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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Fleischmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Leno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Leno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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KO power |
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Fleischmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Leno!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleischmann misses with a few strikes there.
Leno throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Fleischmann tumbling to the canvas!
Fleischmann is rocked!
Leno lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Fleischmann is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leno has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leno is looking to work some ground and pound but Fleischmann has wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leno with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leno gets to his feet - Fleischmann follows without any prompting.
Fleischmann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Leno misses its intended target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leno has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Leno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fleischmann seems to have got his legs back now.
Fleischmann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Adam Leno has been cut.
Fleischmann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leno lands a brutal uppercut that launches Fleischmann off his feet! Fleischmann tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Leno!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toghrul Asgarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Cherry will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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139 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toghrul Asgarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Cherry!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cherry tries to close the distance and clinch but Asgarov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asgarov darts in looking for a takedown but Cherry gets double underhooks and turns Asgarov into the cage.
Cherry is trying to stall.
Cherry throws an elbow that misses.
Asgarov 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.
Cherry trying to control the position but instead, Asgarov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cherry into the cage.
Asgarov takes an elbow to the temple.
Cherry lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherry wants to stall.
Asgarov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cherry after a bit of a struggle.
Cherry has a couple of punches blocked by Asgarov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asgarov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cherry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toghrul Asgarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cherry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asgarov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cherry working aggressively here.
Cherry leaning against his opponent.
Cherry is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Asgarov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cherry fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Asgarov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cherry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cherry taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cherry is pushing Asgarov's head away, looking to escape. Asgarov manages to hold on to the position though.
Asgarov working the head with strikes.
Asgarov working the head with strikes.
Cherry looks winded!
Asgarov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cherry is not content to let Asgarov control the position.
Asgarov looks up at the clock and then as Cherry takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Asgarov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asgarov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Asgarov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cherry is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Asgarov yanks on the arm and Cherry is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Asgarov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Toghrul Asgarov!
A relieved looking Toghrul Asgarov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Prickett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prickett kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dignity by Deacon Blue. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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234 lbs
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244 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shaun Prickett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prickett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Prickett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot by Barbosa.
Prickett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barbosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Prickett on the side of the head.
It looks like Shaun Prickett has been cut.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Prickett's head.
Barbosa steps in with a hook that catches Prickett right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Barbosa follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Prickett looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Barbosa!
Frank Barbosa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edu Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jouni Juoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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158 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edu Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jouni Juoni!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juoni motions for Alvarez to come forward. Juoni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Juoni gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alvarez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alvarez drops back looking for a leg! Juoni is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Juoni manages to kick Alvarez off! Alvarez jumps back into Juoni's guard.
Alvarez stands and throws Juoni's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Juoni is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juoni trying to remain calm as Alvarez controls from the top position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Juoni has eaten all the pies!
Juoni has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Juoni is defending well.
Juoni manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez controlling the position.
Juoni 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.
Alvarez pulls Juoni in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juoni looking to pass the guard.
Juoni trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juoni working a defensive guard here.
Alvarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juoni is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Juoni is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is really struggling to control Juoni but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Juoni has escaped the position, nice work there.
Juoni tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alvarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edu Alvarez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Juoni throws a low kick, looking for Alvarez's leg but Alvarez calmly moves out of range.
Juoni connects with a leg kick. Alvarez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alvarez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvarez drives through with a takedown into Juoni's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Alvarez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Juoni dives on top into guard.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Juoni controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juoni defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juoni tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Juoni manages to get himself to full guard.
Alvarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alvarez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Juoni looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Juoni looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Juoni!
Alvarez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Juoni is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juoni wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely.
Alvarez is trying to escape the mount.
Juoni wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely.
Alvarez tries to lock up and control but Juoni gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alvarez gets back to half guard.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juoni can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juoni is looking to advance position but Alvarez won't allow it.
Alvarez is trying is best to control the position here.
Alvarez gets full guard.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Juoni tries to pass.
Alvarez seems keen to control Juoni's posture.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Juoni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Edu Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Juoni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Alvarez shoots in but Juoni avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alvarez shoots in and bounces Juoni off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Juoni is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Edu Alvarez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Alvarez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Juoni tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alvarez is in Juoni's guard.
Alvarez passes Juoni's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Juoni wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura here.
Alvarez seems to be working for a kimura but Juoni defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juoni moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juoni striking off his back but it's not causing Alvarez any problems.
Alvarez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Juoni keeps moving.
Alvarez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Juoni is trying to control Alvarez's posture but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Juoni tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alvarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Juoni is being controlled here.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juoni keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alvarez tries for a kimura but Juoni is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez working away.
Alvarez controlling the position from side mount.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Juoni throws out a leg kick but Alvarez moves out of range and Juoni only half commits.
