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SFL 82 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wooden Pencil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hai Shang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pencil comes to the cage accompanied by Full Retard. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wooden Pencil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hai Shang!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shang tries to clinch up but Pencil circles away and keeps his distance.
Shang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pencil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shang doesn't seem bothered though.
Pencil throws a right hand that Shang ducks under and follows up with a left that Shang also avoids with ease.
Shang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pencil counters with a left and a right that stings Shang.
Shang cracks Pencil with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shang throws a head kick but Pencil moves out of range.
A big left from Pencil misses.
Pencil throws a hook to the side of Shang's head but Shang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pencil has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Training in the buildup to the fight.
Shang dodges the punch combination from Pencil.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shang!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Pencil misses its intended target.
Shang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shang lands with a good body shot.
Pencil misses with a hook. Shang ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pencil.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shang. Pencil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pencil momentarily.
Pencil throws a series of punches but Shang moves out of range.
Shang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pencil's calf.
Pencil throws a nice looking combination but Shang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pencil tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shang slips under a jab.
Pencil throws a shot from downtown. Shang moves away and avoids it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pencil enables Shang to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pencil manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pencil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shang.
Shang throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pencil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pencil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shang passes into half guard.
Pencil preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Shang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pencil's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pencil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pencil tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pencil defending well though.
Pencil works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shang landing with the ground and pound.
Shang throws an elbow that misses. Pencil uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shang's guard. Nice move by Pencil!
Shang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pencil gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pencil being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shang looking to control.
Pencil is looking to stand up but Shang won't let him.
Shang has his foot on Pencil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pencil works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shang wants to sweep here but Pencil controlling him for the moment.
Pencil has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shang looking to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pencil tries to stand but Shang is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hai Shang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pencil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pencil ducks under a wild hook from Shang.
Pencil throws a shot from downtown. Shang moves away and avoids it.
Wooden Pencil is winning the standup battle so far.
Shang tries to land a body kick
and Pencil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Shang. Beautiful body shot.
Shang darts in and clinches Pencil up against the cage.
A short right from Shang.
Pencil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shang moves to clinch but Pencil breaks away
and Pencil counters with a left and a right that stings Shang.
Pencil misses with a wild body shot.
Pencil works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shang connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pencil's waist but Pencil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shang off to one side.
Pencil cracks Shang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shang takes a swing at Pencil's ribcage but misses.
Shang doesn't manage to clinch there - Pencil circles away.
Pencil throws a shot from downtown. Shang moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Pencil - just one landing.
Shang jabs Pencil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pencil misses with a hook.
Shang staying out of range there.
Pencil throws a right hand that Shang ducks under and follows up with a left that Shang also avoids with ease.
Shang feints and then cracks Pencil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pencil down.
An inside leg kick from Shang misses.
Pencil keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shang looks to land a combination but Pencil avoids it well.
Shang throws a head kick that misses.
Shang tries to score with a low kick but Pencil moves his leg out of the way.
Pencil connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooden Pencil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shang blocks a jab.
Shang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shang shoots in but no luck this time.
Shang tries to clinch but Pencil moves out of range.
Shang looks to land a combination. Pencil sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pencil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pencil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shang throws a leg kick but Pencil sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pencil dips to his left and cracks Shang with an uppercut!
Pencil throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pencil tests Shang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shang is rocked!
Pencil tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shang is able to avoid easily.
Shang is still on wobbly legs! Can Pencil finish him?
Shang misses with a straight right.
Shang seems to have recovered his senses.
Pencil thumps Shang with a low kick.
Pencil thows a body shot but no joy.
Shang throws a head kick that misses.
Shang misses with a takedown attempt - Pencil sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wooden Pencil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hai Shang.
Shang is breathing heavily.
Pencil paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pencil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shang.
Pencil bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shang feints and then cracks Pencil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pencil down.
Shang ducks under a wild hook from Pencil.
Pencil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pencil looks to throw the jab but Shang is out of range.
Shang staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pencil throws a lazy right hand but Shang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shang.
Pencil cracks Shang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shang scores with a nice body kick.
Shang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pencil.
Pencil on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shang feints and then cracks Pencil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pencil down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shang throws a solid leg kick but Pencil takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shang.
Shang misses with a hook. Pencil ducked under it nicely.
Pencil throws a shot from downtown. Shang moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wooden Pencil dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shang ducks under a wild hook from Pencil.
Shang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pencil's half guard.
Shang winds up and cracks Pencil with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pencil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shang on the ground.
Shang tries to pass to full mount but Pencil defends it.
Pencil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shang.
Pencil is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shang's back!
Pencil gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
Pencil throws a right and a left that Shang avoids nicely.
Shang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shang stuns Pencil with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pencil throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pencil throws the left hand but Shang avoids the punch easily.
Shang slips a jab and a cross from Pencil.
Pencil connects with a single shot there.
Pencil lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shang wants to clinch up but Pencil keeps it at a distance.
Pencil tries to bum rush Shang with a series of wild strikes but Shang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pencil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shang. Shang obviously looking to wear him down.
Pencil misses with a hook
and Shang counters with a stiff right hand.
Shang tries to clinch but Pencil is having none of it.
Pencil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shang drives through and clinches with Pencil against the cage.
Pencil breaks from the clinch.
