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NGF 93 | Romanov vs Brown PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fair Child (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Vendetta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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10 - 10 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fair Child!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabio Vendetta!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Child takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Fair Child has been cut.
Child shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vendetta sprawls well. Vendetta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Child gets slowly back to his feet.
Vendetta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vendetta wants it to stay on the feet.
Vendetta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Child shoots in and drives through. Vendetta sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fair Child. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Child shoots in for a takedown but Vendetta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vendetta misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Vendetta.
Child looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Child shoots in but no luck this time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vendetta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Vendetta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Child is breathing heavily.
Child chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vendetta can pounce on him.
Vendetta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vendetta jabs Child to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Child takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendetta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vendetta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Child.
Vendetta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Child avoids the head kick by Vendetta.
Vendetta is looking to slow Child down with leg kicks.
Vendetta moves into the clinch.
Vendetta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vendetta.
A right hand to the body from Vendetta.
Child on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Vendetta.
Vendetta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Childs head.
Vendetta lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Vendetta - that landed with a thud.
Vendetta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vendetta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Child or not.
Vendetta is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Child tries to pull guard but Vendetta holds him up against the cage and eventually Child drops back down to his feet.
Vendetta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vendetta tries to throw a body punch but Child avoids it by throwing Vendetta back against the cage.
Vendetta is pushing Child up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vendetta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vendetta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Child backwards.
Vendetta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vendetta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vendetta.
Vendetta tries to throw a body punch but Child avoids it by throwing Vendetta back against the cage.
Vendetta pushes Child back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vendetta scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendetta just leaning against Child, taking a breather.
Vendetta struggles to land a body shot inside as Child controls his hands.
Vendetta has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Vendetta has Child pressed against the cage.
A short right from Vendetta.
Vendetta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vendetta tries to work over Child's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vendetta pushes Child back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Child prevents a body shot from Vendetta.
A body shot lands from Vendetta.
Vendetta lands a nice uppercut.
Vendetta utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vendetta is stalling here.
Vendetta lands with a right to the head.
Vendetta lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vendetta.
A shot in the inside from Vendetta.
Vendetta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vendetta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fair Child's cut is getting worse.
Vendetta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Vendetta.
Vendetta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vendetta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Child backwards.
Vendetta tries to throw a body punch but Child avoids it by throwing Vendetta back against the cage.
Vendetta works on Child's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Vendetta.
Come on Vendetta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vendetta lands a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vendetta is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vendetta lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Vendetta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Vendetta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fair Child's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vendetta lands a leg kick that knocks Child off balance momentarily.
Vendetta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Child shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vendetta as he avoids it easily.
Child gets tackled into the cage by Vendetta. Vendetta maintains the clinch.
Vendetta pushes Child back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vendetta scores with a shoulder strike.
Vendetta lands with a light punch inside.
Vendetta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Child backwards.
Vendetta has Child pressed against the cage.
Vendetta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vendetta landing knees to the body.
Vendetta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vendetta presses Child against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Vendetta.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Child. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A body shot lands from Vendetta.
Vendetta lands with a light punch inside.
Vendetta lands a right hand.
Child is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Vendetta.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vendetta stalling.
Vendetta utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vendetta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vendetta is working Child over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vendetta lands a nice knee to the body.
Fabio Vendetta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vendetta lands with a left to the head.
Fair Child's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A left hand lands to the body for Vendetta.
Vendetta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vendetta content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vendetta is leaning against Child and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vendetta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Childs head.
Vendetta stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vendetta.
Vendetta scores with a shot to the side of Child's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Vendetta as the two fighters clinch.
Vendetta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vendetta stalls.
Vendetta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vendetta lands a nice shot to the body.
Vendetta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vendetta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vendetta lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Vendetta.
Vendetta lands a shot to the body.
Vendetta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vendetta.
Vendetta gets through Child's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jeez, Fair Child's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendetta is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vendetta is leaning against Child and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Vendetta.
Vendetta lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vendetta.
Vendetta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Vendetta.
A hook to the body from Vendetta.
Vendetta presses Child against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vendetta drops Child with a big knee straight up the middle! Child is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Child is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fair Child's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fabio Vendetta!
A relieved looking Fabio Vendetta thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Siegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Learned Astronomer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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188 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benjamin Siegel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Learned Astronomer!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astronomer connects with an inside leg kick.
Siegel tries to work over Astronomer's front leg with a kick but Astronomer checks it.
Siegel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Astronomer tries to clinch but Siegel is having none of it.
Siegel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Astronomer sprawls well. Astronomer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Siegel gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Astronomer finds it's way through Siegel's defenses.
Astronomer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Astronomer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Siegel doesn't seem bothered though.
Siegel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Learned Astronomer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astronomer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Astronomer cracks Siegel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Astronomer.
Astronomer lands with a cross.
A shot to the body from Siegel misses
and Astronomer counters with a body kick that stops Siegel in his tracks momentarily.
Siegel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Astronomer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Siegel. That one must have hurt.
Astronomer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Siegel.
Astronomer checks the leg kick.
Astronomer scores with a nice head shot.
Astronomer scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astronomer throws out a powerful jab.
Siegel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Astronomer misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Astronomer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Siegel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Siegel is rocked!
Astronomer connects with a nice cross there... Siegel is looking wobbly and Astronomer recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Siegel to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Astronomer jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Learned Astronomer!