Edu Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Juoni misses the shot to the body.
Juoni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juoni misses with a head kick.
Juoni looks to land a body kick but Alvarez moved away.
Alvarez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Juoni sprawls well initially but Alvarez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Juoni is defending well.
Alvarez is taking a breather. Juoni says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Juoni tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jouni Juoni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez wants to finish this one by submission but Juoni is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alvarez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edu Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alvarez, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edu Alvarez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Tko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owen Gaines told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyler Tko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Owen Gaines!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaines pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tko slips a jab from Gaines.
Good leg kick by Gaines there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tko moves forwards but Gaines connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Tyler Tko has been cut.
Tko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaines.
Sloppy strikes from Gaines. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Gaines misses the target.
Gaines loads up on a big right hand but Tko slips the punch.
Gaines connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines throws a lazy head kick
and Tko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've been informed that Gaines has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gaines throws a hook but Tko avoids it easily.
Tko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaines throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gaines pinned against the cage. Gaines gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gaines tries to keep at a distance but Tko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaines landing knees to the body.
A short left from Gaines.
Gaines breaks the clinch.
Gaines throws a sloppy head kick and Tko moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaines jabs Tko right on the nose. Tko blinks but takes it well.
Tko blocks a low kick nicely.
Gaines scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tko in his tracks.
Tyler Tko's cut is getting worse.
Gaines misses with an uppercut. Tko saw that one coming.
Gaines connects with a jab.
Owen Gaines is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaines's corner calls for a 1-2. Gaines obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaines throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tko blocks a leg kick.
Tko tries to clinch but Gaines is having none of it.
Tko tries to clinch up but Gaines circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines lands a big head kick that sends Tko tumbling to the mat! Gaines takes a step backwards and waves Tko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tko is rocked!
Tyler Tko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gaines drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Tko's head, knocking him out cold! Gaines is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Owen Gaines!
A very excited looking Owen Gaines made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Labed Murazel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Gilas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilas has chosen Remember The Name - Fort Minor as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
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20
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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KO power |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Labed Murazel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Gilas!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Murazel. Gilas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gilas throws a looping overhand right but Murazel ducks down to avoid it.
Gilas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gilas moves out of range of the strikes.
Murazel swings for the body but Gilas moves out of range.
Murazel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gilas.
Murazel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironfist Athletics in the buildup to the fight.
Gilas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murazel scores with a hook.
Gilas throws a body shot but no joy.
Gilas drives through and clinches with Murazel against the cage.
Gilas swings wildly with an uppercut but Murazel uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilas turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gilas manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gilas throwing strikes but Murazel manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Murazel controlling from side mount.
Murazel working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas is not content to let Murazel control the position.
Murazel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gilas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gilas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Murazel trying to control from half guard but Gilas is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murazel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gilas is just riding it out for now. Murazel eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gilas is trying to stand up here but Murazel is controlling him well.
Gilas wants to improve his position but Murazel is controlling well.
Gilas manages to get to full guard.
Murazel trying to control but Gilas is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murazel wants to pass the guard but Gilas is keeping the position.
Gilas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gilas wants to hit a switch here but Murazel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gilas there!
Murazel tries to control but Gilas wriggling away.
Murazel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Murazel tries to control but Gilas wriggling away.
Murazel prevents Gilas from getting the reversal.
Gilas tries to hold on but Murazel pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilas is trying to escape the mount.
Murazel tries to control but Gilas wriggling away.
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 Labed Murazel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Murazel slips under a jab from Gilas.
Murazel throws a right and a left that Gilas avoids nicely.
Murazel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gilas defending well as Murazel loads up on a big left hand.
Murazel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gilas checks it well.
Murazel avoids the body shot from Gilas.
Gilas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murazel throws out a loose jab but Gilas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gilas moves out of range of the body kick from Murazel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murazel has time to react.
Murazel throws a series of punches but Gilas moves out of range.
Murazel misses with a few strikes there.
Gilas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murazel.
Murazel misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murazel throws out the jab.
Murazel throws an overhand right that lands on Gilas's shoulder, as Gilas tries to avoid the shot.
Murazel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gilas misses with a left hand
and Murazel counters with a stiff right hand.
Gilas ducks under a wild hook from Murazel.
Labed Murazel is winning the standup battle so far.
Murazel connects with a crisp jab.
A big right from Murazel misses.
Murazel throws the left hand but Gilas avoids the punch easily.
Gilas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murazel.
Gilas misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Murazel.
A telegraphed right hand from Murazel misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murazel throws a big shot that misses.
Murazel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murazel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gilas.
Murazel misses with a left hand
and Gilas counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Murazel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gilas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murazel.
