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EFC 15: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Kannas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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240 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Boone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Kannas!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kannas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been told by Boone's head coaches at EUOLUCAO MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kannas lands with a nice body punch.
Boone misses with an uppercut.
Kannas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boone was well out of range. Poor timing from Kannas.
Boone closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kannas quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boone prevents Kannas from improving his position.
Boone is nestled in close to Kannas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kannas keeping hold of Boone's head, controlling as best he can.
Kannas manages to get to full guard.
Kannas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boone is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kannas is still trying to improve position.
Boone throws a big right hand that misses.
Boone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kannas looking for a sweep. Not yet Kannas, not yet.
Kannas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kannas is looking to advance position but Boone won't allow it.
Kannas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kannas is trying to control the action in half guard but Boone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kannas prevents Boone from improving his position.
Boone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boone is doing well to control the position and prevent Kannas from advancing to side control.
Kannas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boone is looking to improve his position.
Boone is working hard here to advance position.
Boone is controlling Kannas's trapped leg to prevent Kannas from advancing to side control.
Boone is looking to improve his position.
Boone is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kannas there.
Kannas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kannas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boone keeps working.
Boone won't allow Kannas to pass to mount.
Ground and pound from Kannas.
Boone is not content to let Kannas control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boone is looking for a sweep. Kannas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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!
Kannas is trying to control. Boone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Kannas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kannas throws a hook but Boone avoids it easily.
Boone looks to land a left hand but Kannas moved out of range nicely.
Boone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kannas.
Antero Kannas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boone shoots in and bounces Kannas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kannas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kannas is on top in guard.
Kannas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kannas trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannas throwing strikes from guard but Boone blocks nicely.
Boone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kannas defends well.
Kannas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kannas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kannas trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kannas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kannas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Kannas from controlling successfully.
Boone trying to control the position.
Boone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kannas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kannas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boone's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kannas won't allow Boone to get back to his feet.
Boone looking for a guillotine here but Kannas defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannas wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Boone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kannas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kannas trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antero Kannas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kannas slips a straight right by Boone.
Kannas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kannas. Boone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kannas lands a glancing blow to the side of Boone's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kannas takes a swing at Boone's ribcage but misses.
Kannas throws out a loose jab but Boone uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Kannas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Boone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kannas.
Kannas thows a body shot but no joy.
Kannas lands with a right hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boone enables Kannas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boone trying to keep a closed guard but Kannas is proving a slippery customer.
Kannas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kannas throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kannas tries to free his leg and advance position but Boone is retaining full guard.
Kannas postures up and lands a big shot to Boone's brow.
Antero Kannas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boone trying to keep a closed guard but Kannas is proving a slippery customer.
Kannas working some strikes from top position.
Kannas tries to free his leg and advance position but Boone is retaining full guard.
Kannas throwing strikes from guard but Boone blocks nicely.
Boone controls Kannas momentarily but Kannas frees himself.
Boone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boone tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kannas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kannas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kannas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kannas pushing down on Boone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kannas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kannas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Boone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kannas lands strikes from half guard.
Kannas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kannas is controlling the pace.
Kannas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boone tries to get to full guard but Kannas has control of the leg.
Boone trying to control here.
Kannas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kannas thows a huge punch but Boone dodges it nicely.
Boone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kannas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kannas wants to pass the guard but Boone is defending well.
Kannas drops an elbow to the side of Boone's head.
Boone is refusing to be controlled, as Kannas sits in half guard.
Kannas moves into full mount! Boone won't be happy about that!
Kannas with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boone tries to reverse the position but Kannas maintains control.
Robert Boone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kannas is landing with some decent strikes but Boone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antero Kannas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kannas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antero Kannas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Island King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edvan De Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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255 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
18 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Island King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edvan De Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Moraes throws a nice outside leg kick.
King checks a leg kick nicely.
De Moraes is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
King sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Moraes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Moraes misses with a low kick.
Edvan De Moraes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Moraes scores with a spinning back kick!
King is breathing heavily.
De Moraes lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Moraes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Moraes.
De Moraes scores with a kick to the body.
De Moraes misses with a head kick.
De Moraes's coach down at Bad Pluto! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on De Moraes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
De Moraes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Moraes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Moraes throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Moraes thumps King with a low kick.
De Moraes scoring well with a low kick there.
De Moraes cracks the inside of King's front leg.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Moraes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid body kick from De Moraes.
De Moraes scores with a nice body kick.
De Moraes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Moraes pushes King away with a front kick.