A victorious Learned Astronomer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daemon Mustacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is One Republic - All The Right Moves. Rodrigo Oliveira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daemon Mustacho!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustacho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oliveira.
Mustacho avoids the head kick by Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mustacho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mustacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Oliveira tries to score with a low kick but Mustacho moves his leg out of the way.
Mustacho throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oliveira pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mustacho is out of range and Oliveira settles back down.
Oliveira looks to throw the jab but Mustacho is out of range.
A head kick from Oliveira lands but Mustacho takes it in his stride.
Mustacho is looking to slow Oliveira down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Oliveira.
Mustacho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oliveira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oliveira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliveira tries to clinch up.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Mustacho.
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Mustacho cracks the inside of Oliveira's front leg.
Daemon Mustacho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mustacho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira thuds his shin into the meat of Mustacho's side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mustacho checks a leg kick.
Oliveira checks a low kick from Mustacho.
Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mustacho.
A punch combination from Mustacho misses.
Mustacho tries to score with a low kick but Oliveira moves his leg out of the way.
Mustacho throws out a leg kick but Oliveira moves out of range and Mustacho only half commits.
Oliveira throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mustacho. That did some damage!
Mustacho scores with a nice head shot.
Mustacho is looking to clinch.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mustacho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daemon Mustacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mustacho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliveira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mustacho throws a series of punches but Oliveira avoids them all with ease.
Mustacho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira lands with a straight right. Mustacho didn't see that one coming.
Oliveira checks a low kick from Mustacho.
Mustacho misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mustacho won't be happy with that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Oliveira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oliveira is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mustacho will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying to get an arm triangle but Mustacho is defending well.
Oliveira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mustacho tries to bench press Oliveira off him but Oliveira keeps the position.
Oliveira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oliveira working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho is not content to let Oliveira control the position.
Mustacho is trying to get back to half guard.
Oliveira cracks Mustacho with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mustacho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mustacho manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustacho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira throwing strikes but missing.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Mustacho keeps moving.
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 Rodrigo Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mustacho checks a leg kick.
Oliveira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oliveira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt - Mustacho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oliveira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mustacho on the side of the head.
Mustacho tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Mustacho connects with a crisp jab.
Oliveira misses with a lunging right hand
and Mustacho counters with a left and a right that stings Oliveira.
Oliveira connects with a crisp jab.
Mustacho throws a push kick but Oliveira slaps the foot to one side.
Oliveira slips under a jab.
Good work by Mustacho as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Oliveira is predictable there
and Mustacho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustacho scores with a sloppy right hand. Oliveira should have avoided that one.
Oliveira lands with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oliveira.
A head kick from Mustacho lands but Oliveira takes it in his stride.
Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mustacho.
Mustacho misses with a series of wild punches.
Mustacho misses with a low kick as Oliveira jumps back.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Oliveira. Mustacho shrugs it off though.
Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Mustacho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mustacho blocks a low kick nicely.
Mustacho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oliveira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mustacho throws a leg kick but Oliveira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oliveira throws a leg kick which misses Mustacho's front leg but catches the back leg as Mustacho tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a slapping body shot.
Oliveira thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mustacho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A telegraphed right hand from Mustacho misses the target.
A jab from Oliveira finds it's way through Mustacho's defenses.
A combination from Oliveira does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliveira.
Mustacho on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mustacho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliveira wants to slow Mustacho down by chopping away at his legs.
Oliveira throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho throws a leg kick that misses.
Mustacho lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mustacho scores with a jab. Oliveira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mustacho cracks Oliveira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mustacho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mustacho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Daemon Mustacho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliveira lands an overhand right.
Oliveira throws a leg kick but Mustacho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oliveira moves away from the strike by Mustacho.
Oliveira is looking to land body kicks.
Oliveira misses with a body kick.
Mustacho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mustacho is trying to control but can't.
Mustacho wants to improve his position but Oliveira is controlling well.
Oliveira passes to side control.
Oliveira postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Oliveira working the ground and pound but Mustacho is defending the strikes.
Mustacho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliveira looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mustacho is avoiding damage well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mustacho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mustacho manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daemon Mustacho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Oliveira throws a push kick but Mustacho slaps the foot to one side.
Oliveira throws a front kick aimed at Mustacho's knee but Mustacho avoids it well.
Mustacho misses with a wild combination.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oliveira throws a sloppy head kick
and Mustacho counters with a good low kick that Oliveira was not able to check.
Mustacho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oliveira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oliveira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mustacho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oliveira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mustacho tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oliveira avoids it.
Mustacho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mustacho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mustacho misses with a punch on the inside.
Mustacho lands with a light punch inside.
Oliveira taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustacho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oliveira misses with a head kick.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Mustacho moves out of range.
Mustacho doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliveira circles away.
Mustacho misses with a straight right.
Mustacho throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mustacho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oliveira. Oliveira obviously looking to wear him down.
Mustacho scores with a jab.
Oliveira throws a leg kick but Mustacho checks it.
Mustacho scores with a hook to the body. Oliveira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oliveira throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira motions for Mustacho to come forward. Oliveira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mustacho has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Oliveira.
A low kick from Oliveira misses
and Mustacho counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oliveira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mustacho manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mustacho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Mustacho is controlling Oliveira's posture.
