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SFL 70 Eroglu vs Mercer PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaan Tseng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vaan Tseng!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers takes a kick to the side of the head.
No luck for Tseng with that takedown attempt.
Tseng closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogers circles away.
Rogers misses with a straight left.
Tseng shoots in looking for a takedown. Rogers tries to sprawl out of it but Tseng keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rogers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jason Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaan Tseng.
Tseng closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Jason Rogers has been cut.
We've been told by Rogers's head coaches at Warrior MMA and Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tseng takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Tseng takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tseng counters with a shoot takedown. Rogers fights it but they end up in guard.
Tseng scoring with some ground and pound.
Tseng missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tseng in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tseng chips away with some ground and pound.
Tseng lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tseng has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tseng with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rogers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tseng trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tseng wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.
Tseng working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tseng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tseng lands a couple of digs.
Tseng is working Rogers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tseng won't allow Rogers to get back to his feet.
Tseng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Tseng tries to pass.
Rogers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rogers tries to get out of the position.
Rogers wants to stand but Tseng is controlling the position.
Tseng wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vaan Tseng was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tseng moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Rogers misses the target.
Tseng darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tseng lands strikes from half guard.
Tseng working over Rogers with some ground and pound. Rogers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tseng winds up and cracks Rogers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rogers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tseng wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
Tseng not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tseng is keen to just control but Rogers is a slippery customer.
Rogers has hold of Tseng's hands but Tseng slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rogers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tseng is figuring out what he wants to do next.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers pushes Tseng off looking to stand but Tseng dives back in and keeps control.
Tseng is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rogers defends it well.
Rogers tries to kick Tseng off but Tseng keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tseng scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tseng is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rogers!
Tseng working Rogers over with strikes here.
Tseng wants to control the pace but Rogers is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaan Tseng dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Rogers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A shot to the body from Rogers misses
and Tseng counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rogers!
Rogers is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jason Rogers's cut is getting worse.
Tseng working the ground and pound.
Jason Rogers's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tseng moves into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tseng lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jeez, Jason Rogers's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jason Rogers's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vaan Tseng!
Vaan Tseng decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between RZ Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Dove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for RZ Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, RZ Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Dove!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva cracks Dove with a good jab.
Dove shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Dove fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dove misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables Dove to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silva trying to control the position.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva keeping full guard, as Dove tries to pass.
Dove throws a big right hand that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dove working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Silva is trying to control the position but Dove postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of RZ Silva.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dove.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva clobbers Dove with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gary Dove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Dove shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva is really struggling to control Dove but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dove throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Dove from controlling successfully.
Dove throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dove accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dove pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dove lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elite MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dove is working away from the top position though.
Dove looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dove throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva is pulling down on Dove's head. It's preventing any offense from Dove, at least for the moment.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dove trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Dove postures up.
Dove postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
RZ Silva has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dove throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dove off to one side.
RZ Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Dove.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dove fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dove doesn't seem phased though.
Silva works the jab nicely.
Dove misses with a head kick.
Silva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dove back to the cage. Silva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dove goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dove pulls guard effortlessly.
Dove keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dove swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dove keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dove pushes Silva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that RZ Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dove fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dove tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dove somewhat.
Dove tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Dove.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dove tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Dove shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dove's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
RZ Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Dove.
Dove dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Dove's head and hops out.
Dove fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dove is breathing heavily.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
Silva jabs at Dove's body.
Dove throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dove off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Dove shoots in.
Silva lands the left hand.
Silva works over Dove's head and body with a nice combination.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a body shot.
Dove has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dove shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dove takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Dove's ribs.
Dove shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Dove closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Dove pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dove shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Dove takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dove fails to land the takedown.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dove misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva lands the left hand.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
A nice combination there by Silva.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dove is rocked!
Silva misses with a straight left.
Dove is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
RZ Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dove avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gary Dove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dove has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
OH! Dove has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Silva smells blood and charges in for the finish! Silva unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Dove sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). RZ Silva!
RZ Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lithe Tarzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lithe Tarzan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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169 lbs
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lithe Tarzan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler digs a good body shot into Tarzan's ribs.
Diggler throws a good cross that connects.
Tarzan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diggler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tarzan somewhat.
Tarzan fails with the takedown
and Diggler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Lithe Tarzan has been cut.
Tarzan dives in and scores a takedown into Diggler's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Diggler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tarzan is controlling him.
Diggler told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarzan pushes down on Diggler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diggler is defending against the submission attempts here by Tarzan.
Tarzan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarzan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tarzan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diggler looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarzan trying to pass the guard but Diggler defending well.
Diggler is looking to escape.
Tarzan 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.
Tarzan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan wants to free his trapped foot but Diggler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tarzan is trying to work for a kimura but Diggler is defending well.
Tarzan is looking to stall here but Diggler recovers full guard.
Diggler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tarzan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diggler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarzan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tarzan throws a strike but Diggler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diggler defends well.
Tarzan controls Diggler momentarily but Diggler frees himself.