Pencil throws a right hand that Shang ducks under and follows up with a left that Shang also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pencil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shang just misses with a punch to the body.
Shang scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pencil crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shang - the referee stops the clock and Pencil gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shang. Pencil manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shang takes one on the button.
Pencil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pencil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shang was well out of range. Poor timing from Pencil.
Pencil jabs Shang right on the nose. Shang blinks but takes it well.
Pencil drops Shang with a beautiful combination! Shang stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pencil is looking for the KO!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shang slips a straight right by Pencil.
Pencil misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Pencil misses.
Shang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pencil rather than just go for the knockout.
Pencil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pencil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shang blocks a jab.
Shang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pencil.
Shang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pencil.
Pencil throws out a loose jab but Shang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Shang there.
Pencil blocks a jab.
Shang scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pencil misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shang. That's going to slow Pencil down.
Pencil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot by Shang.
Shang has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shang takes one to the chin there.
Pencil misses with a straight left.
Shang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Pencil to counter with a crisp jab.
Shang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pencil.
Pencil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shang.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shang throws a looping overhand right but Pencil ducks down to avoid it.
Shang throws a sloppy head kick and Pencil moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wooden Pencil showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pencil has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wooden Pencil!
During a confident post fight interview, Wooden Pencil thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Warton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Didion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tupac Shakur - Ambitionz az a Ridah. Jimmy Warton has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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173 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Warton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zach Didion!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Didion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Warton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Didion closes the distance but Warton moves to the side
and Warton makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Didion really felt that one!
Didion takes one to the side of the head.
Didion throws a sloppy head kick and Warton moves out of range easily.
Didion has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Warton.
Warton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Warton's head coaches at Kahn MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Didion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warton throws out the jab.
Warton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Didion works Warton's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Didion connects with a body shot.
Warton thows a body shot but no joy.
Warton thows a leg kick but Didion checks it
and Didion counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Warton thinking.
Warton slips a jab from Didion.
Didion looks to score with a jab to the body but Warton is just out of range.
Didion checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didion throws a head kick but Warton moves out of range.
Warton misses with an uppercut.
Zach Didion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Didion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Didion throws a front kick that sends Warton stumbling back into the cage.
Warton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Didion manages to avoid it.
Didion closes the distance and clinches.
Didion has Warton pushed against the cage.
Didion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Jimmy Warton has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Warton fails to land.
Warton misses with a punch on the inside.
Warton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Didion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Warton is defending well for now.
Didion using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Warton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Didion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Warton's defenses.
Warton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Didion tightens his grip and picks Warton up, before dumping him to the ground. Warton manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Didion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Didion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Didion 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.
Didion keeps trying to improve his position.
Didion postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Warton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Didion, into his guard.
Warton postures up in Didion's guard and throws a big left but Didion blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didion wants to get back to his feet but Warton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Didion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warton trying to control the position from guard on top but Didion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warton prevents Didion from getting back to his feet.
Warton works over Didion with some ground and pound from guard.
Warton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Warton connects with a couple of short punches.
Warton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Didion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warton is looking to work some ground and pound but Didion has wrist control.
Warton lands a couple of digs.
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 Jimmy Warton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Warton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Didion throws a head kick that misses.
Warton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Didion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Warton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Warton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Didion looks for the body kick but Warton saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Didion.
Didion with a jab.
Good shot there by Warton.
Zach Didion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Didion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Warton.
A head kick from Didion lands but Warton takes it in his stride.
Warton is rocked!
Didion catches Warton with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Warton forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zach Didion!
Zach Didion took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Lucania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Voices- Rev Theory. Lucania has chosen Murder Inc as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Salvatore Lucania!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucania feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mitchell's calf.
James Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucania closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lucania working Mitchell over with strikes.
Mitchell wants to get back to full guard but Lucania has passed into side control.
Mitchell is looking for a sweep.
Lucania is putting a hurting on Mitchell here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lucania working the ground and pound but Mitchell is defending the strikes.
Mitchell trying to remain calm as Lucania controls from the top position.
Mitchell sneaks back into half guard.
Mitchell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lucania's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lucania's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell is looking for the choke from the back position but Lucania is controlling his hands well.
Mitchell is punishing Lucania with some ground and pound.
Mitchell working for the choke.
Mitchell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mitchell is throwing shots to the body but Lucania manages to wriggle free. Mitchell pounces on him again and ends up in Lucania's guard.
Mitchell landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell postures up.
Mitchell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at ~T~ Troid - Gym inform us that Lucania has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lucania controls Mitchell momentarily but Mitchell frees himself.
Lucania utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mitchell scoring with some ground and pound.
Mitchell is looking to pass into half guard but Lucania pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lucania is in guard.
Lucania stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell.
Mitchell has momentary wrist control but Lucania slips an elbow through the middle.
Mitchell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lucania passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to improve position but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell manages to get back to half guard.
Mitchell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lucania postures up in Mitchell's guard and throws a big left but Mitchell blocks it.
Lucania keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mitchell's head.
Lucania works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Lucania there.
Mitchell tries to roll over but Lucania keeps him under control.
Lucania thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mitchell moves into full guard.
Mitchell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lucania!
Mitchell lands a big shot there that rocks Lucania but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucania really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lucania tries to lock up and control but Mitchell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lucania is working to get back to half guard.
