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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Stellings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Newton Guthrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Patrick Stellings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Newton Guthrie!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stellings doesn't manage to clinch there - Guthrie circles away.
Stellings fails with the takedown.
Guthrie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stellings is looking for a sweep.
Stellings is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Guthrie off and has taken his back!
Stellings struggling to keep hold of the position.
Stellings is hanging on to Guthrie's back as he tries to escape.
Guthrie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Guthrie prevents Stellings from getting a body triangle.
Guthrie is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Stellings manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Guthrie is in trouble and he's forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick Stellings!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ash Thomas Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jin Kim will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ash Thomas Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jin Kim!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Kim 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Kim throws a low kick but Thomas Jr avoids it.
Thomas Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kim throws out a leg kick but Thomas Jr moves out of range and Kim only half commits.
Kim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Kim misses
and Thomas Jr counters with a straight right hand.
We've been informed that Kim has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kim misses the jab.
Thomas Jr lands a big head kick that sends Kim tumbling to the mat! Thomas Jr takes a step backwards and waves Kim back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kim is rocked!
It looks like Jin Kim has been cut.
Jin Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Kim throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thomas Jr moves away from the strike by Kim.
Kim is looking to land body kicks.
Thomas Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas Jr motions for Kim to come forward. Thomas Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kim takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kim throws a head kick but Thomas Jr moves out of range.
Kim misses with a series of wild punches.
Kim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kim is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kim misses with a low kick as Thomas Jr jumps back.
Thomas Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kim swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kim on the side of the head.
Kim is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas Jr finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Thomas Jr. That's going to slow Kim down.
Kim throws a looping overhand right but Thomas Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kim.
Kim seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kim tries to land a body kick
and Thomas Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Kim looks winded!
Kim misses the body punch
and Thomas Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thomas Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thomas Jr.
Nice jab there from Thomas Jr.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas Jr.
Thomas Jr lands with a good body shot.
Kim's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thomas Jr. Kim shrugs it off though.
A good leg kick by Thomas Jr.
Thomas Jr throws a leg kick which misses Kim's front leg but catches the back leg as Kim tries to avoid it.
Thomas Jr cracks the inside of Kim's front leg.
Kim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thomas Jr.
Thomas Jr scores with a hook.
Thomas Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas Jr cracks Kim with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thomas Jr has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kim to stand back up!
That has opened up Jin Kim's cut even more.
Thomas Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kim's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Thomas Jr. That's going to slow Kim down.
Thomas Jr feints a jab and as Kim dips his head, Thomas Jr unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Kim right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Kim falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Thomas Jr smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ash Thomas Jr!
After the fight, Ash Thomas Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raiden Asuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tumamoc Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raiden Asuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tumamoc Hill!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asuka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hill quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Asuka wants to take a breather but Hill is having none of it.
Asuka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Asuka trying to pass the guard but Hill defending well.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.
Asuka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Asuka wants to work for an arm triangle but Hill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hill gets full guard.
Asuka postures up in Hill's guard and throws a big left but Hill blocks it.
Asuka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Asuka trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Asuka throwing strikes but missing.
Asuka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asuka slips nicely into half guard.
Asuka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hill is just riding it out for now. Asuka eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asuka is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asuka is looking to stall here but Hill recovers full guard.
Hill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Asuka is aware though and is defending well.
Asuka stands and throws Hill's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asuka wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.
Asuka tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hill's legs.
Hill is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Asuka working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Asuka is trying to move to mount but Hill reverses beautifully and ends up in Asuka's guard.
Asuka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Asuka seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill trying to control but Asuka is working from the bottom.
Hill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Asuka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hill has managed to get both his arms back between Asuka's legs - danger averted.
Hill is fighting to break Asuka's control of his arms but Asuka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Asuka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hill defends it easily.
Hill is sitting in close to Asuka's body. Asuka has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hill is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hill is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Asuka.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raiden Asuka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Siss Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegardio Musasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Siss Morrow has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Siss Morrow seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siss Morrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gegardio Musasio!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Musasio has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Morrow forces Musasio back against the cage and clinches.
Morrow lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Musasio is staying active underneath Morrow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Musasio moves into full guard.
Musasio manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Morrow is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $300 fee) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Musasio wants to control the pace but Morrow is squirming around nicely.
Morrow wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musasio has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Morrow is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gegardio Musasio!
Gegardio Musasio 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 Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Voittaja Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Voittaja Winner was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jet Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Voittaja Winner!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Li swivels and escapes.