Good leg kick by De Moraes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Moraes lands a big head kick that sends King tumbling to the mat! De Moraes takes a step backwards and waves King back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like The Island King has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crack! A monster head kick from De Moraes and King falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by De Moraes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edvan De Moraes!
Our winner, Edvan De Moraes, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Time Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lubomir Mihailovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomb comes to the cage accompanied by Dha Werda Verda. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mihailovic's choice of entrance music: Otherwise - Soldiers. Lubomir Mihailovic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280 lbs
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243 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Determined |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Time Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lubomir Mihailovic!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Time Bomb has been cut.
Mihailovic connects with a body shot.
Bomb shoots for a double leg takedown but Mihailovic sprawls well. He's pushed Bomb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mihailovic scores with a punch to the head.
Mihailovic misses with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that Bomb has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bomb moves out of range of the strikes.
Bomb moves away from the strike by Mihailovic.
Bomb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mihailovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihailovic misses with a right hand
and Bomb counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bomb connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bomb's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mihailovic keeping moving, preventing Bomb from controlling successfully.
Bomb throwing strikes from guard but Mihailovic blocks nicely.
Bomb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mihailovic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bomb is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb is working hard here to advance position.
Mihailovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bomb is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihailovic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bomb haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lubomir Mihailovic hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bomb looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mihailovic is fending him off so far but Bomb persists. Nope, Mihailovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Mihailovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bomb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bomb shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mihailovic defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Time Bomb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bomb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lubomir Mihailovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Time Bomb's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bomb has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bomb there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mihailovic throws a series of punches but Bomb avoids them all with ease.
Mihailovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mihailovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Mihailovic misses with an uppercut. Bomb saw that one coming.
Mihailovic lands with a shot to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mihailovic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihailovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bomb doesn't seem bothered though.
Bomb throws a lazy right hand but Mihailovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihailovic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mihailovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bomb. Bomb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mihailovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Time Bomb's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihailovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mihailovic works the jab nicely.
Bomb shoots for a takedown but Mihailovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mihailovic throws a hook to the side of Bomb's head but Bomb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Mihailovic.
Time Bomb's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihailovic misses with a wild body shot.
Bomb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bomb closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bomb lands in his opponent's guard.
Bomb postures up in Mihailovic's guard and throws a big left but Mihailovic blocks it.
Bomb wants to control from the top but Mihailovic keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Stark Slugger Society - NY inform us that Mihailovic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bomb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mihailovic is keeping the position for now.
Mihailovic pulls Bomb in close to prevent any damage.
Bomb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mihailovic trying to control the position.
Mihailovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bomb postures up in Mihailovic's guard and throws a big left but Mihailovic blocks it.
Bomb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihailovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bomb trying to control but Mihailovic is working from the bottom.
Bomb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bomb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mihailovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bomb missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bomb scoring with some ground and pound.
Bomb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Time Bomb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bomb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bomb lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lubomir Mihailovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Time Bomb's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mihailovic lands a jab to the head.
Bomb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mihailovic thuds a left hand into Bomb's body.
Mihailovic lands with a good body shot.
Bomb shoots for a double leg takedown but Mihailovic sprawls well. He's pushed Bomb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A cross from Mihailovic lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomb closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mihailovic circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb blocks a jab.
Mihailovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bomb.
Bomb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mihailovic looks to throw the jab but Bomb is out of range.
Mihailovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Bomb off the cage and back into range.
Mihailovic lands with a cross.
Mihailovic lands a jab.
Jeez, Time Bomb's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomb slips a straight right by Mihailovic.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bomb is defended easily by Mihailovic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Time Bomb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mihailovic connects with a looping right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Time Bomb's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lubomir Mihailovic!
A very excited looking Lubomir Mihailovic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michal Materla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Materla comes to the cage accompanied by Sobota - Do góry łeb. The key to victory for Michal Materla has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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26
192 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michal Materla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Materla is not content to let Wang control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wang working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Materla dodges the ground and pound from Wang.
Wang swings around for an armbar but Materla sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wang's guard.
Materla wants to stand but Wang is controlling his posture from full guard.
Materla trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Materla is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materla passes Wang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Materla trying to control from Wang's half guard. Wang has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Materla passes Wang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Materla trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Materla is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Materla pulls his head out easily.
Materla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Materla trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is looking for a triangle but Materla pushes his legs off easily.
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Materla wanted to stand there but Wang had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Materla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Materla stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Materla wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Materla trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materla throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Long Wang 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.
Wang throws a hook but Materla blocks it.
Materla misses with a takedown
and Wang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wang successfully pulls guard.
Wang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Materla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Materla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Materla is working for a kimura but Wang is defending it quite comfortably.