Mitchell goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lucania turns into him and now he's in Mitchell's guard.
Lucania wanted to stand there but Mitchell had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mitchell is on top in guard.
Mitchell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mitchell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mitchell cracks Lucania with a big right hand but Lucania just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mitchell throwing strikes but Lucania manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Mitchell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lucania wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucania working the body and head with strikes.
Mitchell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lucania off and has taken his back!
Lucania is trapped and Mitchell is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Mitchell has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Lucania.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lucania fending off the submission attempt from Mitchell.
Lucania breaks Mitchell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mitchell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lucania tries to clinch there but Mitchell circles away.
Lucania lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mitchell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lucania counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mitchell's guard now.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucania is one step ahead there.
Lucania sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mitchell's guard.
Lucania is nestled in close to Mitchell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lucania seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mitchell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lucania is sitting in close to Mitchell's body. Mitchell has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lucania is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lucania is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mitchell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Mitchell!
During a confident post fight interview, James Mitchell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommaso Baroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Average Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommaso Baroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Average Joe!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe throws a jab when Baroni was well out of range.
Baroni takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Joe misses.
Joe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe catches Baroni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baroni moves out of range as Joe throws a body kick.
Joe misses with a body shot.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baroni moves away.
Good shot there by Joe.
Baroni throws a right hand that misses
and Joe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Average Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baroni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baroni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joe throws out the jab.
Baroni checks a low kick from Joe.
Baroni takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joe throws a hook but Baroni avoids it easily.
Baroni throws a hook but Joe avoids it easily.
Joe throws a big shot that misses.
Baroni throws a looping overhand right but Joe ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baroni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe thuds his right hand into Baroni's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Joe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joe throws a punch but it's blocked by Baroni.
Joe has Baroni pushed against the cage.
Baroni gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Average Joe has been cut.
A short right from Baroni.
Baroni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baroni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
Baroni comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Baroni lands an elbow inside that Joe shrugs off.
Joe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baroni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baroni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Baroni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baroni slowing the pace effectively.
Baroni tries to stall but Joe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Joe.
Joe blocks an uppercut.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baroni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joes head.
Baroni landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Joe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baroni's elbow.
Baroni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baroni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
Baroni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baroni blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Joe.
Joe blocks an elbow strike from Baroni.
Joe is struggling to control the position.
Joe throws a punch but it's blocked by Baroni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baroni blocks a body shot from Joe.
Baroni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baroni throws an elbow but it misses.
Joe misses with some punches.
Baroni with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baroni.
Joe is trying to break the clinch but Baroni is controlling him.
Baroni displaying some good clinch control by pressing Joe up against the cage.
Baroni lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joe or not.
Baroni lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baroni comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Joe misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baroni trying to stall but Joe improves his position.
Baroni lands a shot to the body.
Joe misses with some punches.
Joe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Joe on the inside.
Baroni looking to throw knees to the head but Joe is blocking nicely.
Joe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baroni backwards.
Joe working aggressively here.
Baroni misses with a knee strike.
Baroni using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Joe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Joe avoids the elbow strike from Baroni, against the cage.
Baroni stalling in the clinch but Joe improves position.
Joe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baroni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Baroni tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Average Joe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Average Joe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Joe misses with an uppercut
and Baroni counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joe thinking.
Baroni 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.
Baroni lands a slapping body shot.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baroni.
Baroni darts in and clinches Joe up against the cage.
Baroni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot in the inside from Joe.
A right handed body shot lands from Joe.
Joe misses with a punch on the inside.
Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Baroni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baroni lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
Joe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joe misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni trying to land knees to the body.
Joe blocks the elbow strike.
Baroni tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baroni lands an elbow that stopped Joe in his tracks for a moment.
Baroni with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Joe.
Baroni scores with a shot to the side of Joe's head.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
Baroni trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Baroni.
Joe blocks an elbow strike from Baroni.
Joe lands an uppercut.
Baroni struggles to land a body shot inside as Joe controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalling in the clinch from Baroni.
Joe throws a head punch that misses.
Baroni is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroni keeps control of Joe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baroni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Joe as the two fighters clinch.
Baroni lands an elbow that stopped Joe in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Joe on the inside.
Baroni tries a knee to the head but Joe blocks it.
Joe is trying to stall.
Joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Joe scores with a shot to the side of Baroni's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baroni.
Joe lands with a light punch inside.
Joe tries to circle away but Baroni has him pinned against the cage.
Baroni using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tommaso Baroni has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroni just leaning against Joe, taking a breather.
Baroni is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Joe is keeping busy.
Baroni's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Baroni seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Joe is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Joe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Baroni misses with an elbow over the top.
Joe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baroni working Joe over with knees to the body.
Joe throws a punch but it's blocked by Baroni.
A bit of stalling here from Baroni.
Joe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Joe.
Baroni blocks a body shot from Joe.
Joe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Joe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Joe pushes Baroni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baroni landing knees to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baroni.
Baroni creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Joe's defenses.
Joe blocks an elbow strike.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joe presses Baroni against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baronis head.
Baroni lands a nice elbow.
Baroni is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joe is defending well for now.
Baroni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Baroni lands a good knee to the midsection. Joe won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baroni misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Joe as the two fighters clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baroni lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommaso Baroni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Average Joe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Baroni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Baroni misses
and Joe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Baroni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joe can pounce on him.