Winner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Li swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Li throws a hook but Winner avoids it easily.
Li scores with a shot to the body.
Li defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Winner.
Winner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Li tries to avoid it but Winner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Li to the ground. Li escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jet Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Voittaja Winner.
Winner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Li sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Winner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Li but Li pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No joy there for Li, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Li will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Li.
Winner shoots in but Li avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Winner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Voittaja Winner has been cut.
Li lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li throws a series of punches but Winner avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner shoots in looking for a takedown. Li tries to sprawl out of it but Winner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Li manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Winner looks for a takedown but Li sprawls well.
Li lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Winner backs up against the cage.
Winner is rocked!
Li darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Winner's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Li before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jet Li!
Voittaja Winner was interviewed post fight and said 'Juicer...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dion Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Vicini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vicini has chosen Gasoline by SUBSONICA as his entrance music. Luca Vicini will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dion Devlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luca Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vicini is looking to clinch but Devlin is avoiding it.
Devlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Devlin misses the target.
Devlin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Devlin moves into the clinch.
Vicini lands an elbow that stopped Devlin in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Dion Devlin has been cut.
Vicini lands a shoulder strike.
Vicini lands a right hand.
Devlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Devlin prevents a body shot from Vicini.
Vicini lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vicini.
Vicini lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Devlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Vicini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vicini scores with a shot to the side of Devlin's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vicini creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vicini lands a nice elbow.
Devlin misses with some punches.
Vicini lands a hook that snaps the head of Devlin backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini gets through Devlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vicini throws an elbow that misses.
Devlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Devlin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Devlin blocks the elbow strike.
Vicini blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Devlin - that landed with a thud.
Devlin working aggressively here.
Devlin tries a body shot but Vicini blocks it.
Vicini comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vicini misses with a punch to the body.
Vicini works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vicini has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vicini throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devlin tries to throw a body punch but Vicini avoids it by throwing Devlin back against the cage.
Devlin takes an elbow to the temple.
Vicini lands an elbow inside.
Vicini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vicini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Devlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Devlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Devlin.
Vicini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vicini lands an elbow inside that Devlin shrugs off.
Vicini lands a nice elbow.
Vicini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Devlin's elbow.
Devlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Devlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vicini's elbow.
Vicini pushes Devlin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Devlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Vicini.
Devlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vicini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vicini lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vicini.
Devlin has a couple of punches blocked by Vicini.
Vicini comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Devlin blocks an elbow strike from Vicini.
Vicini pushes off an throws an elbow but Devlin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Devlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Devlin taking a breather.
Vicini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Devlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin misses with some punches.
A short right from Devlin on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Vicini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vicini throws an elbow but it misses.
Devlin dodges an elbow strike from Vicini.
Vicini pushes off an throws an elbow but Devlin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Devlin has a couple of punches blocked by Vicini.
Vicini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vicini misses with a punch to the body.
Vicini lands with a short shot to the head.
Devlin is rocked!
Vicini throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oh Devlin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Devlin lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vicini lands a nice elbow.
Devlin is working Vicini over against the cage.
Devlin is pressed against the cage. Vicini pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Devlin! Two more big strikes from Vicini and Devlin crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Luca Vicini!
During a confident post fight interview, Luca Vicini 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kreb Barishkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Lapshinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barishkov comes to the cage accompanied by Seek and Destroy. Lapshinov has chosen Moonlight Sonata as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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280 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Cardio machine |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kreb Barishkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artem Lapshinov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barishkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lapshinov.
Lapshinov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been told by Barishkov's head coaches at Elite Dojo [21 Coaches / 55 cap] that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barishkov misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Barishkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barishkov misses with a straight left.
Lapshinov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barishkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barishkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Lapshinov takes the fight into the clinch.
Barishkov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barishkov avoiding damage as Lapshinov throws knees to the body.
Lapshinov lands a good knee to the midsection. Barishkov won't want to take too many of those.
Lapshinov trying to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barishkov.
Lapshinov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barishkov.
Lapshinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Barishkov avoids the damage to the body.
Barishkov wants to stall.
Lapshinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barishkov is defending well for now.
Lapshinov lands a nice knee to the body.
Barishkov is breathing heavily.
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!
Lapshinov missing with knees to the body.
Lapshinov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barishkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapshinov takes a shot to the head.
Lapshinov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barishkov avoiding damage as Lapshinov throws knees to the body.