Mustacho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mustacho is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mustacho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliveira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oliveira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Daemon Mustacho has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Oliveira will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mustacho throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
Oliveira throws a leg kick
and Mustacho counters with a nice body shot.
Oliveira lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mustacho's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Mustacho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mustacho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mustacho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oliveira wants to break free but Mustacho has control.
Mustacho tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliveira avoids the damage to the body.
Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliveira displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mustacho up against the cage.
Oliveira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oliveira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira tries a knee to the head but Mustacho blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oliveira managing to block the knees to the body from Mustacho.
Oliveira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mustacho throws a solid leg kick but Oliveira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mustacho.
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 Rodrigo Oliveira.
I think Oliveira 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daemon Mustacho!
A very excited looking Daemon Mustacho made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daiju Kikuchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Teitsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matti Teitsi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daiju Kikuchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Teitsi!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Teitsi. Beautiful body shot.
Teitsi stuns Kikuchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kikuchi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Teitsi connects with a jab.
Teitsi lands a leg kick that knocks Kikuchi off balance momentarily.
Teitsi tests Kikuchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Teitsi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kikuchi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice cross by Teitsi.
A big left from Teitsi misses.
Kikuchi ducks under a wild hook from Teitsi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Teitsi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teitsi looks for a takedown but Kikuchi sprawls well.
Teitsi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Teitsi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Teitsi duly obliges.
Kikuchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daiju Kikuchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teitsi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teitsi fails with the takedown.
Kikuchi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kikuchi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Teitsi's calf.
Teitsi tries for a takedown but Kikuchi circles away easily
and Kikuchi counters with a one-two to the body.
Daiju Kikuchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matti Teitsi.
Teitsi cracks Kikuchi with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teitsi scores with a sloppy right hand. Kikuchi should have avoided that one.
Teitsi checks a leg kick nicely.
Kikuchi checks a leg kick.
Teitsi takes a swing at Kikuchi's ribcage but misses.
Kikuchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teitsi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kikuchi.
Teitsi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kikuchi's waist but Kikuchi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Teitsi off to one side.
Teitsi tries to clinch up
and Kikuchi counters with an outside leg kick.
Kikuchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kikuchi misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teitsi.
Teitsi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kikuchi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Teitsi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kikuchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Teitsi.
Teitsi has closed the distance and engaged Kikuchi in a clinch.
Teitsi lands an uppercut.
Teitsi tries to throw a body punch but Kikuchi avoids it by throwing Teitsi back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teitsi.
Teitsi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kikuchi.
Kikuchi throws a head punch that misses.
Teitsi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi tries to work over Kikuchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kikuchi is working Teitsi over against the cage.
Kikuchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kikuchi misses with a body punch.
Kikuchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teitsi lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teitsi digs a right hand underneath Kikuchi's ribcage. Kikuchi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Teitsi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kikuchi breaks the clinch.
Kikuchi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Kikuchi.
Teitsi motions for Kikuchi to come forward. Teitsi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teitsi tries to clinch up.
Kikuchi checks a leg kick.
Kikuchi misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Teitsi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Teitsi avoids the head kick by Kikuchi.
Teitsi looking to score a takedown here. Kikuchi is defending well but Teitsi drives through and ends up in Kikuchi's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Teitsi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kikuchi is retaining full guard.
Teitsi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kikuchi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Teitsi stays in close to Kikuchi's body and controls the position.
Kikuchi controlling Teitsi's posture.
Teitsi trying to control but Kikuchi is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teitsi with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kikuchi jabs Teitsi right on the nose. Teitsi blinks but takes it well.
Kikuchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teitsi throws a hook but Kikuchi blocks it.
Matti Teitsi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teitsi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kikuchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Teitsi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teitsi dives in for a single leg takedown but Kikuchi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Teitsi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teitsi is looking to control Kikuchi's arms but Kikuchi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Teitsi has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teitsi lands a left hand.
Kikuchi tries to work over Teitsi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teitsi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kikuchi blocks a body shot from Teitsi.
Teitsi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kikuchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kikuchi.
Kikuchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Teitsi fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teitsi tries to land knees in the clinch but Kikuchi avoids the damage to the body.
Kikuchi throws a head punch that misses.
Kikuchi scores with a shoulder strike.
Teitsi lands with a short shot to the head.
Teitsi prevents a body shot from Kikuchi.
Teitsi prevents a body shot from Kikuchi.
Teitsi tries to stall but Kikuchi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kikuchi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kikuchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kikuchi.
A head punch on the inside from Kikuchi fails to land.
Kikuchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kikuchi fails to land.
Kikuchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teitsi's elbow.
Kikuchi misses with some punches.
Teitsi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kikuchi throws a head punch that misses.
Teitsi misses with a body punch.
Kikuchi misses with some punches.
Teitsi can't find room to land a body shot as Kikuchi controls the action.
Kikuchi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kikuchi pushes Teitsi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Teitsi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kikuchi backwards.
Kikuchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teitsi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Kikuchi has a couple of punches blocked by Teitsi.
Kikuchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teitsi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kikuchi prevents it.
Kikuchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Teitsi backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kikuchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teitsi digs a right hand into Kikuchi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kikuchi's gas tank.
Teitsi misses with a punch to the body.
Teitsi throws a head punch that misses.
Teitsi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kikuchi controls his hands.
Kikuchi is working Teitsi over against the cage.
Kikuchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Teitsi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Teitsi - that landed with a thud.
