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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ademar Mota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Didion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zach Didion has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ademar Mota! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zach Didion! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Didion slips under a jab. Mota throws the left hand but Didion avoids the punch easily. Mota pushes Didion away with a front kick. Mota scores with a leg kick.
Mota takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Ademar Mota has been cut. Didion has closed the distance and engaged Mota in a clinch.
Didion told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Mota avoids a wild elbow strike from Didion. Mota will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Didion up against the cage. Mota wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Mota breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Mota throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Danga de danga de dang - Didion scores with a four punch combination! Mota avoids the head kick by Didion.
A head kick misses from Didion. Didion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mota has time to react. Ademar Mota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mota slips under a jab from Didion. Zach Didion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Didion lands an overhand right. Didion lands a brutal head kick. Mota looks out on his feet and Didion throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Zach Didion! During a confident post fight interview, Zach Didion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Foreman Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blue Monday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cassius Foreman Frazier! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Blue Monday! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A looping hook to the body misses from Monday. Foreman Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet. Some bone on bone action there as Foreman Frazier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Foreman Frazier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Monday scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Foreman Frazier swinging wildly here.
Monday throws the kick towards the body but Foreman Frazier avoids it. Monday thows a body shot but no joy. Foreman Frazier cracks Monday with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Monday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foreman Frazier. Monday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monday moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Foreman Frazier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monday.
Foreman Frazier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monday. Foreman Frazier takes a swing at Monday's ribcage but misses. The fighters circling - Monday throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Monday throws a head kick that misses. Monday misses with a hook. Foreman Frazier throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Foreman Frazier thuds his right hand into Monday's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round. Foreman Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foreman Frazier throws a lazy right hand but Monday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Foreman Frazier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monday looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A bone on bone clash there as Foreman Frazier blocks the leg kick.
Foreman Frazier looks to throw the jab but Monday is out of range. Monday goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A clash of legs there as Foreman Frazier blocks the low kick. Foreman Frazier misses the shot to the body. Foreman Frazier misses with a straight right. Monday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foreman Frazier. Monday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The fight stays on the outside here - Monday looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A lazy left from Foreman Frazier finds it's target. Monday avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Foreman Frazier connects with the punch. Foreman Frazier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Foreman Frazier there as he acknowledges the shot. Good exchange - Monday coming out on top.
That's two 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! Monday moves out of range as Foreman Frazier strikes. Monday chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monday tries to work over Foreman Frazier's front leg with a kick but Foreman Frazier checks it. The fighters circling - Monday throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Foreman Frazier throws a jab when Monday was well out of range. Foreman Frazier cracks Monday with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Monday jabs Foreman Frazier right on the nose. Foreman Frazier blinks but takes it well. Foreman Frazier thuds a left hand into Monday's body. Monday tries a head kick but it misses.
Foreman Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Monday. A big right from Foreman Frazier misses. Monday lands with an overhand left. Monday connects with a right hand. Foreman Frazier shakes it off. Foreman Frazier avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Foreman Frazier, as that shot connected.
Foreman Frazier throws a poor cross that misses
and Monday counters with a nice kick to the body. Monday throws a sloppy head kick and Foreman Frazier moves out of range easily. Monday throws a leg kick but Foreman Frazier checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Foreman Frazier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monday was well out of range. Poor timing from Foreman Frazier. Monday throws a lazy head kick and Foreman Frazier counters with a lovely straight right hand! Foreman Frazier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monday sees it coming and avoids it easily. Foreman Frazier gets tackled into the cage by Monday. Monday maintains the clinch. Foreman Frazier is trying to force a seperation but Monday has the dominant position. Monday has a couple of punches blocked by Foreman Frazier.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Monday. Monday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foreman Frazier breaks the clinch.
Foreman Frazier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Monday throws a big shot that misses. Monday doesn't manage to clinch there - Foreman Frazier circles away.
Foreman Frazier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Monday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Monday. Foreman Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
Foreman Frazier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Monday is looking to clinch but Foreman Frazier is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Monday with a nice cross. Monday misses with the combination.
Foreman Frazier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Foreman Frazier blocks a jab. Monday moves forwards but Foreman Frazier connects with a nice, crisp jab. Foreman Frazier swings for the body but Monday moves out of range.
Foreman Frazier digs a good hook to Monday's body.
Foreman Frazier misses with a looping left. Foreman Frazier throws a hook but Monday blocks it. Foreman Frazier looks to throw the jab but Monday is out of range. Monday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foreman Frazier. Foreman Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Foreman Frazier throws the left hand but Monday avoids the punch easily. Foreman Frazier sizes up Monday with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Monday tries to land a front kick but Foreman Frazier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Monday scores with a crisp jab that stopped Foreman Frazier in his tracks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blue Monday dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Foreman Frazier throws a hook but Monday blocks it. Monday misses with a low kick. Monday will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Monday lets loose with a powerful body kick. Foreman Frazier will feel that in the morning. A kick lands to the mid section there for Monday. Foreman Frazier tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Monday throws a head kick that misses. Foreman Frazier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Monday finds it's way round the side to connect with Foreman Frazier's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Foreman Frazier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monday's hands. A big left from Foreman Frazier misses. Foreman Frazier misses with a hook. Foreman Frazier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Monday throws a front kick that sends Foreman Frazier stumbling back into the cage. Monday misses with a head kick.
