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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjo Alejandro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Lucas Jr (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 Travis Lucas Jr was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benjo Alejandro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Lucas Jr!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Benjo Alejandro has been cut.
Lucas Jr is looking to slow Alejandro down with leg kicks.
Alejandro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alejandro throws out a loose jab but Lucas Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucas Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Lucas Jr as Alejandro shoots in.
Lucas Jr misses with a body kick.
Lucas Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alejandro misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alejandro fails with a takedown attempt.
Lucas Jr defending well as Alejandro loads up on a big left hand.
Alejandro shoots for a double leg takedown but Lucas Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Alejandro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjo Alejandro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alejandro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lucas Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Alejandro 's knee.
Alejandro swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alejandro has a takedown stuffed.
Lucas Jr lands a head kick. Alejandro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alejandro tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lucas Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alejandro.
Horrible takedown by Alejandro or perhaps it was just good defense by Lucas Jr which made him look bad.
Alejandro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucas Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alejandro missing with a left hand there. Lucas Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alejandro cracks Lucas Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alejandro looks to land a right hand but Lucas Jr moved out of range.
Alejandro looks to land a right hand but Lucas Jr moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro lands a glancing blow to the side of Lucas Jr's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alejandro goes for a double leg but Lucas Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lucas Jr continues to drive forward.
Alejandro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alejandro jumps into guard, dragging Lucas Jr to the mat.
Alejandro being controlled here, momentarily.
Lucas Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lucas Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alejandro throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Travis Lucas Jr wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lucas Jr throws a head kick but Alejandro moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lucas Jr's waist but Lucas Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alejandro off to one side.
Alejandro fails with the takedown.
Lucas Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alejandro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alejandro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucas Jr.
Alejandro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lucas Jr swivels and escapes.
Lucas Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Alejandro.
Lucas Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lucas Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alejandro looking to score a takedown here. Lucas Jr is defending well but Alejandro drives through and ends up in Lucas Jr's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucas Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alejandro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lucas Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lucas Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alejandro manages to get himself to full guard.
Alejandro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucas Jr is one step ahead there.
Lucas Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alejandro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Lucas Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjo Alejandro's cut.
That's time! Alejandro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lucas Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alejandro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lucas Jr circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice sprawl there from Lucas Jr as Alejandro shoots in.
Lucas Jr moves out of range as Alejandro strikes.
Alejandro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lucas Jr pinned against the cage. Lucas Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjo Alejandro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alejandro.
Good leg kick by Lucas Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crunch! Lucas Jr slams his shin into Alejandro's torso.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lucas Jr.
Nice body kick from Lucas Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucas Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lucas Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Jr lands a big head kick that sends Alejandro tumbling to the mat! Lucas Jr takes a step backwards and waves Alejandro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alejandro 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.
Alejandro misses with a series of wild punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lucas Jr, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lucas Jr.
Alejandro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lucas Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alejandro. That did some damage!
Lucas Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lucas Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alejandro. That did some damage!
Lucas Jr cracks the inside of Alejandro's front leg.
Alejandro with a poor takedown
and Lucas Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Alejandro 's knee.
Lucas Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alejandro wants to stay close but Lucas Jr steps back to make room for something. Alejandro seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Lucas Jr and Alejandro drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Travis Lucas Jr!
After the fight, Travis Lucas 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between JR Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Schloash Ylurner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 'Looking For The Stone' by Dry Branch Fire Squad. Schloash Ylurner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
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191 lbs
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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
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JR Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schloash Ylurner!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like JR Adams has been cut.
Ylurner thows a body shot but no joy.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ylurner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams swings widly with a right hand
and Ylurner moves into the clinch.
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Ylurner lands with a straight right. Adams didn't see that one coming.
Ylurner throws the left hand but Adams avoids the punch easily.
Adams drives through with a takedown into Ylurner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adams stops Ylurner from standing up.
Ylurner keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ylurner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adams advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ylurner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adams.
Ylurner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adams pulls his head out easily.
Adams wants to take a breather but Ylurner is having none of it.
Adams throwing shots but Ylurner is blocking nicely.
Adams working Ylurner over with strikes.
Adams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ylurner is just riding it out for now. Adams eventually gives up the hold.
