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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glin Burman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shadow kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Can't Be Touched. Glin Burman 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Shadow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glin Burman!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shadow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Fighting Temple in the buildup to the fight.
Shadow moves into range and clinches up with Burman.
Shadow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shadow pushes Burman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burman is trying to maintain a safe position but Shadow gets an underhook and turns Burman into the cage.
Burman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shadow is keeping busy.
Burman is looking to control Shadow's arms but Shadow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burman has his back to the cage.
Shadow pushes Burman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shadow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burman backwards.
Shadow breaks the clinch.
Burman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shadow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick misses from Burman.
Burman throws a sloppy head kick
and Shadow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Burman's guard.
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!
Shadow wants to control from the top but Burman keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shadow trying to control but Burman is working from the bottom.
Burman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shadow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Burman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burman fakes the leg kick and cracks Shadow in the body.
Shadow jabs at Burman's body.
Burman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shadow moves into the clinch.
Shadow pressing his opponent against the cage.
Burman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shadow obliges.
Burman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shadow.
Shadow gets through Burman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burman stalling in the clinch.
Shadow lands a nice uppercut.
Shadow has Burman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shadow pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Burman tumbling to the mat - Shadow dives into Burman's guard.
Shadow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shadow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burman keeping moving, preventing Shadow from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadow tries to free his leg and advance position but Burman is retaining full guard.
Shadow trying to control but Burman is working from the bottom.
Shadow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shadow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shadow misses with a hook.
Shadow works the jab nicely.
Burman looks to score with a jab to the body but Shadow is just out of range.
Good shot there by Shadow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shadow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Shadow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shadow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shadow takes a swing at Burman's ribcage but misses.
Burman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shadow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Burman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shadow 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.
Burman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burman wants to stand but Shadow is controlling the position.
Shadow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burman wants to stand but Shadow is controlling the position.
Shadow throws an elbow that misses. Burman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shadow's guard. Nice move by Burman!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burman postures up.
Shadow pulls Burman in close to his closed guard and prevents Burman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shadow pushes a forearm under Burman's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Burman is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Shadow!
Bill Shadow thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Konopacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill H Ahellno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahellno comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Domination kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Konopacki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill H Ahellno!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahellno misses with a few strikes there.
Konopacki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahellno scores with a body shot.
Konopacki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Konopacki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahellno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ahellno lands a leg kick that knocks Konopacki off balance momentarily.
Konopacki cracks Ahellno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Konopacki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Konopacki tries to score with a low kick but Ahellno moves his leg out of the way.
Konopacki lands a leg kick that knocks Ahellno off balance momentarily.
We've been hearing reports that Konopacki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ahellno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahellno just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konopacki throws a leg kick which misses Ahellno's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahellno tries to avoid it.
Ahellno works the jab nicely.
Ahellno cracks Konopacki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Ahellno misses.
It looked like Konopacki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ahellno works over Konopacki's head and body with a nice combination.
Ahellno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahellno throws a hook but Konopacki blocks it.
Konopacki throws a right hand that misses
and Ahellno counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Ahellno. Those never looked like landing.
Konopacki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Konopacki throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahellno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Konopacki manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konopacki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahellno feints a counter leg kick.
Ahellno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Konopacki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bill H Ahellno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahellno cracks the inside of Konopacki's front leg.
Konopacki throws a leg kick but Ahellno sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ahellno dips to his left and cracks Konopacki with an uppercut!
Konopacki slips a jab from Ahellno.
Ahellno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ahellno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Konopacki with a body shot.
Konopacki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahellno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahellno's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahellno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Konopacki blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki moves away from the strike by Ahellno.
A little feinted left hand from Konopacki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Konopacki fails with a takedown attempt.
Pawel Konopacki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konopacki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ahellno defends well and Konopacki ends up having to push Ahellno into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ahellno scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Konopacki darts in trying to clinch
and Ahellno counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahellno throws a leg kick but Konopacki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Konopacki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Konopacki is looking to chop away at Ahellno's legs.
Ahellno feints a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Konopacki.
Ahellno works Konopacki's body with a nice hook.
Konopacki pushes Ahellno up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ahellno as Konopacki tries to tie him up.
Ahellno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Konopacki looking to slow down the pace here.
Konopacki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahellnos head.
Konopacki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Konopacki prevents Ahellno from breaking the clinch.
Konopacki keeps control of Ahellno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Konopacki throws a head punch that misses.
Konopacki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahellno manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Konopacki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill H Ahellno dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ahellno misses with a wild combination.
Konopacki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Konopacki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahellno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Konopacki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahellno walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Konopacki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ahellno goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Konopacki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ahellno back to the cage. Konopacki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahellno checks a leg kick.
Konopacki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ahellno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Konopacki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konopacki connects with a nice looking jab.
A combination from Ahellno does no damage.
Konopacki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahellno avoids the head kick by Konopacki.
A little jabbing left from Ahellno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahellno scores with a three punch combo!
Ahellno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahellno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Konopacki lands with a slapping head kick.
Ahellno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ahellno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahellno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good work by Ahellno as he checks the leg kick.
Ahellno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Konopacki scores with a jab to the body.
Konopacki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahellno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ahellno scores with a body shot.
Good work by Konopacki as he checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Konopacki. Those never looked like landing.
Ahellno walks into a straight right hand from Konopacki.