Joe wants to land a leg kick but Baroni is out of range.
Baroni cracks Joe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baroni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joe connects with a crisp jab.
Joe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baroni misses with a straight left.
Joe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Joe slips a jab and a cross from Baroni.
Baroni walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Average Joe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joe throws a looping overhand right but Baroni ducks down to avoid it.
Joe loads up on a big right hand but Baroni slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baroni lands a nice shot to the body.
Joe thows a body shot but no joy.
Baroni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baroni clinches up with Joe and pushes him back against the cage.
Baroni is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Joe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Joe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joe blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe.
Baroni gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baroni landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Baroni scores a nice knee to the body.
Baroni lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Baroni lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe is trying to stall.
Baroni scores with a shoulder strike.
Joe takes an elbow to the temple.
Baroni effectively controlling the action here.
Joe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baroni lands a nice elbow.
Joe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baroni wants to stall.
Joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baroni misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Joe.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baroni tries to throw a body punch but Joe avoids it by throwing Baroni back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroni swings wildly with an uppercut but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baroni misses with a knee to the head.
Baroni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baroni has a couple of punches blocked by Joe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baroni.
Joe blocks the elbow strike.
Baroni lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Joe misses with a punch on the inside.
Joe tries to throw a body punch but Baroni avoids it by throwing Joe back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Joe tries to work over Baroni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baroni lands an elbow inside.
Baroni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Joe scores with a shot to the side of Baroni's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baroni throws an elbow but it misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Baroni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe lands a shot to the body.
Joe struggles to land a body shot inside as Baroni controls his hands.
Joe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joe scores with a hook to the body.
Joe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baroni looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joe lands with a left to the head.
Joe tries to work over Baroni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baroni looking to slow down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tommaso Baroni.
I think Baroni has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Average Joe!
Average Joe decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obed Flying Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Isonmycok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isonmycok comes into a darkened arena with his song building. funky cold medina kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Johann Isonmycok has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Obed Flying Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johann Isonmycok!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Flying Fox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Isonmycok moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Isonmycok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A lazy left from Isonmycok finds it's target.
Flying Fox blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flying Fox.
Flying Fox shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Isonmycok keeping moving, preventing Flying Fox from controlling successfully.
Isonmycok working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flying Fox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flying Fox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flying Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Isonmycok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flying Fox tries to free his leg and advance position but Isonmycok is retaining full guard.
Flying Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Isonmycok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Isonmycok working a defensive guard but Flying Fox manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flying Fox throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Isonmycok tries to buck Flying Fox off but Flying Fox is having none of it.
Flying Fox is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Isonmycok knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Flying Fox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Isonmycok, who protects the arm well.
Flying Fox working away.
Isonmycok is not content to let Flying Fox control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flying Fox working the body and head with strikes.
Isonmycok tries to improve position but can't.
Flying Fox tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Flying Fox tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Flying Fox is looking to take a break and control but Isonmycok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Isonmycok is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flying Fox is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Isonmycok is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Flying Fox is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Isonmycok is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Isonmycok struggling a bit here.
Isonmycok tries to bench press Flying Fox off him but Flying Fox keeps the position.
Isonmycok is trying to control Flying Fox's posture but Flying Fox avoids it.
Flying Fox misses with the ground and pound.
Isonmycok tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isonmycok can't do much from the bottom here.
Isonmycok is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flying Fox's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Flying Fox passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Isonmycok!
Flying Fox looking for a guillotine from mount but Isonmycok is having none of it.
Isonmycok slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flying Fox is looking for a kimura but Isonmycok is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flying Fox to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Isonmycok is trying to get back to full guard.
Flying Fox is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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 Obed Flying Fox will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Flying Fox fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Isonmycok to the ground. Flying Fox is now in Isonmycok's guard.
Isonmycok keeping full guard, as Flying Fox tries to pass.
Isonmycok keeping moving, preventing Flying Fox from controlling successfully.
Isonmycok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flying Fox defends well.
Flying Fox looking to pass the guard.
Flying Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Isonmycok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flying Fox postures up.
Flying Fox postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Isonmycok is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Flying Fox, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flying Fox controls Isonmycok momentarily but Isonmycok frees himself.
Flying Fox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Isonmycok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Isonmycok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Isonmycok trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Isonmycok forces his way into half guard.
Isonmycok works his foot free and advances to mount.
Isonmycok wants to control the pace but Flying Fox is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flying Fox working to try and regain half guard.
Isonmycok tries to control but Flying Fox wriggling away.
Flying Fox is looking to improve his position but Isonmycok isn't that keen on the idea.
Isonmycok lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Flying Fox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flying Fox tries to reverse the position but Isonmycok maintains control.
The referee warns Flying Fox that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Isonmycok goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Flying Fox turns into him and now he's in Isonmycok's guard.
Isonmycok is looking for a triangle here but Flying Fox uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isonmycok is not content to let Flying Fox control the position.
Isonmycok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Flying Fox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Isonmycok keeps working.
Flying Fox working away.
Flying Fox thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Isonmycok is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flying Fox's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isonmycok tries to roll over but Flying Fox keeps him under control.
Flying Fox is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Isonmycok defends it well.
Flying Fox is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Isonmycok has managed to free his arm - good work.