Ylurner is controlling Adams's trapped leg to prevent Adams from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ylurner is trying to get back to full guard.
Adams is trying to work for a kimura but Ylurner is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ylurner won't allow Adams to pass to mount.
Ylurner punching from the bottom.
Ylurner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adams.
Adams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ylurner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Adams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adams is looking for a kimura but Ylurner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adams to get the leverage.
Ylurner trying to hold on to Adams's head to control him but Adams postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adams passes to full mount!
Ylurner regains half guard.
Adams is just content to waste time from the top position. Ylurner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Adams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ylurner keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ylurner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ylurner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JR Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JR Adams's cut.
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.
Adams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ylurner pinned against the cage. Ylurner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ylurner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ylurner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Ylurner.
Adams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adams fails with the takedown.
Adams throws a big shot that misses.
Ylurner slips under a jab.
Ylurner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ylurner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ylurner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ylurner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Ylurner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams postures up and lands a big shot to Ylurner's brow.
Adams preventing the sweep.
Adams trying to control but Ylurner is working from the bottom.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Ylurner is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ylurner keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams passes into half guard.
Adams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ylurner's head.
Adams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ylurner defending well though.
Adams is trying to control the action in half guard but Ylurner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ylurner is looking to control Adams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ylurner avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ylurner's head.
Ylurner is not content to let Adams control the position.
Adams trying to pass the guard but Ylurner defending well.
Ylurner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adams.
Ylurner taking some punishment here, with Adams in his half guard.
Adams is pressing down on Ylurner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ylurner is holding on for now.
Ylurner is trying to maintain the position but Adams is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ylurner controlling the position well.
JR Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adams passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ylurner regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams prevents Ylurner from standing back up.
Adams wants to free his trapped foot but Ylurner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JR Adams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on JR Adams's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ylurner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ylurner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Adams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ylurner keeps working.
Adams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ylurner sees it coming and defends easily.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ylurner keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ylurner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Adams wants to work for an arm triangle but Ylurner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Adams wants to take a breather but Ylurner is having none of it.
Ylurner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Adams tries to pass to full mount but Ylurner defends it.
Ylurner is not content to let Adams control the position.
JR Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ylurner sees it coming and defends easily.
Adams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ylurner is not content to let Adams control the position.
Adams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adams tries to pass to full mount but Ylurner defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams trying to control from half guard but Ylurner is working away.
Schloash Ylurner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ylurner is looking to escape.
Adams is just content to waste time from the top position. Ylurner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Adams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ylurner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to control from the top but Ylurner keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of JR Adams.
Ylurner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ylurner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Adams stays in close to Ylurner's body and controls the position.
Ylurner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
JR Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JR Adams!
After winning the bout, JR Adams 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Ismailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas has chosen Ralek Gracie - GINAGI (G-IN-A-GI) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Ismailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ismailov drops Thomas with a big left hand and mounts him. Thomas is in big trouble!
It looks like Paul Thomas has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Ismailov is trying to stick to Thomas's back but Thomas is turning into Ismailov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ismailov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Thomas.
Ismailov working a defensive guard here.
Ismailov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thomas has gone for a leg lock! Ismailov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thomas's guard.
Thomas is controlling Ismailov's posture.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Ismailov controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ismailov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ismailov looking to sit in guard and control but Thomas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thomas advances to half guard.
Ismailov is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ismailov is in trouble now - Thomas has advanced to mount!
Thomas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ismailov is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov looking to pass the guard.
Ismailov trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thomas trying to control the position.
Ismailov stands up and waves to Thomas to follow him.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ismailov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thomas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ismailov sees it coming and defends easily.
Ismailov trying to get back to full guard but Thomas takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ismailov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Thomas.
Ismailov wants to hold on but Thomas pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov can't escape the position.
Thomas landing strikes from the mount.
Thomas goes for an armbar but Ismailov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ismailov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ismailov throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Ismailov is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Ismailov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Thomas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
Ismailov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Ismailov as Thomas shoots in.
Ismailov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ismailov fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Ismailov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magomed Ismailov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Thomas.
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ismailov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paul Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Ismailov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismailov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ismailov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Ismailov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ismailov seems to be working for a kimura but Thomas defends the submission attempt.