Ahellno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahellno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Konopacki.
Konopacki scores with a leg kick.
Konopacki throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ahellno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ahellno, right into the meat.
Konopacki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Konopacki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahellno was well out of range. Poor timing from Konopacki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konopacki. Ahellno does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Ahellno.
Nice body punch from Ahellno.
Ahellno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ahellno just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahellno throws a nice looking combination but Konopacki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Konopacki with a jab.
Konopacki misses the body punch
and Ahellno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahellno connects with a body shot that sends Konopacki's belly button to the back.
Ahellno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Konopacki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ahellno's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ahellno duly obliges.
Ahellno moves forwards but Konopacki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Konopacki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill H Ahellno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ahellno throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ahellno keeps the fight on the outside.
Konopacki shoots in for a takedown but Ahellno shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Ahellno's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Konopacki misses with an uppercut
letting Ahellno counter with a right hand.
Ahellno lands a left and a right that send Konopacki crashing to the mat, dazed. Ahellno thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Konopacki is rocked!
Konopacki misses with a leg kick
and Ahellno rattles Konopacki with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Konopacki tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Ahellno dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Konopacki stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bill H Ahellno!
Our winner, Bill H Ahellno, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Zoolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bach Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoolander comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Fear the Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult. Schtrappe is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Phobia by Kreator. Bach Schtrappe has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Zoolander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bach Schtrappe!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schtrappe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zoolander has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schtrappe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zoolander is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A shot to the body from Zoolander misses
and Schtrappe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zoolander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zoolander scores with a body shot.
Schtrappe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zoolander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schtrappe moves away.
Bach Schtrappe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoolander checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zoolander staying out of range there.
Zoolander lands with an uppercut that bounces Schtrappe off the cage and back into range.
Schtrappe tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoolander lands a nice hook to Schtrappe's body. Schtrappe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zoolander shoots in and drives through. Schtrappe sprawls well.
Schtrappe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zoolander lands a slapping body shot.
Schtrappe misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoolander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schtrappe doesn't seem bothered though.
Zoolander takes a swing at Schtrappe's ribcage but misses.
Zoolander lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Schtrappe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoolander. Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zoolander.
Zoolander fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schtrappe throws a lazy body kick
letting Zoolander counter with a right hand.
Zoolander looks to score with a jab to the body but Schtrappe is just out of range.
Zoolander closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schtrappe's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schtrappe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zoolander wants to control from the top but Schtrappe keeps moving.
Zoolander has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zoolander is one step ahead there.
Schtrappe keeps trying to improve his position.
Schtrappe is still trying to improve position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zoolander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schtrappe avoids the body shot from Zoolander.
Zoolander misses with a looping right.
Schtrappe flicks out a counter leg kick but Zoolander steps away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander scores with a sloppy right hand. Schtrappe should have avoided that one.
Zoolander throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zoolander is looking to slow Schtrappe down with leg kicks.
Zoolander throws out a loose jab but Schtrappe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoolander. Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zoolander blocks the body kick.
Zoolander throws a lazy right hand but Schtrappe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schtrappe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schtrappe throws a nice looking combination but Zoolander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schtrappe misses with a few strikes there.
Zoolander throws a leg kick but Schtrappe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schtrappe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Schtrappe throws a lazy uppercut
and Zoolander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Schtrappe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zoolander is looking to wear down Schtrappe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Schtrappe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zoolander cracks Schtrappe with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schtrappe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zoolander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe avoids the body shot from Zoolander.
Schtrappe's corner calls for a 1-2. Schtrappe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schtrappe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zoolander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schtrappe.
Zoolander lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Schtrappe throws a shot from downtown. Zoolander moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Zoolander misses the target.
Schtrappe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zoolander. Zoolander obviously looking to wear him down.
Schtrappe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zoolander finds it's way round the side to connect with Schtrappe's head.
It looks like Zoolander has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zoolander checks a low kick from Schtrappe.
Zoolander fires out a quick counter leg kick but Schtrappe just manages to avoid it.
Zoolander throws the left hand but Schtrappe avoids the punch easily.
Schtrappe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick
and Zoolander counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Zoolander dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Schtrappe connects with a leg kick. Zoolander looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zoolander tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schtrappe is looking to land body kicks.
Zoolander is looking to counter punch.
Zoolander throws a jab when Schtrappe was well out of range.
Zoolander checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schtrappe. Zoolander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the side of Zoolander's head but Zoolander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zoolander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schtrappe moves away.
Zoolander throws a body punch but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Zoolander moves out of range of the strikes.
Zoolander goes for a double leg but Schtrappe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schtrappe continues to drive forward.
Derek Zoolander is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Zoolander lands.
Zoolander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schtrappe manages to avoid it.
Zoolander scores with a shot to the body.
Zoolander avoids the head kick by Schtrappe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe connects with a solid leg kick.
Zoolander fails with a takedown attempt.
Zoolander swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Schtrappe misses with a series of wild punches.
Schtrappe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zoolander to score with a decent uppercut.
Zoolander fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Zoolander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoolander tries to land a front kick but Schtrappe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zoolander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zoolander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schtrappe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zoolander swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Schtrappe misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander throws a jab but it's blocked by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schtrappe ducks under a wild hook from Zoolander.
Schtrappe throws a nice head kick!
Zoolander throws a nice looking combination but Schtrappe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schtrappe looks to throw the jab but Zoolander is out of range.
