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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Borys Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Mutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borys Grabowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jordan Mutch's chin.
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Borys Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jordan Mutch!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mutch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mutch tries to clinch but Grabowski is having none of it.
Mutch takes the fight into the clinch.
Grabowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grabowski throws a series of punches but Mutch avoids them all with ease.
We've been told by Grabowski's head coaches at ACME! Thai Boxing Academy 13 ELITE COACHES & SAUNA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mutch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grabowski's waist but Grabowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mutch off to one side.
Grabowski misses with a kick to the body.
Mutch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grabowski. Grabowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Mutch pushes Grabowski up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mutch - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grabowski manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutch dips to his left and cracks Grabowski with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Mutch.
Mutch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grabowski.
Grabowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mutch tries to bum rush Grabowski with a series of wild strikes but Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mutch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mutch misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Grabowski as he connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Mutch.
Mutch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grabowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Mutch darts in looking for a takedown but Grabowski gets double underhooks and turns Mutch into the cage.
Borys Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Mutch.
Mutch has Grabowski pressed against the cage, preventing Grabowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mutch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grabowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mutch is trying to drag Grabowski to the mat but Grabowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutch manages to pull guard.
Mutch looking for subs off his back but Grabowski has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grabowski controlling the pace.
Mutch punching from the bottom.
Mutch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mutch tries to get to full guard but Grabowski has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grabowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mutch keeps working.
Grabowski is looking to pass Mutch's guard but actually Mutch recovers to full guard.
Grabowski controlling from the top position.
Mutch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grabowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mutch is tightening it up a little... Grabowski has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Grabowski reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Grabowski taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mutch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jordan Mutch!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Vendetta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Whales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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World class 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabio Vendetta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Whales!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whales instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Vendetta has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Vendetta lands a body punch.
Whales working aggressively here.
Vendetta misses with a punch to the body.
Vendetta blocks an uppercut.
Vendetta has Whales pushed against the cage.
Whales lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vendetta or not.
Whales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vendetta tries to work over Whales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vendetta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whales blocks an uppercut.
Vendetta missing with knees to the body.
Vendetta lands a shoulder strike.
Vendetta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Vendetta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Whales backwards.
Whales tries to score a body lock takedown but Vendetta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vendetta misses with a punch to the body.
Vendetta tries to work over Whales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whales blocks a body shot from Vendetta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vendetta can't find room to land a body shot as Whales controls the action.
Vendetta throws a punch but it's blocked by Whales.
Whales tries to work over Vendetta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Whales 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.
Whales throws a head punch that misses.
Vendetta throws a punch but it's blocked by Whales.
Whales misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Vendetta.
Whales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vendetta blocks an uppercut.
Vendetta using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vendetta stalling against the cage.
Whales is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vendetta gets through Whales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Whales goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vendetta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vendetta struggles to land a body shot inside as Whales controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Vendetta.
Vendetta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vendetta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vendetta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Whales.
Whales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vendetta lands a right hand.
Whales lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Whales misses with a punch on the inside.
Whales can't get the takedown.
Fabio Vendetta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Whales.
Vendetta struggles to land a body shot inside as Whales controls his hands.
Vendetta misses with the head strike.
Vendetta lands a shoulder strike.
Vendetta pushes Whales back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whales prevents a body shot from Vendetta.
Vendetta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vendetta is leaning against Whales and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vendetta stalling against the cage.
Whales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendetta missing with knees to the body.
Vendetta misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Vendetta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vendetta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vendetta scores with a shoulder strike.
Vendetta lands with a light punch inside.
Whales goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vendetta trying to control the position but instead, Whales has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vendetta into the cage.
A short uppercut from Vendetta.
Whales lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Whales.
Whales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vendetta's elbow.
Vendetta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vendetta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vendetta misses with the head strike.
Whales is leaning against Vendetta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vendetta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vendetta misses with the head strike.
Vendetta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vendetta tries a body shot but Whales blocks it.
Whales goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Vendetta.
Vendetta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Whales misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whales throws a head punch that misses.
Vendetta misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Vendetta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vendetta lands a two punch combo.
Vendetta swings for the body but Whales moves out of range.
Vendetta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vendetta misses the shot to the body.
Whales moves into range and clinches up with Vendetta.
Vendetta trying to stall but Whales improves his position.
Whales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vendetta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whales scores with a shot to the side of Vendetta's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Whales blocks an uppercut.
Whales has a couple of punches blocked by Vendetta.
Vendetta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vendetta lands a hook that snaps the head of Whales backwards.
Vendetta takes a shot to the head.
Vendetta swings wildly with an uppercut but Whales uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendetta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fabio Vendetta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vendetta struggles to land a body shot inside as Whales controls his hands.
Vendetta prevents a body shot from Whales.
Vendetta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whales's elbow.
Vendetta stalling against the cage.
Vendetta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vendetta throws a head punch that misses.
Whales tries to score a body lock takedown but Vendetta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Whales scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Whales lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Whales on the inside.
Vendetta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vendetta misses with a punch to the body.
Vendetta lands a nice uppercut.
Vendetta misses with a punch to the body.
Vendetta tries to stall but Whales uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whales misses with the head strike.
Whales misses with some punches.
Whales letting Vendetta take a breather here.
Still in the clinch, Vendetta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Whales lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vendetta.
Whales drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vendetta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Whales softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Whales lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Vendetta scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Whales.
Vendetta working aggressively here.
Vendetta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vendetta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whales has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vendetta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fabio Vendetta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Whales.