Ismailov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov is keen to just control but Thomas is a slippery customer.
Thomas trying to control here.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Ismailov has control of the leg.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ismailov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thomas defends it well.
Thomas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paul Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas has his foot on Ismailov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ismailov works his way back into a safe position though.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Ismailov controlling him for the moment.
Ismailov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ismailov manages to get himself to full guard.
Thomas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ismailov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ismailov has escaped and now he's on top!
Ismailov wants to get up but he can't break Thomas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ismailov's guard.
Ismailov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas slips nicely into half guard.
Thomas seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ismailov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul Thomas!
A very excited looking Paul Thomas rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Harbor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell has chosen Voices- Rev Theory as his entrance music. James Harbor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Mitchell's chin.
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210 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Harbor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harbor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mitchell's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mitchell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mitchell has his foot on Harbor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harbor works his way back into a safe position though.
Harbor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell can't keep his opponent in guard - Harbor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Harbor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mitchell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitchell looking for a guillotine here but Harbor defends easily.
Harbor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mitchell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harbor throws a big elbow that misses.
Harbor won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Harbor from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Harbor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harbor is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harbor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harbor trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Harbor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mitchell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harbor scoring with some ground and pound.
Harbor won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
Harbor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mitchell wants to sweep here but Harbor controlling him for the moment.
Mitchell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell with a couple of short strikes.
Harbor tries to hold on but Mitchell postures up.
Mitchell lands a big shot there that rocks Harbor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Harbor is looking to get to half guard.
Harbor is bucking up trying to escape but Mitchell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Harbor is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tenacity Elite - 17 Coaches, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Harbor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harbor wants to hold on but Mitchell pushes him away.
Mitchell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Harbor's face.
Harbor regains half guard.
Mitchell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Harbor is rocked!
Mitchell working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Harbor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mitchell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harbor sees it coming and defends easily.
Harbor seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mitchell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mitchell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mitchell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harbor defending well though.
Mitchell lands with a punch from half guard.
Harbor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mitchell is working away from the top position though.
Mitchell throwing shots but Harbor is blocking nicely.
Harbor is pressing down on Mitchell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harbor has momentary wrist control but Mitchell slips an elbow through the middle.
Harbor wants to sweep but no luck.
Mitchell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mitchell drops back looking for a leg! Harbor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harbor manages to kick Mitchell off! Mitchell jumps back into Harbor's guard.
Harbor trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harbor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harbor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mitchell defends it easily.
Harbor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mitchell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harbor trying to keep a closed guard but Mitchell is proving a slippery customer.
Mitchell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harbor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mitchell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mitchell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mitchell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mitchell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mitchell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitchell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mitchell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Harbor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mitchell.
Mitchell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Harbor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mitchell, into his guard.
Mitchell keeping full guard, as Harbor tries to pass.
Harbor pushing down on Mitchell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mitchell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harbor is one step ahead there.
Mitchell keeps trying to improve his position.
Harbor trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mitchell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harbor trying to keep a closed guard but Mitchell is proving a slippery customer.
Mitchell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harbor trying to keep a closed guard but Mitchell is proving a slippery customer.
Harbor pulls Mitchell in close to prevent any damage.
Mitchell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harbor is trying to control the position but Mitchell postures up.
Harbor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mitchell's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harbor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harbor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
James Mitchell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harbor won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harbor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mitchell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Harbor wants to control but Mitchell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mitchell thows a huge punch but Harbor dodges it nicely.
Harbor actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mitchell connects with a nice short shot to Harbor's temple.
Mitchell prevents Harbor from improving his position.
Harbor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mitchell pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harbor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mitchell working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mitchell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harbor is just riding it out for now. Mitchell eventually gives up the hold.
Harbor looking for submissions off his back.
Mitchell slips a nice elbow through Harbor's hands, connecting with Harbor's forehead.
Mitchell seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Harbor is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Mitchell!
Our winner, James Mitchell, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Putski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suneet Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chandler has chosen Trendy as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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18
153 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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35
157 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Putski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Suneet Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Putski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chandler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chandler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chandler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Putski 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.