Foreman Frazier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Monday misses with a wild body shot. Monday cracks Foreman Frazier with a good jab. Monday misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. A decent looking cross lands there for Foreman Frazier. Foreman Frazier takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Foreman Frazier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Monday cracks the inside of Foreman Frazier's front leg. Monday misses with a double jab.
Monday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foreman Frazier. Monday goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Monday lands a nice hook to Foreman Frazier's body. Foreman Frazier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A jab from Monday does it's job there. Monday throws a low kick but Foreman Frazier avoids it. Monday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foreman Frazier. Foreman Frazier cracks Monday with an open hand slap. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Monday lands a jab. Monday throws a sloppy head kick and Foreman Frazier moves out of range easily. Foreman Frazier swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Foreman Frazier misses with a straight left. Blue Monday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Foreman Frazier misses the jab. Monday slips a jab and a cross from Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Blue Monday seems to be getting the better of the standup. Monday avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A jab from Monday misses. Foreman Frazier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monday. Nice cross by Foreman Frazier. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Foreman Frazier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monday. Foreman Frazier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Foreman Frazier pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Foreman Frazier takes a swing at Monday's ribcage but misses. Monday misses with a kick to the body.
Monday turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Monday shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Foreman Frazier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monday. Foreman Frazier throws the left hand but Monday avoids the punch easily. Foreman Frazier throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Monday tries to clinch up. Monday clinches up with Foreman Frazier and pushes him back against the cage. Monday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Foreman Frazier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Foreman Frazier is trying to break free. Foreman Frazier tries to work over Monday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Monday tries to work over Foreman Frazier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Foreman Frazier scores with a hook to the body. Monday prevents Foreman Frazier from breaking the clinch. Foreman Frazier breaks the clinch.
Monday lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Monday scores with a jab. Foreman Frazier acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Foreman Frazier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd cheers as Monday lands an impressive looking overhand right. Foreman Frazier doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Monday ducks under a wild hook from Foreman Frazier. Monday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foreman Frazier takes one on the button. Monday fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Foreman Frazier. Monday throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Monday throws a leg kick but Foreman Frazier moved away. Foreman Frazier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Foreman Frazier will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Foreman Frazier throws a right hand that misses
and Monday counters with a thumping low kick. Monday cracks the inside of Foreman Frazier's front leg. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Monday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Monday looks to land a left hand but Foreman Frazier moved out of range nicely. Foreman Frazier throws a body punch but Monday moves out of range. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Monday looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Monday takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Monday misses with a double jab
and Foreman Frazier counters with a lovely straight right hand! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blue Monday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Monday throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Foreman Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monday ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Monday slips under a jab. Monday looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monday stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Foreman Frazier lands a glancing blow to the side of Monday's head. Monday is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Foreman Frazier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Foreman Frazier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Foreman Frazier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Monday shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Monday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foreman Frazier throws out the jab. Foreman Frazier lands an overhand right. Monday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Monday misses with an uppercut. Monday moves out of range of the strikes. Foreman Frazier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Foreman Frazier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mondays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Monday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Foreman Frazier throws a lazy right hand but Monday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Foreman Frazier lands with a straight right. Monday didn't see that one coming. Monday slips a straight right by Foreman Frazier. Foreman Frazier lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Monday tries to clinch but Foreman Frazier moves out of range. Monday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Monday has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Monday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foreman Frazier. Monday misses with a two punch combination.
Monday thows a left - swing and a miss! A telegraphed right hand from Foreman Frazier misses the target. Monday cracks a nice hook into Foreman Frazier's ribs. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Foreman Frazier misses with the combination.
Foreman Frazier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Foreman Frazier avoids the head kick by Monday.
Cassius Foreman Frazier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Blue Monday is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Monday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foreman Frazier manages to avoid it. Monday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Monday moves out of range as Foreman Frazier strikes. Monday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foreman Frazier. Monday throws a head kick but Foreman Frazier moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Monday.
Monday chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Foreman Frazier lands a jab to the head.
Monday lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A telegraphed right hand from Foreman Frazier misses the target. Foreman Frazier misses with a hook
and Monday counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Monday paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Foreman Frazier misses the shot to the body. Monday throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Foreman Frazier. A jab from Monday does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Monday moves into the clinch. Foreman Frazier breaks from the clinch.
Monday misses with a body kick. Monday throws a combination. Foreman Frazier tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Monday slips a straight right by Foreman Frazier. Foreman Frazier throws out a loose jab but Monday uses good head movement to avoid it. Foreman Frazier avoids a kick to the body.
Monday slips a straight right by Foreman Frazier. Foreman Frazier looks to land a right hand but Monday moved out of range. Foreman Frazier misses with a looping left. A big left from Foreman Frazier misses. Foreman Frazier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Monday keeps Foreman Frazier at a distance using the push kick. Foreman Frazier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monday counters with a slapping leg kick. Monday moves out of range as Foreman Frazier strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A big right from Foreman Frazier misses. Monday lands a two punch combo.
Monday has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Monday throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Foreman Frazier throws a hook to the side of Monday's head but Monday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Foreman Frazier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Monday dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Foreman Frazier throws a right hand that misses
and Monday makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Foreman Frazier really felt that one! Foreman Frazier avoids the head kick by Monday.