A short left from Whales.
Vendetta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vendetta.
Whales wants a takedown.
Vendetta tries to work over Whales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Vendetta.
Vendetta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Whales avoids it.
Vendetta taking a breather.
Whales prevents a body shot from Vendetta.
Vendetta struggles to land a body shot inside as Whales controls his hands.
Vendetta tries to work over Whales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vendetta tries a body shot but Whales blocks it.
Whales swings wildly with an uppercut but Vendetta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whales misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whales misses with a punch to the body.
Vendetta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vendetta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Whales.
Vendetta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Whales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vendetta tries to throw a body punch but Whales avoids it by throwing Vendetta back against the cage.
Vendetta scores with a shot to the side of Whales's head.
Whales scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Whales blocking some punches.
Whales drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Whales swings wildly with an uppercut but Vendetta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vendetta throws a head punch that misses.
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 Fabio Vendetta will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Whales circles away from the clinch attempt
and Whales counters with a single leg into guard. Vendetta didn't expect that.
Vendetta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whales wants to pass the guard but Vendetta is keeping the position.
Whales trying to control but Vendetta is working from the bottom.
Whales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendetta keeping moving, preventing Whales from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Patrick Whales wasn't active enough on the ground.
Whales shoots in looking for a takedown but Vendetta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Whales's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Vendetta. No joy for Whales on that attempt.
Whales takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Whales swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vendetta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whales looks to clinch
and Vendetta counters with a thumping low kick.
Whales throws a shot from downtown. Vendetta moves away and avoids it.
Whales misses with a straight right.
Whales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vendetta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Whales somewhat.
Fabio Vendetta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Whales.
Whales tries to close the distance and clinch but Vendetta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whales throws a leg kick that is checked
and Whales takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whales's corner calls for a 1-2. Whales obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Whales checks a low kick from Vendetta.
Vendetta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fabio Vendetta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Vendetta.
Whales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vendetta lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Whales goes down and covers up as Vendetta starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabio Vendetta!
A very excited looking Fabio Vendetta 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kullervo Pelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pelli comes to the cage accompanied by Juha Vainio - Nakkila. Winchester has chosen Carry on my wayward son as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kullervo Pelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pelli drops Winchester with a beautiful combination! Winchester stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pelli is looking for the KO!
It looks like Sam Winchester has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pelli moves out of range as Winchester throws a body kick.
Winchester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pelli.
We've been informed that Winchester 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.
Winchester avoids the body shot from Pelli.
Pelli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winchester.
Pelli swings for the body but Winchester moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Winchester.
Winchester slips under a jab.
Pelli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pelli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Winchester counters with a nice uppercut.
Kullervo Pelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pelli tries to bum rush Winchester with a series of wild strikes but Winchester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winchester connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Pelli. Beautiful body shot.
Pelli blocks a leg kick.
Winchester takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pelli scores with a three punch combo!
Kullervo Pelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pelli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pelli tries to get out of the position.
Pelli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winchester.
Winchester trying to pass the guard but Pelli defending well.
Pelli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pelli is not content to let Winchester control the position.
Winchester moves nicely into side control.
Winchester in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Winchester moves into full mount!
Winchester misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester looking to control and managing it successfully.
Winchester punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pelli is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
BOOM! Winchester connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Winchester is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pelli takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pelli takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Winchester can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pelli is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pelli's face.
Pelli is rocked!
Winchester is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pelli trying desperately to get to his feet.
BOOM! Winchester connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Winchester! Pelli is hurt baaadly! Winchester is firing away with more strikes - Pelli is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Winchester!
Sam Winchester thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aurelius Schultes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroud has chosen Septic Flesh - Pyramid God as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aurelius Schultes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Glenn Stroud!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroud tries to clinch up.
Stroud is looking to clinch but Schultes is avoiding it.
Schultes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stroud.
Schultes throws the kick towards the body but Stroud avoids it.
Stroud fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stroud shoots in and drives through. Schultes sprawls well.
Stroud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schultes throws a leg kick which misses Stroud's front leg but catches the back leg as Stroud tries to avoid it.
Schultes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stroud.
Stroud throws a body punch but Schultes moves out of range.
Schultes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schultes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Schultes. No joy for Stroud on that attempt.
Stroud throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schultes counters with a low kick, right behind Stroud 's knee.
Schultes punishes Stroud's body with a nice straight punch.
Stroud fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aurelius Schultes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Stroud.
Schultes slips under a jab.
Stroud scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stroud shoots in but Schultes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stroud throws a right and a left that Schultes avoids nicely.
Schultes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stroud checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud throws a right and a left that Schultes avoids nicely.
A low kick from Stroud misses
and Schultes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schultes.
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!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Schultes works over Stroud with some ground and pound from guard.
Stroud working for a triangle but Schultes defends it easily.
Stroud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schultes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultes working Stroud over with strikes.
Schultes working over Stroud with some ground and pound. Stroud looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stroud wants to control but Schultes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stroud misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Schultes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Schultes tries to pass to full mount but Stroud defends it.
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.
Stroud keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stroud wants to control but Schultes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schultes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schultes thows a huge punch but Stroud dodges it nicely.
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. Schultes connects with a nice short shot to Stroud's temple.
Schultes throwing shots but Stroud is blocking nicely.
Stroud has hold of Schultes's hands but Schultes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Schultes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schultes tries to pass to full mount but Stroud defends it.