Tarzan has momentary wrist control but Diggler slips an elbow through the middle.
Tarzan working for a triangle but Diggler defends it easily.
Diggler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tarzan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diggler is looking to work some ground and pound but Tarzan has wrist control.
Diggler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diggler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diggler has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tarzan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Diggler is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tarzan pulls down on the head and he's put Diggler to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lithe Tarzan!
Lithe Tarzan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Vanderbeet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slipo Sliper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slipo Sliper has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Horacio Vanderbeet's chin.
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147 lbs
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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
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Horacio Vanderbeet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slipo Sliper!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanderbeet is looking to clinch.
Vanderbeet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sliper, pushing him back against the cage.
Sliper blocking some punches.
Vanderbeet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sliper avoids it.
Vanderbeet digs a right hand into Sliper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sliper's gas tank.
Vanderbeet is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sliper is defending well for now.
Sliper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vanderbeet pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vanderbeet lands a jab to Sliper's midsection.
Sliper shoots and misses
and Vanderbeet counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sliper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vanderbeet circles away.
Horacio Vanderbeet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slipo Sliper.
Vanderbeet clinches.
Vanderbeet tries a body shot but Sliper blocks it.
Vanderbeet scores with a shot to the side of Sliper's head.
Vanderbeet unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanderbeet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanderbeet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sliper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The referee calls for Vanderbeet to work.
Vanderbeet throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vanderbeet scores with a shoulder strike.
Sliper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vanderbeet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vanderbeet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanderbeet throws a punch but it's blocked by Sliper.
Vanderbeet lands a good knee to the midsection. Sliper won't want to take too many of those.
Vanderbeet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sliper or not.
Sliper blocks a body shot from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sliper gets control of Vanderbeet's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sliper will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing that Vanderbeet has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Vanderbeet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanderbeet scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vanderbeet is looking to take a break and control but Sliper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanderbeet working the ground and pound but Sliper is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Sliper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vanderbeet lands some shots froms side control.
Sliper wants to control but Vanderbeet postures up.
Vanderbeet has an Americana. Sliper didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Vanderbeet is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Vanderbeet hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Horacio Vanderbeet!
A pretty intense looking Horacio Vanderbeet took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kronos Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Quaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Quaid's choice of entrance music: Total Recall. Douglas Quaid has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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286 lbs
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260 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kronos Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Douglas Quaid!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fury misses with a kick to the body.
Kronos Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quaid lands with a right hand.
It looks like Kronos Fury has been cut.
A head kick misses from Fury.
Fury throws out a loose jab but Quaid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fury misses with the combination.
Quaid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fury is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left and a right from Fury both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Douglas Quaid has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Quaid.
A head kick misses from Fury.
Good shot there by Quaid.
Fury drops his hands momentarily and Quaid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice cross by Quaid.
Fury is rocked!
Fury throws a right hand that misses
and Quaid counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Fury is in trouble here! Quaid pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Douglas Quaid!
Douglas Quaid tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayavarman Wongkrachang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luc Lemay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jayavarman Wongkrachang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luc Lemay!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wongkrachang manages to avoid it.
Lemay missing with a left hand there. Wongkrachang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wongkrachang is looking to chop away at Lemay's legs.
Lemay misses with a hook.
Wongkrachang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lemay's hands.
Wongkrachang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been told by Wongkrachang's head coaches at [CBK] ONI Grappling Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wongkrachang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lemay 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.
Lemay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wongkrachang. Wongkrachang obviously looking to wear him down.
Wongkrachang throws a push kick but Lemay slaps the foot to one side.
Lemay misses with a straight right.
Lemay has a takedown stuffed.
Wongkrachang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemay was well out of range. Poor timing from Wongkrachang.
Wongkrachang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemay darts in looking for a takedown but Wongkrachang gets double underhooks and turns Lemay into the cage.
Wongkrachang prevents the takedown attempt.
Jayavarman Wongkrachang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Lemay.
Lemay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemay blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wongkrachang.
Lemay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wongkrachang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wongkrachang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lemay backwards.
Lemay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wongkrachang throws a head punch that misses.
Lemay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wongkrachang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wongkrachang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lemay closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lemay lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wongkrachang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wongkrachang looking for a guillotine here but Lemay defends easily.
Wongkrachang looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wongkrachang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lemay defends it easily.
Lemay is pushing down on Wongkrachang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wongkrachang is fighting to maintain full guard but Lemay has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wongkrachang wants to improve his position but Lemay is controlling well.
Wongkrachang trying to control but Lemay postures up.
Wongkrachang actively working from the bottom here.
Wongkrachang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lemay not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lemay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lemay forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemay is nestled in close to Wongkrachang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lemay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lemay working the head and body with strikes.
Lemay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wongkrachang defending well though.
Wongkrachang regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wongkrachang manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wongkrachang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lemay is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wongkrachang looking to ground and pound but Lemay is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemay can't escape the position.
Wongkrachang is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lemay tries to hold on but Wongkrachang pushes him away.
Wongkrachang prevents Lemay from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Wongkrachang connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lemay can't escape the position.