Foreman Frazier jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Monday looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Foreman Frazier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Foreman Frazier takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Monday throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Foreman Frazier. Monday lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Foreman Frazier lands a jab. Monday misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Blue Monday. Well Monday has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blue Monday! Cassius Foreman Frazier spoke after the fight, saying 'Nopparat is a great fighter and was awesome tonight. But I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Habana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kroner Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen The Last of Mohicans as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryan Habana! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kroner Silva! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Habana bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Good leg kick by Habana there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Habana moves his leg out of the way. Habana moves into the clinch. Silva avoiding damage as Habana throws knees to the body.
Habana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Kroner Silva has been cut. Habana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Habana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Habana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now. Habana blocking some punches.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Habana. Habana is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Habana into the cage. Habana landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Habana keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Habana wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Habana pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Habana lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those. Silva gets underhooks to prevent Habana's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Habana. That's going to take a lot out of him. Habana looking for a takedown. Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Silva misses with a low kick. Silva throws a lazy head kick and Habana counters with a good, hard body kick but Silva shrugs it off. We've been told by Habana's head coaches at Brown House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Habana gets a clinch. Habana trying to land knees to the body.
Habana throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva. Silva avoiding damage as Habana throws knees to the body.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Habana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now. Habana landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Habana prevents a body shot from Silva. A nice right hand lands inside from Silva. Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Habana is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Habana trying to land knees to the body.
Habana trying to land knees to the body.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Habana has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Habana.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Habana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Habana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Habana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Habana.
Habana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva avoiding damage as Habana throws knees to the body.
Habana looks to throw an elbow but misses. Knees in the clinch landing for Habana.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Habana uses good head movement to avoid it. Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut. Habana tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva. Habana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now. Habana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Habana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Habana scores with a knee to the head.
Silva avoiding damage as Habana throws knees to the body.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Habana forces Silva back against the cage and clinches. This has been an exciting period of action! Silva blocks an elbow strike from Habana.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked and Habana counters by clinching up. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Habana tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body. Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Habana won't allow it.
Habana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Habana dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kroner Silva's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably and Habana counters with a big head kick but Silva shrugs it off. Habana shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Habana was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Habana is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Habana tries to move to mount but Silva blocks the move with his legs. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Habana trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. A lull in the action here. Silva is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Habana goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Habana's guard! Nice work there by Silva! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Habana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Habana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Silva is stalling in the full guard. Habana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily. Habana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily. Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Habana's guard. Habana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Silva won't allow Habana to sweep him here. Silva wants to stand but Habana is controlling his posture from full guard. Habana looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Silva is posturing up here but Habana has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Silva tries to roll out but it's too tight and Silva has to tap! Slick submission there by Habana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryan Habana! After the fight, Bryan Habana 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morten Paulsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson comes to the cage accompanied by Blind Eye Halo. Paulsen has chosen Papa Roach - Do or die as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikolai Peterson ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Morten Paulsen! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Peterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paulsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Paulsen connects with a leg kick. Peterson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Paulsen throws a shot from downtown. Peterson moves away and avoids it. Nice jab there from Paulsen. A good leg kick by Paulsen. Peterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Paulsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Paulsen misses with a low kick.
Peterson moves out of range of the body kick from Paulsen.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Paulsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paulsen misses with the combination.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Paulsen.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paulsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Peterson swings widly with a right hand
and Paulsen counters with an outside leg kick.
Paulsen wants to land a leg kick but Peterson is out of range. Paulsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Paulsen throws a body kick that misses and Peterson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Peterson moves out of range of the strikes. Peterson has closed the distance and engaged Paulsen in a clinch.
Peterson jumps guard but Paulsen stands there with Peterson around his waist. Peterson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paulsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards. We've been hearing reports that Peterson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Peterson is trying to pull guard but Paulsen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Peterson . That's going to take a lot out of him. Paulsen pressing his opponent against the cage. Paulsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. With the fighters up against the cage, Peterson throws an elbow but misses. Peterson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paulsen smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Peterson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Paulsen is looking to reverse the position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Peterson trying to control the position but Paulsen is working away. Paulsen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Peterson is looking for a kimura here.
Paulsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Peterson .
That's three minutes gone in the round. Peterson is trying to control the action in half guard but Paulsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Paulsen works his way to full guard. Good work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Peterson wants to get up but he can't break Paulsen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Paulsen wants to sweep but no luck. Peterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulsen swivels though and keeps the full guard. Peterson trying to control but Paulsen is working from the bottom. Peterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulsen is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Paulsen wants to sweep here but Peterson controlling him for the moment. Peterson is pushing down on Paulsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paulsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Peterson has managed to sneak the leg through. Paulsen trying to control from the bottom.
Paulsen is trying to stand up here but Peterson is controlling him well. Paulsen moves into full guard.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Peterson trying to move into half guard but instead Paulsen has managed to sweep! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morten Paulsen dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peterson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paulsen's waist but Paulsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peterson off to one side. Paulsen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Peterson 's head. Paulsen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Peterson tries to clinch up. Morten Paulsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Paulsen thows a body shot but no joy. A bone on bone clash there as Peterson blocks the leg kick.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Paulsen is avoiding it.
Paulsen throws the left hand but Peterson avoids the punch easily. Paulsen misses with a kick to the body.
Paulsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Paulsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson darts in trying to clinch and Paulsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round. Peterson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paulsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peterson somewhat. Peterson blocks a head kick by Paulsen.