Kikuchi misses with a body punch.
Kikuchi tries a body shot but Teitsi blocks it.
Kikuchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teitsi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kikuchi misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kikuchi.
Kikuchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Teitsi.
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 Daiju Kikuchi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kikuchi jabs Teitsi right on the nose. Teitsi blinks but takes it well.
Kikuchi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Teitsi.
Kikuchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kikuchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kikuchi.
Teitsi misses with a combination
and Kikuchi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Teitsi misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kikuchi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Teitsi.
It looks like Matti Teitsi has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teitsi lands a slapping body shot.
Teitsi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kikuchi momentarily.
Jab by Teitsi.
Teitsi scores with a jab. Kikuchi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matti Teitsi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kikuchi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kikuchi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Teitsi goes for a double leg but Kikuchi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kikuchi continues to drive forward.
Kikuchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kikuchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kikuchi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Teitsi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kikuchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kikuchi scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kikuchi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kikuchi lands a nice uppercut.
Teitsi tries a knee to the head but Kikuchi blocks it.
Teitsi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kikuchi.
Kikuchi lands a shoulder strike.
Kikuchi blocks a body shot from Teitsi.
Kikuchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kikuchi prevents a body shot from Teitsi.
Daiju Kikuchi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Kikuchi.
Teitsi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teitsi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kikuchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teitsi.
Kikuchi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kikuchi lands a left hand.
Teitsi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi blocks a body shot from Teitsi.
Teitsi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teitsi misses with a knee strike.
Kikuchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Teitsi misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Teitsi.
Kikuchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teitsi tries to stall but Kikuchi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kikuchi misses with some punches.
Teitsi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kikuchi scores with a shot to the side of Teitsi's head.
Teitsi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kikuchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Teitsi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kikuchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kikuchi prevents a body shot from Teitsi.
Teitsi wants to stall.
Kikuchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teitsi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teitsi's elbow.
Kikuchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teitsi is working Kikuchi over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teitsi connects with a knee to the head.
Kikuchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teitsi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kikuchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teitsi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teitsi trying to control the position but instead, Kikuchi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Teitsi into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Teitsi.
Kikuchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kikuchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kikuchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Teitsi backwards.
Kikuchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Teitsi controls his hands.
Teitsi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kikuchi.
Teitsi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kikuchi blocks it with crossed arms.
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 Daiju Kikuchi.
I think Kikuchi 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daiju Kikuchi!
After the big win, Daiju Kikuchi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $140 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Bird could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul McCracken's chin.
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dennis Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird avoids the body shot from McCracken.
McCracken blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bird.
Bird throws a series of punches but McCracken moves out of range.
McCracken misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCracken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCracken's coach down at Abobomination Training $700 13 LEGIT elite coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McCracken's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McCracken throws a push kick but Bird slaps the foot to one side.
McCracken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bird.
Both fighters circling a little - McCracken finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McCracken doesn't manage to clinch there - Bird circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from McCracken.
Bird avoids the head kick by McCracken.
Nice shot by Bird.
McCracken misses with a few strikes there.
McCracken tries a head kick but it misses.
McCracken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bird.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird lands a big shot that drops McCracken! Can he finish him?
McCracken is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bird passes McCracken's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCracken is still in real trouble! Can Bird finish him?
Bird is trying to work for a kimura but McCracken is defending well.
Bird throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCracken doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bird.
McCracken tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg.
McCracken seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice strikes from Bird there.
Bird working the head and body with strikes.
Bird thows a huge punch but McCracken dodges it nicely.
McCracken tries to kick Bird off but Bird keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCracken is just riding it out for now. Bird eventually gives up the hold.
Bird is trying to control the action in half guard but McCracken is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bird is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCracken is just riding it out for now. Bird eventually gives up the hold.
Bird looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bird frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McCracken to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McCracken shrugs it off.
Bird looking to secure an arm triangle but McCracken defends it well.
Bird is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McCracken has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McCracken defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bird.
Bird sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird wants to finish this one by submission but McCracken is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bird.
McCracken tries to lock up and control but Bird gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McCracken doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McCracken turns into him and now he's in Bird's guard.
Bird is looking to stand up but McCracken isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Bird dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McCracken tries to land a leg kick but Bird saw it coming and moves away.
Bird misses with an uppercut
and McCracken counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bird looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bird jabs McCracken right on the nose. McCracken blinks but takes it well.
McCracken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bird looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCracken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bird.
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!
Bird fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCracken on the side of the head.
McCracken fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bird throws a hook but McCracken avoids it easily.
Bird throws a leg kick that misses.
McCracken slips under a jab.
That kick from Bird tenderised McCracken's leg. McCracken is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCracken tries to clinch but Bird is having none of it.
McCracken moves away from the strike by Bird.
McCracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paul McCracken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Bird misses.
Nice uppercut there from Bird.
Bird drops his shoulder and cracks McCracken with a huge uppercut! McCracken goes down! Can Bird finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCracken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCracken working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bird.
Bird trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McCracken manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
McCracken really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bird is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCracken is controlling him.
Dennis Bird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird keeping moving, preventing McCracken from controlling successfully.
McCracken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bird manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
McCracken misses with a body punch.
Bird managing to block the knees to the body from McCracken.