Chandler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Putski back to the cage. Chandler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Some wild striking there from Chandler.
Putski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chandler shoots in and bounces Putski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Putski looking to control.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Putski keeping full guard, as Chandler tries to pass.
Putski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chandler is one step ahead there.
Chandler drops back looking for a leg! Putski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Putski manages to kick Chandler off! Chandler jumps back into Putski's guard.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Putski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chandler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chandler drops back looking for a leg! Putski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Putski manages to kick Chandler off! Chandler jumps back into Putski's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler tries to free his leg and advance position but Putski is retaining full guard.
Chandler drops back looking for a leg! Putski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Putski manages to kick Chandler off! Chandler jumps back into Putski's guard.
Chandler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Putski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chandler has managed to get both his arms back between Putski's legs - danger averted.
Chandler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putski is keeping the position for now.
Putski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Putski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chandler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chandler pushing down on Putski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Putski is defending against the submission attempts here by Chandler.
Putski wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler is looking for a kimura here.
Chandler wants to work for an arm triangle but Putski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Putski gets full guard.
Chandler pushing down on Putski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Putski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chandler pulls his head out easily.
Chandler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is working for a submission of some sort.
Putski wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chandler seems to be working for a kimura but Putski defends the submission attempt.
Chandler is looking for a kimura but Putski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chandler to get the leverage.
Putski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chandler is working away from the top position though.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chandler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Putski moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suneet Chandler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chandler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Putski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Putski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Putski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chandler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chandler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Putski has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Chandler drops back looking for a leg! Putski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Putski manages to kick Chandler off! Chandler jumps back into Putski's guard.
Chandler slips nicely into half guard.
Chandler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Putski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler is looking for a kimura here.
Chandler seems to be working for a kimura but Putski defends the submission attempt.
Chandler is pressing down on Putski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Putski is holding on for now.
Chandler wants to work for an arm triangle but Putski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Putski is looking to improve his position.
Putski trying to control from the bottom.
Putski is defending against the submission attempts here by Chandler.
Putski is looking for a sweep. Chandler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chandler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chandler's back!
Chandler wants to escape the position.
Putski looking for the choke from the back.
Putski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chandler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
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!
Putski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Putski keeps control of the position as Chandler tries to break free.
Chandler rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Putski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Putski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chandler is defending against the submission attempts here by Putski.
Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Putski wants to free his trapped foot but Chandler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Putski is working for a kimura but Chandler is defending it quite comfortably.
Chandler is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Putski is tapping! Great win for Chandler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Suneet Chandler!
During a confident post fight interview, Suneet Chandler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby McBobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanley comes to the cage accompanied by The man that you FEAR . McBobby comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cold as Ice -- MOP kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
20 - 9 - 1 |
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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
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby McBobby!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McBobby.
It looks like Kyle Stanley has been cut.
McBobby clinches.
Stanley blocks an uppercut.
McBobby keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stanley's efforts to push away.
Stanley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McBobby has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stanley is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stanley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBobby slips under a jab from Stanley.
Stanley takes one on the button.
Stanley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBobby pushes Stanley away with a front kick.
McBobby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McBobby tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stanley is able to avoid easily.
Stanley misses with a body kick.
Stanley throws a quick inside leg kick.
McBobby swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McBobby ducks under a wild hook from Stanley.
McBobby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kyle Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanley misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBobby needs to keep his hands up - Stanley had a free shot at his head there.
Stanley throws a wild body kick that McBobby sees coming a mile off.
McBobby lands with a good body shot.
McBobby ducks under a wild hook from Stanley.
McBobby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stanley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McBobby scrambles back to his feet.
A good leg kick by McBobby.
Stanley avoids the head kick by McBobby.
McBobby tests Stanley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stanley misses with a straight left.
McBobby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stanley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stanley lands a head kick!
It looks like Bobby McBobby has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBobby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A slow jab from McBobby misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBobby slips under a jab from Stanley.
Stanley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stanley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've been told by Stanley's head coaches at Killers Concentration Camp that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stanley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McBobby, as that shot connected.
McBobby throws an overhand right that lands on Stanley's shoulder, as Stanley tries to avoid the shot.