Peterson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paulsen avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Peterson . That's going to take a lot out of him. Paulsen misses with a wild body shot. Peterson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. An inside leg kick lands from Paulsen. Morten Paulsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Peterson wants to clinch up but Paulsen keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paulsen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Peterson tries to work over Paulsen's front leg with a kick but Paulsen checks it. Peterson gets a double leg takedown into Paulsen's guard. Peterson trying to move into half guard but instead Paulsen has managed to sweep! Paulsen trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. 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! Peterson being controlled here, momentarily. Peterson keeping moving, preventing Paulsen from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Morten Paulsen wasn't active enough on the ground. Paulsen takes one to the side of the head.
Paulsen throws a push kick but Peterson slaps the foot to one side. Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paulsen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Peterson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Paulsen. That one must have hurt. Paulsen cracks the inside of Peterson 's front leg. Peterson misses with a shot to the body and Paulsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Paulsen misses the shot to the body. Paulsen is looking to land body kicks. Paulsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Paulsen throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range. Morten Paulsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jab by Paulsen. Paulsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away. Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch. Peterson walks into a left hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Peterson lands a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Paulsen. That snapped Peterson 's head back.
Paulsen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Peterson finds it's target. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Paulsen digs a good hook to Peterson 's body.
Paulsen throws the left hand but Peterson avoids the punch easily. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Paulsen - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morten Paulsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab lands there for Peterson . Peterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Peterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paulsen can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Peterson . Peterson shoots in looking for a takedown. Paulsen tries to sprawl out of it but Peterson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paulsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. A slow jab from Paulsen misses its intended target. Peterson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paulsen as he avoids it easily. Paulsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Paulsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peterson . Peterson shoots in looking for a takedown but Paulsen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Peterson 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Peterson . That's going to take a lot out of him. Peterson takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paulsen looks for the body kick but Peterson saw that one coming. Paulsen lands with a straight right. Peterson didn't see that one coming. Paulsen throws a shot from downtown. Peterson moves away and avoids it. Paulsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Peterson on the side of the head. Paulsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Peterson , before circling back to the center of the mat. Peterson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paulsen is fending him off so far but Peterson persists. Nope, Paulsen circles away and we're back to standing. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Peterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Paulsen counters with a head kick. Peterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Peterson misses with a low kick. Paulsen misses the shot to the body. Paulsen moves out of range as Peterson strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paulsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range. Paulsen throws a hook but Peterson avoids it easily. Peterson on the wrong end of a nice hook. Paulsen throws a right and a left that Peterson avoids nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Paulsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Paulsen throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range. Peterson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paulsen as he avoids it easily. Paulsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Paulsen throws a sloppy head kick and Peterson moves out of range easily. Paulsen throws a nice looking combination but Peterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Peterson avoids the body shot from Paulsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jab, jab by Paulsen - just one landing. Peterson thows a left - swing and a miss! Nikolai Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Paulsen throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range. Paulsen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Peterson to counter with a crisp jab. Paulsen scores with a kick to the body.
Peterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Peterson with a jab. A big right from Paulsen misses. Peterson moves into range and connects with a jab. Paulsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Paulsen jabs Peterson to the body, keeping him at a distance. Paulsen dips to his left and cracks Peterson with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Paulsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Paulsen misses with a kick to the body.
Peterson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Paulsen connects with a crisp jab. Peterson fails with a takedown attempt. Peterson tries to clinch but Paulsen is having none of it. Good shot there by Paulsen. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Paulsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson slips under a jab. Paulsen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Morten Paulsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Paulsen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morten Paulsen! In his post fight interview, Morten Paulsen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Quaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quaid's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Total Recall. Ray Robinson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Douglas Quaid! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ray Robinson! The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quaid swings away with a body shot that misses
and Robinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Robinson's coach down at Russian Top Team (elite gym) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Robinson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Robinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Quaid lands a nice shot that snaps Robinson's head back.
Quaid misses the shot to the body. Quaid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robinson doesn't seem bothered though. Quaid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. No joy there for Robinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Quaid scores with a shot to the body.
Quaid is looking to wear down Robinson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Quaid throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Quaid misses with a straight right. Robinson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Robinson blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. A lazy left from Quaid finds it's target. Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quaid circles away quickly and effectively. Quaid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robinson at a distance.
Robinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Quaid counters with a nice uppercut. Quaid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away. Quaid misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely. Quaid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robinson counters with a two punch combo. Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quaid circles away quickly and effectively. Quaid throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Quaid tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it. Quaid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two 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! Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing. Quaid lands a nice shot that snaps Robinson's head back.
Quaid throws a shot from downtown. Robinson moves away and avoids it. Quaid looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range. Good exchange - Robinson coming out on top. Quaid throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot. Robinson wants to clinch. Quaid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Quaid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Robinson throws a series of punches but Quaid moves out of range. Quaid lands with a right hand. Quaid staying out of range there. Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quaid paws at him with a jab and circles away. Robinson misses with a combination
and Quaid moves into the clinch. Robinson is trying to break free. Robinson working hard to break the clinch. A shot in the inside from Quaid. Robinson taking a breather. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A quick uppercut on the inside from Quaid. Quaid lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Quaid prevents Robinson from breaking the clinch. Quaid digs a right hand into Robinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robinson's gas tank. This has been an exciting period of action! Quaid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Robinson tries to break free but Quaid pushes him back against the cage. Quaid pushes Robinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Robinson looks winded! Quaid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Robinson takes a shot to the head. Quaid lands a body shot in the clinch.