Schultes thows a huge punch but Stroud dodges it nicely.
Stroud keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stroud punching from the bottom.
Stroud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stroud trying to control but Schultes postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stroud is trying to get back to full guard.
Schultes 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.
Schultes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stroud to regain full guard.
Stroud trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schultes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stroud's head.
Stroud keeping moving, preventing Schultes from controlling successfully.
Schultes is really struggling to control Stroud but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroud utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aurelius Schultes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stroud moves in looking to clinch but Schultes pushes him off.
A leg kick checked by Schultes.
Stroud doesn't manage to clinch there - Schultes circles away.
Stroud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schultes.
Stroud gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Schultes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Schultes is in close to Stroud's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stroud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schultes.
Schultes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schultes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schultes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stroud keeping moving, preventing Schultes from controlling successfully.
Stroud working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schultes wants to pass the guard but Stroud is keeping the position.
Stroud controls Schultes momentarily but Schultes frees himself.
Schultes postures up in Stroud's guard and throws a big left but Stroud blocks it.
Stroud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultes is one step ahead there.
Stroud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schultes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stroud trying to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Schultes lands a couple of elbows.
Stroud looking for a guillotine here but Schultes defends easily.
Schultes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schultes is looking to work some ground and pound but Stroud has wrist control.
Stroud utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schultes chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stroud trying to keep a closed guard but Schultes is proving a slippery customer.
Schultes throws a big elbow that misses.
Schultes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stroud working a defensive guard here.
Schultes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schultes trying to control but Stroud is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schultes.
Schultes throwing strikes from guard but Stroud blocks nicely.
Schultes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stroud utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stroud trying to control the position.
Stroud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultes is one step ahead there.
Schultes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stroud throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Stroud working for a triangle but Schultes defends it easily.
Schultes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stroud has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schultes has managed to get both his arms back between Stroud's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Schultes lands a couple of digs.
Stroud is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schultes connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schultes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stroud throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stroud is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stroud is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schultes sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aurelius Schultes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A combination from Stroud does no damage.
Stroud looks to clinch
and Schultes counters with a leg kick.
Stroud is looking to clinch.
Stroud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stroud shoots in for a double leg but Schultes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schultes moves out of range as Stroud throws a body kick.
Schultes lands a jab to the nose.
Schultes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stroud thows a leg kick but Schultes checks it
and Schultes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stroud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schultes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud tries to clinch but Schultes moves away
and Schultes counters with a shoot takedown. Stroud fights it but they end up in guard.
Schultes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schultes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stroud is rocked!
Stroud 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.
Stroud is trying to keep Schultes in close.
Schultes trying to control the position from guard on top but Stroud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Schultes tries to free his leg and advance position but Stroud is retaining full guard.
Schultes trying to control the position from guard on top but Stroud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schultes passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schultes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stroud is still in real trouble! Can Schultes finish him?
Schultes trying to control the action but Stroud is working from the bottom.
Stroud seems to have recovered his senses.
Stroud takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Schultes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stroud manages to get back to half guard.
Stroud is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultes pulls his head out easily.
Schultes thows a huge punch but Stroud dodges it nicely.
Schultes 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.
Schultes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schultes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultes lands with a punch from half guard.
Stroud is looking for a sweep. Schultes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schultes lands strikes from half guard.
Schultes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schultes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stroud wants to control but Schultes is keeping busy.
Schultes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schultes prevents Stroud from improving his position.
Schultes working the head and body with strikes.
Stroud has hold of Schultes's hands but Schultes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Schultes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Schultes there.
Stroud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aurelius Schultes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schultes controlling the action here.
Stroud looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stroud on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schultes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schultes is controlling the pace.
Aurelius Schultes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schultes 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aurelius Schultes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schultes, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aurelius Schultes!
Aurelius Schultes 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Learned Astronomer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Victorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victorio has chosen Breaking Benjamin - Dance With The Devil as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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206 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Learned Astronomer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Victorio!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victorio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Astronomer.
Victorio misses with a wild body shot.
Victorio scores with a hook to the body. Astronomer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Victorio throws a low kick, looking for Astronomer's leg but Astronomer calmly moves out of range.
Astronomer checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Astronomer.
Astronomer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Victorio throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick there by Astronomer.
Victorio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Victorio looks to score with a jab to the body but Astronomer is just out of range.
Astronomer lands a leg kick that knocks Victorio off balance momentarily.
Victorio throws a head kick that misses.
Victorio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Victorio looks to score with a jab to the body but Astronomer is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astronomer thuds a left hand into Victorio's body.
Victorio tries to clinch up but Astronomer circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astronomer misses with a hook. Victorio ducked under it nicely.
Victorio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Astronomer throws a leg kick but Victorio checks it.
Astronomer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Victorio checks it well.
Astronomer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Victorio. That did some damage!
Astronomer misses with a double jab.
Astronomer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Victorio misses with a low kick.
No luck for Victorio with that takedown attempt.
Victorio tries to clinch there but Astronomer circles away.
Astronomer connects with a leg kick. Victorio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Astronomer 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.
Victorio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Astronomer checks a leg kick.
Astronomer throws a leg kick which misses Victorio's front leg but catches the back leg as Victorio tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Victorio goes for a double leg but Astronomer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Astronomer continues to drive forward.
Victorio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Victorio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Astronomer prevents a body shot from Victorio.
Victorio has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Astronomer uses from the top position.
Victorio wants to sweep but no luck.