Stanley misses with a head kick.
Stanley lands a nice leg kick that just misses McBobby's sensitive parts.
Stanley throws a leg kick but McBobby sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stanley misses with a straight left.
McBobby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stanley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from McBobby.
A jab from Stanley misses.
Stanley throws a hook to the side of McBobby's head but McBobby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBobby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stanley misses with a right hand
and McBobby counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stanley's knee momentarily.
Good leg kick by Stanley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McBobby buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McBobby gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stanley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McBobby is adopting a defensive guard.
Stanley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stanley trying to control the position from guard on top but McBobby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McBobby keeping moving, preventing Stanley from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kyle Stanley.
Stanley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBobby finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McBobby lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stanley's sensitive parts.
McBobby takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McBobby throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McBobby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McBobby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stanley.
McBobby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby McBobby dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McBobby buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stanley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McBobby walks into a left hand.
McBobby lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stanley slips a straight right by McBobby.
A leg kick checked by McBobby.
An inside leg kick from Stanley misses.
McBobby works the jab nicely.
McBobby does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McBobby moves away from the strike by Stanley.
McBobby scores with a head kick. Stanley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stanley, right into the meat.
Stanley throws a leg kick but McBobby sees it coming and moves out of range.
McBobby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stanley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stanley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McBobby misses with a low kick as Stanley jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stanley moves out of range of the strikes.
McBobby moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stanley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stanley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stanley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stanley looks to land a left hand but McBobby moved out of range nicely.
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from McBobby.
Stanley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBobby.
McBobby blocks the body kick.
Stanley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McBobby buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McBobby moves out of range of the body kick from Stanley.
Stanley checks the leg kick.
McBobby scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McBobby.
Stanley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stanley avoids the body shot from McBobby.
McBobby blocks the body kick.
McBobby is looking to chop away at Stanley's legs.
A leg kick checked by Stanley.
Stanley misses with a straight right.
McBobby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stanley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McBobby - the referee stops the clock and Stanley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McBobby. Stanley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stanley moves out of range of the leg kick from McBobby.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanley. McBobby does a little dance to reset his feet.
McBobby lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stanley moves away from the strike by McBobby.
McBobby throws a front kick aimed at Stanley's knee but Stanley avoids it well.
McBobby works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kyle Stanley's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanley. McBobby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stanley tries to work over McBobby's front leg with a kick but McBobby checks it.
McBobby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stanley misses with a looping left.
McBobby lands a nice shot to the body.
McBobby gets a clinch.
Stanley has had enough of the clinch but McBobby keeps him there for the moment.
Stanley breaks from the clinch.
McBobby throws a leg kick but Stanley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McBobby tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McBobby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bobby McBobby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McBobby checks a leg kick.
McBobby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McBobby just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stanley's brow.
McBobby throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley throws a punch but it's blocked by McBobby.
McBobby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stanley.
McBobby lands an elbow that stopped Stanley in his tracks for a moment.
McBobby wants to get back to striking at distance but Stanley won't allow it.
Stanley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for McBobby.
Stanley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stanley breaks the clinch.
McBobby scores with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from McBobby. No joy for Stanley on that attempt.
Stanley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McBobby scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stanley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stanley moves away from the strike by McBobby.
Stanley closes this distance looking for a takedown but McBobby circles away.
McBobby avoids the body shot from Stanley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby McBobby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McBobby tries to bum rush Stanley with a series of wild strikes but Stanley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stanley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McBobby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McBobby ducks under a wild hook from Stanley.
Stanley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McBobby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McBobby thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stanley if he has to take too many more of those.
McBobby throws a leg kick which misses Stanley's front leg but catches the back leg as Stanley tries to avoid it.
McBobby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stanley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body kick from McBobby.
Stanley looks to land a body kick but McBobby moved away.
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from McBobby.
Stanley throws a jab but it's blocked by McBobby.
A chopping leg kick lands by McBobby.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanley throws a hook to the side of McBobby's head but McBobby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBobby scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McBobby goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stanley tries to move into range but McBobby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McBobby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McBobby connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McBobby throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBobby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stanley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stanley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McBobby.