Quaid lands a shoulder strike. A short body shot lands from Quaid as the two fighters clinch.
Quaid lands with a left to the head. Quaid gets through Robinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A right handed body shot lands from Quaid.
A right hand to the body from Quaid.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Quaid gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Robinson regains guard.
Quaid tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard. Quaid works over Robinson with some ground and pound from guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Quaid prevents Robinson from getting back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Quaid dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Quaid closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Robinson did well to prevent Quaid getting side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Quaid is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Robinson has hold of Quaid's hands but Quaid slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Quaid 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. Quaid thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robinson's head. Robinson is trying to stand back up but Quaid is controlling him
Ground and pound from Quaid. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Quaid lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Quaid not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Quaid missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. 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. Quaid connects with a nice short shot to Robinson's temple. Douglas Quaid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Quaid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working. Quaid looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Quaid is trying to control the action in half guard but Robinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Robinson is trying to get back to full guard. Quaid looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Quaid is keen to just control but Robinson is a slippery customer. Robinson wants to get back to his feet.
Robinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Quaid is nestled in close to Robinson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Quaid not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Quaid wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Robinson wants to control but Quaid is keeping busy.
Quaid is just content to waste time from the top position. Robinson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Quaid wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position. Quaid advances position into side control! Quaid is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Robinson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. 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! Quaid lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Quaid scoring with punches from side control. Quaid trying to control the position but Robinson is working away. Quaid advances to full mount. Robinson tries to hold on but Quaid postures up. Quaid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around? Quaid with the ground and pound from mount. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Quaid pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Quaid is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Robinson is rocked! Robinson is breathing heavily. Oooooh, big shot lands for Quaid! Robinson is hurt baaadly! Quaid is firing away with more strikes - Robinson 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 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Quaid! Douglas Quaid decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Le Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerome Le Banner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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 Amsterdam, Luis Mendoza! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerome Le Banner! The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A swing and a miss from Mendoza. Banner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Mendoza takes a swing at Banner's ribcage but misses. Mendoza scores with a shot to the body.
Banner moves in looking to clinch but Mendoza pushes him off. Mendoza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Banner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mendoza misses the jab. Banner moves out of range of the strikes. Mendoza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Banner on the side of the head. Banner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Banner dives in and grabs Mendoza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mendoza pushes down on Banner's head and hops out. Mendoza throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mendoza misses with a low kick.
Banner tries to clinch but Mendoza is having none of it. Mendoza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mendoza wants it to stay on the feet. Luis Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Le Banner. A big left from Mendoza misses. Banner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner. Banner misses with some punches.
Banner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Banner misses with a hook from the clinch. Mendoza blocking some punches.
Mendoza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luis Mendoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nice takedown defense from Mendoza. No joy for Banner on that attempt. Mendoza swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut. Mendoza has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Banner has a takedown stuffed. Banner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendoza tries to avoid it but Banner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendoza to the ground. Mendoza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Banner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mendoza throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily. Mendoza lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mendoza. Mendoza pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Banner back to the cage. Mendoza follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Banner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mendoza circles away. Mendoza throws a combination. Banner tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mendoza moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Mendoza connects with the punch. Mendoza connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Banner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Banner fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Banner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendoza tries to avoid it but Banner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendoza to the ground. Mendoza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Mendoza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mendoza misses with a few strikes there.
Mendoza misses with a hook. Banner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mendoza to the ground. Banner is now in Mendoza's guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Banner is looking to work some ground and pound but Mendoza has wrist control. Mendoza trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendoza is on top in guard.
Banner is trying to control the position but Mendoza postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Banner has Mendoza pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mendoza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banner's guard. Banner misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Banner trying to control here.
Mendoza seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Banner is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luis Mendoza! Luis Mendoza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Natsisiwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tex Bighorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Natsisiwa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tex Bighorn! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Natsisiwa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bighorn throws out a loose jab but Natsisiwa uses good head movement to avoid it. A cross from Bighorn lands.
It looks like Kalle Natsisiwa has been cut. Natsisiwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bighorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Natsisiwa. Natsisiwa dips to his left and cracks Bighorn with an uppercut! A shot to the liver by Natsisiwa. Beautiful body shot. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Natsisiwa. Bighorn slips a jab and a cross from Natsisiwa.
Bighorn throws a nice looking combination but Natsisiwa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Natsisiwa lands a slapping body shot.
Natsisiwa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Natsisiwa thows a body shot but no joy. Tex Bighorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bighorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Natsisiwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bighorn. Bighorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Natsisiwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bighorn. Bighorn thows a left - swing and a miss! Natsisiwa lands with a hook. Bighorn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Danga de danga de dang - Natsisiwa scores with a four punch combination! Natsisiwa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bad Pluto! in the buildup to the fight. Natsisiwa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Sloppy strikes from Bighorn. Those never looked like landing. Bighorn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Natsisiwa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Natsisiwa throws a big shot that misses. Natsisiwa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No joy there for Bighorn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Natsisiwa lands with an overhand left. Bighorn throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A swing and a miss from Natsisiwa. Bighorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Natsisiwa. Bighorn thows a body shot but no joy. Natsisiwa misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Bighorn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice combination there by Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bighorn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Natsisiwa thows a body shot but no joy. Natsisiwa throws a jab when Bighorn was well out of range. Natsisiwa throws a series of punches but Bighorn moves out of range. Natsisiwa throws a body punch but Bighorn moves out of range. Bighorn lands with a good body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Natsisiwa darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Bighorn connects with a combination that backs up Natsisiwa into the cage. Bighorn lands a flurry of punches that gets past Natsisiwa's guard. Natsisiwa is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Bighorn bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tex Bighorn! After the big win, Tex Bighorn made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Blood Bank ($10) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Haigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kolo Cornelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haigh comes into the arena with Macabre - Acid Bath Vampire blaring out of the sound system. 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Haigh! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kolo Cornelius! The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cornelius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Haigh throws the left hand but Cornelius avoids the punch easily. Cornelius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Cornelius tries to land a leg kick but Haigh saw it coming and moves away.