Wongkrachang raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wongkrachang thowing shots but they're missing.
Lemay wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wongkrachang is hanging on to Lemay's back as he tries to escape.
Lemay just trying to survive but Wongkrachang is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lemay is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wongkrachang is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayavarman Wongkrachang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lemay moves out of range of the body kick.
Lemay throws a jab but it's blocked by Wongkrachang.
Wongkrachang takes a swing at Lemay's ribcage but misses.
Wongkrachang misses with a head kick.
Lemay throws out a loose jab but Wongkrachang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Lemay misses.
Lemay shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lemay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wongkrachang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wongkrachang looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemay cracks Wongkrachang with a solid left hand.
Wongkrachang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lemay's guard.
Lemay trying to control the position.
Wongkrachang is looking to work some ground and pound but Lemay has wrist control.
Wongkrachang wants to control from the top but Lemay keeps moving.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wongkrachang here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wongkrachang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemay is keeping the position for now.
Wongkrachang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lemay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wongkrachang has managed to get both his arms back between Lemay's legs - danger averted.
Lemay keeping moving, preventing Wongkrachang from controlling successfully.
Wongkrachang looking to pass the guard.
Lemay is looking to sweep but instead, Wongkrachang has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemay is looking to control Wongkrachang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lemay avoid being mounted?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wongkrachang tries to stand and escape but Lemay is controlling the position.
Lemay controlling the position for now.
Lemay gets back to full guard.
Lemay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lemay wants to sweep here but Wongkrachang controlling him for the moment.
Wongkrachang looking to pass the guard.
Wongkrachang trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wongkrachang passes Lemay's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemay tries to roll over but Wongkrachang keeps him under control.
Wongkrachang seems to be working for a kimura but Lemay defends the submission attempt.
Wongkrachang wants to work for an arm triangle but Lemay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lemay is looking to improve his position.
Lemay looking for submissions off his back.
Wongkrachang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemay tries to roll over but Wongkrachang keeps him under control.
Lemay wants to control but Wongkrachang is keeping busy.
Lemay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wongkrachang seems to be working for a kimura but Lemay defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wongkrachang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemay keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Lemay 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!
Wongkrachang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lemay.
Wongkrachang wants to land a leg kick but Lemay is out of range.
Wongkrachang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good work by Lemay as he checks the leg kick.
Wongkrachang lands a head kick!
It looks like Luc Lemay has been cut.
Wongkrachang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wongkrachang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lemay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wongkrachang.
Wongkrachang scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemay cracks Wongkrachang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lemay takes a swing at Wongkrachang's ribcage but misses.
Jayavarman Wongkrachang is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lemay, as that shot connected.
Lemay throws out a loose jab but Wongkrachang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wongkrachang. Wongkrachang obviously looking to wear him down.
Wongkrachang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lemay throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wongkrachang lands with an overhand left.
Wongkrachang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jayavarman Wongkrachang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wongkrachang throws a lazy right hand but Lemay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lemay looks to throw the jab but Wongkrachang is out of range.
Wongkrachang throws a body kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Lemay.
Wongkrachang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lemay throws out a loose jab but Wongkrachang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wongkrachang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lemay moves away from the strike by Wongkrachang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wongkrachang. Lemay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wongkrachang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lemay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wongkrachang throws the kick towards the body but Lemay avoids it.
Wongkrachang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lemay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wongkrachang was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemay.
Wongkrachang ducks under a wild hook from Lemay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wongkrachang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lemay lands with an uppercut that bounces Wongkrachang off the cage and back into range.
Lemay misses with a hook.
Wongkrachang misses with a leg kick.
Lemay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wongkrachang is rocked!
Lemay looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wongkrachang!
Oh Wongkrachang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Lemay! That's hurt Wongkrachang! Will he recover? Lemay fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luc Lemay!
An out of breath Luc Lemay thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksanteri Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksanteri Karelin has chosen CCCP as his entrance music. Aleksanteri Karelin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Karelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksanteri Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Aleksanteri Karelin coming out on top.
Alexander Karelin looks to clinch
and Aleksanteri Karelin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alexander Karelin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aleksanteri Karelin.
Alexander Karelin is trying to stand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aleksanteri Karelin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aleksanteri Karelin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aleksanteri Karelin drops an elbow to the side of Alexander Karelin's head.
Aleksanteri Karelin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alexander Karelin is trying to stand back up but Aleksanteri Karelin is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aleksanteri Karelin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alexander Karelin is trying to stand up here but Aleksanteri Karelin is controlling him well.
Alexander Karelin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aleksanteri Karelin.
Alexander Karelin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aleksanteri Karelin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander Karelin is trying to stand.
Alexander Karelin is looking to get back to is feet but Aleksanteri Karelin passes into side control.
Alexander Karelin is breathing heavily.
Aleksanteri Karelin working the head with strikes.
Aleksanteri Karelin scoring with punches and elbows.
We've been hearing good reports from Alexander Karelin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Aleksanteri Karelin tries to move to mount but Alexander Karelin blocks the move with his legs.
Alexander Karelin tries to escape but Aleksanteri Karelin is in control.