Astronomer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Victorio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Astronomer stopping the sweep attempt from Victorio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer tries to free his leg and advance position but Victorio is retaining full guard.
Astronomer landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Astronomer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Astronomer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Astronomer won't allow Victorio to sweep him here.
We've been hearing that Astronomer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Victorio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Victorio wants to sweep here but Astronomer controlling him for the moment.
Astronomer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Victorio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Astronomer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Victorio is keeping the position for now.
Astronomer controlling from the top position.
Victorio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Astronomer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Astronomer is trying to control but can't.
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 Learned Astronomer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Astronomer doesn't manage to clinch there - Victorio circles away.
Victorio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Astronomer.
Nice defenses there by Astronomer.
A jab from Astronomer finds it's way through Victorio's defenses.
Victorio sizes up Astronomer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Learned Astronomer is winning the standup battle so far.
Victorio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Victorio tries to close the distance and clinch but Astronomer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Victorio misses with a kick to the body.
Victorio connects with a solid leg kick.
Astronomer misses with a low kick.
Victorio looks to score with a jab to the body but Astronomer is just out of range.
Victorio scores with the left hand. Astronomer knows he should have avoided that one.
Astronomer throws a leg kick but Victorio moved away.
Astronomer wants to land a leg kick but Victorio is out of range.
Astronomer moves out of range of the body kick from Victorio.
Astronomer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astronomer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Victorio throws a low kick, looking for Astronomer's leg but Astronomer calmly moves out of range.
Victorio lands a front kick.
Victorio is looking to clinch.
Victorio looks to score with a jab to the body but Astronomer is just out of range.
Astronomer thuds a left hand into Victorio's body.
Victorio looks to land a left hand but Astronomer moved out of range nicely.
Victorio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Victorio moves out of range as Astronomer throws a body kick.
Victorio walks into a straight right hand from Astronomer.
Victorio just misses with a punch to the body.
Astronomer throws a leg kick but Victorio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Astronomer cracks the inside of Victorio's front leg.
Astronomer scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Victorio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astronomer scoring well with a low kick there.
Astronomer connects with a body shot that sends Victorio's belly button to the back.
Victorio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Astronomer moves away.
Victorio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Victorio gets the takedown into side control.
Victorio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Astronomer keeps working.
Astronomer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Astronomer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Astronomer prevents Victorio from improving his position.
Victorio is not content to let Astronomer control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Victorio wants to improve his position but Astronomer is controlling well.
Victorio actively working from the bottom here.
Victorio tries to get to full guard but Astronomer has control of the leg.
Astronomer slows the pace down in half guard.
Astronomer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Victorio tries to lock up and control but Astronomer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Astronomer with shots to the head and body - Victorio looks very uncomfortable down there.
Astronomer controlling from mount.
Victorio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Astronomer working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Astronomer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Learned Astronomer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Victorio punishes Astronomer's body with a nice straight punch.
Astronomer looks to score with a jab to the body but Victorio is just out of range.
Astronomer misses the shot to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Astronomer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Victorio lands a head shot.
Tommy Victorio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Victorio.
Victorio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Astronomer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Victorio. That did some damage!
Victorio misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Victorio is predictable there
and Astronomer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Victorio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Astronomers head.
Astronomer lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astronomer.
Victorio lands a hook that snaps the head of Astronomer backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astronomer misses with the head strike.
Victorio manages to break the clinch.
Astronomer wants to land a leg kick but Victorio is out of range.
Victorio looks to land a combination but Astronomer avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Victorio as he checks the leg kick.
Victorio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Victorio misses with a kick to the body.
Astronomer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Victorio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Victorio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Astronomer has Victorio up against the cage in a clinch.
Astronomer lands with a right to the head.
Victorio tries to work over Astronomer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Astronomer lands with a short shot to the head.
Victorio is trying to pull guard but Astronomer has him pressed against the cage.
Astronomer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Astronomer lands a nice shot to the body.
Victorio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Astronomer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astronomer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Victorio's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Victorio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Victorio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Victorio.
Astronomer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Astronomer fails to land.
Astronomer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Victorio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Astronomer prevents a body shot from Victorio.
Victorio jumps guard but Astronomer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Learned Astronomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Victorio.
Victorio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Astronomer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Victorio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Astronomer.
Astronomer tries a body shot but Victorio blocks it.
Victorio misses with a body punch.
Learned Astronomer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Astronomer prevents a body shot from Victorio.
Astronomer blocks a body shot from Victorio.
Astronomer gets through Victorio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tommy Victorio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Astronomer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Victorio's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Victorio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Astronomer swings wildly with an uppercut but Victorio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Victorio is pressed up against the cage. Astronomer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Victorio down to the mat. Victorio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Victorio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Astronomer was covering up waiting for the punch and Victorio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Astronomer looking to control.
Learned Astronomer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Victorio 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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Astronomer is keeping the position for now.
Astronomer is controlling Victorio's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Astronomer is controlling Victorio's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Learned Astronomer wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Victorio keeps Astronomer at a distance using the push kick.
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 takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Astronomer lands a nice looking body kick.
Victorio throws out a loose jab but Astronomer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Astronomer scores with a spinning back kick!
Victorio misses with an attempted mid kick.
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 Learned Astronomer.
Well Astronomer 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matti Teitsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yngwie Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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140 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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25
130 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Teitsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yngwie Malmsteen!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malmsteen misses the jab.
Teitsi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KO Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Teitsi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Malmsteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teitsi.