Cornelius misses with a leg kick. A bone on bone clash there as Haigh blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cornelius.
Haigh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Haigh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cornelius, who protects the arm well. Haigh working away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Haigh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cornelius knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Haigh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cornelius is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haigh in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cornelius is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Haigh! A victorious John Haigh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Okin Slavas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Kehoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slavas comes to the cage accompanied by WolfMother. Kehoe has chosen Angel Of Death as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Okin Slavas has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Okin Slavas seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Okin Slavas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Kehoe! The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A combination from Kehoe does no damage. Excellent takedown into side control there by Slavas. Kehoe is positioning himself to get back to half guard. You can see the frustration on Kehoe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Kehoe felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Kehoe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slavas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Slavas tries to advance to mount but can't. Slavas trying to control the action but Kehoe is working from the bottom. Kehoe is trying to improve his position. Slavas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Slavas 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. Kehoe tries to improve position but can't. Slavas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Kehoe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slavas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slavas trying to control the action but Kehoe is working from the bottom. Slavas working away. Kehoe stuck in half guard on the bottom here. Slavas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kehoe keeps working. Slavas 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Slavas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Slavas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Kehoe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Slavas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Slavas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kehoe tries to improve position but can't. Kehoe can't do much from the bottom here. Kehoe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slavas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Slavas is looking to take a break and control but Kehoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kehoe can't do much from the bottom here. Kehoe is looking for a sweep. Slavas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Slavas controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kehoe is trying to get back to half guard. Kehoe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Kehoe wants to get back to full guard. Kehoe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Slavas is thwarting Kehoe's attempts to control the position. Kehoe is refusing to be controlled, as Slavas sits in half guard. Slavas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kehoe is just riding it out for now. Slavas eventually gives up the hold. Kehoe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Slavas wants to control from the top but Kehoe keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kehoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slavas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kehoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Slavas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kehoe works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kehoe controlling the position. Slavas preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Slavas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kehoe is looking to land body kicks. Kehoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kehoe misses with a wild body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Slavas tries to move into range but Kehoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kehoe defending well as Slavas loads up on a big left hand. Slavas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kehoe's waist but Kehoe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slavas off to one side. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Okin Slavas dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kehoe lands with a nice body punch. Slavas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kehoe swivels and escapes. Kehoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kehoe works the jab nicely. Slavas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kehoe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slavas swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kehoe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Slavas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kehoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Slavas's head. Kehoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slavas. Kehoe misses with a head kick.
Slavas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kehoe's waist but Kehoe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slavas off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okin Slavas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kehoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slavas throws out the jab. Slavas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kehoe throws a nice inside leg kick. Slavas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kehoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kehoe misses with a straight right. Slavas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kehoe is looking to clinch. Kehoe swings for the body but Slavas moves out of range.
Kehoe moves away from the strike by Slavas. The crowd cheers as Kehoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slavas doesn't seem phased though. Nice body punch from Kehoe.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slavas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kehoe. Kehoe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slavas swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kehoe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slavas, pushing him back against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kehoe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Slavas is trying to keep an underhook but Kehoe manages to get the takedown into half guard. Nice strikes from Kehoe there. Slavas manages to get to full guard.
Kehoe wants to stand but Slavas has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Slavas tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kehoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slavas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kehoe stopping the sweep attempt from Slavas.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kehoe lands a couple of elbows. Slavas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kehoe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Kehoe is in close to Slavas's body, working some short punches and elbows. Kehoe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Kehoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Slavas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Slavas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Kehoe scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Slavas trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Slavas looking for a guillotine here but Kehoe defends easily.
Slavas trying to control the position here. Slavas working for a triangle but Kehoe defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kehoe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kehoe looking to pass the guard. Kehoe stands and steps away. Slavas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Kehoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Slavas throws a body punch but Kehoe moves out of range. Kehoe throws a body punch but Slavas moves out of range. Kehoe thows a left - swing and a miss! Slavas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Slavas moves out of range as Kehoe strikes. Kehoe thows a body shot but no joy. Kehoe with a nice cross. Slavas 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. Slavas getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Kehoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kehoe ducks under a wild hook from Slavas.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kehoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slavas. Kehoe cracks Slavas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Kehoe throws an overhand right that lands on Slavas's shoulder, as Slavas tries to avoid the shot. Kehoe moves out of range of the strikes. Nice shot lands for Kehoe.