Schtrappe tries to work over Zoolander's front leg with a kick but Zoolander checks it.
Schtrappe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zoolander feinted with a counter takedown.
Zoolander attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Schtrappe misses with a body kick.
Bach Schtrappe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Schtrappe - that will leave a mark!
Schtrappe tries to score with a low kick but Zoolander moves his leg out of the way.
Schtrappe checks a leg kick.
A combination from Zoolander does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zoolander misses with a double jab.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick
and Zoolander counters with a nice uppercut.
Schtrappe looks to land a right hand but Zoolander moved out of range.
Schtrappe throws a head kick that misses.
Zoolander feints and then cracks Schtrappe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schtrappe down.
Zoolander slips under a jab.
It looked like Zoolander was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zoolander misses the shot to the body.
Zoolander looks for a takedown but Schtrappe sprawls well.
Schtrappe misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Schtrappe.
Jab by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick but Zoolander moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoolander misses the shot to the body.
Zoolander connects with a leg kick. Schtrappe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Schtrappe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zoolander connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schtrappe's hands.
Zoolander tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schtrappe throws a chopping leg kick but Zoolander manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Schtrappe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zoolander on the side of the head.
Schtrappe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zoolander doesn't seem bothered though.
Schtrappe lands a really nice looking cross but Zoolander seems unphased.
A shot to the liver by Zoolander. Beautiful body shot.
Zoolander takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Schtrappe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zoolander scores with a takedown into Schtrappe's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bach Schtrappe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Schtrappe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zoolander connects with a looping right hand.
Zoolander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schtrappe at a distance.
Zoolander throws a hook to the side of Schtrappe's head but Schtrappe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schtrappe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zoolander in his tracks.
Zoolander ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Schtrappe throws a head kick but Zoolander moves out of range.
Zoolander attempts a counter takedown but Schtrappe avoids it well and moves away.
Zoolander misses with a two punch combination.
Schtrappe throws a jab but it's blocked by Zoolander.
Zoolander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schtrappe throws a head kick that misses
and Zoolander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schtrappe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zoolander to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoolander throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schtrappe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Schtrappe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zoolander ducks under a wild hook from Schtrappe.
Zoolander tried to counter with a leg kick but Schtrappe avoided it.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
Zoolander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck for Zoolander with that takedown attempt.
Zoolander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schtrappe checks a leg kick.
Zoolander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schtrappe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schtrappe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zoolander tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schtrappe is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe looks to land a body kick but Zoolander moved away.
Schtrappe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zoolander.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zoolander throws a hook but Schtrappe avoids it easily.
Zoolander shoots in for a takedown but Schtrappe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Zoolander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schtrappe throws an off balance right hand
and Zoolander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Zoolander.
Zoolander feints a jab promting Schtrappe to slip. Zoolander then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Schtrappe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Schtrappe lands a big head kick that sends Zoolander tumbling to the mat! Schtrappe takes a step backwards and waves Zoolander back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Zoolander is rocked!
Zoolander lands a nice looking body kick.
Oh Zoolander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schtrappe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zoolander moves out of range as Schtrappe strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zoolander feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schtrappe's calf.
Zoolander scores with a jab.
Zoolander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zoolander seems to have got his legs back now.
Schtrappe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zoolander checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zoolander blocks a head kick by Schtrappe.
Zoolander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schtrappe.
Zoolander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Schtrappe on the side of the head.
Schtrappe tries to sprawl but Zoolander drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Schtrappe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schtrappe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zoolander gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schtrappe is looking for a triangle but Zoolander pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schtrappe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zoolander defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schtrappe wants to sweep but no luck.
Zoolander with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Derek Zoolander.
I think Zoolander has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Zoolander!
Derek Zoolander took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 8$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marc Zietsch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Lehner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Zietsch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robin Lehner!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zietsch.
Zietsch attempts a counter takedown but Lehner avoids it well and moves away.
Zietsch looks to land a combination but Lehner avoids it well.
Zietsch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lehner's hands.
Zietsch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lehner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zietsch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lehner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zietsch. Zietsch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zietsch.
Lehner is rocked!
It looks like Robin Lehner has been cut.
Lehner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lehner is still on wobbly legs! Can Zietsch finish him?
Lehner misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zietsch circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Lehner drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Zietsch follows Lehner to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Zietsch!
An out of breath Marc Zietsch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Spezza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Spezza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Shields!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shields shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Spezza's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shields accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spezza wants to sweep here but Shields controlling him for the moment.
Spezza keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Spezza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spezza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spezza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shields is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shields working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Spezza keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spezza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shields accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shields forces his way into half guard.
Spezza is staying active underneath Shields, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Spezza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shields is working away from the top position though.
Shields is keen to just control but Spezza is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shields scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields misses the shot to the body.
Spezza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shields sprawls well initially but Spezza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shields looking for submissions off his back.
Shields has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shields is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spezza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spezza's back!
Shields lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spezza covers up after that shot from Shields.
Shields connects with a big shot to the side of Spezza's head.
Shields doesn't have the hooks in and Spezza manages to turn into his guard.
Spezza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shields tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spezza throws a big right hand that misses.
Spezza looking to pass the guard.
Shields tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spezza wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.
Spezza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spezza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shields swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spezza stopping the sweep attempt from Shields.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shields trying to keep a closed guard but Spezza is proving a slippery customer.