McCracken is pressed up against the cage. Bird has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCracken down to the mat. McCracken avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bird throws a looping overhand right but McCracken ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of McCracken 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCracken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken tries a head kick but it misses.
Bird avoids a kick to the body.
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCracken wants to clinch.
McCracken blocks the body kick.
Bird drops McCracken with a big left hand and mounts him. McCracken is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCracken is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bird postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt McCracken bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Bird and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Bird!
During a confident post fight interview, Dennis Bird thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flavio Lazzarini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazzarini's entrance music is Goffredo Mameli - 'Il Canto degli Italiani'. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flavio Lazzarini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazzarini thows a body shot but no joy.
Lazzarini will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Lazzarini.
Escobar ducks right into an uppercut from Lazzarini.
Lazzarini 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.
Lazzarini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Flavio Lazzarini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar scores with a shot to the body.
Lazzarini tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escobar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lazzarini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar.
Escobar connects with a high kick.
It looks like Flavio Lazzarini has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazzarini looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses
and Lazzarini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lazzarini is looking to chop away at Escobar's legs.
Lazzarini misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Escobar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lazzarini misses with a low kick.
Lazzarini misses with a head kick.
Escobar cracks the inside of Lazzarini's front leg.
Lazzarini with a hook.
Escobar lands an overhand right.
Escobar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazzarini swings widly with a right hand
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lazzarini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Lazzarini swinging wildly here.
Lazzarini lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been informed that Escobar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lazzarini throws a front kick aimed at Escobar's knee but Escobar avoids it well.
Lazzarini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lazzarini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Escobar. Beautiful body shot.
Lazzarini tries to land a front kick but Escobar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lazzarini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar looks to land a combination but Lazzarini avoids it well.
Lazzarini throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lazzarini lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Escobar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Escobar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lazzarini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Escobar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar misses the jab.
Lazzarini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Lazzarini.
Lazzarini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Lazzarini.
Escobar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lazzarini's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Lazzarini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lazzarini ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Escobar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lazzarini is looking to clinch but Escobar is avoiding it.
Escobar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lazzarini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lazzarini looks for the body kick but Escobar saw that one coming.
Escobar throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarini tries to clinch there but Escobar circles away.
Escobar jabs at Lazzarini's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lazzarini works the jab nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escobar, as that shot connected.
Lazzarini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lazzarini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Lazzarini checks it.
Lazzarini lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lazzarini misses with a straight right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lazzarini takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobar blocks a head kick by Lazzarini.
Escobar connects with a right hand. Lazzarini shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flavio Lazzarini'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.
Lazzarini scores with a three punch combo!
Lazzarini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lazzarini tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lazzarini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lazzarini goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazzarini misses with a leg kick.
Escobar scores with a hook.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lazzarini moves away.
Escobar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Escobar works over Lazzarini's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Lazzarini misses the target.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lazzarini. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar misses with a two punch combination.
Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lazzarini.
Escobar throws a leg kick that misses.
Lazzarini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escobar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escobar motions for Lazzarini to come forward. Escobar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lazzarini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Lazzarini.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar.
Escobar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lazzarini doesn't seem bothered though.
Escobar lands a really nice looking cross but Lazzarini seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarini attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazzarini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Lazzarini.
Escobar cracks the inside of Lazzarini's front leg.
Lazzarini darts in trying to clinch
enabling Escobar to counter with a crisp jab.
Lazzarini ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar.
Escobar checks a low kick from Lazzarini.
Lazzarini throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar thows a body shot but no joy.
Escobar scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Flavio Lazzarini's cut is getting worse.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Escobar.
Lazzarini connects with a jab.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lazzarini.
Lazzarini blocks a low kick nicely.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lazzarini throws out the jab.
Escobar misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lazzarini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar slips under a jab from Lazzarini.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar scores with a body shot.
Escobar cracks Lazzarini with an open hand slap.
A leg kick checked by Escobar.
Nice defenses there by Lazzarini.
Escobar lands a nice looking body shot.
Escobar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lazzarini's head backwards.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lazzarini.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lazzarini takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Escobar scores with a hook.
Escobar connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Flavio Lazzarini's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Escobar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lazzarini tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Escobar is able to avoid easily.
Lazzarini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar misses with a leg kick.
Lazzarini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Lazzarini tries to clinch but Escobar moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Escobar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab, jab by Escobar - just one landing.
Lazzarini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lazzarini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escobar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lazzarini moves away.
Escobar throws a jab when Lazzarini was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazzarini lands a jab.
Lazzarini throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily.
Lazzarini walks into a straight right hand from Escobar.
Lazzarini misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
Flavio Lazzarini's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lazzarini is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lazzarini avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Lazzarini swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar lands the left hand.
Escobar cracks a nice hook into Lazzarini's ribs.
Escobar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lazzarini. That did some damage!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar lands a glancing blow to the side of Lazzarini's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarini loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Lazzarini.
Escobar punishes Lazzarini's body with a nice straight punch.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lazzarini looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
Escobar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lazzarini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escobar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lazzarini on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escobar.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Escobar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lazzarini.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarini lands with a straight right. Escobar didn't see that one coming.
Lazzarini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Escobar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lazzarini circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Escobar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escobar defending well as Lazzarini loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lazzarini's calf.
A solid body kick from Escobar.