Slavas is rocked! Kehoe looks to throw the jab but Slavas is out of range. Andrew Kehoe seems to be getting the better of the standup. Slavas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Oh Slavas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kehoe looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Kehoe backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Slavas's temple! It sends Slavas violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Kehoe celebrates and the doctors try to help Slavas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Andrew Kehoe! During a confident post fight interview, Andrew Kehoe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joni Vvit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nopparat Somchaimy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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216 lbs
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joni Vvit! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nopparat Somchaimy! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Somchaimy lands with a straight right. Vvit didn't see that one coming. Vvit throws a body punch but Somchaimy moves out of range. Somchaimy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vvit's calf. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vvit checks a leg kick. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Somchaimy 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. Somchaimy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vvit.
Somchaimy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Somchaimy throws a body kick that misses. Somchaimy tries a low kick but Vvit avoids it. Vvit misses with an uppercut. Somchaimy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Vvit slips a straight right by Somchaimy. Vvit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nopparat Somchaimy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vvit cracks Somchaimy with an open hand slap. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vvit throws a looping overhand right but Somchaimy ducks down to avoid it. Somchaimy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vvit is able to avoid easily. Somchaimy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Somchaimy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Somchaimy connects with a looping right hand.
Vvit lands a head shot. Vvit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round. Somchaimy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vvit's hands. Vvit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Somchaimy to score with a decent uppercut. Somchaimy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vvit. That did some damage! Vvit scores with a shot to the body.
Somchaimy misses with a hook
and Vvit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Somchaimy throws a low kick but Vvit avoids it. Vvit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Somchaimy counters with a big head kick but Vvit shrugs it off. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vvit checks a leg kick. Somchaimy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vvit. Somchaimy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. A looping hook to the body misses from Vvit. Somchaimy does a little dance to reset his feet. Vvit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A telegraphed right hand from Vvit misses the target. Somchaimy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vvit misses the shot to the body. Vvit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Somchaimy moves away. Vvit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Somchaimy throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Somchaimy throws a low kick but Vvit moves out of range easily. Vvit missing with a left hand there. Somchaimy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Somchaimy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A shot to the body from Vvit misses and Somchaimy counters with a leg kick. Somchaimy misses the shot to the body. Vvit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Somchaimy. Vvit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Somchaimy tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Vvit counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Somchaimy slips a straight right by Vvit. We've been told by Vvit's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Somchaimy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A lazy left from Somchaimy finds it's target. Vvit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Somchaimy manages to avoid it. Vvit takes a swing at Somchaimy's ribcage but misses. Somchaimy motions for Vvit to come forward. Somchaimy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Somchaimy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Vvit. Somchaimy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vvit swats him away and circles back towards the center. Vvit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. The fighters circling - Vvit throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Vvit punishes Somchaimy's body with a nice straight punch. Somchaimy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Somchaimy scores with a leg kick.
Vvit misses with a straight right. Somchaimy misses with a leg kick. Vvit throws a hook but Somchaimy avoids it easily. Somchaimy throws a jab but it's blocked by Vvit. A punch combination from Vvit misses. Somchaimy cracks Vvit with a good jab.
It looks like Joni Vvit has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vvit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Somchaimy throws a head kick that misses. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Somchaimy, as that shot connected.
Somchaimy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vvit.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Somchaimy looks to land a right hand but Vvit moved out of range. Vvit lands an overhand right. Somchaimy throws a leg kick which misses Vvit's front leg but catches the back leg as Vvit tries to avoid it. Vvit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Somchaimy counters with a body kick that stops Vvit in his tracks momentarily. Vvit avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Somchaimy scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Somchaimy. That's going to slow Vvit down. Somchaimy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Vvit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Somchaimy.
Somchaimy scores with a leg kick.
Somchaimy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vvit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Somchaimy throws a leg kick but Vvit sees it coming and moves out of range. Vvit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Somchaimy. Vvit throws out a loose jab but Somchaimy uses good head movement to avoid it. Somchaimy takes a body punch but keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nopparat Somchaimy dominated that round. The cut man is working on Joni Vvit's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vvit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nice cross by Vvit. Vvit slips under a jab. Vvit throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Somchaimy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vvit. Somchaimy connects with a leg kick. Vvit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Somchaimy moves out of range of the strikes. Somchaimy ducks under a wild hook from Vvit. Vvit swinging wildly here.
Somchaimy throws a push kick but Vvit slaps the foot to one side. Vvit misses with a series of wild punches.
Somchaimy looks for the body kick but Vvit saw that one coming. Vvit lands with a right hand. Vvit takes a swing at Somchaimy's ribcage but misses. Vvit throws a big shot that misses. Vvit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vvit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Somchaimy is looking to score with low kicks. Somchaimy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vvit. Vvit misses with a looping right. Vvit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Somchaimy. Somchaimy obviously looking to wear him down.
Somchaimy tries to land a front kick but Vvit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Vvit thows a body shot but no joy. Somchaimy moves into range and connects with a jab. Somchaimy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Somchaimy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Somchaimy finds it's way through Vvit's defenses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vvit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A clash of legs there as Vvit blocks the low kick. Crunch! Somchaimy slams his shin into Vvit's torso. Somchaimy scores with a decent looking hook. Vvit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vvit misses with a wild body shot. Somchaimy moves out of range of the strikes. Somchaimy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vvit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Somchaimy. Somchaimy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Somchaimy takes one to the chin there. Vvit lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Somchaimy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Somchaimy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vvit. Somchaimy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vvit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Somchaimy. Somchaimy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Somchaimy is rocked! Somchaimy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vvit.