Shields is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spezza defends well.
Spezza won't allow Shields to sweep him here.
Shields wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Spezza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spezza slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spezza controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shields dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shields misses with a wild body shot.
Shields jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Shields blocks the low kick.
Spezza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shields throws out the jab.
Spezza throws a front kick aimed at Shields's knee but Shields avoids it well.
Shields on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spezza moves out of range as Shields throws a body kick.
Spezza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shields manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spezza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spezza wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spezza scores with a jab.
Spezza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spezza lands a leg kick that knocks Shields off balance momentarily.
Spezza moves out of range of the strikes.
Spezza tries to move into range but Shields moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shields is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spezza.
Spezza misses with a head kick.
Spezza misses with a leg kick
and Shields counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shields.
Spezza has Shields pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shields manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shields misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Spezza fails to land.
Shields has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shields lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shields is pushing Spezza up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shields lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shields has Spezza pushed against the cage.
Shields struggles to land a body shot inside as Spezza controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shields avoids the head kick by Spezza.
Shields feints the counter takedown.
Shields swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spezza throws a big counter combination but Shields scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Spezza misses with a head kick.
Shields tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nick Shields seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spezza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shields works the jab nicely.
Spezza misses with a head kick.
Shields feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spezzas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spezza is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Spezza there.
Spezza checks the leg kick.
Spezza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Spezza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shields.
Shields jabs Spezza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shields will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spezza moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shields.
Shields blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shields tries a body shot but Spezza blocks it.
Spezza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shields blocking some punches.
Spezza has Shields pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Spezza pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shields tumbling to the mat - Spezza dives into Shields's guard.
Shields has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spezza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shields looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spezza wants to pass the guard but Shields is keeping the position.
Spezza is working Shields over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spezza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Spezza wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.
Shields throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Spezza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spezza clinches.
Shields misses with the head strike.
A short right from Shields.
Shields tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spezza prevents a body shot from Shields.
Shields misses with some punches.
Spezza lands with a light punch inside.
Spezza is trying to pull guard but Shields turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields misses with a body punch.
Spezza throws a head punch that misses.
Spezza has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shields regains guard immediately.
Spezza throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spezza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jason Spezza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spezza trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spezza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Shields wants to sweep here but Spezza controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shields connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shields lands a left and a right that send Spezza crashing to the mat, dazed. Shields thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Spezza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shields misses with a wild body shot.
Shields cracks Spezza with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Spezza falls to his knees and Shields doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shields!
Nick Shields 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anton Chekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Tutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chekhov comes to the cage accompanied by КАТЮШA. Tutov has chosen 7B - Young Winds as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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140 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Chekhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrey Tutov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tutov tries to keep at a distance but Chekhov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chekhov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tutov is working Chekhov over against the cage.
I was talking to Chekhov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chekhov prevents a body shot from Tutov.
Chekhov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tutov is trying to pull guard but Chekhov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tutov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Tutov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tutov.
Tutov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tutov jumps guard but Chekhov stands there with Tutov around his waist. Tutov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chekhov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tutov backwards.
Chekhov pushes Tutov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Chekhov.
Chekhov working aggressively here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tutov 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.
Tutov swings wildly with an uppercut but Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tutov tries to pull guard but Chekhov holds him up against the cage and eventually Tutov drops back down to his feet.
Anton Chekhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Tutov.
Chekhov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Chekhov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tutov controls his hands.
Chekhov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tutov.
Still in the clinch, Chekhov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tutov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Chekhov.
A short left from Chekhov.
Tutov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tutov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tutov has had enough of the clinch but Chekhov keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Tutov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chekhov.
Tutov pulls guard.
Chekhov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tutov is staying active underneath Chekhov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chekhov controlling the pace.
Tutov is looking for a sweep. Chekhov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov content to control rather than advance.
Tutov gets full guard.
Chekhov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tutov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chekhov stacks Tutov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chekhov!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chekhov is looking to take a break and control but Tutov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tutov seems a little lost for a moment, as Chekhov dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov working away.
Tutov tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Tutov tries to buck Chekhov off but Chekhov is having none of it.
Tutov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chekhov trying to control from half guard but Tutov is working away.
Chekhov content to control rather than advance.
Tutov wants to control but Chekhov is keeping busy.
Tutov wants to improve his position but Chekhov is controlling well.
That's four 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.
Chekhov is thwarting Tutov's attempts to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chekhov!
Tutov misses with a wild body shot.
Tutov scores with the left hand. Chekhov knows he should have avoided that one.
Tutov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chekhov avoids it really well and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Tutov blocks the low kick.
Chekhov throws a shot from downtown. Tutov moves away and avoids it.
Anton Chekhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chekhov misses with a hook. Tutov ducked under it nicely.
Chekhov swings for the body but Tutov moves out of range.
Tutov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chekhov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chekhov checks a leg kick nicely.
That kick from Chekhov tenderised Tutov's leg. Tutov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chekhov tries to land a front kick but Tutov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tutov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chekhov defends it well.
Tutov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chekhov at a distance.
Tutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chekhov manages to avoid it.
Chekhov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tutov throws a hook to the side of Chekhov's head but Chekhov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tutov loads up on a big right hand but Chekhov slips the punch.
Chekhov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tutov.
Tutov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tutov connects with a right hand. Chekhov shakes it off.
