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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ongka Ongka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ongka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Abebe. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ongka Ongka!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ongka shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Ongka gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Ongka shrugs off.
It looks like Ongka Ongka has been cut.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Ongka in his tracks for a moment.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones jumps guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ongka trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Ongka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ongka has Jones in his guard.
Jones is looking to stand up but Ongka won't let him.
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.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones is looking to stand up but Ongka won't let him.
Ongka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ongka working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Ongka working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ongka is proving hard to escape from.
Jones won't allow Ongka to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ongka is still trying to improve position.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ongka working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Ongka working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ongka Ongka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ongka Ongka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ongka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Ongka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Ongka persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Ongka dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ongka Ongka.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones decides to pull guard.
Ongka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is looking to stand up but Ongka isn't so interested in that idea.
Ongka advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ongka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ongka is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jones looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ongka gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jones is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ongka lets go of the hold and Jones can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ongka Ongka!
A very excited looking Ongka Ongka rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erick Silvinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Jacarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silvinho's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Act Right - Gotti ft, jeezy. 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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177 lbs
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erick Silvinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Jacarson!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacarson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silvinho drives through and clinches with Jacarson against the cage.
Jacarson gets through Silvinho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jacarson.
Silvinho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jacarson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jacarson has a couple of punches blocked by Silvinho.
Silvinho looking to throw knees to the head but Jacarson is blocking nicely.
Jacarson scores with a shoulder strike.
Silvinho holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jacarson connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Erick Silvinho has been cut.
Jacarson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silvinho backwards.
Silvinho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jacarson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jacarson lands a nice uppercut.
Silvinho stalling in the clinch.
Jacarson tries to land a knee to the head but Silvinho blocks with his arms.
Silvinho landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvinho tries to land a knee to the head but Jacarson blocks with his arms.
We've been informed that Jacarson 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.
Silvinho stalling against the cage.
Jacarson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvinho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jacarson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silvinho tries to land a knee to the head but Jacarson blocks with his arms.
Jacarson misses with some punches.
Jacarson is pushing Silvinho up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Silvinho tries to land a knee to the head but Jacarson blocks with his arms.
Silvinho looking to stall.
Jacarson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Silvinho connects with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Silvinho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacarson wants to stall.
Jacarson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jacarson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silvinho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silvinho instigates a clinch.
Jacarson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jacarson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvinhos head.
Stalling in the clinch from Silvinho.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvinho misses with a knee strike.
Jacarson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jacarson tries to land knees in the clinch but Silvinho avoids the damage to the body.
Silvinho missing with knees to the body.
Jacarson misses with a knee to the head.
Jacarson tries a knee to the head but Silvinho blocks it.
Jacarson trying to stall but Silvinho improves his position.
Silvinho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacarson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silvinho blocks it with crossed arms.
Jacarson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silvinho blocks it with crossed arms.
Silvinho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jacarson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That kick from Jacarson tenderised Silvinho's leg. Silvinho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silvinho tries to clinch up.
Jacarson throws a leg kick
and Silvinho counters by clinching up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Silvinho is trying to stall.
Silvinho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silvinho tries to land a knee to the head but Jacarson blocks with his arms.
Silvinho with a knee to the head.
Jacarson working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvinho with a knee to the head.
Silvinho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Jacarson.
A knee to the head by Jacarson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvinho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silvinho trying to stall but Jacarson improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jacarson.
Silvinho tries to land a knee to the head but Jacarson blocks with his arms.
Silvinho lands a knee to the head.
Silvinho is breathing heavily.
Silvinho tries a knee to the head but Jacarson blocks it.
Silvinho connects with a knee to the head.
Jacarson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silvinho up against the cage.
Jacarson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacarson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silvinho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silvinho is trying to push Jacarson away but Jacarson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Silvinho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erick Silvinho's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jacarson feints a jab promting Silvinho to slip. Jacarson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silvinho slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Good exchange - Jacarson coming out on top.
Jacarson misses with a two punch combination.
Silvinho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jacarson finds it's way round the side to connect with Silvinho's head.
Silvinho is looking to clinch but Jacarson is avoiding it.