Malmsteen misses with a double jab.
Malmsteen misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Malmsteen throws a leg kick but Teitsi moved away.
Malmsteen gets tackled into the cage by Teitsi. Teitsi maintains the clinch.
Teitsi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malmsteen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Teitsi misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Teitsi.
Teitsi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Teitsi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malmsteen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Malmsteen lands with a good body shot.
Malmsteen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teitsi manages to avoid it.
Teitsi looks to throw the jab but Malmsteen is out of range.
Teitsi walks into a jab.
Teitsi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Malmsteen moves out of range of the leg kick from Teitsi.
Jab, jab by Malmsteen - just one landing.
Teitsi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen misses with a body punch
and Teitsi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teitsi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Teitsi fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matti Teitsi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teitsi avoids the body shot from Malmsteen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teitsi.
Malmsteen misses with a body shot
and Teitsi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Malmsteen's guard.
Teitsi trying to control but Malmsteen is working from the bottom.
Teitsi advances to half guard.
Teitsi prevents Malmsteen from improving his position.
Malmsteen is looking to get back to full guard here but Teitsi has managed to pass to side control instead.
Teitsi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Teitsi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malmsteen keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi throws a strike aimed at the side of Malmsteen's head but Malmsteen avoids it well.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Teitsi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malmsteen keeps working.
The ground and pound from Teitsi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malmsteen is looking to reverse the position.
The strikes coming from Teitsi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Malmsteen tries to bench press Teitsi off him but Teitsi keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Malmsteen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Teitsi crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malmsteen keeps working.
Teitsi advances to mount.
Malmsteen trying desperately to get to his feet.
Teitsi controlling his opponent.
Teitsi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malmsteen working to try and regain half guard.
Malmsteen is in a horrible position here. Teitsi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Teitsi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Teitsi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from Teitsi misses.
Teitsi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malmsteen. Malmsteen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malmsteen lands with a nice body punch.
Yngwie Malmsteen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teitsi with a hook.
Malmsteen throws a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Malmsteen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teitsi misses with a straight left.
Malmsteen dips to his left and cracks Teitsi with an uppercut!
Teitsi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Teitsi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A shot in the inside from Teitsi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malmsteen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malmsteen misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teitsi lands an uppercut.
Malmsteen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teitsi lands a nice uppercut.
Malmsteen cracks Teitsi with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Teitsi.
Teitsi working aggressively here.
Malmsteen prevents the takedown attempt.
Malmsteen takes a shot to the head.
Malmsteen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Teitsi lands with a left to the head.
Teitsi missing with knees to the body.
Teitsi tries to work over Malmsteen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malmsteen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Teitsis head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malmsteen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teitsi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Teitsi lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malmsteen's elbow.
Malmsteen lands with a light punch inside.
Teitsi wants to take the fight to the mat but Malmsteen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Teitsi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malmsteen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teitsi's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teitsi trying to land knees to the body.
Teitsi blocks a body shot from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen lands a body punch.
Teitsi scores with a shoulder strike.
Malmsteen blocking some punches.
Malmsteen lands with a left to the head.
Matti Teitsi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teitsi.
Teitsi lands a shot to the body.
Teitsi pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teitsi.
Malmsteen misses with the head strike.
Teitsi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Teitsi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malmsteen misses with the head strike.
Teitsi misses with a punch to the body.
Teitsi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malmsteen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teitsi's elbow.
Malmsteen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teitsi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malmsteen or not.
A short right from Teitsi.
Teitsi wants to take the fight to the mat but Malmsteen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matti Teitsi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malmsteen working aggressively here.
Teitsi can't find room to land a body shot as Malmsteen controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teitsi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi blocks a body shot from Malmsteen.
Teitsi misses with some punches.
Teitsi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malmsteen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Teitsi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Malmsteen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Teitsi backwards.
Teitsi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malmsteen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teitsi checks a leg kick.
Teitsi looks to score with a jab to the body but Malmsteen is just out of range.
Malmsteen cracks Teitsi with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malmsteen misses with a wild combination.
Malmsteen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malmsteen wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Teitsi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Teitsi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malmsteen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Malmsteen misses with a body shot.
Malmsteen moves away from the strike by Teitsi.
A telegraphed right hand from Malmsteen misses the target.
A right-left combo lands from Malmsteen.
Teitsi throws a head kick but Malmsteen moves out of range.
Malmsteen throws a body punch but Teitsi moves out of range.
Malmsteen throws a jab when Teitsi was well out of range.
Teitsi throws the left hand but Malmsteen avoids the punch easily.
Malmsteen lands with a nice body punch.
Teitsi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Teitsi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Malmsteen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Teitsi connects with a decent elbow.
Teitsi throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Malmsteen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Malmsteen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Teitsi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yngwie Malmsteen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen is looking to control Teitsi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malmsteen avoid being mounted?
Matti Teitsi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malmsteen is looking to improve his position.
Teitsi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Teitsi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teitsi thows a huge punch but Malmsteen dodges it nicely.
Malmsteen is refusing to be controlled, as Teitsi sits in half guard.
Teitsi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Malmsteen is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malmsteen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Teitsi.
Teitsi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Teitsi not doing much here.
Teitsi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Teitsi wants to pass the guard but Malmsteen is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Teitsi trying to mount his opponent but Malmsteen defends it.
Teitsi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malmsteen's head.
Malmsteen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Teitsi.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malmsteen trying to control here.
Matti Teitsi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matti Teitsi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Teitsi, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matti Teitsi!