Barishkov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barishkov digs a right hand into Lapshinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lapshinov's gas tank.
Lapshinov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lapshinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Barishkov avoids the damage to the body.
Barishkov managing to block the knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Barishkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Barishkov.
Lapshinov blocking some punches.
Barishkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lapshinov crunches a lovely knee into Barishkov's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barishkov throws a head punch that misses.
Barishkov avoiding damage as Lapshinov throws knees to the body.
Barishkov misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barishkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barishkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barishkov is looking to control Lapshinov's arms but Lapshinov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barishkov has his back to the cage.
Lapshinov trying to land knees to the body.
Lapshinov landing knees to the body.
Lapshinov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barishkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Lapshinov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barishkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barishkov avoids it.
Barishkov trying to stall but Lapshinov improves his position.
Lapshinov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barishkov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lapshinov blocking some punches.
Barishkov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lapshinov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barishkov.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barishkov avoids it.
Barishkov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lapshinov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barishkov lands with a light punch inside.
Lapshinov missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barishkov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barishkov.
Barishkov trying to control the position but instead, Lapshinov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barishkov into the cage.
Lapshinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Barishkov avoids the damage to the body.
Lapshinov missing with knees to the body.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barishkov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lapshinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barishkov avoids it.
Barishkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lapshinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lapshinov landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lapshinov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barishkov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barishkov managing to block the knees to the body from Lapshinov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barishkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barishkov is looking to control Lapshinov's arms but Lapshinov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barishkov has his back to the cage.
Barishkov misses with some punches.
Lapshinov scores with a knee to the head.
Barishkov breaks the clinch.
Lapshinov has managed to clinch.
Barishkov managing to block the knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Lapshinov lands a nice knee to the body.
Barishkov managing to block the knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Lapshinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barishkov is defending well for now.
Lapshinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lapshinov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lapshinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barishkov is defending well for now.
Lapshinov landing knees to the body.
Lapshinov lands a good knee to the midsection. Barishkov won't want to take too many of those.
Lapshinov lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Lapshinov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lapshinov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lapshinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Barishkov avoids the damage to the body.
Barishkov tries to work over Lapshinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barishkov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barishkov can't find room to land a body shot as Lapshinov controls the action.
Lapshinov misses with a knee to the head.
Barishkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barishkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barishkov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barishkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barishkov avoids it.
Lapshinov lands a good knee to the midsection. Barishkov won't want to take too many of those.
Lapshinov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barishkov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barishkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lapshinov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lapshinov scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapshinov tries a knee to the head but Barishkov blocks it.
Artem Lapshinov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lapshinov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lapshinov landing knees to the head.
Lapshinov working Barishkov over with knees to the body.
Lapshinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barishkov is defending well for now.
Barishkov misses with some punches.
Barishkov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lapshinov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barishkov tries a body shot but Lapshinov blocks it.
Lapshinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lapshinov landing knees to the body.
Lapshinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Barishkov avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Barishkov fails to land.
Lapshinov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barishkov.
Lapshinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barishkov is defending well for now.
Lapshinov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barishkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barishkov managing to block the knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Lapshinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lapshinov lands a knee to the body.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the head but Barishkov blocks with his arms.
Lapshinov tries a knee to the head but Barishkov blocks it.
Lapshinov missing with knees to the body.
Lapshinov working Barishkov over with knees to the body.
Lapshinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barishkov is defending well for now.
Barishkov trying to stall but Lapshinov improves his position.
Barishkov managing to block the knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Lapshinov misses with a knee strike.
Barishkov pushes Lapshinov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lapshinov missing with knees to the body.
Barishkov looking to stall.
Lapshinov has Barishkov pressed against the cage, preventing Barishkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapshinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barishkov avoids it.
Barishkov stalling in the clinch but Lapshinov improves position.
Lapshinov crunches a lovely knee into Barishkov's ribcage.
Lapshinov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barishkov takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Kreb Barishkov has been cut.
Barishkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lapshinov obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lapshinov trying to land knees to the body.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the head but Barishkov blocks with his arms.
Lapshinov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barishkov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lapshinov working Barishkov over with knees to the body.
Lapshinov lands a good knee to the midsection. Barishkov won't want to take too many of those.
Lapshinov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapshinov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barishkov's face.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lapshinov throws an elbow but misses.
Lapshinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Barishkov avoids the damage to the body.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barishkov avoids it.