Silvinho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacarson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silvinho checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvinho misses with a body shot.
A combination from Silvinho does no damage.
Silvinho defending well as Jacarson loads up on a big left hand.
Jacarson throws a lazy head kick
and Silvinho counters by moving into the clinch.
Erick Silvinho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silvinho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jacarson blocks it with crossed arms.
Silvinho throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jacarson trying to stall but Silvinho improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvinho tries a knee to the head but Jacarson blocks it.
Silvinho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silvinho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jacarson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jacarson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silvinho tries to land a knee to the head but Jacarson blocks with his arms.
Silvinho tries to stall but Jacarson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jacarson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silvinho's face.
Silvinho lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silvinho is looking to control Jacarson's arms but Jacarson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silvinho has his back to the cage.
Jacarson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silvinho's face.
Silvinho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvinho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jacarson is keeping busy.
Silvinho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jacarson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silvinho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silvinho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silvinho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jacarson stalls.
Jacarson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silvinho blocks it with crossed arms.
Jacarson trying to control the position but instead, Silvinho has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jacarson into the cage.
Silvinho looking to throw knees to the head but Jacarson is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvinho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jacarson wants to stall.
Silvinho effectively controlling the action here.
Jacarson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silvinho's face.
Silvinho lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Anthony Jacarson has been cut.
Jacarson wants to stall.
Silvinho throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jacarson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silvinho unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jacarson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silvinho will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jacarson up against the cage.
Jacarson prevents Silvinho from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvinho connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jacarson's face.
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!
Jacarson missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Jacarson.
Silvinho throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jacarson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silvinho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jacarson blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jacarson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silvinho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jacarson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jacarson throws 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!
Jacarson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silvinho's face.
Jacarson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silvinho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jacarson is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthony Jacarson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jacarson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silvinho darts in trying to clinch
and Jacarson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silvinho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silvinho slips under a jab from Jacarson.
Jacarson misses with a double jab.
Silvinho is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Jacarson.
Jacarson misses with a body kick.
Silvinho takes a swing at Jacarson's ribcage but misses.
Jacarson tries to keep at a distance but Silvinho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jacarson connects with a knee to the head.
Silvinho looking to throw knees to the head but Jacarson is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvinho connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacarson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silvinho's face.
Silvinho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jacarson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silvinho misses with a knee to the head.
Jacarson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silvinho up against the cage.
Silvinho misses with a knee to the head.
Silvinho misses with a knee to the head.
Jacarson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silvinho lands a knee to the head.
Jacarson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silvinho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacarson.
Jacarson taking a breather.
Jacarson stalling the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvinho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacarson misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jacarson tries to land knees in the clinch but Silvinho avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Jacarson.
Silvinho misses with some punches.
Silvinho looking to stall.
Jacarson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silvinho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jacarson trying to control the position but instead, Silvinho has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jacarson into the cage.
Jacarson looking to throw knees to the head but Silvinho is blocking nicely.
Silvinho throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacarson.
Jacarson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silvinho scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacarson is looking to control Silvinho's arms but Silvinho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jacarson has his back to the cage.
Jacarson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jacarson taking a breather.
Silvinho blocking some punches.
Jacarson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silvinho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silvinho throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silvinho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silvinho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jacarson has him pressed against the cage.
Jacarson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silvinho backwards.
Silvinho stalling.
Jacarson is looking to control Silvinho's arms but Silvinho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jacarson has his back to the cage.
Jacarson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silvinho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacarson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silvinho manages to break the clinch.
Jacarson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jacarson throws out a leg kick but Silvinho moves out of range and Jacarson only half commits.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silvinho. That's going to slow Jacarson down.
Jab from Silvinho.
Silvinho is looking to clinch but Jacarson is avoiding it.
A head kick from Jacarson lands but Silvinho takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvinho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacarson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silvinho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacarson misses with some punches.
Jacarson looking to throw knees to the head but Silvinho is blocking nicely.
Silvinho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jacarson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Jacarson.
I think Jacarson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anthony Jacarson!
Anthony Jacarson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Vanderbeet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chandler is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Trapt - Headstrong. James Chandler 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Horacio Vanderbeet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanderbeet tries to clinch there but Chandler circles away.