Matti Teitsi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harald Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaughn Shaunessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andersson comes to the cage accompanied by Shaggy - Feel The Rush. Shaunessey comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Die Antwoord - Enter the Ninja kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Harald Andersson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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138 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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149 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harald Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vaughn Shaunessey!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaunessey tries to clinch but Andersson is having none of it.
Shaunessey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andersson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shaunessey is able to avoid easily.
Andersson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shaunessey on the side of the head.
It looks like Vaughn Shaunessey has been cut.
Shaunessey tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Andersson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andersson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot lands for Shaunessey.
Andersson looks to land a combination but Shaunessey avoids it well.
Shaunessey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Shaunessey.
Shaunessey misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Shaunessey blocks the leg kick.
Shaunessey digs a good hook to Andersson's body.
Andersson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andersson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andersson misses with the combination.
Andersson swings for the body but Shaunessey moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson throws a hook to the side of Shaunessey's head but Shaunessey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andersson wants to clinch.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Shaunessey.
Shaunessey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andersson is out of range and Shaunessey settles back down.
Shaunessey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shaunessey slips a jab from Andersson.
Andersson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shaunessey lands with an overhand left.
Shaunessey blocks a jab.
Andersson blocks a low kick nicely.
Andersson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shaunessey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shaunessey is rocked!
Shaunessey staying out of range there.
Shaunessey is still on wobbly legs! Can Andersson finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaunessey throws a front kick aimed at Andersson's knee but Andersson avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaunessey throws a head kick that half lands.
Shaunessey seems to have recovered his senses.
A swing and a miss from Shaunessey.
A head kick misses from Andersson.
Andersson moves out of range of the strikes.
Andersson misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Shaunessey.
Andersson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andersson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shaunessey checks it well.
Shaunessey throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Shaunessey misses.
Vaughn Shaunessey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson moves into the clinch.
Shaunessey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andersson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andersson misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to work over Shaunessey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaunessey prevents a body shot from Andersson.
Shaunessey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shaunessey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andersson avoids it.
Andersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andersson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaunessey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersson misses with a punch to the body.
Shaunessey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shaunessey prevents a body shot from Andersson.
Shaunessey tries to land a knee to the head but Andersson blocks with his arms.
Andersson tries a body shot but Shaunessey blocks it.
Shaunessey tries to land knees in the clinch but Andersson avoids the damage to the body.
Andersson avoiding damage as Shaunessey throws knees to the body.
Shaunessey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andersson is defending well for now.
Andersson tries to work over Shaunessey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andersson lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson keeps control of Shaunessey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andersson tries to throw a body punch but Shaunessey avoids it by throwing Andersson back against the cage.
Andersson managing to block the knees to the body from Shaunessey.
Shaunessey wants to break free but Andersson has control.
Andersson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shaunessey backwards.
Andersson lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson misses with some punches.
Shaunessey unloads a knee to the mid-section. Andersson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shaunessey working Andersson over with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shaunessey 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.
Andersson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shaunessey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick from Shaunessey misses.
Andersson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shaunessey lands a glancing blow to the side of Andersson's head.
Shaunessey throws a lazy head kick
and Andersson counters with a low kick, right behind Shaunessey 's knee.
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 Harald Andersson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vaughn Shaunessey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Andersson tries to score with a low kick but Shaunessey moves his leg out of the way.
Andersson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shaunessey's hands.
Shaunessey misses the jab.
Shaunessey has managed to clinch.
Andersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andersson misses with a body punch.
Andersson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shaunessey breaks from the clinch.
Shaunessey moves in looking to clinch but Andersson pushes him off.
Andersson throws a head kick but Shaunessey moves out of range.
Andersson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shaunessey.
Andersson walks into a stiff left hand from Shaunessey.
A left lands for Andersson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaunessey tests Andersson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Andersson does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shaunessey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaunessey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaunessey tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shaunessey.
Shaunessey tries to bum rush Andersson with a series of wild strikes but Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaunessey tries to clinch there but Andersson circles away.
Shaunessey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shaunessey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andersson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andersson. That's going to slow Shaunessey down.
Shaunessey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaunessey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shaunessey lands a high kick!
Shaunessey throws a sloppy head kick and Andersson moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Andersson takes a swing at Shaunessey's ribcage but misses.
Shaunessey digs a good body shot into Andersson's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andersson avoids the head kick by Shaunessey.
Andersson lands a jab to the nose.
Shaunessey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shaunessey throws a head kick but Andersson moves out of range.
Shaunessey throws a jab when Andersson was well out of range.
Shaunessey is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Andersson misses with a hook
and Shaunessey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andersson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shaunessey is breathing heavily.
Shaunessey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick from Shaunessey lands but Andersson takes it in his stride.
Shaunessey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andersson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shaunessey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Shaunessey.
Shaunessey gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Andersson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harald Andersson!
Our winner, Harald Andersson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Mustacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustacho has chosen Los Lobos - Canción Del Mariachi as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
219 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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211 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rogerio Mustacho!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustacho throws a body punch but Thor moves out of range.
Thor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mustacho scores with a takedown into Thor's guard.
Thor keeping moving, preventing Mustacho from controlling successfully.
Mustacho drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thor dives on top into guard.
Mustacho looking for a sweep. Not yet Mustacho, not yet.
Mustacho looking to control.
Mustacho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Thor trying to control but Mustacho is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor advances to half guard.
Thor prevents Mustacho from improving his position.