Stanley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBobby manages to avoid it.
McBobby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McBobby misses with an attempted mid kick.
McBobby throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stanley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stanley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McBobby will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stanley tries to keep at a distance but McBobby has taken the fight into the clinch.
McBobby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kyle Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBobby with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McBobby tries to clinch up but Stanley circles away and keeps his distance.
A left lands for McBobby.
Kyle Stanley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stanley moves out of range of the body kick from McBobby.
Stanley looks to score with a jab to the body but McBobby is just out of range.
Stanley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McBobby scoring well with a low kick there.
McBobby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McBobby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Stanley as he checks the leg kick.
Stanley tries to move into range but McBobby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McBobby tests Stanley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McBobby moves out of range as Stanley throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley throws a leg kick but McBobby sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stanley swats away the attempt to clinch by McBobby.
McBobby scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stanley throws a low kick but it's checked well by McBobby.
McBobby explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stanley throws a leg kick but McBobby checks it.
Stanley lands the left hand.
McBobby thumps Stanley with a low kick.
McBobby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stanley.
McBobby scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stanley circles away from the clinch attempt.
McBobby throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bobby McBobby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBobby cracks Stanley with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanley misses with a left hand
and McBobby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stanley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McBobby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McBobby throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slow jab from Stanley misses its intended target.
McBobby throws a nice inside leg kick.
McBobby looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McBobby tries to clinch there but Stanley circles away.
Bobby McBobby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by McBobby.
Stanley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stanley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McBobby cracks the inside of Stanley's front leg.
McBobby fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stanley.
McBobby fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stanley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby McBobby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McBobby winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby McBobby!
After winning the bout, Bobby McBobby thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kyle Stanley was interviewed post fight and said 'FUCK STEEL PENN. guys a loser who spends all his cash on this game and crys like a bitch and offers money for fighter and orgs. Only person I met whos been kicked out and bought his way back in. Mr white probably has 10 accounts and he crys to mike tycoon about everything on all of them. Hope you ge'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Lucania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joni Vvit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucania kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Murder Inc. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Salvatore Lucania!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joni Vvit!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vvit checks a low kick from Lucania.
Vvit misses with the combination.
Joni Vvit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vvit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vvit misses with a right hand
and Lucania counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lucania won't allow Vvit to sweep him here.
Lucania won't allow Vvit to get back to his feet.
Vvit trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Vvit trying to keep a closed guard but Lucania is proving a slippery customer.
Lucania throws a big elbow that misses.
Vvit scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucania lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lucania.
Vvit misses with a double jab.
Lucania throws a lazy right hand but Vvit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vvit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucania takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lucania looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vvit!
Lucania working the head and body with strikes.
Vvit told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vvit tries to buck Lucania off but Lucania is having none of it.
Lucania in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lucania tries to advance to mount but Vvit denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Lucania lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lucania tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vvit is trying to control Lucania's posture but Lucania avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Lucania.
Lucania prevents Vvit from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vvit throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Vvit taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vvit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vvit misses with a head shot. Lucania uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lucania seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lucania wants to sweep here but Vvit controlling him for the moment.
Vvit is looking to stand up but Lucania won't let him.
Lucania is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vvit defends well.
Vvit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lucania looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucania, not yet.
Lucania is working hard here to advance position.
Lucania 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.
Vvit is looking to work some ground and pound but Lucania has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vvit tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucania is retaining full guard.
Vvit trying to control but Lucania is working from the bottom.
Lucania looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucania, not yet.
Lucania looking for a guillotine here but Vvit defends easily.
Vvit is stalling in the full guard.
Vvit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vvit pushing down on Lucania's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vvit decides to return to a standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Vvit misses.
Lucania lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vvit scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucania throws a one two combo.
Lucania with a hook.
Vvit moves out of range of the leg kick from Lucania.
Vvit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucania moves out of range as Vvit strikes.
Lucania ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vvit jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vvit thuds a left hand into Lucania's body.
Vvit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lucania sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lucania scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vvit fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Salvatore Lucania will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lucania slips under a jab.
Vvit throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lucania staying out of range there.