Isonmycok is looking for a sweep. Flying Fox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Isonmycok wants to control but Flying Fox is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Flying Fox seems content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Isonmycok actively working from the bottom here.
Isonmycok works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johann Isonmycok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Flying Fox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Isonmycok throws a hook but Flying Fox avoids it easily.
A big right from Isonmycok misses.
Isonmycok is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Isonmycok lands a head shot.
Isonmycok throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Flying Fox on the side of the head.
Isonmycok takes a swing at Flying Fox's ribcage but misses.
Isonmycok throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flying Fox.
Flying Fox shoots for a takedown but Isonmycok saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Flying Fox misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Isonmycok finds it's way through Flying Fox's defenses.
Isonmycok lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flying Fox misses with a takedown attempt - Isonmycok sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johann Isonmycok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isonmycok lands a big head kick that sends Flying Fox to the canvas! Isonmycok follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johann Isonmycok!
Post fight, Johann Isonmycok stared into the camera and said 'Getting hit motivates me. It makes me punish the guy more. A fighter takes a punch, hits back with three punches.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boo Tiny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Karwoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tiny might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Filth Pig. Kirk Karwoski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Boo Tiny's chin.
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32
283 lbs
25 - 12 - 1 |
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26
287 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boo Tiny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirk Karwoski!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karwoski cracks Tiny with an open hand slap.
Tiny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karwoski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Karwoski.
It looks like Boo Tiny has been cut.
Tiny changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karwoski tries to avoid it but Tiny manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karwoski to the ground. Karwoski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tiny fails with a takedown attempt.
Tiny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karwoski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boo Tiny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karwoski.
Tiny shoots in looking for a takedown. Karwoski tries to sprawl out of it but Tiny keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karwoski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tiny checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karwoski swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiny.
Karwoski lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karwoski circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwoski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tiny tries to clinch up but Karwoski circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Tiny with that takedown attempt.
Tiny shoots in for a takedown but Karwoski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Karwoski cracks the inside of Tiny's front leg.
Karwoski connects with an inside leg kick.
Tiny is breathing heavily.
Karwoski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tiny's calf.
Tiny gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Karwoski to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karwoski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karwoski connects with a right hand. Tiny shakes it off.
Karwoski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tiny misses with an elbow over the top.
Karwoski lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski tries to work over Tiny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Karwoski.
Karwoski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tiny backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Karwoski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Karwoski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiny is trying to push Karwoski away but Karwoski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tiny misses with an elbow strike.
Tiny takes an elbow to the forehead.
Karwoski blocks an elbow strike.
Karwoski blocks an elbow strike.
Tiny takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tiny tries to pull guard but Karwoski won't allow it.
Tiny takes an elbow to the temple.
Karwoski lands an elbow just above Tiny 's eye.
Boo Tiny's cut is getting worse.
Karwoski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boo Tiny's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Karwoski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tiny looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Karwoski blocks an elbow strike.
Karwoski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jeez, Boo Tiny's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boo Tiny's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kirk Karwoski!
Kirk Karwoski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Boo Tiny was interviewed post fight and said 'I always thought the removal of toes with a bolt cutter was rather humane '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Helderski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axe comes to the cage accompanied by Bon Jovi - Livin' on a Prayer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
140 lbs
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155 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Axe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcin Helderski!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Axe misses.
Axe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helderski.
Axe moves into the clinch.
Axe misses with an elbow over the top.
Axe lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Marcin Helderski has been cut.
Axe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Helderski is defending well for now.
A short right from Axe.
Axe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Helderski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Helderski dodges an elbow strike from Axe.
Axe throws an elbow but it misses.
Axe has a couple of punches blocked by Helderski.
Axe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axe misses with a knee strike.
Axe lands a knee to the head.
Helderski dodges an elbow strike from Axe.
Axe lands a right hand.
Helderski is looking to control Axe's arms but Axe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Helderski has his back to the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Axe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helderski lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Helderski.
Axe lands an elbow inside.
Axe gets underhooks to prevent Helderski's takedown attempt.
Helderski blocks an elbow strike.
Axe trying to land knees to the body.
Axe misses with some punches.
Axe stalls.
Axe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Axe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Axe stalling in the clinch but Helderski improves position.
Helderski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Axe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Axe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helderski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Helderski avoids the elbow strike from Axe, against the cage.
Axe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Marcin Helderski's cut even more.
Helderski is trying to stall.
Axe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Axe lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helderski has Axe pushed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Axe.
Axe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Helderski is looking for a takedown.
Billy Axe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Helderski.
Axe misses with a punch on the inside.
Helderski wants to take the fight to the mat but Axe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee calls for Axe to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe lands an elbow inside that Helderski shrugs off.
Axe lands a good knee to the midsection. Helderski won't want to take too many of those.
Axe gets through Helderski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Axe misses with a punch on the inside.
Axe lands with a left to the head.
Axe misses with some punches.
Axe lands a shoulder strike.
Axe tries to land a knee to the head but Helderski blocks with his arms.
Axe missing with knees to the body.
Helderski breaks from the clinch.
Axe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Helderski, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axe misses with an elbow over the top.
Helderski looking to stall.
Axe missing with knees to the body.
Axe looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Axe.
Axe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Axe tries to land knees in the clinch but Helderski avoids the damage to the body.