Vanderbeet looks to clinch
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chandler tries to bum rush Vanderbeet with a series of wild strikes but Vanderbeet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chandler fails to land with a series of punches.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vanderbeet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chandler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chandler swats away the attempt to clinch by Vanderbeet.
Chandler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vanderbeet moves in looking to clinch but Chandler pushes him off.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been told by Vanderbeet's head coaches at Urban Fight Gym (12 ELITE COACHES) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vanderbeet is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderbeet wants to clinch but Chandler slips to the side
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chandler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanderbeet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vanderbeet trying to control the position here.
Vanderbeet is trying to keep Chandler in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Horacio Vanderbeet just wasn't active enough.
Chandler misses with a double jab.
Vanderbeet moves in looking to clinch but Chandler pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanderbeet lands with a shot to the body.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch but Chandler moves away
and Chandler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chandler.
Vanderbeet landing knees to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Chandler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chandler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vanderbeet tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Chandler to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vanderbeet tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chandler counters with a series of strikes. Vanderbeet will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vanderbeet misses with a hook to the body
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chandler throws a lazy uppercut
and Vanderbeet counters with a straight right hand.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Chandler counter with a right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet closes the distance but Chandler moves to the side
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vanderbeet moves into range and clinches up with Chandler.
Chandler avoiding damage as Vanderbeet throws knees to the body.
Vanderbeet throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vanderbeet lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vanderbeet.
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!
Vanderbeet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chandler lands a head shot.
Vanderbeet wants to clinch but Chandler slips to the side
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Horacio Vanderbeet will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vanderbeet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Vanderbeet avoids them all with ease.
Vanderbeet looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chandler circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chandler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vanderbeet wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vanderbeet sees it coming and defends easily.
Chandler is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vanderbeet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chandler is working away from the top position though.
Chandler is looking for a kimura here.
Vanderbeet tries to get to full guard but Chandler has control of the leg.
Vanderbeet trying to control but Chandler postures up.
Vanderbeet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vanderbeet looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vanderbeet is looking to escape.
Vanderbeet wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vanderbeet pushes Chandler off looking to stand but Chandler dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chandler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vanderbeet is just riding it out for now. Chandler eventually gives up the hold.
Chandler stops Vanderbeet from getting back to his feet.
Vanderbeet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chandler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chandler is trying to work for a kimura but Vanderbeet is defending well.
Chandler seems to be working for a kimura but Vanderbeet defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chandler prevents Vanderbeet from standing back up.
Chandler wants to control but Vanderbeet is keeping him busy.
Vanderbeet wants to get back to his feet.
Chandler is working for a kimura but Vanderbeet is defending it quite comfortably.
Vanderbeet has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Chandler is on him like a limpet, forcing Vanderbeet back against the cage.
Vanderbeet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chandler.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like James Chandler has been cut.
Vanderbeet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler managing to block the knees to the body from Vanderbeet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
Chandler blocks the elbow strike.
Vanderbeet throws an elbow that misses.
Chandler wants to break free but Vanderbeet has control.
Chandler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vanderbeet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vanderbeet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chandler.
Vanderbeet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanderbeet scores a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chandler is trying to force a seperation but Vanderbeet has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chandler as Vanderbeet tries to tie him up.
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 Horacio Vanderbeet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Chandler's cut.
That's time! Vanderbeet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanderbeet tries to close the distance and clinch but Chandler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chandler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vanderbeet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chandler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chandler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chandler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vanderbeet tries to avoid it but Chandler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vanderbeet to the ground. Vanderbeet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderbeet moves in looking to clinch but Chandler pushes him off.
Horacio Vanderbeet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanderbeet looks to clinch
and Chandler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vanderbeet thinking.
Vanderbeet has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler is trying to break free.
Chandler wants to break free but Vanderbeet has control.
Vanderbeet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vanderbeet misses with an elbow over the top.
Chandler tries to break free but Vanderbeet pushes him back against the cage.
Vanderbeet misses with an elbow strike.
Vanderbeet lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vanderbeet.
Chandler can't break the clinch.