Escobar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lazzarini. Lazzarini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lazzarini throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lazzarini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lazzarini misses the shot to the body.
Lazzarini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarini walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar.
Escobar slips a jab from Lazzarini.
Flavio Lazzarini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lazzarini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escobar.
Lazzarini sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazzarini thuds his right hand into Escobar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pablo Escobar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lazzarini lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lazzarini.
Escobar dodges the punch combination from Lazzarini.
Lazzarini throws a lazy uppercut
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Escobar lunges at Lazzarini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lazzarini's hand.
Escobar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Escobar 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Escobar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobar!
Pablo Escobar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Heraldo Magnifico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louis has chosen Stand up and Fight as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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155 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heraldo Magnifico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Louis!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnifico tries to clinch but Louis is having none of it.
Magnifico moves forwards but Louis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Louis misses with a double jab
and Magnifico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magnifico scores with the left hand. Louis knows he should have avoided that one.
Louis lands a glancing blow to the side of Magnifico's head.
Louis is looking to clinch but Magnifico is avoiding it.
Louis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magnifico falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Louis counter with a right hand.
Magnifico is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Louis.
Magnifico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Louis instigates a clinch.
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!
Magnifico scores with a nice hook to the head.
Louis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Louis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magnifico's elbow.
Magnifico lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Louis backwards.
Magnifico tries to stall but Louis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Louis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnifico tries to land knees in the clinch but Louis avoids the damage to the body.
Magnifico lands a shoulder strike.
Louis lands a nice uppercut.
Magnifico stalling against the cage.
Magnifico tries a knee to the head but Louis blocks it.
Magnifico is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Magnifico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magnifico scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magnifico misses with the head strike.
A short right from Magnifico on the inside.
Louis struggles to land a body shot inside as Magnifico controls his hands.
Louis tries a body shot but Magnifico blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Louis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnifico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magnifico blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Louis as Magnifico tries to tie him up.
Magnifico blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Louis as Magnifico tries to tie him up.
Louis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magnifico.
Louis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magnifico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magnifico has a couple of punches blocked by Louis.
Magnifico displaying some good clinch control by pressing Louis up against the cage.
Louis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magnifico backwards.
Louis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Louis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magnifico throws a head punch that misses.
Louis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Louis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magnifico with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Louis misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis has a couple of punches blocked by Magnifico.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Louis.
Magnifico tries a body shot but Louis blocks it.
Magnifico prevents a body shot from Louis.
Louis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magnifico throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magnifico misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magnifico stalling in the clinch but Louis improves position.
Louis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Magnifico fails to land.
Louis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magnifico backwards.
Magnifico blocks a body shot from Louis.
Magnifico blocks a body shot from Louis.
Magnifico gets through Louis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magnifico is trying to maintain a safe position but Louis gets an underhook and turns Magnifico into the cage.
Magnifico with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Magnifico has a couple of punches blocked by Louis.
Magnifico scores with a shot to the side of Louis's head.
Magnifico works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Louis blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louis swings wildly with an uppercut but Magnifico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Louis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magnifico's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Louis.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Magnifico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Louis swings wildly with an uppercut but Magnifico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Louis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magnifico misses with the head strike.
Magnifico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Louis.
Magnifico misses with the head strike.
Magnifico tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magnifico tries to throw a body punch but Louis avoids it by throwing Magnifico back against the cage.
A short left from Louis.
Magnifico throws a head punch that misses.
Magnifico lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Louis fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Martin Louis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Magnifico tries to move into range but Louis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magnifico lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magnifico throws a series of punches but Louis moves out of range.
Magnifico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magnifico throws a right hand that Louis ducks under and follows up with a left that Louis also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnifico. Louis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Louis misses with an uppercut. Magnifico saw that one coming.
That kick from Magnifico tenderised Louis's leg. Louis is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Magnifico.
Magnifico is looking to clinch.
Louis lands a big head kick that sends Magnifico tumbling to the mat! Louis takes a step backwards and waves Magnifico back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Magnifico is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Louis throws a quick head kick that knocks Magnifico silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Louis is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Martin Louis!
Martin Louis 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladislav Munchkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Alekseev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alekseev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Imperium kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Vladislav Munchkin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladislav Munchkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Alekseev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munchkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alekseev throws out a loose jab but Munchkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alekseev looks to land a combination but Munchkin avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Munchkin. No joy for Alekseev on that attempt.
Alekseev takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Oleg Alekseev has been cut.
Munchkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alekseev.
We've been told by Munchkin's head coaches at Gym Beam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alekseev misses with a wild combination.
Munchkin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alekseev to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Vladislav Munchkin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alekseev thows a body shot but no joy.
Alekseev has his takedown stuffed
and Munchkin counters with a good, hard body kick but Alekseev shrugs it off.
Vladislav Munchkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Alekseev.
Munchkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alekseev has time to react.
Alekseev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Munchkin.
Alekseev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alekseev looks winded!
Munchkin drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Munchkin throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Alekseev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alekseev keeping full guard, as Munchkin tries to pass.
Alekseev looking to control.
Alekseev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Munchkin escapes and throws Alekseev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Munchkin wants to control but Alekseev is keeping him busy.
Munchkin scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Alekseev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alekseev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Munchkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Munchkin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Alekseev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Munchkin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin lands a nice forearm strike.