Aleksanteri Karelin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Alexander Karelin is avoiding damage well.
Aleksanteri Karelin in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander Karelin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Aleksanteri Karelin scores with punches from side control.
Aleksanteri Karelin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alexander Karelin some visible discomfort.
Aleksanteri Karelin cracks Alexander Karelin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Aleksanteri Karelin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aleksanteri Karelin lands an elbow.
Aleksanteri Karelin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Alexander Karelin is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanteri Karelin scoring with punches from side control.
Aleksanteri Karelin wants to control but Alexander Karelin is keeping him busy.
Alexander Karelin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A lull in the action here.
Aleksanteri Karelin lands a few punches from side control.
Alexander Karelin tries to escape but Aleksanteri Karelin is in control.
Aleksanteri Karelin is chipping away with strikes.
Aleksanteri Karelin working the ground and pound.
Aleksanteri Karelin prevents Alexander Karelin from escaping the position.
Aleksanteri Karelin trying to control the action but Alexander Karelin is working from the bottom.
Aleksanteri Karelin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alexander Karelin some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanteri Karelin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Alexander Karelin to see if he's OK.
Alexander Karelin wants to get back to his feet.
The referee asks Aleksanteri Karelin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aleksanteri Karelin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Aleksanteri Karelin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Alexander Karelin to see if he's OK.
Aleksanteri Karelin is working Alexander Karelin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Alexander Karelin tries to escape but Aleksanteri Karelin is in control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aleksanteri Karelin working the ground and pound but Alexander Karelin is defending the strikes.
Alexander Karelin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aleksanteri Karelin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Aleksanteri Karelin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alexander Karelin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aleksanteri Karelin is controlling him well.
Aleksanteri Karelin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alexander Karelin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Aleksanteri Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Alexander Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanteri Karelin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alexander Karelin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Aleksanteri Karelin working the ground and pound but Alexander Karelin is defending the strikes.
Alexander Karelin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Check out the look on Aleksanteri Karelin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Aleksanteri Karelin working the head with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Alexander Karelin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aleksanteri Karelin is controlling him well.
Aleksanteri Karelin trying to control the position but Alexander Karelin is working away.
Check out the look on Aleksanteri Karelin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aleksanteri Karelin wants to control but Alexander Karelin is keeping him busy.
Alexander Karelin tries to escape but Aleksanteri Karelin is in control.
Alexander Karelin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksanteri Karelin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alexander Karelin tries to clinch up
and Aleksanteri Karelin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alexander Karelin takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Aleksanteri Karelin.
Alexander Karelin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aleksanteri Karelin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexander Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Alexander Karelin tries to clinch but Aleksanteri Karelin moves away
and Aleksanteri Karelin counters with a left hand that sends Alexander Karelin to the canvas!
Alexander Karelin is rocked!
Aleksanteri Karelin loads up on a big left hand. Alexander Karelin felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Aleksanteri Karelin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Alexander Karelin can't hide his disappointment, as Aleksanteri Karelin celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksanteri Karelin!
Aleksanteri Karelin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francois Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Le Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Francois Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerome Le Banner!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner moves into the clinch.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Faber.
A short right from Banner on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faber.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
Banner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faber throws an elbow but misses.
Faber pushes off an throws an elbow but Banner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faber throws an elbow but misses.
Faber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banner has a couple of punches blocked by Faber.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Banner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faber throws an elbow that misses.
Faber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner avoids a wild elbow strike from Faber.
I was talking to Faber's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Faber throws a punch but it's blocked by Banner.
Faber blocks an uppercut.
Banner has a couple of punches blocked by Faber.
Faber throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Banner swings wildly with an uppercut but Faber uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faber throws an elbow but misses.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banner avoids a wild elbow strike from Faber.
Banner misses with the head strike.
Banner misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faber just misses with a elbow thrown towards Banner's brow.
Faber pushes off an throws an elbow but Banner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Banner pushes Faber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faber throws an elbow but misses.
Banner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fabers head.
Faber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banner is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands an uppercut.
Banner avoids a wild elbow strike from Faber.
Banner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Faber pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banner lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faber blocks an uppercut.
Banner misses with a punch on the inside.
Banner misses with a punch on the inside.
Faber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banner lands a right hand.
Faber blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banner.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faber throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner dodges an elbow strike from Faber.
Faber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faber throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Banner has a couple of punches blocked by Faber.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banner.
Banner avoiding damage as Faber throws knees to the body.
Banner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faber blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banner misses with the head strike.
Faber throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Faber misses with an elbow over the top.
Banner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Banner misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber misses with the head strike.
Faber lands a body shot.
Faber has a couple of punches blocked by Banner.
Banner misses with the head strike.
Faber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banner throws a head punch that misses.
Banner misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Banner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Banner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Banner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner.
Banner scores with a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Faber blocking some punches.
Banner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Faber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Le Banner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Banner looks for a takedown but Faber sprawls well.
Banner misses with a takedown attempt - Faber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Faber ducks under a wild hook from Banner.