Thor blocks the strikes from Mustacho.
Mustacho is trying to get back to full guard.
Mustacho keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho scores with a few weak punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thor stalling.
Mustacho tries to get to full guard but Thor has control of the leg.
Mustacho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thor is trying to control the action in half guard but Mustacho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hans Thor.
Mustacho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thor.
Thor misses with a kick to the body.
Mustacho takes a swing at Thor's ribcage but misses.
Thor swats away the attempt to clinch by Mustacho.
We've been told by Thor's head coaches at Furia Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mustacho slips a straight right by Thor.
Mustacho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thor tries to avoid it but Mustacho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thor to the ground. Thor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Thor blocks the leg kick.
Crunch! Mustacho slams his shin into Thor's torso.
Thor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thor misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor avoids the head kick by Mustacho.
Thor misses with a hook. Mustacho ducked under it nicely.
Thor looks for the body kick but Mustacho saw that one coming.
Mustacho throws a lazy right hand but Thor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thor loads up on a big right hand but Mustacho slips the punch.
Thor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick from Thor misses.
Thor throws a jab when Mustacho was well out of range.
Mustacho thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mustacho slips a jab from Thor.
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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That kick from Mustacho tenderised Thor's leg. Thor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mustacho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mustacho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio Mustacho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mustacho throws a head kick that misses
and Thor counters with a leg kick.
Mustacho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thor is out of range and Mustacho settles back down.
Mustacho lands a jab to Thor's midsection.
Mustacho fails with a takedown attempt.
Thor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mustacho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thor has escaped and now he's on top!
Mustacho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thor passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustacho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thor is looking to take a break and control but Mustacho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thor controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho manages to get back to half guard.
Thor not doing much here.
Mustacho wants to control but Thor is keeping busy.
Mustacho wants to improve his position but Thor is controlling well.
Mustacho trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Hans Thor wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Thor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mustacho. Mustacho obviously looking to wear him down.
Thor moves out of range of the leg kick from Mustacho.
Thor keeps the fight on the outside.
Mustacho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mustacho misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Mustacho misses
enabling Thor to counter with a crisp jab.
Thor tries to work over Mustacho's front leg with a kick but Mustacho checks it.
Mustacho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thor. That did some damage!
Mustacho tries to clinch up.
Mustacho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thor rather than just go for the knockout.
Thor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mustacho lands with a cross.
Thor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mustacho.
Thor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hans Thor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mustacho.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mustacho.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Mustacho.
Thor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mustacho moves out of range of the leg kick from Thor.
A left lands for Thor.
Mustacho throws a leg kick which misses Thor's front leg but catches the back leg as Thor tries to avoid it.
Mustacho looks for a takedown but Thor sprawls well.
Mustacho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thor throws an off balance right hand
and Mustacho counters with a single leg into guard. Thor didn't expect that.
Thor keeping moving, preventing Mustacho from controlling successfully.
Thor wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio Mustacho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mustacho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mustacho.
Thor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mustacho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thor.
Thor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mustacho momentarily.
Mustacho throws a leg kick that misses.
Mustacho thows a leg kick but Thor checks it
and Thor counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mustacho.
Thor moves away from the strike by Mustacho.
Thor looks to land a body kick but Mustacho moved away.
Rogerio Mustacho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mustacho works the jab nicely.
Thor looks to land a left hand but Mustacho moved out of range nicely.
Mustacho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustacho loads up on a big right hand but Thor slips the punch.
Thor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mustacho's head.
Thor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mustacho manages to avoid it.
Mustacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thor moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thor.
Mustacho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mustacho.
Mustacho throws out a leg kick but Thor moves out of range and Mustacho only half commits.
Thor throws a looping overhand right but Mustacho ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Thor misses.
Mustacho takes one to the side of the head.
Mustacho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hans Thor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio Mustacho.
Thor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mustacho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thor scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thor forces Mustacho back against the cage and clinches.
Mustacho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thor backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Thor fails to land.
Mustacho turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mustacho manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Thor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mustacho working the head and body with strikes.
Mustacho throwing strikes but Thor manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hans Thor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thor wants to control but Mustacho is keeping him busy.
Rogerio Mustacho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mustacho throws a strike but Thor avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mustacho tries to free his leg and advance position but Thor is retaining full guard.
Mustacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Thor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho content to stall in guard here.
Mustacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Thor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rogerio Mustacho hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Thor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thor blocks a head kick by Mustacho.
Mustacho scores with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thor throws a low kick but Mustacho moves out of range easily.
Thor misses with a kick to the body.
Mustacho fails in his attempt to clinch.
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 Hans Thor.
I think Mustacho 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogerio Mustacho!
Post fight, Rogerio Mustacho stared into the camera and said '19 NGF fights, 2 severe defeats for the gold... it has been a long and painful road, full of ups and downs, but f*ck yeah, we did it, baby, we finally did it! This one is for you, NGF fans! Thanks for believing and the memories!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marek Jebut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henkka Seppala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seppala has chosen Children of Bodom - Smile pretty for the devil as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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194 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marek Jebut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henkka Seppala!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jebut bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Seppala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ground and pound from Jebut seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jebut is putting a hurting on Seppala here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jebut gets to mount! Seppala was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jebut throws some wild stikes that Seppala manages to avoid easily.
Jebut can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Seppala is looking to escape.
Jebut looking to finish with strikes here!
Jebut can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Seppala is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppala tries to reverse the position but Jebut maintains control.