Chekhov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tutov.
Tutov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tutov lands a nice shot that snaps Chekhov's head back.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Tutov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekhov blocks a head kick by Tutov.
Chekhov digs a good body shot into Tutov's ribs.
Tutov misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Tutov. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Tutov.
Chekhov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chekhov tried to counter with a leg kick but Tutov avoided it.
Tutov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chekhov. Chekhov obviously looking to wear him down.
Tutov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chekhov throws a head kick that half lands.
Tutov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chekhov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tutov wants to slow Chekhov down by chopping away at his legs.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chekhov.
Andrey Tutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Chekhov misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov throws a body punch but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov blocks a jab.
Chekhov throwing a counter right hand but Tutov manages to avoid it.
Tutov moves out of range of the leg kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with a body shot.
Tutov cracks Chekhov with a good jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a sloppy head kick and Tutov moves out of range easily.
Tutov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chekhov.
Chekhov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chekhov thuds his shin into the meat of Tutov's side.
Chekhov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A lazy body kick from Chekhov
and Tutov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chekhov!
Chekhov regains half guard.
Chekhov is looking to improve his position.
Chekhov is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov trying to control here.
Tutov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chekhov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tutov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tutov's back!
I would not like to be Tutov right now.
Chekhov trying to control.
Tutov tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov fending off the submission attempt from Chekhov.
Tutov tries to roll but Chekhov sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chekhov missing with strikes from the back.
Chekhov scores with punches and elbows.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chekhov controlling the positon.
Tutov tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrey Tutov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tutov lands a nice looking body shot.
Chekhov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tutov cracks Chekhov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tutov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tutov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chekhovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chekhov walks into a straight right hand from Tutov.
Tutov misses with a wild body shot.
Andrey Tutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chekhov cracks Tutov with a good jab.
Tutov misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Tutov.
Tutov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekhov cracks a nice hook into Tutov's ribs.
Chekhov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tutov is out of range.
Chekhov throws a solid leg kick but Tutov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chekhov.
Chekhov is looking to wear down Tutov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tutov avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tutov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chekhov is trying to control the position but Tutov postures up.
Chekhov has his foot on Tutov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tutov works his way back into a safe position though.
Chekhov is trying to keep Tutov in close.
Chekhov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tutov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andrey Tutov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tutov advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Chekhov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chekhov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chekhov in particular looking to stall.
Chekhov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tutov wants to get back to full guard.
Chekhov is pressing down on Tutov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tutov is holding on for now.
Chekhov trying to control from half guard but Tutov is working away.
Tutov wants to improve his position but Chekhov is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov trying to control here.
Tutov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Chekhov wants to take a breather but Tutov is having none of it.
Tutov wants to improve his position but Chekhov is controlling well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tutov lands with a straight right. Chekhov didn't see that one coming.
Tutov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov lands an overhand right.
Chekhov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tutov at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tutov.
Chekhov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chekhov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chekhov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tutov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tutov needs to keep his hands up - Chekhov had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chekhov walks into a straight right hand from Tutov.
A big left from Chekhov misses.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Tutov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chekhov scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anton Chekhov.
I think Chekhov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anton Chekhov!
A victorious Anton Chekhov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolai Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by The High Road. Ketchum has chosen XXX by Danny Brown as his entrance music. 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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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nickolai Ketchum!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ketchum throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Jab from Ketchum.
Ketchum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ketchum throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Ketchum.
Anderson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ketchum napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ketchum tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Anderson easily slips into full mount!
Ketchum is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Ketchum taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson wants to control the pace but Ketchum is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anderson tries to control but Ketchum wriggling away.
Anderson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ketchum is now in Anderson's guard. A big mistake from Anderson there, giving up the dominant position!
Ketchum not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ketchum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ketchum showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Ketchum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ketchum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ketchum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ketchum wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Ketchum is sitting in close to Anderson's body. Anderson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ketchum is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ketchum is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Anderson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Craig Anderson!
Craig Anderson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry (93%) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Tracey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killin Spight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tracey comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Seek & Destroy. Killin Spight has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rob Tracey's chin.
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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
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Tracey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Killin Spight!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tracey throws a chopping leg kick but Spight manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spight slips under a jab from Tracey.
A little jabbing left from Spight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tracey scores with a decent looking hook.
Spight throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tracey throws a sloppy head kick and Spight moves out of range easily.
Tracey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tracey scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Rob Tracey has been cut.
Spight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spight misses with a lunging right hand
and Tracey counters with a three punch combo that has Spight backing up. Spight nods at Tracey to acknowledge the strikes.
Tracey cracks Spight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tracey throws out the jab.
Spight wants to clinch up but Tracey keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Tracey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tracey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tracey misses with a looping right.
Tracey avoids the head kick by Spight.
Tracey is looking to counter punch.
Spight pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spight tries to clinch there but Tracey circles away.
Tracey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tracey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tracey wants to land a leg kick but Spight is out of range.
Spight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tracey throws a leg kick but Spight sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spight scores with a leg kick.
Spight lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tracey swats away the attempt to clinch by Spight.
Tracey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spight. That did some damage!
Spight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Spight's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tracey misses with a body kick.
Tracey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tracey checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tracey lands with a nice body kick.
Spight swings for the body but Tracey moves out of range.
Tracey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Tracey misses with a right hand
and Spight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tracey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tracey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spight's head backwards.