Munchkin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alekseev sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Munchkin with the ground and pound but Alekseev regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Alekseev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alekseev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Munchkin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alekseev wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alekseev is looking for a sweep. Munchkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alekseev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alekseev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alekseev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Munchkin pulls his head out easily.
Munchkin is nestled in close to Alekseev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladislav Munchkin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alekseev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Munchkin moves into full guard.
Munchkin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alekseev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alekseev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alekseev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alekseev preventing the sweep.
Alekseev throwing strikes from guard but Munchkin blocks nicely.
Vladislav Munchkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Munchkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alekseev throws a big right hand that misses.
Alekseev connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alekseev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Munchkin trying to keep a closed guard but Alekseev is proving a slippery customer.
Alekseev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchkin has Alekseev pulled in close to control his posture.
Alekseev is looking to work some ground and pound but Munchkin has wrist control.
Munchkin is controlling Alekseev's posture.
Alekseev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alekseev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Munchkin's head.
Munchkin has momentary wrist control but Alekseev slips an elbow through the middle.
Alekseev is looking to work some ground and pound but Munchkin has wrist control.
Munchkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alekseev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alekseev working some strikes from top position.
Munchkin is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alekseev throwing strikes from guard but Munchkin blocks nicely.
Munchkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alekseev is one step ahead there.
Alekseev looking to pass the guard.
Alekseev throwing strikes but missing.
Munchkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Munchkin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alekseev cracks Munchkin with a solid left hand.
Alekseev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munchkin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Munchkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Munchkin, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alekseev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alekseev throws a big right hand that misses.
Alekseev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Munchkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Alekseev postures up in Munchkin's guard and throws a big left but Munchkin blocks it.
Munchkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alekseev is one step ahead there.
Alekseev is looking to work some ground and pound but Munchkin has wrist control.
Alekseev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Munchkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alekseev.
Munchkin has momentary wrist control but Alekseev slips an elbow through the middle.
Alekseev throws an elbow that misses. Munchkin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alekseev's guard. Nice move by Munchkin!
Munchkin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alekseev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Munchkin has managed to get both his arms back between Alekseev's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin distracts Alekseev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alekseev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munchkin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munchkin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Munchkin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munchkin working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munchkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Alekseev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munchkin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Alekseev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Munchkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alekseev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Munchkin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alekseev with a poor takedown
and Munchkin counters with a low kick, right behind Alekseev 's knee.
Munchkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alekseev.
Munchkin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alekseev was covering up waiting for the punch and Munchkin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munchkin postures up in Alekseev's guard and throws a big left but Alekseev blocks it.
Alekseev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Munchkin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alekseev's head.
Munchkin content to stall in guard here.
Munchkin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Munchkin is working Alekseev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Munchkin looking to pass the guard.
Munchkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Munchkin wants to control from the top but Alekseev keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munchkin landing with the ground and pound.
Munchkin won't allow Alekseev to sweep him here.
Munchkin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munchkin postures up and lands a big shot to Alekseev's brow.
That has opened up Oleg Alekseev's cut even more.
Munchkin distracts Alekseev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The cut above Oleg Alekseev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Oleg Alekseev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vladislav Munchkin!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladislav Munchkin 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 Tommy Victorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victorio comes to the cage accompanied by Breaking Benjamin - Dance With The Devil. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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219 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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World class MT
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Victorio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Thor!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Victorio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Victorio connects with an inside leg kick.
Victorio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Victorio lands a front kick.
Victorio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Victorio to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Victorio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Victorio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thor looking for a sweep. Not yet Thor, not yet.
Victorio trying to control the position from guard on top but Thor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Victorio throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorio is looking to work some ground and pound but Thor has wrist control.
Victorio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Victorio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Victorio throwing strikes but missing.
Thor trying to control the position.
Victorio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thor is keeping the position for now.
Victorio trying to control the position from guard on top but Thor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor keeping full guard, as Victorio tries to pass.
Victorio throwing strikes from guard but Thor blocks nicely.
Victorio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Victorio wants to control from the top but Thor keeps moving.
Thor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Victorio is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thor scores with a punch to the head.
Thor throws a hook but Victorio avoids it easily.
Thor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorio gets the takedown into side control.
Victorio cracks Thor with a big elbow.
Thor has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Victorio in side control, throwing shots but Thor defends.
Victorio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Victorio landing strikes.
Victorio working the ground and pound from side control.
Victorio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Victorio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Victorio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thor's head.
Thor is doing well to control the position and prevent Victorio from advancing to side control.
Victorio is looking to advance position but Thor won't allow it.
Victorio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thor manages to get to full guard.
Victorio preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Victorio dominated that round.
That's time! Victorio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Victorio misses the target.
Thor ducks under a wild hook from Victorio.
Victorio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thor under the eye.
Thor lands with a right hand.
Victorio tries to score with a low kick but Thor moves his leg out of the way.
Victorio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Victorio cracks Thor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Victorio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Victorio.
Thor throws a leg kick but Victorio moved away.
Victorio throws a nice head kick!
Victorio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Victorio misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Victorio misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor misses the shot to the body.
Victorio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thor.
Victorio bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Victorio connects with a jab.
Victorio throws an off balance right hand
and Thor counters with a body kick that stops Victorio in his tracks momentarily.
Victorio throws the kick towards the body but Thor avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Victorio.
Victorio scores with a jab. Thor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Victorio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thor lands a jab.
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!