Vanderbeet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chandler tries to break free but Vanderbeet pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Vanderbeet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chandler takes an elbow to the temple.
Chandler avoids the elbow strike from Vanderbeet, against the cage.
Chandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vanderbeet enables Chandler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vanderbeet manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vanderbeet is looking to stand up but Chandler isn't so interested in that idea.
Chandler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in 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!
Chandler scoring with some ground and pound.
Vanderbeet looking to control.
Chandler won't allow Vanderbeet to get back to his feet.
Chandler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler won't allow Vanderbeet to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vanderbeet's head.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vanderbeet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chandler is one step ahead there.
Chandler throws a big elbow that misses.
Chandler stands up over Vanderbeet, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vanderbeet wants to sweep here but Chandler controlling him for the moment.
Vanderbeet wants to stand and escape but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vanderbeet is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chandler passes Vanderbeet's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Chandler there.
Chandler throwing shots but Vanderbeet is blocking nicely.
Vanderbeet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chandler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler is keen to just control but Vanderbeet is a slippery customer.
Chandler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chandler winds up and cracks Vanderbeet with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Horacio Vanderbeet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chandler is looking for a kimura but Vanderbeet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chandler to get the leverage.
Chandler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chandler prevents Vanderbeet from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chandler wants to work for an arm triangle but Vanderbeet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Chandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vanderbeet 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Horacio Vanderbeet!
Horacio Vanderbeet took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kolo Cornelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Helms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Helms has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kolo Cornelius's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kolo Cornelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Helms!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helms delivers a nice body kick.
Jab by Helms.
Helms listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cornelius shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Helms connects with a body shot that sends Cornelius's belly button to the back.
That kick from Cornelius tenderised Helms's leg. Helms is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cornelius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Helms. Helms obviously looking to wear him down.
Helms throws a hook to the side of Cornelius's head but Cornelius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cornelius lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cornelius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Helms moves out of range as Cornelius strikes.
Helms lands with a cross.
Helms throws a sloppy body shot
and Cornelius counters by clinching up.
Cornelius throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Helms blocks it with crossed arms.
Helms wants to take the fight to the mat but Cornelius manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cornelius scores with a hook to the body.
Helms tries to pull guard but Cornelius won't allow it.
Cornelius connects with a nasty looking knee right to Helms's face.
Helms jumps guard but Cornelius stands there with Helms around his waist. Helms gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kolo Cornelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Helms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornelius gets through Helms's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cornelius with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Carlos Helms has been cut.
Cornelius pushes Helms back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cornelius scores with a knee to the head.
Helms jumps guard but Cornelius turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Cornelius on the inside.
Cornelius tries to land a knee to the head but Helms blocks with his arms.
Cornelius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Helms backwards.
Cornelius lands a knee to the body.
Cornelius stalling the fight.
Cornelius unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cornelius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cornelius throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Helms blocks it with crossed arms.
Cornelius lands with a left to the head.
Cornelius looking to throw knees to the head but Helms is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helms tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cornelius just stands there and leans against the cage.
A knee to the head by Cornelius.
Helms jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cornelius walks away with a smile on his face. Helms gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Helms throws out a loose jab but Cornelius uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cornelius.
Helms looks winded!
Cornelius scores with a spinning back kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Cornelius misses the target.
Helms swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cornelius lands a jab to the head.
Helms misses with a double jab.
Cornelius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Helms's hands.
Cornelius drops his shoulder and cracks Helms with a huge uppercut! Helms goes down! Can Cornelius finish him?
Helms is rocked!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Helms has an active guard here but Cornelius has managed to pass into half guard.
Helms is still in real trouble! Can Cornelius finish him?
Cornelius content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helms seems to have recovered his senses.
Helms is looking for a sweep. Cornelius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kolo Cornelius just wasn't active enough.
Cornelius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Helms connects with a crisp jab.
Helms blocks a head kick by Cornelius.
Helms has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Some wild striking there from Helms.
A combination from Helms does no damage.
Cornelius throws a series of punches but Helms moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornelius misses with a straight left.
Cornelius looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sloppy strikes from Helms. Those never looked like landing.
Cornelius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helms.
Helms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cornelius moves away.