Materla wants to stand up but Wang has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Long Wang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wang manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wang lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wang looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wang lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang with good strikes from the mount here!
Wang landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Wang.
Materla is rocked!
It looks like Michal Materla has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Wang! Materla is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Long Wang!
Long Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alphonse Tchami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romulo Barral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romulo Barral acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alphonse Tchami!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Romulo Barral!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barral closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tchami circles away.
Barral closes the distance and clinches up with Tchami, looking for a takedown. Barral pushes Tchami against the cage but Tchami circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tchami is looking to clinch.
Tchami defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barral.
Alphonse Tchami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romulo Barral.
Barral closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barral is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tchami is just riding it out for now. Barral eventually gives up the hold.
Barral is trying to work for a kimura but Tchami is defending well.
Barral is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tchami has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barral seems to be working for a kimura but Tchami defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tchami is looking to control Barral's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tchami avoid being mounted?
Barral prevents Tchami from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barral is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tchami has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tchami is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barral pulls his head out easily.
Tchami knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barral on the ground.
Barral is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tchami sees it coming and defends easily.
Barral in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Tchami tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Barral!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Romulo Barral!
Romulo Barral is the new welterweight champion!
The defeated Alphonse Tchami had this to say: 'It's disappointing, but I'll train hard and come back stronger next time.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Maruska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sayan Sever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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286 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miroslav Maruska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sayan Sever!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sever walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sever shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sever has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Maruska defend it? Sever steps over the head and cranks it - Maruska is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sever!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sayan Sever!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldebaran De Touro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Touro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Boom. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Angel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Aldebaran De Touro!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Touro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Angel. No joy for De Touro on that attempt.
Angel has De Touro up against the cage in a clinch.
De Touro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Angel 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.
Sam Angel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldebaran De Touro.
De Touro tries for a takedown but Angel manages to get underhooks.
De Touro told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Angel lands a nice knee to the body.
De Touro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Angel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Angel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Touro's defenses.
It looks like Aldebaran De Touro has been cut.
Angel lands an elbow inside.
Angel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Touro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Angel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
De Touro goes for a takedown attempt but Angel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Angel misses with a kick to the body
and De Touro counters with an inside leg kick.
Aldebaran De Touro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Touro.
Angel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Angel misses with a two punch combination.
De Touro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Touro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Angel pinned against the cage. Angel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Angel darts in and clinches De Touro up against the cage.
Angel landing knees to the body.
De Touro tries for a takedown but Angel manages to get underhooks.
Angel with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel lands an elbow that stopped De Touro in his tracks for a moment.
De Touro tries a body shot but Angel blocks it.
Angel lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Aldebaran De Touro's cut even more.
De Touro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Angel after a bit of a struggle.
Angel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
De Touro looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Angel connects with a nasty looking knee right to De Touro's face.
The cut above Aldebaran De Touro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice elbow from Angel.
De Touro takes a knee to the side of the body.
De Touro takes an elbow to the temple.
Angel working De Touro over with knees to the body.
De Touro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Angel lands a damaging elbow.
Aldebaran De Touro's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aldebaran De Touro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sam Angel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Goodacre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Hu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Goodacre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacob Goodacre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricky Hu!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodacre thumps Hu with a low kick.
Goodacre lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've been told by Goodacre's head coaches at ACME! Thai Boxing Academy 13 ELITE COACHES & SAUNA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Goodacre moves into the clinch.
Hu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodacre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodacre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hus head.
Hu throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodacre.
Goodacre lands with a left to the head.
Goodacre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hu is trying to break the clinch but Goodacre has him pressed against the cage.
Goodacre misses with some punches.
Hu cracks Goodacre with a nice body shot.
Hu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goodacre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Goodacre.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodacre punishes Hu's body with a nice straight punch.
Hu checks a low kick from Goodacre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hu lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Jacob Goodacre has been cut.
Goodacre closes the distance and pushes Hu back into the cage.
Hu is trying to force a seperation but Goodacre has the dominant position.
Hu working aggressively here.
Hu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hu tries a body shot but Goodacre blocks it.
A body shot lands from Goodacre.
Hu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goodacre misses with the head strike.
Hu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodacre's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodacre lands a right hand.
Goodacre prevents Hu from breaking the clinch.
Hu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodacre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodacre lands a hook that snaps the head of Hu backwards.
Hu is rocked!
Goodacre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hu is still on wobbly legs! Can Goodacre finish him?
Hu blocks an uppercut.
Goodacre misses with some punches.
Hu is trying to break the clinch but Goodacre is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodacre misses with some punches.