Somchaimy is still on wobbly legs! Can Vvit finish him? Vvit throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Somchaimy tries a low kick but Vvit avoids it. Nopparat Somchaimy seems to be getting the better of the standup. Vvit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A swing and a miss from Vvit. Somchaimy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vvit throws out the jab. Vvit throws a looping overhand right but Somchaimy ducks down to avoid it. Somchaimy swings away with a leg kick that misses. Vvit throws a jab when Somchaimy was well out of range. Vvit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Somchaimy slips a jab from Vvit. Somchaimy defending well as Vvit loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Somchaimy throws a hook to the side of Vvit's head but Vvit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Somchaimy tried to score with a low kick but Vvit checks it. Vvit throws a jab but it's blocked by Somchaimy. A jab from Vvit misses. Somchaimy tries to close the distance and clinch but Vvit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A telegraphed right hand from Vvit misses the target. Vvit blocks a low kick nicely. Vvit checks a leg kick nicely. Vvit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Vvit missing with a left hand there. Somchaimy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Vvit throws a right and a left that Somchaimy avoids nicely. Somchaimy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Somchaimy is looking to score with low kicks. A slow jab from Somchaimy misses its intended target. Somchaimy motions for Vvit to come forward. Somchaimy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Vvit misses with a looping left. Somchaimy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vvit is able to avoid easily. Somchaimy throws a jab when Vvit was well out of range. Somchaimy seems to have recovered his senses. A nice leg kick lands there from Somchaimy. Vvit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Somchaimy throws a quick inside leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Somchaimy, right into the meat.
Somchaimy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vvit's sensitive parts. Somchaimy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Somchaimy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Somchaimy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Somchaimy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Somchaimy lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Somchaimy cracks the inside of Vvit's front leg. Somchaimy lands with a hook. Vvit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Somchaimy scores with a nice head shot. Somchaimy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Somchaimy throws a push kick but Vvit slaps the foot to one side. Somchaimy scores with a push kick. Somchaimy scores with a punch to the head. Somchaimy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vvit's calf. Somchaimy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Somchaimy, right into the meat.
Vvit throws a lazy uppercut
and Somchaimy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Somchaimy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vvit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Vvit blocks the body kick.
Somchaimy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vvit. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nopparat Somchaimy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Joni Vvit's cut. That's time! Vvit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Somchaimy is looking to land body kicks. Somchaimy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Vvit staying out of range there. Somchaimy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vvit's sensitive parts. Vvit swings for the body but Somchaimy moves out of range.
Somchaimy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vvit doesn't seem bothered though. Vvit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Vvit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Somchaimy.
Vvit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Somchaimy cracks the inside of Vvit's front leg. Somchaimy moves away from the strike by Vvit. Vvit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Somchaimy. Somchaimy obviously looking to wear him down.
Vvit checks a leg kick. Somchaimy blocks a jab. Vvit looks to score with a jab to the body but Somchaimy is just out of range. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Vvit misses with an uppercut
and Somchaimy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Somchaimy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vvit tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Sloppy strikes from Somchaimy. Those never looked like landing. Vvit lands with a good body shot. Vvit misses the shot to the body. Vvit is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Somchaimy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Somchaimy staying out of range there. Somchaimy tries to clinch there but Vvit circles away.
Somchaimy looks to land a body kick but Vvit moved away. Somchaimy misses with a head kick.
Somchaimy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Somchaimy lands a body shot.
Vvit throws a nice looking combination but Somchaimy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Somchaimy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vvit's calf. Vvit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Somchaimy scores with a push kick. A big right from Vvit misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Somchaimy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vvit.
Somchaimy scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action! Vvit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Somchaimy ducks right into an uppercut from Vvit. Vvit throws a poor cross that misses
and Somchaimy counters with a right hand to the body. Vvit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Somchaimy throws a leg kick which misses Vvit's front leg but catches the back leg as Vvit tries to avoid it. That kick from Somchaimy tenderised Vvit's leg. Vvit is trying to keep his angry face on. Somchaimy moves out of range of the strikes. Somchaimy blocks a jab. A solid leg kick lands there for Somchaimy.
Somchaimy has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Vvit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Somchaimy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Somchaimy lands a leg kick that knocks Vvit off balance momentarily. Somchaimy cracks Vvit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Somchaimy scores with a kick to the midsection. Vvit throws a right and a left that Somchaimy avoids nicely. Vvit will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Somchaimy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vvit on the side of the head. Somchaimy throws a leg kick which misses Vvit's front leg but catches the back leg as Vvit tries to avoid it. Somchaimy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Vvit takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Somchaimy is looking to slow Vvit down with leg kicks. Vvit takes a kick to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Somchaimy connects with an inside leg kick. Somchaimy throws a nice outside leg kick. Somchaimy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vvit thows a body shot but no joy. Somchaimy throws the kick towards the body but Vvit avoids it. Somchaimy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Vvit swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vvit lands a lovely overhand right. Vvit misses with a series of wild punches.
Somchaimy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Somchaimy. Somchaimy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A solid body kick from Somchaimy. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vvit might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Vvit checks the leg kick. Somchaimy avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Somchaimy avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Vvit misses with a straight left. A clash of legs there as Vvit blocks the low kick. Joni Vvit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nopparat Somchaimy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Somchaimy delivers a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Nopparat Somchaimy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Somchaimy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nopparat Somchaimy!
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