Helms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cornelius manages to avoid it.
Cornelius pushes Helms up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Cornelius on the inside.
Cornelius has Helms pushed against the cage.
Helms has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cornelius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Cornelius.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helms is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cornelius pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Cornelius on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolo Cornelius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Helms'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.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cornelius.
Cornelius clinches up against the cage.
Cornelius tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cornelius obliges.
Helms tries to pull guard but Cornelius won't allow it.
Helms changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cornelius fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cornelius moves away from the strike by Helms.
Helms tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cornelius tries to bum rush Helms with a series of wild strikes but Helms uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Helms misses the shot to the body.
Cornelius misses with a hook.
Helms throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cornelius throws a sloppy head kick and Helms moves out of range easily.
Cornelius tries to work over Helms's front leg with a kick but Helms checks it.
Helms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cornelius manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helms avoids a kick to the body.
Helms thows a body shot but no joy.
Helms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helms misses with a looping right.
Helms cracks a nice hook into Cornelius's ribs.
Cornelius throws a head kick that misses.
Cornelius moves into range and clinches up with Helms.
Cornelius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cornelius looking to throw knees to the head but Helms is blocking nicely.
Cornelius landing knees to the body.
Cornelius landing knees to the body.
Helms is breathing heavily.
Cornelius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Helms has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Helms's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Helms is trying to pull guard but Cornelius has him pressed against the cage.
Kolo Cornelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Helms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cornelius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cornelius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helms jumps guard but Cornelius turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cornelius lands a good knee to the midsection. Helms won't want to take too many of those.
Cornelius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cornelius working Helms over with knees to the body.
Cornelius connects with a nasty looking knee right to Helms's face.
Cornelius lands a hook that snaps the head of Helms backwards.
Cornelius with a knee to the head.
Cornelius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cornelius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Helms can do to turn this around?
Cornelius lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cornelius unloads a knee to the mid-section. Helms lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cornelius landing knees to the body.
Cornelius lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cornelius.
Cornelius lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornelius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Helms backwards.
A knee to the head by Cornelius.
Cornelius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Helms jumps guard but Cornelius stands there with Helms around his waist. Helms gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cornelius manages to break the clinch.
Kolo Cornelius is winning the standup battle so far.
Cornelius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helms.
Cornelius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cornelius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cornelius sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Helms to the ground! Cornelius dives into full mount looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cornelius controlling his opponent.
Helms tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornelius controlling from mount.
Helms tries to lock up and control but Cornelius gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cornelius tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Helms is bucking up trying to escape but Cornelius cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cornelius unloads with some shots from mount but Helms bucks and avoids them well.
Cornelius avoids the attempt from Helms to control.
Cornelius controlling from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helms throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cornelius. What's that going to do exactly?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolo Cornelius dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Helms's cut.
That's time! Cornelius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cornelius misses the jab.
Cornelius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cornelius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Helms throws out a loose jab but Cornelius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helms misses with the combination.
Helms moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Helms throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cornelius throws a sloppy head kick and Helms moves out of range easily.
Cornelius avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cornelius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Helms scores with a four punch combination!
Helms punishes Cornelius's body with a nice straight punch.
Helms takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helms throws a head kick but Cornelius moves out of range.
Cornelius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cornelius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornelius slips a straight right by Helms.
Helms just misses with a punch to the body.
Cornelius lands a really nice looking cross but Helms seems unphased.
Helms rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cornelius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carlos Helms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cornelius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Cornelius misses.
Cornelius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cornelius drives through and clinches with Helms against the cage.
Knees to the body from Cornelius.
Cornelius landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cornelius lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cornelius working Helms over with knees to the body.
Cornelius scores a nice knee to the body.
Helms takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cornelius with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornelius looking to throw knees to the head but Helms is blocking nicely.
Cornelius with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Helms jumps guard but Cornelius turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cornelius prevents the takedown attempt.
Cornelius looking to throw knees to the head but Helms is blocking nicely.
Our sources have told us that Cornelius has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cornelius will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Helms up against the cage.
Cornelius landing knees to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Cornelius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helms takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cornelius misses with a knee to the head.