Murazel misses with a hook
and Gilas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gilas wants to take a breather but Murazel is having none of it.
Murazel has hold of Gilas's hands but Gilas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gilas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murazel is looking for a sweep. Gilas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gilas is pressing down on Murazel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murazel is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilas lands strikes from half guard.
Gilas winds up and cracks Murazel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gilas trying to control from half guard but Murazel is working away.
Murazel moves into full guard.
Gilas throwing strikes but missing.
Gilas looking to pass the guard.
Murazel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gilas is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gilas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Murazel trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murazel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murazel slips under a jab from Gilas.
Murazel misses with a right hand
and Gilas counters with a single leg into guard. Murazel didn't expect that.
Murazel working for a triangle but Gilas defends it easily.
Gilas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gilas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sean Gilas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Murazel takes a swing at Gilas's ribcage but misses.
Murazel throws a jab when Gilas was well out of range.
Gilas swinging wildly here.
Gilas blocks a jab.
Gilas misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Murazel misses its intended target.
Gilas closes the distance and clinches.
Gilas lands with a light punch inside.
Gilas lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murazel blocks an uppercut.
Gilas misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gilas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murazel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gilas misses with an elbow over the top.
Murazel is trying to force a seperation but Gilas has the dominant position.
Murazel wants to stall.
Gilas tries for a takedown but Murazel manages to get underhooks.
Murazel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gilas is keeping busy.
Murazel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Labed Murazel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Gilas.
Gilas can't get the takedown.
Gilas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gilas is working for takedown but Murazel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gilas can't find room to land a body shot as Murazel controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gilas tries to score a body lock takedown but Murazel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gilas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murazel blocks it with crossed arms.
Murazel blocks an elbow strike from Gilas.
Gilas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murazel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gilas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gilas has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Murazel regains guard immediately.
Gilas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Murazel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gilas works over Murazel with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilas wants to control from the top but Murazel keeps moving.
Gilas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Murazel is trying to control the position but Gilas postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gilas distracts Murazel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gilas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gilas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murazel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gilas misses the jab.
Gilas misses with a looping left.
Gilas misses with a looping left.
Gilas slips a straight right by Murazel.
Gilas misses with a hook.
Gilas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murazel.
It looks like Sean Gilas has been cut.
Murazel throws a leg kick
and Gilas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murazel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilas clinches with his opponent.
Gilas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murazel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murazel.
Gilas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Labed Murazel has been cut.
Gilas lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Gilas really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Murazel.
Murazel looks to land a right hand but Gilas moved out of range.
Gilas moves out of range of the body kick.
Gilas lands with a hook. Murazel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murazel misses with a body shot
and Gilas counters with a two punch combo.
Gilas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murazel.
Murazel misses the body punch
so Gilas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gilas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murazel's head.
Murazel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gilas manages to get himself to full guard.
Sean Gilas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murazel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murazel wants to control from the top but Gilas keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murazel stopping the sweep attempt from Gilas.
Gilas is still trying to improve position.
Our spies down at at Area 51 inform us that Gilas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Murazel stands and throws Gilas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gilas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murazel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gilas misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murazel wants to control but Gilas is keeping him busy.
Murazel working away.
Gilas tries to bench press Murazel off him but Murazel keeps the position.
Murazel working away.
Murazel tries for a kimura but Gilas is defending well.
Murazel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gilas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gilas tries to improve position but can't.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murazel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murazel throws a jab but it's blocked by Gilas.
Murazel misses with the combination.
A big left from Gilas misses.
Gilas ducks under a wild hook from Murazel.
Gilas misses with an uppercut
and Murazel counters with a nice body shot.
Gilas throws a hook but Murazel avoids it easily.
Gilas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gilas misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murazel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gilas in his tracks.
Murazel misses with a wild combination.
Labed Murazel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murazel throws a shot from downtown. Gilas moves away and avoids it.
Labed Murazel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Murazel misses the target.
Gilas has Murazel up against the cage in a clinch.
Murazel trying to control the position but instead, Gilas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murazel into the cage.
Gilas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilas scores a nice knee to the body.
Murazel tries to stall but Gilas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Labed Murazel will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Gilas.
Murazel throws the kick towards the body but Gilas avoids it.
Murazel misses with a body shot.
Gilas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murazel misses with a body shot.
Gilas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gilas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gilas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilas tries to free his leg and advance position but Murazel is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murazel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gilas lands a couple of elbows.
Gilas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murazel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gilas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gilas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gilas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gilas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murazel.
Gilas throws a jab when Murazel was well out of range.
Murazel thuds a left hand into Gilas's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murazel throws a body shot but no joy.
Murazel throws an overhand right that lands on Gilas's shoulder, as Gilas tries to avoid the shot.