Tracey defending well as Spight loads up on a big left hand.
Tracey misses with a looping left.
Spight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spight pushes Tracey up against the cage in a clinch.
Tracey lands a nice uppercut.
Spight is rocked!
Tracey has Spight pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Spight is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Tracey - that's hurt Spight badly! Oh, another knee lands and Spight is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Spight doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Rob Tracey!
Rob Tracey really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jami Balkan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Margera comes to the cage accompanied by Clutch - The Regulator. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Margera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jami Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Balkan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Margera with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Margera.
Balkan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, jab by Balkan - just one landing.
Margera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Margera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Margera scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Jami Balkan has been cut.
Balkan throws a shot to the body.
Margera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DJs Locker in the buildup to the fight.
Margera wants to slow Balkan down by chopping away at his legs.
Margera tries to clinch there but Balkan circles away.
Balkan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Balkan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balkan misses with an uppercut. Margera saw that one coming.
Margera throws a sloppy head kick and Balkan moves out of range easily.
Balkan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Margera blocks it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Margera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Margera throws a poor cross that misses
and Balkan counters with a series of strikes. Margera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Balkan scores with a jab to the body.
Margera moves out of range of the body kick from Balkan.
Margera lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan moves out of range of the leg kick from Margera.
A slapping leg kick lands for Margera.
Margera misses with a body kick.
Margera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Balkan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Balkan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Margera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balkan lands a nice looking body kick.
Balkan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Margera tries to clinch up
and Balkan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Margera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balkan manages to avoid it.
Balkan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balkan just misses with a punch to the body.
Balkan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Margera scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan misses with a wild body shot.
Margera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Balkan counters with a thumping low kick.
Balkan clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balkan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Margera has a couple of punches blocked by Balkan.
Margera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balkan blocks the elbow strike.
Margera lands a nice elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Margera.
Balkan swings wildly with an uppercut but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balkan jumps into guard, dragging Margera to the mat.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Margera from controlling successfully.
Balkan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Margera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Balkan is pulling down on Margera's head. It's preventing any offense from Margera, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Margera tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Margera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Balkan is pulling down on Margera's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A low kick from Balkan misses
and Margera counters with a nice body kick.
Margera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Balkan's hands.
Balkan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Margera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Balkan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balkan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balkan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Margera scores with a head kick.
Margera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Margera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Balkan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Balkan throws a low kick but Margera avoids it.
Balkan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Margera scores with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Balkan.
Balkan lands with a hook. Margera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jami Balkan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jami Balkan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Balkan tries to land a leg kick but Margera saw it coming and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Margera misses the target.
Balkan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Margera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Balkan.
Balkan lands a leg kick that knocks Margera off balance momentarily.
Margera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Margera throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Balkan misses.
Balkan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Margera throws a low kick, looking for Balkan's leg but Balkan calmly moves out of range.
Margera throws a low kick, looking for Balkan's leg but Balkan calmly moves out of range.
Margera moves forwards but Balkan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Balkan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balkan takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan throws a chopping leg kick but Margera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Margera forces Balkan back against the cage and clinches.
Balkan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Margera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Margera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balkans head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Balkan or not.
Balkan drags the fight down to the ground.
Margera trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Margera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Margera being controlled here momentarily.
Margera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Margera throws a big right hand that misses.
Margera postures up.
Margera throws a big elbow that misses.
Margera is fighting to break Balkan's control of his arms but Balkan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera tries to stand but Balkan is controlling from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Margera is looking to clinch.
Margera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Balkan counters with a body kick.
Margera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balkan misses with a shot to the body
and Margera counters with a head kick.
Margera throws a sloppy head kick and Balkan moves out of range easily.
Balkan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Margera moves in looking to clinch but Balkan pushes him off.
Balkan throws a low kick, looking for Margera's leg but Margera calmly moves out of range.
Margera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A good leg kick by Margera.
Balkan misses the shot to the body.
Balkan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Margera takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Margera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Balkan.
Balkan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Margera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Balkan to score with a decent uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Margera lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Balkan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Balkan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balkan lands with a nice body kick.
Balkan misses with a low kick.
Margera tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Balkan misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Balkan. That's going to slow Margera down.
Balkan drives through and clinches with Margera against the cage.
Balkan misses with a punch on the inside.
Balkan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Balkan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Margera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Margera trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera blocking some punches.
Balkan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balkan is trying to pull guard but Margera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Balkan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Margera scores with a punch to the head.
Jami Balkan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Margera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Balkan missing with a left hand there. Margera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Margera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Margera staying out of range there.
Margera wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Margera lands with a kick to the temple. Balkan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Margera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Balkan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Balkan throws a right hand that misses
and Margera counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Balkan fails to land.
Margera swings wildly with an uppercut but Balkan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Margera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Balkan tries to work over Margera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jami Balkan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jami Balkan'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Margera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Margera misses with a head kick.
Margera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Balkan wants to land a leg kick but Margera is out of range.
Margera throws a push kick but Balkan slaps the foot to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Balkan there.
Margera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Balkan's calf.
Balkan avoids the head kick by Margera.
Balkan swings for the body but Margera moves out of range.
Margera avoids the body shot from Balkan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera pushes Balkan away with a front kick.
Balkan throws a leg kick but Margera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Margera staying out of range there.
Margera is looking to counter the offense by Balkan and move into the clinch.
Margera is looking to clinch.