Banner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Faber to the ground. Banner is now in Faber's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Banner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banner being controlled here momentarily.
Banner is in close to Faber's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Banner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Faber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Faber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner throwing strikes from guard but Faber blocks nicely.
Banner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Faber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Banner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Faber wants to improve his position but instead Banner has moved into half guard.
Banner throwing shots but Faber is blocking nicely.
Banner winds up and cracks Faber with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Banner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Faber with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faber keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Banner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Faber defending well though.
Banner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banner throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Faber to regain full guard.
Banner stands up over Faber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Banner throwing strikes from guard but Faber blocks nicely.
Banner throws a big right hand that misses.
Jerome Le Banner has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner scoring with some ground and pound.
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!
Banner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banner throws a big right hand that misses.
Banner landing with the ground and pound.
Faber working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Le Banner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Banner cracks Faber with an open hand slap.
It looks like Francois Faber has been cut.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body kick from Faber.
Faber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Faber is rocked!
Banner goes for a double leg but Faber avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Faber continues to drive forward.
Oh Faber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banner lands a left hand.
Faber blocks an uppercut.
Banner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Faber throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Banner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faber creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Faber.
Banner blocks the elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faber misses with the head strike.
Faber seems to have got his legs back now.
Faber misses with an elbow over the top.
Faber has a couple of punches blocked by Banner.
Banner throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Banner blocks an elbow strike from Faber.
Banner misses with the head strike.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Faber.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner scores with a shoulder strike.
Faber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faber misses with an elbow over the top.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faber pushes off an throws an elbow but Banner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Banner swings wildly with an uppercut but Faber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faber blocks an uppercut.
Banner blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner misses with the head strike.
Faber swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jerome Le Banner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Faber blocks an uppercut.
Faber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Banner.
Banner lands a nice uppercut.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faber can't find room to land a body shot as Banner controls the action.
Faber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faber misses with an elbow over the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Banner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faber blocks an uppercut.
Banner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner blocks an elbow strike.
Faber misses with an elbow over the top.
Banner misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banner.
Banner blocks an elbow strike from Faber.
Banner lands a hook that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Banner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Banner pushes Faber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
Banner lands a big right hand that drops Faber! The killer instinct kicks in and Banner finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Banner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Le Banner!
Jerome Le Banner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McTearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Werner Pinzner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Werner Pinzner!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinzner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinzner tests McTearson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McTearson misses with a body kick.
McTearson tries to clinch up.
Pinzner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from McTearson finds it's way through Pinzner's defenses.
Some bone on bone action there as Pinzner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McTearson punishes Pinzner's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been informed that Pinzner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pinzner connects with a body shot that sends McTearson's belly button to the back.
McTearson lands with an uppercut that bounces Pinzner off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - McTearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McTearson scores with a hook to the body. Pinzner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McTearson lands a glancing blow to the side of Pinzner's head.
Pinzner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTearson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pinzner will feel that in the morning.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinzner lands a jab to McTearson's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinzner throws a hook but McTearson blocks it.
McTearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinzner.
McTearson throws out a powerful jab.
Pinzner misses with a straight left.
Pinzner throws a right hand that misses
enabling McTearson to counter with a crisp jab.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
McTearson digs a good body shot into Pinzner's ribs.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinzner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTearson.
Pinzner stuns McTearson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McTearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Pinzner.
McTearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinzner.
McTearson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pinzner moves in looking to clinch but McTearson pushes him off.
Pinzner tries to clinch there but McTearson circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinzner misses with a body kick.
Pinzner moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinzner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McTearson.
McTearson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinzner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pinzner lands a nice shot that snaps McTearson's head back.
McTearson lands with a kick to the ribs.
McTearson jabs at Pinzner's body.
Nice body kick there by Pinzner.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McTearson.
McTearson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
It looks like McTearson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McTearson misses with a hook. Pinzner ducked under it nicely.
McTearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinzner throws out the jab.
McTearson lands with a kick to the temple. Pinzner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Werner Pinzner has been cut.
Pinzner throws a half hearted mid kick.
McTearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McTearson checks a low kick from Pinzner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinzner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
Pinzner misses with a low kick.
Pinzner avoids the head kick by McTearson.
Nice cross by McTearson.
McTearson throws the left hand but Pinzner avoids the punch easily.
McTearson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pinzner. That did some damage!
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
McTearson avoids the body shot from Pinzner.
Pinzner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McTearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from McTearson.
McTearson misses with a looping right.
Pinzner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinzner fakes the leg kick and cracks McTearson in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTearson slips a jab and a cross from Pinzner.
Pinzner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McTearson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinzner.
McTearson slips a jab from Pinzner.
A jab from McTearson misses.
Pinzner swings for the body but McTearson moves out of range.
McTearson looks to land a body kick but Pinzner moved away.
Pinzner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinzner misses the target.
McTearson moves into range and clinches up with Pinzner.
Pinzner lands a left hand.
Pinzner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pinzner working aggressively here.
Pinzner lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinzner.
McTearson can't find room to land a body shot as Pinzner controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Werner Pinzner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Werner Pinzner's cut.