Goodacre misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodacre swings wildly with an uppercut but Hu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodacre misses with the head strike.
Hu is trying to push Goodacre away but Goodacre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goodacre misses with the head strike.
Goodacre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodacre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodacre.
Hu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodacre working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hu.
Hu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodacre.
Come on Goodacre - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodacre throws a head punch that misses.
Goodacre misses with a punch on the inside.
Hu seems to have recovered his senses.
Goodacre has a couple of punches blocked by Hu.
Goodacre throws a punch but it's blocked by Hu.
Goodacre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Goodacre on the inside.
Hu struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodacre controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Goodacre.
Goodacre has Hu pushed against the cage.
Hu swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodacre uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hu has had enough of the clinch but Goodacre keeps him there for the moment.
Hu blocking some punches.
Goodacre can't find room to land a body shot as Hu controls the action.
Hu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hu looks to land a left hand but Goodacre moved out of range nicely.
Hu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hu misses with a shot to the body
and Goodacre counters with a leg kick.
Hu tests Goodacre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goodacre avoids the body shot from Hu.
Hu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodacre drives through and clinches with Hu against the cage.
Hu blocks an uppercut.
Goodacre misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodacre tries to work over Hu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hu prevents a body shot from Goodacre.
Hu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodacre lands a hook that snaps the head of Hu backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodacre trying to stall but Hu improves his position.
Goodacre unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hu! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Goodacre is unloading with more strikes now! Hu drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Goodacre!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Levy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ozzy Osbourne - mr.Crowley. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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26
182 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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28
175 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Levy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levy cracks Ryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Levy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Ryan moves out of range as Levy strikes.
Ryan scores with a decent looking hook.
Ryan scores with a spinning back kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Levy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Levy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ryan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Levy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Levy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Levy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ryan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ryan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Levy. That did some damage!
Ryan blocks a head kick by Levy.
Ryan swings for the body but Levy moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ryan.
Levy moves in looking to clinch but Ryan pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan scores with a leg kick.
Levy goes for a double leg but Ryan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ryan continues to drive forward.
Ryan tries to work over Levy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Levy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Levy struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryan controls his hands.
Levy struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryan controls his hands.
Levy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Levy tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Levy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ryan.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ryan as Levy tries to tie him up.
Ryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Levy missing with a left hand there. Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Levy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spetznaz Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Ryan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Levy misses.
Levy fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levy just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Levy throws a sloppy body shot
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryan lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Scott Levy has been cut.
Ryan keeps Levy at a distance using the push kick.
Levy tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ryan.
Levy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tom Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Levy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Levy misses the shot to the body.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Levy.
Ryan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Levy looks for a takedown but Ryan sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Levy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Levy is breathing heavily.
Levy throws a series of punches but Ryan avoids them all with ease.
Ryan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Levy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
An inside leg kick lands from Ryan.
Levy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Levy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Levy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ryan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Levy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Levy throws a push kick but Ryan slaps the foot to one side.
Levy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryan. Ryan obviously looking to wear him down.
Levy misses with a low kick.
Levy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ryan.
Levy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ryan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Levy throws out a leg kick but Ryan moves out of range and Levy only half commits.
Levy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Levy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scott Levy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ryan.
Ryan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Levy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ryan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ryan pushes Levy away with a front kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ryan, right into the meat.
Ryan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Ryan scoring well with a low kick there.
Levy is looking to wear down Ryan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ryan scores with a push kick.
Ryan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Ryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Levy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ryan cracks the inside of Levy's front leg.
Levy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ryan thumps Levy with a low kick.
Ryan throws a head kick but Levy moves out of range.
Levy misses with a double jab.
Levy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Ryan.
Levy moves out of range as Ryan throws a body kick.
Ryan thuds his right hand into Levy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Levy tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryan with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Levy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A cross from Ryan lands.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Levy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Levy tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ryan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Levy has time to react.
Ryan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Levy tried to score with a low kick but Ryan checks it.
Levy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Levy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryan as he avoids it easily.
Levy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ryan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ryan connects with the punch.
Ryan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That kick from Ryan tenderised Levy's leg. Levy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tom Ryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ryan lands a leg kick that knocks Levy off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ryan. Levy shrugs it off though.
Ryan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Levy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan scores with a push kick.
Levy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ryan scores with a spinning back kick!
Ryan scores with a head kick.
Ryan lands an overhand right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Levy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ryan - the referee stops the clock and Levy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ryan. Levy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ryan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Levy in his tracks.
Ryan scoring well with a low kick there.
Ryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Levy missing with a left hand there. Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ryan.