Axe has Helderski pressed against the cage, preventing Helderski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Axe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Helderski is looking to control Axe's arms but Axe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Helderski has his back to the cage.
Axe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Axe connects with a knee to the head.
The cut above Marcin Helderski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Axe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Helderski tries to stall but Axe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Axe obliges.
Helderski looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Axe lands a good knee to the midsection. Helderski won't want to take too many of those.
Helderski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Helderski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Axe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Axe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcin Helderski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Axe leaves Helderski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Axe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Axe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Axe here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Helderski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Axe backwards.
Axe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Axe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Axe working Helderski over with knees to the body.
Axe lands an elbow inside that Helderski shrugs off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Axe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Axe scores with a shoulder strike.
Marcin Helderski's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Axe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcin Helderski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Billy Axe!
Billy Axe 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Misual Lalpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lithe Tarzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lalpa comes to the cage accompanied by Seek n Destroy. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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32
161 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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28
169 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Misual Lalpa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lithe Tarzan!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarzan closes the distance and clinches.
Lalpa wants the takedown. Tarzan is fighting it off but Lalpa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tarzan's guard against the cage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tarzan has his foot on Lalpa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lalpa works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalpa tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarzan is retaining full guard.
Tarzan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lalpa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lalpa passes into half guard.
Tarzan looking for submissions off his back.
Tarzan is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalpa.
Lalpa is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tarzan actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalpa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tarzan sees it coming and defends easily.
Lalpa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lalpa 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.
Lalpa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tarzan looking for submissions off his back.
Tarzan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lalpa is working away from the top position though.
Tarzan tries to get to full guard but Lalpa has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan trying to control here.
Lalpa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tarzan is just riding it out for now. Lalpa eventually gives up the hold.
Tarzan looking for submissions off his back.
Tarzan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tarzan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tarzan is trying to get back to full guard.
Lalpa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tarzan is just riding it out for now. Lalpa eventually gives up the hold.
Lalpa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarzan defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan is trying to control but can't.
Lalpa is working for a kimura but Tarzan is defending it quite comfortably.
Tarzan makes his way to full guard, as Lalpa worked for a kimura.
Tarzan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tarzan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lalpa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tarzan is proving hard to escape from.
Lalpa drops back looking for a leg! Tarzan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tarzan manages to kick Lalpa off! Lalpa jumps back into Tarzan's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tarzan trying to control the position.
Tarzan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lalpa defends it easily.
Lalpa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tarzan's guard.
Tarzan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lalpa defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lalpa is looking to stand up but Tarzan won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tarzan working a defensive guard here.
Lalpa drops back looking for a leg! Tarzan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tarzan manages to kick Lalpa off! Lalpa jumps back into Tarzan's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lithe Tarzan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tarzan doesn't manage to clinch there - Lalpa circles away.
Tarzan moves in looking to clinch but Lalpa pushes him off.
Tarzan wants to clinch but Lalpa slips to the side
so Lalpa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lalpa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lalpa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lalpa drops back looking for a leg! Tarzan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tarzan manages to kick Lalpa off! Lalpa jumps back into Tarzan's guard.
Tarzan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lalpa defends it easily.
Lalpa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lalpa swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarzan.
Tarzan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lalpa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lalpa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarzan clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalpa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tarzan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lalpa tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarzan is retaining full guard.
Tarzan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lalpa defends it easily.
Lalpa drops back looking for a leg! Tarzan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tarzan manages to kick Lalpa off! Lalpa jumps back into Tarzan's guard.
Tarzan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lalpa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lalpa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lalpa wants to work for an arm triangle but Tarzan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan tries to get to full guard but Lalpa has control of the leg.
Tarzan is trying to control but can't.
Lalpa seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tarzan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Misual Lalpa!
Misual Lalpa really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KO Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Eisenhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The man that you FEAR . Eisenhardt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Magneto's Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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25
215 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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24
190 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Eisenhardt!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eisenhardt.
Eisenhardt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eisenhardt stuns Stanley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stanley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stanley just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanley tries to land a front kick but Eisenhardt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stanley lands a head kick. Eisenhardt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Max Eisenhardt has been cut.
Stanley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eisenhardt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Eisenhardt finds it's target.
Kyle Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stanley blocks a low kick nicely.
Eisenhardt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stanley is defended easily by Eisenhardt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stanley.
Stanley throws a leg kick but Eisenhardt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Eisenhardt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley looks to land a body kick but Eisenhardt moved away.
Eisenhardt misses with a wild body shot.
Stanley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eisenhardt lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Kyle Stanley has been cut.
Eisenhardt moves out of range of the body kick from Stanley.
Stanley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Stanley is predictable there
and Eisenhardt counters with a thumping low kick.
Eisenhardt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stanley.
Stanley swats away the attempt to clinch by Eisenhardt.
Eisenhardt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stanley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eisenhardt's waist but Eisenhardt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stanley off to one side.
A big left from Eisenhardt misses.
Stanley dives in and grabs Eisenhardt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eisenhardt pushes down on Stanley's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Stanley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eisenhardt misses with a body shot.
Stanley looks to score with a jab to the body but Eisenhardt is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley looks to score with a jab to the body but Eisenhardt is just out of range.
Eisenhardt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stanley blocks a head kick by Eisenhardt.
Eisenhardt tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eisenhardt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stanley staying out of range there.
