes him away.
Salcedo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gnata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salcedo blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gnata is landing with some decent strikes but Salcedo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Salcedo can't escape the position.
Salcedo wants to control but Gnata is having none of it.
The referee warns Salcedo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gnata throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gnata working the ground and pound effectively.
Salcedo is rocked!
Gnata drops a big elbow. That's hurt Salcedo! More shots from Gnata and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haloti Gnata!
Haloti Gnata bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Surov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Van Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Surov comes to the cage accompanied by Amphetamines. 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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197 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
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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
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexei Surov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Van Winkle!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surov gets a double leg takedown into Van Winkle's guard.
Van Winkle wants to sweep here but Surov controlling him for the moment.
Van Winkle trying to keep a closed guard but Surov is proving a slippery customer.
Surov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Surov is stalling in the full guard.
Surov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van Winkle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Surov trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Winkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Winkle pulls Surov in close to his closed guard and prevents Surov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Van Winkle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov with a poor takedown
and Van Winkle counters with an outside leg kick.
Van Winkle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Surov.
A big right from Surov misses.
Van Winkle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Winkle is looking to land body kicks.
Van Winkle misses with a low kick as Surov jumps back.
Surov takes a swing at Van Winkle's ribcage but misses.
Van Winkle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Surov blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle throws a solid leg kick but Surov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Winkle.
Surov darts in looking for a takedown but Van Winkle gets double underhooks and turns Surov into the cage.
Surov blocks an uppercut.
Van Winkle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Surov trying to stall but Van Winkle improves his position.
Van Winkle has a couple of punches blocked by Surov.
Surov prevents a body shot from Van Winkle.
Van Winkle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Winkle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Surov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Winkle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Surov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Winkle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Winkle throws a hook but Surov avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot lands for Van Winkle.
Surov misses the shot to the body.
Surov lands a right hook to the body.
Surov lands with a good body shot.
Van Winkle misses with the body kick
and Surov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Surov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Surov looking to sit in guard and control but Van Winkle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Van Winkle looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Surov's guard.
Surov is pressing down on Van Winkle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van Winkle throws a big right hand that misses.
Surov looking for a sweep. Not yet Surov, not yet.
Surov keeping moving, preventing Van Winkle from controlling successfully.
Van Winkle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Surov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Winkle wants to pass the guard but Surov is keeping the position.
Surov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Alexei Surov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Van Winkle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Surov fails with the takedown
and Van Winkle counters with a straight right hand.
Van Winkle lands a really nice looking cross but Surov seems unphased.
Van Winkle throws a leg kick but Surov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Winkle is looking to chop away at Surov's legs.
Van Winkle thows a body shot but no joy.
Van Winkle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Winkle moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Winkle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Winkle misses with a wild body shot.
Surov throws a body punch but Van Winkle moves out of range.
Van Winkle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Surov. That did some damage!
Surov moves out of range as Van Winkle throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Surov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Winkle tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Winkle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Winkle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Winkle misses with a low kick.
Van Winkle staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Surov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Winkle misses with a wild body shot.
Surov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Winkle counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Surov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Surov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Winkle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Surov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Winkle.
Van Winkle throws out a leg kick but Surov moves out of range and Van Winkle only half commits.
Surov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Surov throws a leg kick
and Van Winkle counters with a thumping low kick.
Van Winkle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Surov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov works the jab nicely.
Surov moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Winkle throws a lazy uppercut
and Surov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Van Winkle keeping moving, preventing Surov from controlling successfully.
Surov wants to pass the guard but Van Winkle is keeping the position.
Surov is working Van Winkle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Van Winkle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Surov is stalling in the full guard.
Van Winkle is trying to control the position but Surov postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Van Winkle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Surov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Winkle moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surov shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Winkle tries to sprawl out of it but Surov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Winkle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Surov connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Surov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Surov takes a swing at Van Winkle's ribcage but misses.
Van Winkle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Winkle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Winkle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Surov's head.
It looks like Alexei Surov has been cut.
Surov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Surov is defended easily by Van Winkle.
Surov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Van Winkle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Winkle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Surov avoids it really well and circles away.
Surov takes a swing at Van Winkle's ribcage but misses.