Cornelius has Helms pushed against the cage.
Helms is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cornelius to keep the fight standing.
Kolo Cornelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Helms.
Helms fails to pull guard.
Cornelius unloads a knee to the mid-section. Helms lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kolo Cornelius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cornelius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Helms backwards.
Helms tries to pull guard but Cornelius holds him up against the cage and eventually Helms drops back down to his feet.
Cornelius tries a knee to the head but Helms blocks it.
Cornelius with a knee to the head.
Cornelius pushes off an throws an elbow but Helms leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cornelius lands a good knee to the midsection. Helms won't want to take too many of those.
Kolo Cornelius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornelius leaning his opponent against the cage.
Helms changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cornelius fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cornelius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cornelius landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Helms goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cornelius prevents it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cornelius slowing the pace effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kolo Cornelius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cornelius has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kolo Cornelius!
Kolo Cornelius decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Batshit Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datsik has chosen Lunatic Fringe as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Batshit Datsik enters the cage!
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cameron Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Batshit Datsik!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik slips a jab from Black.
Black misses with a double jab.
Black shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Cameron Black has been cut.
Datsik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Black 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Datsik lands an uppercut, right on the button! Black tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Batshit Datsik!
Batshit Datsik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafinha Capoeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Montferrand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montferrand has chosen Big Joe Mufferaw as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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165 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
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafinha Capoeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joseph Montferrand!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montferrand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Capoeira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Montferrand keeps the fight on the outside.
Capoeira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Capoeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montferrand misses with the combination.
Montferrand throws a right and a left that both miss.
Capoeira takes a swing at Montferrand's ribcage but misses.
Montferrand dives in and scores a takedown into Capoeira's guard.
Capoeira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Montferrand is controlling him.
Montferrand postures up in Capoeira's guard and throws a big left but Capoeira blocks it.
Montferrand stays in close to Capoeira's body and controls the position.
Montferrand told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Capoeira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montferrand won't allow Capoeira to get back to his feet.
Montferrand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Capoeira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Capoeira tries to get out of the position.
Capoeira wants to sweep here but Montferrand controlling him for the moment.
Capoeira wants to stand but Montferrand is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A nice combination there by Montferrand.
It looks like Rafinha Capoeira has been cut.
Capoeira tries to clinch there but Montferrand circles away.
Montferrand fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira tries to clinch up.
Capoeira just misses with a punch to the body.
Capoeira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Montferrand defends well and Capoeira ends up having to push Montferrand into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Montferrand working hard to break the clinch.
Capoeira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Montferrand blocks it with crossed arms.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but Montferrand blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capoeira landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Montferrand managing to block the knees to the body from Capoeira.
Capoeira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Our sources have told us that Capoeira has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Montferrand looking for a takedown.
Capoeira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Capoeira prevents the takedown attempt.
Rafinha Capoeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Montferrand.
Capoeira cracks Montferrand with a nice body shot.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but Montferrand blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Montferrand takes an elbow to the temple.
Capoeira lands an elbow inside that Montferrand shrugs off.
Capoeira trying to land knees to the body.
Capoeira misses with a knee strike.
Montferrand avoiding damage as Capoeira throws knees to the body.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but Montferrand blocks with his arms.
Capoeira misses with a punch on the inside.
Capoeira has a couple of punches blocked by Montferrand.
Capoeira scores a nice knee to the body.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Montferrand is defending well for now.
Capoeira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Capoeira missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montferrand blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Capoeira misses with a body punch.
Montferrand tries for a takedown but Capoeira manages to get underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Capoeira presses Montferrand against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capoeira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montferrands head.
Montferrand wants a takedown but no success here.
Montferrand takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Capoeira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Montferrand has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Capoeira swings wildly with an uppercut but Montferrand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capoeira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafinha Capoeira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafinha Capoeira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A left lands for Montferrand.
A jab from Montferrand misses.
Capoeira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Capoeira wants it to stay on the feet.
Montferrand tries to bum rush Capoeira with a series of wild strikes but Capoeira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rafinha Capoeira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montferrand misses with a few strikes there.
Montferrand throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Capoeira counters with a left and a right that stings Montferrand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sloppy strikes from Montferrand. Those never looked like landing.