Barishkov lands with a light punch inside.
Barishkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lapshinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barishkov is defending well for now.
Barishkov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barishkov managing to block the knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Lapshinov blocks an uppercut.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barishkov avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barishkov lands a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lapshinov as Barishkov tries to tie him up.
Barishkov misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Lapshinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kreb Barishkov'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lapshinov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barishkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barishkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lapshinov moves in looking to clinch but Barishkov pushes him off.
Decent striking displayed by Barishkov there.
Lapshinov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lapshinov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barishkov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lapshinov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barishkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lapshinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Lapshinov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lapshinov landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lapshinov.
Lapshinov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the head but Barishkov blocks with his arms.
Lapshinov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lapshinov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barishkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barishkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barishkov avoiding damage as Lapshinov throws knees to the body.
Lapshinov missing with knees to the body.
Barishkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lapshinov backwards.
Barishkov slowing the pace effectively.
Barishkov breaks the clinch.
Barishkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lapshinov.
Lapshinov moves away from the strike by Barishkov.
Barishkov misses with a hook. Lapshinov ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barishkov.
Lapshinov wants to clinch.
Crunch! Lapshinov slams his shin into Barishkov's torso.
Lapshinov is looking to clinch but Barishkov is avoiding it.
Barishkov throws a hook to the side of Lapshinov's head but Lapshinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kreb Barishkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artem Lapshinov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapshinov wants to clinch up but Barishkov keeps it at a distance.
Artem Lapshinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barishkov throws a body punch but Lapshinov moves out of range.
Barishkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lapshinov at a distance.
Lapshinov is looking to clinch.
Lapshinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Barishkov is just out of range.
Lapshinov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lapshinov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lapshinov takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barishkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lapshinov.
Barishkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barishkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Lapshinov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barishkov, as that shot connected.
Lapshinov tries to clinch up but Barishkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Lapshinov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barishkov counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapshinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Barishkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lapshinov tries to move into range but Barishkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lapshinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Barishkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Lapshinov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lapshinov tries to clinch up but Barishkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Lapshinov drops his hands momentarily and Barishkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barishkov misses with a looping left.
Lapshinov tries to clinch but Barishkov moves out of range.
Barishkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lapshinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Barishkov.
Lapshinov tries to clinch up.
Barishkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Lapshinov.
Lapshinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barishkov.
Barishkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Lapshinov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barishkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapshinov moves in looking to clinch but Barishkov pushes him off.
Barishkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lapshinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lapshinov closes the distance and pushes Barishkov back into the cage.
Barishkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lapshinov.
Barishkov slowing the pace effectively.
Barishkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lapshinov.
Barishkov has a couple of punches blocked by Lapshinov.
Barishkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barishkov gets through Lapshinov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barishkov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lapshinov or not.
Barishkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Kreb Barishkov.
I think Lapshinov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Lapshinov!
Our winner, Artem Lapshinov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeus Gracie had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeus Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Smith!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the cage.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Gracie is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gracie is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Smith working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Smith lands the left hand.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gracie if he has to take too many more of those.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
A head kick from Smith lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Smith.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Bruce Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gracie. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Smith.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Gracie in the body.
Gracie shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Smith thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gracie is rocked!
A head kick from Smith lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith and Gracie are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Smith throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Gracie into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Smith knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruce Smith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Butch Shorette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Tsoukalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shorette might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to No New Friends. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Butch Shorette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giorgio Tsoukalos!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shorette misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Tsoukalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shorette on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shorette tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tsoukalos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsoukalos catches Shorette with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tsoukalos looks to land a combination. Shorette sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shorette takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shorette throws a shot from downtown. Tsoukalos moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shorette. Tsoukalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been informed that Tsoukalos has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shorette misses with a hook
and Tsoukalos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shorette fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shorette takes one on the button.
Shorette listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Tsoukalos misses with a double jab.
Shorette lands an overhand right.
Shorette walks into a straight right hand from Tsoukalos.
Tsoukalos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Shorette misses.
Shorette ducks right into an uppercut from Tsoukalos.
Shorette walks into a left hand.
Shorette has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tsoukalos tries to bum rush Shorette with a series of wild strikes but Shorette uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shorette chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tsoukalos can pounce on him.
Giorgio Tsoukalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shorette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsoukalos was well out of range. Poor timing from Shorette.