Surov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A bone on bone clash there as Surov blocks the leg kick.
Van Winkle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Winkle connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Winkle.
Surov throws a jab when Van Winkle was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Winkle was well out of range. Poor timing from Surov.
Surov needs to keep his hands up - Van Winkle had a free shot at his head there.
Robert Van Winkle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Surov lands an overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Surov.
Van Winkle misses with a body kick.
Van Winkle misses with a low kick.
Van Winkle looks to land a body kick but Surov moved away.
Van Winkle thows a body shot but no joy.
Surov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Winkle manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle cracks the inside of Surov's front leg.
Van Winkle throws a head kick but Surov moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Surov.
Surov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Winkle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Surov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Surov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Winkle checks a leg kick.
Van Winkle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Surov moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surov looks to land a left hand but Van Winkle moved out of range nicely.
Van Winkle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Surov throws a series of punches but Van Winkle avoids them all with ease.
Surov swings for the body but Van Winkle moves out of range.
Surov connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Winkle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Winkle misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Winkle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Surov checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Van Winkle really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Surov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Van Winkle loads up on a big right hand but Surov slips the punch.
Surov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Surov is looking to wear down Van Winkle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Van Winkle lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Surov.
Van Winkle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Surov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Surov swings for the body but Van Winkle moves out of range.
Surov misses with a hook
and Van Winkle counters with a nice leg kick.
Van Winkle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Winkle thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Winkles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Surov lands with a nice body punch.
Van Winkle lands an overhand right.
Van Winkle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Surov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Surov is trying to control. Van Winkle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Surov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Van Winkle for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Van Winkle is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alexei Surov just wasn't active enough.
Surov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Surov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Winkle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Winkle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Winkle throws a body punch but Surov moves out of range.
Surov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Winkle throws an overhand right that lands on Surov's shoulder, as Surov tries to avoid the shot.
Surov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov throws the left hand but Van Winkle avoids the punch easily.
Surov dives in and grabs Van Winkle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Winkle pushes down on Surov's head and hops out.
Van Winkle misses the jab.
Surov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Surov looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Winkle is just out of range.
Surov blocks a head kick by Van Winkle.
Surov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Winkle's sensitive parts.
Surov throws a big shot that misses.
Surov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Van Winkle on his heels. He'll look to pass Van Winkle's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle wants to sweep but no luck.
Surov with a nice head shot there.
Surov trying to control but Van Winkle is working from the bottom.
Van Winkle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Surov controls the pace.
Van Winkle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Surov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Surov wants to control but Van Winkle is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Surov had his way with Robert Van Winkle in that round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Surov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Van Winkle catches Surov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Winkle with a hook.
Surov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Surov blocks a jab.
Van Winkle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Winkle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circle momentarily. Surov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Winkle lands an overhand right.
Surov goes for a double leg but Van Winkle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Winkle continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Winkle misses with some punches.
Surov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Winkle swings wildly with an uppercut but Surov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Winkle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Surov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Van Winkle uses from the top position.
Van Winkle trying to control but Surov is working from the bottom.
Surov looking for a sweep. Not yet Surov, not yet.
Surov has Van Winkle pulled in close to control his posture.
Surov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Van Winkle is now in half guard.
Alexei Surov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexei Surov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle wants to control but Surov is keeping him busy.
Surov tries to get to full guard but Van Winkle has control of the leg.
Surov keeping hold of Van Winkle's head, controlling as best he can.
Surov wants to control but Van Winkle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Surov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Winkle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Winkle finds it's way round the side to connect with Surov's head.
Surov throws out a powerful jab.
Surov throws a poor cross that misses
and Surov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Surov looks for a takedown but Van Winkle sprawls well.
Surov just misses with a punch to the body.
Surov scores with a body shot.
Surov scores with a jab.
Surov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Winkle. Van Winkle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surov checks a leg kick nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Van Winkle there.
Van Winkle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Surov lands a right hook to the body.
Van Winkle shoots and misses
and Surov counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Surov working away.
Surov wants to control but Van Winkle is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surov tries to advance to mount but Van Winkle denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexei Surov.
I think Surov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Surov!
Alexei Surov retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Alexei Surov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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