Jebut is landing with some decent strikes but Seppala is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jebut raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jebut tries to control but Seppala wriggling away.
Seppala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jebut raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jebut punishing his opponent with strikes.
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!
Jebut avoids the attempt from Seppala to control.
Seppala is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jebut looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Jebut.
Seppala tries to hold on but Jebut postures up.
Jebut trying to control but Seppala is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seppala is looking to improve his position but Jebut isn't that keen on the idea.
Seppala is bucking up trying to escape but Jebut cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jebut punching from mount but Seppala doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jebut is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Seppala 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jebut lands with some strikes.
Jebut lands a nice shot to the head.
Seppala tries to hold on but Jebut pushes him away.
Seppala wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jebut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Jebut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seppala tries to reverse the position but Jebut maintains control.
The referee warns Seppala that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Seppala is trying desperately to improve position.
Jebut is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jebut avoids the attempt from Seppala to control.
The referee warns Seppala that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Seppala is rocked!
Jebut trying to control but Seppala is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jebut with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Jebut dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Seppala paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jebut misses with a takedown attempt - Seppala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheers as Jebut lands an impressive looking overhand right. Seppala doesn't seem phased though.
Jebut looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Seppala 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.
Seppala pulls Jebut in close to prevent any damage.
Jebut throws a big right hand that misses.
Jebut trying to control the position from guard on top but Seppala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebut is looking to work some ground and pound but Seppala has wrist control.
Jebut won't allow Seppala to sweep him here.
Jebut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seppala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jebut 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.
Jebut scoring with some ground and pound.
Jebut lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jebut sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Seppala's guard.
Jebut prevents Seppala from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jebut throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jebut lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Seppala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jebut is looking for a kimura here.
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. Jebut connects with a nice short shot to Seppala's temple.
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!
Jebut lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebut works his way into side control.
Jebut trying to control the action but Seppala is working from the bottom.
Jebut in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jebut seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Seppala for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seppala is trying to control Jebut's posture but Jebut avoids it.
Jebut throws a strike aimed at the side of Seppala's head but Seppala avoids it well.
Marek Jebut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jebut scores with punches from side control.
Seppala is trying to buck Jebut off.
Seppala managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jebut.
Jebut tries to score with some ground and pound. Seppala controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seppala tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jebut wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jebut misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jebut misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Jebut dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jebut looks to land a combination but Seppala avoids it well.
Jebut bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jebut tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seppala swivels and escapes.
Seppala lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Jebut misses.
Jebut misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Jebut blocks the leg kick.
Jebut stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seppala.
Seppala ducks right into an uppercut from Jebut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seppala lands with a good body shot.
Jebut rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seppala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Seppala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebut lands a nice shot to the body.
Seppala thows a body shot but no joy.
Henkka Seppala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jebut lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Seppala sprawling to the canvas. Jebut follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Seppala hang on?
Seppala is still in real trouble! Can Jebut finish him?
It looks like Henkka Seppala has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jebut is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Seppala tries to roll over but Jebut keeps him under control.
Jebut is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ground and pound from Jebut.
Jebut is taking a breather. Seppala says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jebut is looking for a kimura here.
Jebut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seppala can do to turn this around?
Jebut seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jebut is nestled in close to Seppala, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jebut stalling.
Ground and pound from Jebut.
Jebut is nestled in close to Seppala, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Jebut there.
Jebut keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jebut lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Seppala quite badly. Seppala pulls Jebut in close trying to recover. Jebut postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Seppala on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Seppala doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Jebut!
After the fight, Marek Jebut was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felix Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandoval comes into the arena with Overseer - Slayed blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Sandoval!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sandoval misses with a body kick.
Sandoval misses with a head kick.
Winchester has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Winchester with a jab.
Winchester swats away the attempt to clinch by Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winchester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Winchester is just out of range.
Winchester tries a head kick but it misses.
Sandoval tries to work over Winchester's front leg with a kick but Winchester checks it.
Winchester fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sandoval checks it well.
A slow jab from Winchester misses its intended target.
Sandoval takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Winchester loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch.
Winchester connects with a leg kick. Sandoval looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sandoval tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval fails with the takedown
and Sandoval takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Winchester misses
and Sandoval counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Winchester!
Sandoval misses with the ground and pound.
Sandoval trying to control the position but Winchester is working away.
Sandoval fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sandoval tries to score with some ground and pound. Winchester controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Winchester defending against the ground and pound.
Sandoval throws an elbow but Winchester slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sandoval fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Winchester sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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!
Sandoval is thwarting Winchester's attempts to control the position.
Winchester tries to roll over but Sandoval keeps him under control.
Sandoval sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winchester defending well though.
Sandoval wants to take a breather but Winchester is having none of it.
Sandoval missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Winchester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sandoval.
Winchester keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sandoval throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester won't allow Sandoval to pass to mount.
Sandoval thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winchester is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sandoval scores with a couple of nice shots.
Winchester manages to get to full guard.
Sandoval postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval throws a big right hand that misses.
Sandoval throws an elbow that misses. Winchester uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sandoval's guard. Nice move by Winchester!
Winchester trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandoval is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winchester controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Winchester working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sandoval trying to control the position.
Sandoval is looking to cinch up a triangle. Winchester throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sandoval's body to avoid the submission. Sandoval has instead reached around Winchester's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sandoval arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Felix Sandoval!
Felix Sandoval retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Felix Sandoval thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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