Montferrand falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Capoeira to counter with a crisp jab.
Montferrand is rocked!
Capoeira closes the distance and clinches.
Montferrand is still on wobbly legs! Can Capoeira finish him?
Capoeira lands a big right hand that drops Montferrand! The killer instinct kicks in and Capoeira finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Capoeira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafinha Capoeira!
After winning the bout, Rafinha Capoeira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Misual Lalpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lithe Tarzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lalpa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Seek n Destroy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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169 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Misual Lalpa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lithe Tarzan!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarzan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lalpa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tarzan is in Lalpa's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lalpa working for a triangle but Tarzan defends it easily.
Tarzan lands a couple of digs.
Lalpa is looking to stand up but Tarzan isn't so interested in that idea.
Lalpa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lalpa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tarzan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalpa is looking for a triangle but Tarzan pushes his legs off easily.
Tarzan tries to free his leg and advance position but Lalpa is retaining full guard.
Lalpa has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tarzan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lalpa has tightened it up now! Tarzan should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Misual Lalpa!
An out of breath Misual Lalpa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Foreman Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joni Vvit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joni Vvit acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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194 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cassius Foreman Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joni Vvit!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreman Frazier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foreman Frazier fails to land with a series of punches.
Foreman Frazier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch combination from Vvit misses.
Foreman Frazier takes a swing at Vvit's ribcage but misses.
Vvit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Foreman Frazier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Foreman Frazier misses with an uppercut
and Vvit counters with a right hand to the body.
Vvit defending well as Foreman Frazier loads up on a big left hand.
Vvit misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Vvit misses its intended target.
Vvit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Foreman Frazier throws a combination. Vvit tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vvit throws a big shot that misses.
Foreman Frazier misses with an uppercut.
Foreman Frazier 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.
A nice combination there by Vvit.
Foreman Frazier misses with an uppercut
and Vvit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vvit misses the jab.
Vvit has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vvit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Foreman Frazier scores with a decent looking hook.
Vvit misses with a looping right.
Vvit connects with a single shot there.
Foreman Frazier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vvit.
Vvit takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Joni Vvit has been cut.
Vvit lands a jab to Foreman Frazier's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foreman Frazier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vvit, as that shot connected.
Vvit misses the shot to the body.
Vvit connects with a body shot.
Vvit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vvit defending well as Foreman Frazier loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Foreman Frazier misses.
Foreman Frazier throws a hook to the side of Vvit's head but Vvit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foreman Frazier scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman Frazier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vvit counters with a straight right hand.
Vvit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foreman Frazier.
Vvit swinging wildly here.
Foreman Frazier throws a jab when Vvit was well out of range.
Foreman Frazier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vvit slips a jab from Foreman Frazier.
Vvit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foreman Frazier moves away.
Vvit misses the jab.
Foreman Frazier throws the left hand but Vvit avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Foreman Frazier there.
Vvit looks to land a right hand but Foreman Frazier moved out of range.
A big right from Vvit misses.
Vvit throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Foreman Frazier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vvit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foreman Frazier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vvit.
Foreman Frazier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Foreman Frazier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Foreman Frazier.
Vvit ducks under a wild hook from Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier throws a lazy right hand but Vvit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Foreman Frazier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vvit circles away quickly and effectively.
Foreman Frazier throws a right hand that Vvit ducks under and follows up with a left that Vvit also avoids with ease.
Foreman Frazier thuds his right hand into Vvit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Foreman Frazier throws an overhand right that lands on Vvit's shoulder, as Vvit tries to avoid the shot.
Foreman Frazier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vvit looks to throw the jab but Foreman Frazier is out of range.
Vvit just misses with a punch to the body.
Foreman Frazier misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreman Frazier dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Foreman Frazier fails to land with a series of punches.
Vvit throws the left hand but Foreman Frazier avoids the punch easily.
Foreman Frazier misses with a straight right.
Vvit misses with a double jab.
Vvit moves out of range of the strikes.
Vvit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Foreman Frazier misses.
Vvit connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Vvit.
Vvit looks to throw the jab but Foreman Frazier is out of range.