That's time! McTearson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McTearson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Rufus McTearson has been cut.
Pinzner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McTearson lands a jab to the head.
McTearson lands a body shot.
Pinzner tries to clinch but McTearson moves out of range.
Pinzner swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinzner. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTearson lands a head kick!
Pinzner connects with a leg kick. McTearson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinzner misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Pinzner.
Pinzner lands with an overhand left.
McTearson avoids the body shot from Pinzner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McTearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinzner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pinzner in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Pinzner looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
McTearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinzner counters with a three punch combo that has McTearson backing up. McTearson nods at Pinzner to acknowledge the strikes.
Pinzner throws a leg kick but McTearson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pinzner takes one to the chin there.
Pinzner misses with a looping right.
Pinzner misses the shot to the body.
Pinzner throws a lazy right hand but McTearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
McTearson swings for the body but Pinzner moves out of range.
Pinzner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinzner.
Pinzner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinzner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McTearson rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson scores with a punch to the head.
Werner Pinzner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McTearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinzner takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for McTearson.
McTearson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McTearson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McTearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - McTearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McTearson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McTearson blocks a head kick by Pinzner.
Pinzner blocks a jab.
McTearson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pinzner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McTearson scrambles back to his feet.
Pinzner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTearson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McTearson.
A jab from Pinzner misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McTearson missing with a left hand there. Pinzner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McTearson throws a front kick aimed at Pinzner's knee but Pinzner avoids it well.
Pinzner throws a hook but McTearson blocks it.
McTearson lands with a good body shot.
McTearson throws a head kick but Pinzner moves out of range.
Pinzner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pinzner blocks a jab.
Pinzner lunges at McTearson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McTearson's hand.
McTearson lands an overhand right.
Pinzner scores with a hook to the body. McTearson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pinzner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McTearson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinzner. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinzner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTearson throws out a leg kick but Pinzner moves out of range and McTearson only half commits.
McTearson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pinzner. Pinzner obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinzner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McTearson's calf.
Pinzner moves away from the strike by McTearson.
Pinzner looks to throw the jab but McTearson is out of range.
McTearson misses with a kick to the body.
Pinzner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McTearson misses with a looping left.
McTearson dodges the punch combination from Pinzner.
McTearson circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pinzner doesn't manage to clinch there - McTearson circles away.
Pinzner thows a leg kick but McTearson checks it
and McTearson counters with a good, hard body kick but Pinzner shrugs it off.
McTearson throws out a powerful jab.
Pinzner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Werner Pinzner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pinzner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinzner.
McTearson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McTearson dips to his left and cracks Pinzner with an uppercut!
McTearson connects with a jab.
McTearson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pinzner's hands.
Pinzner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinzner misses with an uppercut. McTearson saw that one coming.
McTearson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McTearson throws a lazy right hand but Pinzner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinzner throws an overhand right that lands on McTearson's shoulder, as McTearson tries to avoid the shot.
McTearson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McTearson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. McTearson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pinzner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McTearson misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson scores with the left hand. Pinzner knows he should have avoided that one.
McTearson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pinzner. That did some damage!
Pinzner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pinzner is rocked!
Pinzner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pinzner is still on wobbly legs! Can McTearson finish him?
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinzner seems to have recovered his senses.
Left hook, right uppercut from McTearson.
Pinzner throws a head kick that misses.
Pinzner misses with a straight right.
McTearson connects with the punch.
Pinzner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McTearson can pounce on him.
Pinzner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McTearson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pinzner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
McTearson throws a body punch but Pinzner moves out of range.
Pinzner tries to bum rush McTearson with a series of wild strikes but McTearson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McTearson cracks Pinzner with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinzner throws a looping overhand right but McTearson ducks down to avoid it.
Pinzner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinzner.
McTearson avoids a kick to the body.
Pinzner tries to clinch but McTearson moves away
and McTearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McTearson jabs at Pinzner's body.
Pinzner throws a right hand that McTearson ducks under and follows up with a left that McTearson also avoids with ease.
Pinzner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pinzner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McTearson, as that shot connected.
McTearson lands with a hook. Pinzner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McTearson looks to throw a body kick
and Pinzner counters with a three punch combo that has McTearson backing up. McTearson nods at Pinzner to acknowledge the strikes.
Pinzner is looking to clinch but McTearson is avoiding it.
McTearson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pinzner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
McTearson connects with a right hand. Pinzner shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinzner misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from McTearson.
McTearson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McTearson throws a hook but Pinzner blocks it.
Nice body punch from McTearson.
McTearson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pinzner. That did some damage!
McTearson slips under a jab from Pinzner.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pinzner.
Pinzner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McTearson thumps Pinzner with a low kick.
McTearson scores with a nice strike.
McTearson throws a leg kick which misses Pinzner's front leg but catches the back leg as Pinzner tries to avoid it.
Pinzner throws a sloppy body shot
and McTearson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Pinzner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTearson misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinzner slips a straight right by McTearson.
McTearson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McTearson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pinzner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McTearson has time to react.