Gilas swings for the body but Murazel moves out of range.
Murazel looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilas is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Gilas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gilas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murazel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gilas moves out of range of the strikes.
Murazel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murazel is looking to score with low kicks.
Gilas avoids the body shot from Murazel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murazel blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Murazel misses.
Gilas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murazel.
Murazel misses with a body punch
and Gilas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gilas looks to score with a jab to the body but Murazel is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gilas misses the target.
Murazel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gilas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gilas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gilas is in close to Murazel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gilas works over Murazel with some ground and pound from guard.
Gilas trying to control but Murazel is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murazel controls Gilas momentarily but Gilas frees himself.
Gilas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Murazel misses
and Gilas counters with a stiff right hand.
Gilas misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murazel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gilas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murazel.
Murazel throws a sloppy head kick
and Gilas counters with a shoot takedown. Murazel fights it but they end up in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Gilas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gilas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sean Gilas!
Sean Gilas is the new lightweight champion!
Sean Gilas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoko Suna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balboa Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Gonna Fly Now - Bill Conti. Rocky Balboa Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rocky Balboa Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yoko Suna!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Balboa Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suna moves away.
Suna misses with the combination.
Balboa Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suna lands a jab.
Suna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balboa Jr moves away.
Suna slips a jab and a cross from Balboa Jr.
Suna misses the shot to the body.
Balboa Jr throws a right hand that Suna ducks under and follows up with a left that Suna also avoids with ease.
Suna throws a right and a left that Balboa Jr avoids nicely.
Suna swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Balboa Jr.
No joy there for Suna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Balboa Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suna takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Yoko Suna has been cut.
Balboa Jr lands a big uppercut and Suna crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Suna looks OK. Balboa Jr waves Suna back to his feet!
Balboa Jr throws a series of punches but Suna moves out of range.
Balboa Jr throws a right hand that Suna ducks under and follows up with a left that Suna also avoids with ease.
Balboa Jr tries to bum rush Suna with a series of wild strikes but Suna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balboa Jr throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Balboa Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Balboa Jr dodges the punch combination from Suna.
Suna misses with a straight left.
Balboa Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Balboa Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suna.
Balboa Jr misses with a straight left.
Suna leaves his chin hanging out and Balboa Jr seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Suna crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocky Balboa Jr!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Altare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Stoic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Altare could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Victor Stoic's chin.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Altare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Stoic!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Stoic with that takedown attempt.
Stoic fails to land the takedown.
Altare clinches up against the cage.
Stoic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Altare pulls his leg out and moves away.
John Altare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Stoic.
A shot to the liver by Altare. Beautiful body shot.
Stoic looks winded!
Altare changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Altare.
Altare scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Victor Stoic has been cut.
Altare scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stoic is rocked!
Altare has Stoic pushed against the cage.
Stoic is still on wobbly legs! Can Altare finish him?
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Altare for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Altare creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Stoic with a big uppercut! Stoic tries to clinch up but Altare pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Stoic to the mat! Stoic covers up and Altare unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Altare!
A very excited looking John Altare made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Dracula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Stephensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Dracula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marty Stephensson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephensson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Vladimir Dracula has been cut.
Stephensson stuffs the takedown attempt from Dracula. Dracula gets slowly back to his feet.
Dracula on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stephensson. Stephensson obviously looking to wear him down.
Stephensson misses with a head kick.
Dracula shoots in but no luck this time.
Dracula fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stephensson sprawls well initially but Dracula persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stephensson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Stephensson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stephensson keeps trying to improve his position.
Stephensson is refusing to be controlled, as Dracula sits in half guard.
Dracula sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephensson is doing well to control the position and prevent Dracula from advancing to side control.
Dracula stalling.
Stephensson tries to roll over but Dracula keeps him under control.
Dracula is keen to just control but Stephensson is a slippery customer.
Dracula tries to pass to full mount but Stephensson defends it.
Stephensson is looking for a sweep. Dracula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dracula is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stephensson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dracula lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dracula is keen to just control but Stephensson is a slippery customer.
Stephensson is controlling Dracula's trapped leg to prevent Dracula from advancing to side control.
Stephensson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dracula. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stephensson trying to hold on to Dracula's head to control him but Dracula postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stephensson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stephensson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dracula. That did some damage!
Dracula shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stephensson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Dracula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephensson lands a big head kick that sends Dracula tumbling to the mat! Stephensson takes a step backwards and waves Dracula back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stephensson keeps Dracula at a distance using the push kick.
Dracula is breathing heavily.
Stephensson leaves Dracula with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stephensson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephensson looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Stephensson backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Dracula's temple! It sends Dracula violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Stephensson celebrates and the doctors try to help Dracula!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Marty Stephensson!
Marty Stephensson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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