As Margera backs off Balkan throws a huge counter combo but Margera manages to avoid it all.
Margera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Balkan counters with a good, hard body kick but Margera shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera tries to clinch up but Balkan circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Margera.
Balkan lands with an uppercut that bounces Margera off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balkan. Margera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balkan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Margera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Balkan throws a low kick but Margera moves out of range easily.
Balkan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Margera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Margera throws a head kick but Balkan moves out of range.
Balkan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Balkan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Margera lands with a slapping head kick.
Balkan swats away the attempt to clinch by Margera.
A big left from Balkan misses.
Balkan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera throws a jab but it's blocked by Balkan.
Balkan scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balkan blocks a jab.
A jab from Margera misses.
Balkan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Balkan misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Margera.
Margera scoring well with a low kick there.
Margera tries to clinch there but Balkan circles away.
Balkan throws a low kick but Margera avoids it.
Balkan scores with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Margera blocks the low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Balkan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Balkan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Margera tries to land a front kick but Balkan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Margera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Balkan on the side of the head.
Bam Margera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balkan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Margera will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Balkan.
Margera throws a head kick that misses.
Margera tries to clinch there but Balkan circles away.
Balkan lands a slapping body shot.
Margera lands a leg kick that knocks Balkan off balance momentarily.
Balkan walks into a jab.
Balkan lands a slapping body shot.
Balkan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balkan lands with a nice body punch.
Margera blocks a leg kick.
Margera ducks right into an uppercut from Balkan.
Margera throws a body punch but Balkan moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balkan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balkan throws a looping overhand right but Margera ducks down to avoid it.
Margera feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Balkan keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera misses with a low kick.
Margera moves out of range of the body kick from Balkan.
Margera misses with a few strikes there.
Margera tries a head kick but it misses.
Margera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Margera throws a leg kick
and Balkan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Margera thinking.
Margera throws a big shot that misses.
Margera throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balkan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Balkan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Margera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Margera is looking to score with low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balkan, right into the meat.
Margera tries to clinch but Balkan is having none of it.
Margera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Margera takes one to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jami Balkan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Balkan 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jami Balkan!
An out of breath Jami Balkan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kunitskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabolinen Steroidi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steroidi Jr has chosen Light Year - Sex Education as his entrance music. 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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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Kunitskiy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kunitskiy tries to move into range but Steroidi Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Steroidi Jr misses
and Kunitskiy counters with a nice uppercut.
Steroidi Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steroidi Jr scores with a nice strike.
Kunitskiy fails to land with a series of punches.
Kunitskiy tries for a takedown but Steroidi Jr circles away easily
and Steroidi Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kunitskiy throws a low kick but Steroidi Jr avoids it.
Kunitskiy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kunitskiy loads up on a big right hand but Steroidi Jr slips the punch.
Steroidi Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kunitskiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kunitskiy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Steroidi Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Steroidi Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kunitskiy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steroidi Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steroidi Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kunitskiy is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steroidi Jr keeping moving, preventing Kunitskiy from controlling successfully.
Kunitskiy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kunitskiy trying to control but Steroidi Jr is working from the bottom.
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.
Kunitskiy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steroidi Jr is trying to keep Kunitskiy in close.
Steroidi Jr pulls Kunitskiy in close to prevent any damage.
Steroidi Jr keeping moving, preventing Kunitskiy from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kunitskiy being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Steroidi Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr walks into a jab.
Kunitskiy lands a nice looking body kick.
Steroidi Jr tries a low kick but Kunitskiy avoids it.
Kunitskiy dodges the punch combination from Steroidi Jr.
Kunitskiy checks a leg kick.
Kunitskiy checks the leg kick.
Kunitskiy misses with a body shot.
Kunitskiy throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Steroidi Jr is predictable there
and Kunitskiy counters with a low kick, right behind Steroidi Jr 's knee.
A head kick misses from Kunitskiy.
Steroidi Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kunitskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steroidi Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kunitskiy is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr misses with a body shot.
That kick from Steroidi Jr tenderised Kunitskiy's leg. Kunitskiy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steroidi Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steroidi Jr checks a low kick from Kunitskiy.
Steroidi Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kunitskiy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steroidi Jr's head backwards.
Steroidi Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but Kunitskiy moves out of range easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Steroidi Jr.
Kunitskiy dives in and grabs Steroidi Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steroidi Jr pushes down on Kunitskiy's head and hops out.
Kunitskiy connects with a right hand. Steroidi Jr shakes it off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steroidi Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr throws a push kick but Kunitskiy slaps the foot to one side.
Steroidi Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kunitskiy is able to avoid easily.
Steroidi Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
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 Vladimir Kunitskiy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kunitskiy with a hook.
Kunitskiy scores with a jab. Steroidi Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That kick from Kunitskiy tenderised Steroidi Jr's leg. Steroidi Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steroidi Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kunitskiy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steroidi Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy misses with a low kick.
Kunitskiy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kunitskiy scores with a shot to the body.
Kunitskiy 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.
Kunitskiy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kunitskiy misses with a few strikes there.
Steroidi Jr gets caught napping as Kunitskiy dives in and scores a takedown. Steroidi Jr manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steroidi Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kunitskiy is one step ahead there.
Steroidi Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunitskiy wants to control from the top but Steroidi Jr keeps moving.
Steroidi Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kunitskiy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kunitskiy throws an elbow that misses. Steroidi Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kunitskiy's guard. Nice move by Steroidi Jr!