Stanley lands a big head kick that sends Eisenhardt tumbling to the mat! Stanley takes a step backwards and waves Eisenhardt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Eisenhardt is rocked!
Eisenhardt circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Stanley. Eisenhardt falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Stanley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Stanley!
Kyle Stanley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Quaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Dantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quaid comes to the cage accompanied by Total Recall. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Douglas Quaid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Dantes!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quaid with a nice cross.
Dantes lands with a nice body punch.
Quaid avoids a kick to the body.
Dantes lands with a hook. Quaid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Quaid scores with a nice head shot.
Quaid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dantes moves away.
Quaid scores with a punch to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Dantes as Quaid shoots in.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Quaid connects with a body shot that sends Dantes's belly button to the back.
Dantes is looking to clinch but Quaid is avoiding it.
Dantes avoids the body shot from Quaid.
We've been hearing reports that Quaid has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A jab from Quaid misses.
Quaid throws an overhand right that lands on Dantes's shoulder, as Dantes tries to avoid the shot.
Quaid misses with an uppercut
and Dantes counters by clinching up.
Dantes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dantes working aggressively here.
Dantes misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quaid's elbow.
Dantes tries to work over Quaid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dantes misses with a body punch.
Dantes can't find room to land a body shot as Quaid controls the action.
Dantes misses with a punch to the body.
Dantes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dantes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dantes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dantes can't find room to land a body shot as Quaid controls the action.
Quaid blocks an uppercut.
Dantes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dantes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quaid blocking some punches.
Dantes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Quaid.
Dantes working aggressively here.
Quaid stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantes misses with a punch to the body.
Quaid blocking some punches.
Dantes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dantes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quaid's elbow.
Quaid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dantes fails to land.
Dantes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quaid lands a body shot.
Dantes tries to work over Quaid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dantes tries to throw a body punch but Quaid avoids it by throwing Dantes back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dantes fails to land.
Dantes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dantes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quaid misses with some punches.
Dantes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dantes scores with a shot to the side of Quaid's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes blocks a body shot from Quaid.
Quaid lands a shot to the body.
Quaid misses with a punch to the body.
Dantes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dantes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dantes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dantes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Quaid tries for a takedown. No joy.
Quaid blocks an uppercut.
Quaid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dantes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Quaid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dantes struggles to land a body shot inside as Quaid controls his hands.
Dantes throws a punch but it's blocked by Quaid.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dantes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quaid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quaid.
Dantes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dantes.
Quaid just leaning against Dantes, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quaid.
Dantes tries to throw a body punch but Quaid avoids it by throwing Dantes back against the cage.
Dantes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dantes tries a body shot but Quaid blocks it.
Dantes lands a shot to the body.
Quaid pushes Dantes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quaid blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quaid gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dantes regains guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Quaid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Quaid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dantes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Quaid checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Quaid misses with a wild body shot.
Quaid throws a looping overhand right but Dantes ducks down to avoid it.
Dantes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quaid.
Dantes misses with a low kick.
Dantes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dantes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dantes cracks Quaid with a good jab.
Quaid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dantes moves away.
Quaid digs a good hook to Dantes's body.
Quaid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dantes moves away.
Dantes just misses with a punch to the body.
Quaid misses with a straight right.
Dantes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dantes connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dantes fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes thows a body shot but no joy.
Dantes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dantes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dantes walks into a left hand.
Dantes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quaid was well out of range. Poor timing from Dantes.
Quaid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dantes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quaid just misses with a punch to the body.
Dantes scores with a jab. Quaid acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dantes with a hook.
Quaid takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Quaid misses with a right hand
and Dantes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quaid missing with a left hand there. Dantes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dantes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dantes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marcus Dantes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Quaid.
Quaid misses with a body shot.
Dantes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quaid scores with a hook to the body. Dantes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dantes cracks Quaid with an open hand slap.
Dantes throws a jab when Quaid was well out of range.
Quaid missing with a left hand there. Dantes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dantes lands with a kick to the temple. Quaid shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dantes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Quaid darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dantes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Quaid throws the left hand but Dantes avoids the punch easily.
Quaid throws a lazy right hand but Dantes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quaid avoids the body shot from Dantes.
Quaid shoots in and gets a takedown into Dantes's guard.
Dantes wants to stand and escape but Quaid is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quaid wants to control from the top but Dantes keeps moving.
Dantes controls Quaid momentarily but Quaid frees himself.
Quaid throws an elbow that misses. Dantes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Quaid's guard. Nice move by Dantes!
Dantes preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marcus Dantes has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dantes throws a head kick that misses.
Quaid cracks Dantes with an open hand slap.
Quaid throws the left hand but Dantes avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dantes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Quaid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dantes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dantes tries a body shot but Quaid blocks it.
Dantes lands a body punch.
Quaid tries a body shot but Dantes blocks it.
Dantes misses with a body punch.
Quaid pushes Dantes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dantes misses with a punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dantes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quaids head.
Dantes tries a body shot but Quaid blocks it.
Dantes tries to throw a body punch but Quaid avoids it by throwing Dantes back against the cage.
Quaid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Douglas Quaid will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dantes misses with a wild body shot.
Quaid darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Quaid swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dantes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quaid's knee momentarily.
Dantes wants to clinch
and Quaid counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Quaid shoots in and gets a takedown into Dantes's guard.