Vvit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucania thows a body shot but no joy.
Lucania lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vvit loads up on a big right hand but Lucania slips the punch.
Vvit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lucania counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucania with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vvit looking for a sweep. Not yet Vvit, not yet.
Vvit keeping full guard, as Lucania tries to pass.
Vvit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vvit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vvit will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucania throwing strikes from guard but Vvit blocks nicely.
Lucania trying to control but Vvit is working from the bottom.
Vvit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucania manages to get himself to full guard.
Lucania is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vvit is aware though and is defending well.
Lucania lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Vvit wants to stand but Lucania is controlling the position.
Lucania is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lucania loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lucania lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucania wants to pass the guard but Vvit is keeping the position.
Lucania trying to control the position from guard on top but Vvit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vvit looking for a sweep. Not yet Vvit, not yet.
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!
Lucania pushes down on Vvit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vvit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lucania stopping the sweep attempt from Vvit.
Lucania wants to control from the top but Vvit keeps moving.
Vvit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucania is one step ahead there.
Lucania trying to control but Vvit is working from the bottom.
Lucania content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vvit wants to stand up but Lucania is controlling him.
Vvit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lucania trying to control but Vvit is working from the bottom.
Lucania thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Salvatore Lucania overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vvit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vvit trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vvit wants to improve his position but instead Lucania has moved into half guard.
Lucania content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vvit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucania.
Vvit taking some punishment here, with Lucania in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vvit won't allow Lucania to pass to mount.
Vvit is trying to stand back up but Lucania is controlling him
Lucania looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lucania is looking to take a break and control but Vvit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vvit is looking to escape.
Vvit tries to roll over but Lucania keeps him under control.
Vvit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vvit is pressing down on Lucania's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lucania landing with the ground and pound.
Lucania postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vvit keeping moving, preventing Lucania from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Lucania dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lucania keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vvit.
Vvit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lucania to score with a decent uppercut.
Lucania uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vvit.
Lucania moves out of range as Vvit strikes.
Lucania connects with a nice looking jab.
Lucania slips under a jab.
Vvit swings for the body but Lucania moves out of range.
Vvit cracks Lucania with a good jab.
A slow jab from Vvit misses its intended target.
Vvit scores with a hook to the body. Lucania takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Vvit misses the target.
Vvit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vvit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lucania counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lucania.
Vvit wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucania stands and throws Vvit's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vvit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lucania throwing shots but Vvit is blocking nicely.
Vvit makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Vvit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lucania has time to react.
Joni Vvit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vvit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vvit lands a jab to the nose.
Lucania connects with a nice looking jab.
Vvit misses the shot to the body.
Vvit throws a nice looking combination but Lucania bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joni Vvit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucania lands with a nice body punch.
Vvit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vvit misses with an uppercut
and Lucania counters with a shoot takedown. Vvit fights it but they end up in guard.
Lucania trying to control but Vvit is working from the bottom.
Vvit 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.
Lucania trying to control but Vvit is working from the bottom.
Vvit trying to keep a closed guard but Lucania is proving a slippery customer.
Lucania is standing up over Vvit. Vvit looks to escape but Lucania dives into side control.
Vvit is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vvit takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vvit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lucania lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucania lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vvit is trying to buck Lucania off.
Vvit is being controlled here.
Vvit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lucania has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lucania pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Vvit is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Vvit gets back to half guard.
Lucania is working for a kimura but Vvit is defending it quite comfortably.
Vvit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucania seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vvit is trying to control but can't.
Vvit has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lucania is on him like a limpet, forcing Vvit back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lucania fails to land.
Lucania misses with a body punch.
Vvit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lucania lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vvit backwards.
Vvit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucania backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Vvit.
Lucania works on Vvit's body with a couple of short punches.
Vvit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lucania lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lucania pushes Vvit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucania working aggressively here.
Lucania is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vvit is keeping busy.
Joni Vvit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucania jumps guard but Vvit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvatore Lucania showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lucania, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvatore Lucania!
After winning the bout, Salvatore Lucania 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommaso Baroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugues De Payens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugues De Payens is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommaso Baroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugues De Payens!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baroni scores with a three punch combo!