Levy misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ryan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Levy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lands a nice hook to Levy's body. Levy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Levy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ryan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ryan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Levy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Levy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryan. Ryan obviously looking to wear him down.
Ryan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Levy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryan can pounce on him.
Levy walks into a straight right hand from Ryan.
Ryan scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Ryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ryan.
Levy throws a sloppy head kick
and Ryan counters with a good, hard body kick but Levy shrugs it off.
Ryan feints and then cracks Levy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Levy down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ryan stuns Levy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ryan is looking to slow Levy down with leg kicks.
Ryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Levy's sensitive parts.
A head kick from Ryan lands but Levy takes it in his stride.
Ryan cracks the inside of Levy's front leg.
Levy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ryan.
Levy swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Levy will feel that in the morning.
Ryan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Levy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Levy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ryan scores with a punch to the head.
Ryan lands with an overhand left.
Levy throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Levy tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
Levy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Levy shoots for a double leg takedown but Ryan sprawls well. He's pushed Levy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ryan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Levy is rocked!
Ryan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Levy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Levy 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.
Ryan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levy misses with a body kick.
Ryan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ryan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Levy misses with a straight right.
Ryan digs a good hook to Levy's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan connects with a leg kick. Levy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ryan scoring well with a low kick there.
Levy seems to have got his legs back now.
Ryan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Levy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body. Levy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
Ryan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Levy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ryan slips a straight right by Levy.
Levy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ryan. That one must have hurt.
Ryan connects with a nice looking jab.
Ryan throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ryan punishes Levy's body with a nice straight punch.
Scott Levy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Levy thows a body shot but no joy.
Ryan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Levy shoots in but Ryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Ryan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ryan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Levy's calf.
Levy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Levy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryan lands a right hook to the body.
Levy swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body. Levy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Levy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Levy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryan scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ryan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ryan.
Ryan lands a slapping body shot.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Levy walks into a straight right hand from Ryan.
Levy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Levy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Ryan - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Levy. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Ryan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Levy throws a sloppy head kick
and Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Levy thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Ryan.
Levy takes one to the chin there.
Ryan throws a front kick that sends Levy stumbling back into the cage.
Levy takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Ryan jabs Levy right on the nose. Levy blinks but takes it well.
Ryan lands with a cross.
Ryan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Levy. That did some damage!
Levy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Levy misses the body punch
and Ryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ryan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan delivers a nice body kick.
Ryan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Levy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Ryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ryan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Ryan!
An out of breath Tom Ryan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Lodano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Svenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Lodano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dennis Svenson!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodano throws a looping overhand right but Svenson ducks down to avoid it.
Svenson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lodano is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Svenson misses with a right hand
and Lodano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lodano throws a hook but Svenson blocks it.
Lodano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Dennis Svenson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lodano is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Svenson.
Svenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodano is just out of range.
Svenson blocks a head kick by Lodano.
Lodano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svenson.
Lodano connects with a body shot that sends Svenson's belly button to the back.
Svenson is looking to clinch but Lodano is avoiding it.
Lodano clinches up against the cage.
Lodano blocking some punches.
Svenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lodano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lodano lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lodano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lodano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svenson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lodano's elbow.
Lodano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lodano takes an elbow to the temple.
Lodano tries a body shot but Svenson blocks it.
Svenson pushes Lodano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lodano working hard to break the clinch.
Lodano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Svenson backwards.
Lodano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lodano blocks a body shot from Svenson.
Svenson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Svenson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Svenson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lodano misses with a punch to the body.
Svenson pushes Lodano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svenson has a couple of punches blocked by Lodano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodano lands a nice uppercut.
Lodano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Svenson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Svenson.
A short right from Lodano.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Svenson.
Nice body punch from Lodano - that landed with a thud.
Lodano blocking some punches.
Svenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lodano misses with a punch to the body.
Lodano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Svensons head.
A right hand to the body from Lodano.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lodano.
Lodano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Svenson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Svenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lodano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lodano lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Svenson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodano is trying to break the clinch but Svenson has him pressed against the cage.
Svenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lodano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lodano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lodano blocks an uppercut.
Svenson has a couple of punches blocked by Lodano.
Still in the clinch, Lodano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Svenson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Svenson blocks a body shot from Lodano.
Lodano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Svenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Lodano's head coaches at Evade MMA-LOD that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Svenson misses with a wild body shot.
Svenson walks straight into a right hand from Lodano - that's dropped him! Lodano jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Svenson from any more punishment! Svenson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lucas Lodano!
Lucas Lodano retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Lucas Lodano, 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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