Foreman Frazier scores with the left hand. Vvit knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foreman Frazier slips under a jab.
A big right from Foreman Frazier misses.
Foreman Frazier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vvit cracks Foreman Frazier with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joni Vvit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joni Vvit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vvit lands a nice hook to Foreman Frazier's body. Foreman Frazier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vvit throws a hook to the side of Foreman Frazier's head but Foreman Frazier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Vvit misses.
Vvit misses the jab.
Vvit lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Foreman Frazier misses with a left hand
letting Vvit counter with a right hand.
Vvit feints with a jab and clips Foreman Frazier right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Foreman Frazier is sent crashing into the canvas and Vvit leaps in for the kill! Foreman Frazier tries to get to his feet but Vvit is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Foreman Frazier is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joni Vvit!
Cassius Foreman Frazier was interviewed post fight and said 'Nopparat is a great fighter and was awesome tonight. But I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hardcore Legend Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Karwoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legend Jr comes to the cage accompanied by New Lil Wayne 2012 Carter 5 leak. Kirk Karwoski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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280 lbs
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287 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hardcore Legend Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirk Karwoski!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legend Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Karwoski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Come on Karwoski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Legend Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karwoski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Karwoski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karwoski lands with a right to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Legend Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Legend Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Legend Jr is working for takedown but Karwoski is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hardcore Legend Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legend Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Legend Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Legend Jr is looking for a takedown.
Legend Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Karwoski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Karwoski throws a series of punches but Legend Jr avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - Karwoski coming out on top.
Karwoski scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Legend Jr is defended easily by Karwoski.
Karwoski lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karwoski misses with a low kick.
Karwoski throws a leg kick but Legend Jr moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karwoski.
Nice sprawl there from Karwoski as Legend Jr shoots in.
Legend Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karwoski to score with a decent uppercut.
Karwoski connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legend Jr drives through with a takedown into Karwoski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Legend Jr is breathing heavily.
Legend Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Legend Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Legend Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Karwoski.
Karwoski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Legend Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend Jr advances to half guard.
Karwoski trying to control here.
Legend Jr 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.
Legend Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Karwoski defends the submission attempt.
Karwoski is pressing down on Legend Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karwoski wants to stand but Legend Jr is controlling the position.
Legend Jr is looking to pass into half guard but Karwoski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Karwoski is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend Jr keeping moving, preventing Karwoski from controlling successfully.
Karwoski is looking to stand up but Legend Jr won't let him.
Karwoski throws a big elbow that misses.
My spies in Warrior BJJ and Fitness inform me that Karwoski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karwoski throwing strikes from guard but Legend Jr blocks nicely.
Karwoski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Legend Jr keeping full guard, as Karwoski tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend Jr is looking for a triangle but Karwoski pushes his legs off easily.
Legend Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karwoski is one step ahead there.
Legend Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karwoski defends well.
Legend Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karwoski trying to control but Legend Jr is working from the bottom.
Legend Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Legend Jr, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Karwoski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Legend Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Legend Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karwoski sprawls well. Karwoski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Legend Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Legend Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Legend Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Legend Jr trying to control from half guard but Karwoski is working away.
Legend Jr is really struggling to control Karwoski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Karwoski trying to control but Legend Jr postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwoski won't allow Legend Jr to pass to mount.
Legend Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Legend Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Karwoski is defending well.
Karwoski won't allow Legend Jr to pass to mount.
Legend Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Legend Jr is thwarting Karwoski's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Legend Jr is looking for a kimura but Karwoski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Legend Jr to get the leverage.
Karwoski is looking for a sweep. Legend Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karwoski tries to kick Legend Jr off but Legend Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Legend Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karwoski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Legend Jr.
Legend Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Karwoski is looking to control Legend Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karwoski avoid being mounted?
Legend Jr wants to control but Karwoski is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Legend Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Legend Jr works his way into full mount!
Legend Jr punching from mount but Karwoski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hardcore Legend Jr dominated that second round.
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!
Legend Jr misses with a takedown
and Legend Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Legend Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Karwoski can't do much from the bottom here.
Legend Jr has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Karwoski is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Legend Jr yanks on the arm and Karwoski is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Legend Jr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hardcore Legend Jr!
An out of breath Hardcore Legend Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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