Victorio throws a sloppy head kick and Thor moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorio misses with a wild body shot.
Thor misses the jab.
Thor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Victorio throws an overhand right that lands on Thor's shoulder, as Thor tries to avoid the shot.
Victorio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Victorio throws out the jab.
Victorio misses with a series of wild punches.
Thor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Victorio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Victorio, pushing him back against the cage.
Victorio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Victorio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Victorio.
Victorio jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Victorio misses with a shot to the body
and Thor counters by moving into the clinch.
Thor is struggling to control the position.
Victorio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Victorio is working Thor over against the cage.
Victorio is looking to control Thor's arms but Thor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Victorio has his back to the cage.
Victorio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thor has a couple of punches blocked by Victorio.
Thor is trying to stall.
Victorio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thor has Victorio pressed against the cage, preventing Victorio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor blocking some punches.
Thor tries to throw a body punch but Victorio avoids it by throwing Thor back against the cage.
Thor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Victorio is trying to push Thor away but Thor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Victorio can't find room to land a body shot as Thor controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Victorio breaks the clinch.
Victorio lands with a straight right. Thor didn't see that one coming.
Victorio throws a head kick but Thor moves out of range.
Thor throws an off balance right hand
and Victorio counters with a takedown into side control.
Victorio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thor keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thor is trying to control Victorio's posture but Victorio avoids it.
Victorio scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Victorio dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Victorio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Victorio connects with a solid leg kick.
Thor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Victorio throws out the jab.
Victorio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Victorio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thor is out of range and Victorio settles back down.
Victorio tries a low kick but Thor avoids it.
A lazy body kick from Thor
and Victorio counters with a single leg into guard. Thor didn't expect that.
Thor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Victorio throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Victorio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorio throws a big right hand that misses.
Tommy Victorio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Victorio trying to control the position from guard on top but Thor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Victorio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Victorio wants to advance to full mount but Thor doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Victorio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Victorio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Victorio looking to pass the guard.
Victorio preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorio throws an elbow that misses. Thor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Victorio's guard. Nice move by Thor!
Victorio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Victorio looking for a guillotine here but Thor defends easily.
Thor wants to pass the guard but Victorio is keeping the position.
Hans Thor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victorio 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorio working a defensive guard here.
Tommy Victorio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thor preventing the sweep.
Thor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Victorio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Victorio working for submissions but it's allowed Thor to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor thows a huge punch but Victorio dodges it nicely.
Victorio wants to improve his position but Thor is controlling well.
Victorio is working hard here to advance position.
Victorio wants to control but Thor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thor is looking for a kimura but Victorio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thor to get the leverage.
Thor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Victorio defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Victorio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Victorio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Victorio!
Tommy Victorio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Riviera Ridin. On his way into the cage it seems that Anthony Brown has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Anthony Brown seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vyacheslav Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown blocks a head kick by Romanov.
Brown 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.
Romanov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Anthony Brown has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Romanov fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Romanov is retaining full guard.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Romanov's head.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Romanov is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Romanov is not content to let Brown control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown landing strikes.
Romanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Romanov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brown stalling.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romanov keeps working.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is pressing down on Romanov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Romanov is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Romanov's hands, connecting with Romanov's forehead.
Brown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Romanov defends it.
Brown throwing shots but Romanov is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown working Romanov over with strikes.
Brown is looking to advance position but Romanov won't allow it.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Romanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brown is nestled in close to Romanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Romanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Romanov is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Romanov is defending the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Romanov's temple.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Romanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Brown's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Romanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Romanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Romanov.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Romanov.
Romanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romanov scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romanov.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Romanov avoids the body shot from Brown.
Romanov misses with the body kick
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Romanov won't be happy with that.
Brown lands a decent elbow from side control.
Romanov is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Brown crashes against the mat.
Brown postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Romanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Romanov dodges the ground and pound from Brown.
An elbow from Brown crashes against the mat.
Brown trying to control the action but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Romanov tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Romanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown winds up and cracks Romanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown passes to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanov regains half guard.
Brown trying to control the action but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Romanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Romanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Romanov is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown prevents Romanov from improving his position.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Romanov defends it.
Romanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Romanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown prevents Romanov from improving his position.
Brown passes to side control.
Brown works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown landing a few strikes.
Brown scoring with punches from side control.
Romanov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown trying to control from half guard but Romanov is working away.
Romanov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Brown's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Romanov misses with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brown. Romanov shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheers as Romanov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Romanov misses its intended target.
Brown 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.
Brown has managed to clinch.
Romanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romanov.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romanov lands with a left to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as Romanov tries to tie him up.
Knees to the body from Brown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Brown looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Romanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Vyacheslav Romanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov stalling the fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romanov lands with a left to the head.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Romanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown working aggressively here.
Romanov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brown seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Romanov can turn it around.
Romanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romanov.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Romanov backwards.
Brown connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Vyacheslav Romanov has been cut.
Romanov lands a shoulder strike.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romanov blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown controlling the action here for a moment.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Romanov.
Brown blocks a body shot from Romanov.
Romanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Romanov just leaning against Brown, taking a breather.
Romanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romanov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Romanov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Romanov.
Romanov effectively controlling the action here.
Romanov tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romanov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Brown is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Romanov to the mat. Romanov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romanov has an active guard here but Brown has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown is trying to control. Romanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 Anthony Brown.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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