Pinzner tries to clinch but McTearson is having none of it.
Pinzner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McTearson scores with a hook.
McTearson 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.
Pinzner looks up at the clock. Bad move! McTearson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Pinzner. McTearson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus McTearson!
Rufus McTearson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Metin Eroglu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eroglu comes into the arena with No Worries blaring out of the sound system. Alex Mercer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Metin Eroglu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eroglu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eroglu.
Eroglu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mercer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mercer feints and then cracks Eroglu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eroglu down.
Mercer throws a leg kick but Eroglu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mercer throws an overhand right that lands on Eroglu's shoulder, as Eroglu tries to avoid the shot.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eroglu.
Mercer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mercer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Metin Eroglu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Eroglu tenderised Mercer's leg. Mercer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eroglu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mercer.
Eroglu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mercer checks it well.
Eroglu throws the kick towards the body but Mercer avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eroglu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mercer is able to avoid easily.
Mercer misses with a hook. Eroglu ducked under it nicely.
Eroglu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eroglu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mercer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eroglu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eroglu gets a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Eroglu wants to control but Mercer is keeping him busy.
Eroglu stalling.
Mercer 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.
Mercer is trying to stand back up but Eroglu is controlling him
Eroglu controlling the pace.
Mercer has one foot on Eroglu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Eroglu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mercer. That did some damage!
Eroglu misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mercer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eroglu misses with a low kick.
Eroglu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eroglu defending well as Mercer loads up on a big left hand.
Eroglu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mercer. That one must have hurt.
Mercer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eroglus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Eroglu throws the left hand but Mercer avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Eroglu misses
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eroglu connects with a looping right hand.
Mercer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eroglu was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mercer. That's going to slow Eroglu down.
Mercer takes one on the button.
Mercer slips a straight right by Eroglu.
Mercer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eroglu can pounce on him.
Eroglu throws a leg kick
and Eroglu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eroglu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mercer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mercer connects with the punch.
Eroglu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mercer under the eye.
Eroglu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mercer loads up on a big right hand but Eroglu slips the punch.
Mercer scores with a jab to the body.
Mercer is looking to chop away at Eroglu's legs.
Mercer feints and then cracks Eroglu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eroglu down.
Eroglu looks to land a combination but Mercer avoids it well.
Eroglu cracks the inside of Mercer's front leg.
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!
Eroglu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eroglu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mercer, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Eroglu.
Mercer is trying to push Eroglu away but Eroglu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mercer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mercer working hard to break the clinch.
Mercer can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mercer is trying to break the clinch but Eroglu is controlling him.
Mercer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eroglu thows a body shot but no joy.
Eroglu scores with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Eroglu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mercer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eroglu checks it well.
An inside leg kick from Eroglu misses.
Eroglu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mercer did well to prevent Eroglu getting side control.
Mercer wants to get back to full guard.
Mercer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercer trying to control but Eroglu postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Metin Eroglu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mercer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mercer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eroglu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eroglu.
Mercer scores with a hook.
Mercer throws a big shot that misses.
Mercer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mercer misses with a straight right.
Mercer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mercer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eroglu darts in looking for a takedown but Mercer gets double underhooks and turns Eroglu into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eroglu tries to throw a body punch but Mercer avoids it by throwing Eroglu back against the cage.
Eroglu is trying to stall.
Eroglu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Eroglu.
Eroglu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eroglu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eroglu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mercer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eroglu.
Eroglu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercer.
Eroglu lands with a kick to the temple. Mercer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Metin Eroglu is winning the standup battle so far.
Eroglu throws an overhand right that lands on Mercer's shoulder, as Mercer tries to avoid the shot.
Mercer misses with an uppercut. Eroglu saw that one coming.
Eroglu throws a low kick but Mercer avoids it.
Mercer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eroglu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Eroglu throws a good cross that connects.
Eroglu misses with a takedown attempt - Mercer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Metin Eroglu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mercer moves out of range as Eroglu throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Eroglu does no damage.
Nice straight punches there by Mercer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mercer.
Eroglu throws a head kick that misses.
Eroglu avoids the head kick by Mercer.
Mercer misses with a body shot.
Eroglu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mercer is able to avoid easily.
Mercer 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.
Eroglu wants to land a leg kick but Mercer is out of range.
Eroglu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mercer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eroglu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mercer on the side of the head.
Mercer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eroglu.
Eroglu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mercer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eroglu lands a leg kick that knocks Mercer off balance momentarily.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses
and Eroglu counters with a shoot takedown. Mercer fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mercer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mercer wants to get back to his feet but Eroglu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eroglu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mercer is trying to hold Eroglu in close to prevent damage but Eroglu has managed to pass into 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. Eroglu connects with a nice short shot to Mercer's temple.
Eroglu prevents Mercer from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer is refusing to be controlled, as Eroglu sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Eroglu.
Mercer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Eroglu not doing much here.
Eroglu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mercer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eroglu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Metin Eroglu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eroglu.
Mercer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mercer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Eroglu does it's job there.