Dantes trying to keep a closed guard but Quaid is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Quaid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dantes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quaid sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quaid looking to sit in guard and control but Dantes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dantes trying to control but Quaid is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Douglas Quaid wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Quaid looks for a takedown but Dantes sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quaid stuns Dantes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dantes scores with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Quaid.
Quaid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dantes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quaid.
Quaid lands a lovely overhand right.
Quaid looks to throw the jab but Dantes is out of range.
Dantes tries to clinch there but Quaid circles away.
Quaid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quaid lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quaid shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dantes but Dantes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Quaid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dantes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quaid throws an overhand right that lands on Dantes's shoulder, as Dantes tries to avoid the shot.
Dantes wants to clinch.
Dantes avoids the body shot from Quaid.
A lazy left from Quaid finds it's target.
Quaid misses with a lunging right hand
and Dantes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dantes is leaning against Quaid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dantes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quaid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dantes backwards.
Dantes blocks an uppercut.
Dantes works on Quaid's body with a couple of short punches.
Quaid lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dantes tries a body shot but Quaid blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Dantes.
Quaid is leaning against Dantes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dantes.
Dantes working aggressively here.
Dantes misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Quaid.
Dantes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quaid takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quaid.
Good body shot from Quaid.
Dantes struggles to land a body shot inside as Quaid controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dantes can't find room to land a body shot as Quaid controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Quaid as the two fighters clinch.
Dantes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quaid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dantes backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Quaid clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Quaid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dantes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quaid throws out a loose jab but Dantes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quaid connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Dantes misses.
Quaid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dantes was well out of range. Poor timing from Quaid.
Dantes tries to clinch but Quaid moves out of range.
Dantes has Quaid up against the cage in a clinch.
Quaid digs a right hand into Dantes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dantes's gas tank.
Dantes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dantes misses with the head strike.
Dantes can't find room to land a body shot as Quaid controls the action.
Quaid tries to throw a body punch but Dantes avoids it by throwing Quaid back against the cage.
Dantes tries to throw a body punch but Quaid avoids it by throwing Dantes back against the cage.
Dantes throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes swings wildly with an uppercut but Quaid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dantes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dantes misses with a body punch.
Dantes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dantes.
Quaid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quaid presses Dantes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Quaid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dantess head.
A body shot lands from Dantes.
Dantes misses with the head strike.
Dantes misses with a body punch.
Dantes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dantes tries to work over Quaid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quaid taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quaid prevents a body shot from Dantes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Quaid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dantes tries to work over Quaid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quaid gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Quaid missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Quaid wants to pass the guard but Dantes is keeping the position.
Quaid makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dantes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quaid.
Quaid distracts Dantes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Douglas Quaid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quaid wants to control from the top but Dantes keeps moving.
Quaid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Quaid throwing strikes from guard but Dantes blocks nicely.
Quaid throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Quaid throws a big elbow that misses.
Quaid working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Quaid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Quaid might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dantes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Quaid wants to pass the guard but Dantes is keeping the position.
Quaid throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quaid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Quaid had his way with Marcus Dantes in 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dantes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dantes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dantes misses with the head strike.
Dantes misses with a punch to the body.
Dantes misses with the head strike.
Quaid lands a body punch in the clinch.
Quaid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dantes tries to throw a body punch but Quaid avoids it by throwing Dantes back against the cage.
Quaid misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Quaid fails to land.
Dantes misses with a body punch.
Quaid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dantes misses with some punches.
Quaid lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marcus Dantes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Quaid blocks a body shot from Dantes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quaid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dantes's elbow.
Dantes lands a body punch.
Quaid misses with a body punch.
Dantes throws a punch but it's blocked by Quaid.
Quaid slows down the pace here.
Quaid cracks Dantes with a nice body shot.
Quaid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quaid blocks a body shot from Dantes.
Dantes can't find room to land a body shot as Quaid controls the action.
Dantes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quaid blocking some punches.
Dantes misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantes struggles to land a body shot inside as Quaid controls his hands.
Dantes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quaid backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dantes has a couple of punches blocked by Quaid.
Quaid blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quaid.
Dantes takes a shot to the head.
Dantes working aggressively here.
Dantes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dantes misses with a punch to the body.
Quaid taking a breather.
Dantes tries a body shot but Quaid blocks it.
Dantes gets underhooks to prevent Quaid's takedown attempt.
Quaid is looking for a takedown.
Dantes tries a body shot but Quaid blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes lands an uppercut.
Dantes misses with a body punch.
Quaid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dantes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dantes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dantes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quaid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dantess head.
A head punch on the inside from Dantes fails to land.
Dantes lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dantes tries to throw a body punch but Quaid avoids it by throwing Dantes back against the cage.
Quaid tries a body shot but Dantes blocks it.
Dantes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quaid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dantes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quaid lands with a left to the head.
Dantes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas Quaid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dantes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dantes.
Dantes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dantes swings wildly with an uppercut but Quaid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dantes working aggressively here.
Dantes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dantes misses with a punch to the body.
Dantes throws a punch but it's blocked by Quaid.
Quaid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcus Dantes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quaid struggles to land a body shot inside as Dantes controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Dantes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Quaid has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcus Dantes!
Marcus Dantes is the new heavyweight champion!
Marcus Dantes managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Mango Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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