Baroni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Payens misses with a kick to the body.
Baroni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Payens throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Payens throws a body punch but Baroni moves out of range.
Baroni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baroni tries to close the distance and clinch but De Payens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baroni throws a looping overhand right but De Payens ducks down to avoid it.
Baroni throws a body punch but De Payens moves out of range.
Baroni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baroni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Payens misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheers as Baroni lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Payens doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Payens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baroni. Baroni obviously looking to wear him down.
Baroni takes a swing at De Payens's ribcage but misses.
A solid body kick from De Payens.
Baroni moves out of range of the leg kick from De Payens.
Baroni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baroni misses with a looping right.
De Payens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Payens takes a swing at Baroni's ribcage but misses.
De Payens ducks under a wild hook from Baroni.
De Payens is looking to slow Baroni down with leg kicks.
De Payens ducks under a wild hook from Baroni.
Baroni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Payens has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Payens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baroni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Payens. Baroni shrugs it off though.
De Payens misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Payens. Baroni does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Payens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baroni misses with a straight right.
De Payens slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Payens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baroni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baroni lands with a good body shot.
De Payens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Tommaso Baroni has been cut.
Baroni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from De Payens.
De Payens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroni throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Payens lands a nice hook to Baroni's body. Baroni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baroni moves out of range of the body kick from De Payens.
Baroni moves forwards but De Payens connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baroni moves away from the strike by De Payens.
Baroni tries to clinch there but De Payens circles away.
De Payens connects with a body shot that sends Baroni's belly button to the back.
De Payens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baroni finds it's way round the side to connect with De Payens's head.
Baroni looks to throw the jab but De Payens is out of range.
Baroni thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Payens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baroni rather than just go for the knockout.
Baroni works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baroni tests De Payens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Payens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baroni.
Baroni tries to close the distance and clinch but De Payens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Payens throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Baroni misses.
A big left from Baroni misses.
Baroni closes the distance and clinches.
Baroni misses with a punch on the inside.
De Payens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baroni stalling the fight.
De Payens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baroni throws a leg kick
and De Payens counters with a big head kick but Baroni shrugs it off.
De Payens works Baroni's body with a nice hook.
De Payens lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommaso Baroni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommaso Baroni's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baroni tries to clinch up.
Baroni misses with a looping left.
De Payens moves out of range of the body kick.
Baroni tried to score with a low kick but De Payens checks it.
Baroni punishes De Payens's body with a nice straight punch.
De Payens misses with a body kick.
Baroni thows a leg kick but De Payens checks it
and De Payens counters with a good low kick that Baroni was not able to check.
De Payens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Payens clobbers Baroni with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baroni connects with a crisp jab.
Tommaso Baroni is winning the standup battle so far.
Baroni throws a poor cross that misses
and De Payens counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Payens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baroni jabs at De Payens's body.
We've been told by Baroni's head coaches at Rough House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Payens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baroni was well out of range. Poor timing from De Payens.
De Payens scores with a leg kick.
De Payens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baroni manages to avoid it.
De Payens misses the shot to the body.
Baroni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baroni.
De Payens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baroni manages to avoid it.
Baroni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Payens on the side of the head.
De Payens misses with a head kick.
De Payens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baroni tries to clinch but De Payens moves out of range.
De Payens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baroni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Payens.
Baroni misses with a straight left.
A shot to the liver by Baroni. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Payens looks to land a combination. Baroni sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Baroni avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Payens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baroni fails to land with a series of punches.
Baroni loads up on a big right hand but De Payens slips the punch.
Nice body kick there by De Payens.
Baroni checks a low kick from De Payens.
Baroni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baroni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Payens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baroni looks to throw the jab but De Payens is out of range.
De Payens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Payens lands a big head kick that sends Baroni to the canvas! De Payens follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugues De Payens!
In his post fight interview, Hugues De Payens gave a big smile as he said 'To understand the nature of enlightenment requires infinite understanding, sometimes the evil we perceive in this reality, is merely our own human nature learning to cast free the shackles of illusion. Love to you all, never stop believing! Broken Halo! You are all God's awake and act as such wi'.
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