Eroglu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Eroglu throws out a loose jab but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eroglu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Eroglu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eroglu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Eroglu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mercer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mercer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mercer gets caught napping as Eroglu dives in and scores a takedown. Mercer manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mercer is trying to control the position but Eroglu postures up.
Eroglu is in close to Mercer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eroglu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eroglu is looking to work some ground and pound but Mercer has wrist control.
Eroglu looking to sit in guard and control but Mercer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eroglu is on top in guard.
Mercer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Eroglu tries to land a leg kick but Mercer saw it coming and moves away.
Mercer is looking to land body kicks.
Mercer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eroglu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer misses with a body shot.
Mercer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eroglu looking to score a takedown here. Mercer is defending well but Eroglu drives through and ends up in Mercer's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eroglu's guard.
Mercer tries to free his leg and advance position but Eroglu is retaining full guard.
Eroglu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mercer is one step ahead there.
Eroglu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Eroglu keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mercer preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mercer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eroglu.
Nice defenses there by Mercer.
Mercer misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mercer. That's going to slow Eroglu down.
Eroglu shoots for a double leg takedown but Mercer sprawls well. He's pushed Eroglu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eroglu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercer.
Eroglu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercer's sensitive parts.
Eroglu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mercer.
Eroglu motions for Mercer to come forward. Eroglu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eroglu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Eroglu throws out a loose jab but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Eroglu tenderised Mercer's leg. Mercer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eroglu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mercer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mercer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eroglu.
Mercer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eroglu's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses
and Eroglu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mercer!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eroglu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Metin Eroglu clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Eroglu blocks a head kick by Mercer.
Mercer defending well as Eroglu loads up on a big left hand.
Eroglu lands with a straight right. Mercer didn't see that one coming.
Eroglu throws a leg kick but Mercer moved away.
A big right from Mercer misses.
A clash of legs there as Mercer blocks the low kick.
Mercer misses with a wild body shot.
Eroglu throws the kick towards the body but Mercer avoids it.
Eroglu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eroglu scoring well with a low kick there.
Eroglu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mercer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mercer throws a solid leg kick but Eroglu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mercer.
Eroglu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eroglu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer avoids a kick to the body.
Eroglu checks a leg kick nicely.
Mercer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Eroglu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mercer. Mercer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Eroglu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mercer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eroglu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eroglu tries for a takedown but Mercer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eroglu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Eroglu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mercer checks it well.
Mercer throws a leg kick which misses Eroglu's front leg but catches the back leg as Eroglu tries to avoid it.
Eroglu tries to score with a low kick but Mercer moves his leg out of the way.
Eroglu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A clash of legs there as Mercer blocks the low kick.
A jab from Mercer finds it's way through Eroglu's defenses.
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!
Eroglu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eroglu throws a low kick but Mercer avoids it.
Eroglu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eroglu delivers a nice body kick.
Eroglu tries to clinch up.
Eroglu is looking to slow Mercer down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Eroglu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eroglu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mercer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eroglu.
No joy there for Mercer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Mercer misses the target.
Mercer works the jab nicely.
Mercer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mercer tries to work over Eroglu's front leg with a kick but Eroglu checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer checks a leg kick nicely.
Eroglu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Eroglu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Mercer misses its intended target.
Mercer works the jab nicely.
Mercer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eroglu throws a hook to the side of Mercer's head but Mercer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eroglu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Eroglu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mercer. Mercer obviously looking to wear him down.
Mercer throws a leg kick but Eroglu checks it.
Eroglu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mercer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eroglu throws a lazy uppercut
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Eroglu.
Eroglu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mercer pinned against the cage. Mercer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eroglu misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eroglu throws a sloppy head kick and Mercer moves out of range easily.
Eroglu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Eroglu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Eroglu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Eroglu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mercer.
Eroglu tried to score with a low kick but Mercer checks it.
Mercer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alex Mercer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Mercer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eroglu throws a low kick, looking for Mercer's leg but Mercer calmly moves out of range.
Mercer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Eroglu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercer.
Eroglu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mercer's head.
A jab from Mercer finds it's way through Eroglu's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Metin Eroglu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mercer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mercer misses with a low kick.
Eroglu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercer throws out the jab.
Mercer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eroglu's sensitive parts.
Eroglu throws a leg kick that misses.
Mercer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donk. Mercer catches Eroglu right on the button with a cross.
Eroglu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercer.
Nice defenses there by Eroglu.
Mercer avoids the head kick by Eroglu.
A bone on bone clash there as Mercer blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Mercer misses
and Eroglu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Eroglu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eroglu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mercer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Eroglu working to try and regain half guard.
Mercer looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu holds on to Mercer around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Eroglu is working to get back to half guard.
Eroglu manages to control the position for a moment.
Mercer tries to control but Eroglu wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mercer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mercer trying to control but Eroglu is having none of it.
Eroglu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Mercer controlling from mount.
Alex Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercer unloads with some shots from mount but Eroglu bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Eroglu turns into him and now he's in Mercer's guard.
Eroglu with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Mercer.
Well Eroglu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 49:47
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Metin Eroglu!
Metin Eroglu retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Metin Eroglu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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