Tsoukalos throws a nice looking combination but Shorette bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tsoukalos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tsoukalos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shorette had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tsoukalos gets the takedown into side control.
Tsoukalos trying to control the position but Shorette is working away.
An elbow from Tsoukalos crashes against the mat.
A lull in the action here as Tsoukalos stalls from top position.
Shorette is looking to regain half guard here but Tsoukalos keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsoukalos has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Shorette on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shorette tries to get out of the position.
Shorette is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tsoukalos raining down shots from the mount!
Tsoukalos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tsoukalos lands a big shot there that rocks Shorette but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tsoukalos looking to finish with strikes here!
Tsoukalos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoukalos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tsoukalos looking to finish Shorette with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shorette!
Tsoukalos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Shorette is trying desperately to improve position.
Shorette is working hard here to advance position.
Tsoukalos looking to ground and pound but Shorette is blocking nicely.
Tsoukalos controlling his opponent.
Tsoukalos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shorette is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsoukalos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Shorette is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsoukalos landing strikes from the mount.
Tsoukalos looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Shorette covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giorgio Tsoukalos!
A relieved looking Giorgio Tsoukalos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarov comes to the cage accompanied by "Fade to Black" by Metallica. Jackson has chosen Pink Floyd - Money as his entrance music. Vadim Nazarov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Nazarov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franklin Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazarov.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nazarov misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazarov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nazarov.
Nazarov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nazarov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $300 fee) in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Nazarov doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Nazarov wants to clinch
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Nazarov fights it but they end up in guard.
Nazarov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson cracks Nazarov with a solid left hand.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson won't allow Nazarov to sweep him here.
Nazarov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nazarov pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Nazarov wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Nazarov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Nazarov!
Nazarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has his hands on Nazarov's head, controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nazarov tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nazarov dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Nazarov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nazarov's head.
Nazarov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazarov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is not content to let Nazarov control the position.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nazarov.
Nazarov lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Jackson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to control Nazarov's posture but Nazarov avoids it.
Check out the look on Nazarov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nazarov working the head with strikes.
Nazarov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nazarov scoring with punches from side control.
Nazarov misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nazarov off and has taken his back!
Jackson missing with punches from the back.
Jackson scores with punches to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson keeps control of the position as Nazarov tries to break free.
Nazarov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jackson gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Jackson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Nazarov manages to turn into his guard.
Nazarov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Nazarov postures up.
Nazarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson wants to improve his position but instead Nazarov has moved into half guard.
Nazarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Nazarov has control of the leg.
Jackson is staying active underneath Nazarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Franklin Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Nazarov's head.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Nazarov misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson tries to clinch but Nazarov moves out of range.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazarov manages to avoid it.
Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Nazarov misses with a double jab.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Nazarov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazarov.
Nazarov managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Nazarov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Nazarov misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Nazarov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazarov misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Nazarov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
Nazarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson wants to stall.
A body shot lands from Nazarov.
Nazarov tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazarov tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazarov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nazarov has clasped his hands together around Jackson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nazarov 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.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nazarov lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarov thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Nazarov is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nazarov working the head and body with strikes.
Nazarov wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Nazarov is just content to waste time from the top position. Jackson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nazarov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nazarov postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Nazarov pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarov lands a couple of elbows.
Nazarov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nazarov trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Nazarov stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nazarov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nazarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nazarov is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nazarov throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Nazarov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Nazarov!
Jackson controls Nazarov momentarily but Nazarov frees himself.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nazarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nazarov distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nazarov wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
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!
Nazarov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nazarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson working a defensive guard but Nazarov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vadim Nazarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nazarov's best efforts.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Nazarov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nazarov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nazarov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Nazarov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nazarov wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Nazarov shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Nazarov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson looks to land a strike but Nazarov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jackson works over Nazarov with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nazarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a strike but Nazarov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nazarov trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Nazarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Nazarov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nazarov postures up.
Nazarov stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson controls Nazarov momentarily but Nazarov frees himself.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Nazarov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nazarov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nazarov wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nazarov wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nazarov!
Nazarov tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nazarov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jackson looking to ground and pound but Nazarov is blocking nicely.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nazarov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jackson looking to control but Nazarov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jackson throwing strikes here but Nazarov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jackson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jackson tries to control but Nazarov wriggling away.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount.
Jackson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jackson thowing shots but they're missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson landing punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Nazarov to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Franklin Jackson!
Franklin Jackson is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Franklin Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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