Steroidi Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kunitskiy is keeping the position for now.
Steroidi Jr trying to control but Kunitskiy is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steroidi Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kunitskiy wants to sweep here but Steroidi Jr controlling him for the moment.
Kunitskiy keeping moving, preventing Steroidi Jr from controlling successfully.
Kunitskiy looking for a sweep. Not yet Kunitskiy, not yet.
Kunitskiy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steroidi Jr wants to control from the top but Kunitskiy keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kunitskiy 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy avoids a kick to the body.
Steroidi Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kunitskiy is out of range and Steroidi Jr settles back down.
A solid body kick from Steroidi Jr.
Kunitskiy 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.
Kunitskiy wants to clinch.
Steroidi Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vladimir Kunitskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Kunitskiy fails with the takedown.
Steroidi Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kunitskiy will feel that in the morning.
Steroidi Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steroidi Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kunitskiy checks a low kick from Steroidi Jr.
Kunitskiy tries for a takedown but Steroidi Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kunitskiy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steroidi Jr throws out a loose jab but Kunitskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kunitskiy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steroidi Jr.
Kunitskiy throws a leg kick
and Kunitskiy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kunitskiy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kunitskiy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steroidi Jr throws a body punch but Kunitskiy moves out of range.
Kunitskiy moves out of range of the leg kick from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but Kunitskiy checks it.
Steroidi Jr misses with a body kick.
Steroidi Jr is looking to chop away at Kunitskiy's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anabolinen Steroidi Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kunitskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steroidi Jr tests Kunitskiy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kunitskiy throws a hook to the side of Steroidi Jr's head but Steroidi Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steroidi Jr gets caught napping as Kunitskiy dives in and scores a takedown. Steroidi Jr manages to retain guard.
Kunitskiy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steroidi Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steroidi Jr working a defensive guard here.
Kunitskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Steroidi Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steroidi Jr is trying to control the position but Kunitskiy postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunitskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Steroidi Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kunitskiy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steroidi Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vladimir Kunitskiy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kunitskiy lands a head kick!
Steroidi Jr throws the kick towards the body but Kunitskiy avoids it.
Kunitskiy 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.
Kunitskiy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kunitskiy misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy throws a head kick that misses.
Steroidi Jr throws a hook to the side of Kunitskiy's head but Kunitskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kunitskiy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy throws a sloppy head kick
and Steroidi Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kunitskiy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steroidi Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kunitskiy scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Kunitskiy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steroidi Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick which misses Kunitskiy's front leg but catches the back leg as Kunitskiy tries to avoid it.
Kunitskiy throws a jab when Steroidi Jr was well out of range.
Kunitskiy throws a big shot that misses.
Kunitskiy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kunitskiy scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Steroidi Jr. No joy for Kunitskiy on that attempt.
Steroidi Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kunitskiy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kunitskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr misses with a straight left.
A big right from Kunitskiy misses.
Steroidi Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kunitskiy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Kunitskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steroidi Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steroidi Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kunitskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Steroidi Jr.
Kunitskiy thinks about countering with a head kick.
Steroidi Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Kunitskiy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Steroidi Jr scores with a hook to the body. Kunitskiy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kunitskiy lands a right hook to the body.
Kunitskiy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steroidi Jr can pounce on him.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick, looking for Kunitskiy's leg but Kunitskiy calmly moves out of range.
Kunitskiy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Steroidi Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Kunitskiy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kunitskiy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steroidi Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steroidi Jr's head.
Kunitskiy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steroidi Jr wants to sweep here but Kunitskiy controlling him for the moment.
Kunitskiy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steroidi Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kunitskiy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kunitskiy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kunitskiy advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kunitskiy clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kunitskiy throws a low kick but Steroidi Jr avoids it.
Kunitskiy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steroidi Jr.
Kunitskiy throws a head kick but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steroidi Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kunitskiy is able to avoid easily.
Good work by Steroidi Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Kunitskiy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kunitskiy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Steroidi Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters circling a little - Kunitskiy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kunitskiy moves forwards but Steroidi Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steroidi Jr is looking to slow Kunitskiy down with leg kicks.
Kunitskiy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steroidi Jr can pounce on him.
Steroidi Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steroidi Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kunitskiy is out of range.
Kunitskiy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunitskiy throws a right hand that Steroidi Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Steroidi Jr also avoids with ease.
Steroidi Jr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kunitskiy blocks it well.
Steroidi Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kunitskiy manages to avoid it.
Kunitskiy misses the shot to the body.
Kunitskiy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kunitskiy, right into the meat.
Steroidi Jr throws the left hand but Kunitskiy avoids the punch easily.
Kunitskiy tries a head kick but it misses.
Steroidi Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steroidi Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kunitskiy has a takedown stuffed.
Kunitskiy misses with a left hand
and Steroidi Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kunitskiy blocks a low kick nicely.
Steroidi Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steroidi Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kunitskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Steroidi Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy tries to move into range but Steroidi Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kunitskiy cracks Steroidi Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kunitskiy tries to clinch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steroidi Jr misses the jab.
Steroidi Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kunitskiy checks a low kick from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kunitskiy goes for a double leg but Steroidi Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steroidi Jr continues to drive forward.
Kunitskiy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kunitskiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Steroidi Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kunitskiy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Steroidi Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Steroidi Jr.
Come on Steroidi Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kunitskiy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kunitskiy throws an elbow but misses.
Kunitskiy misses with a punch on the inside.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Steroidi Jr fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy wants to take the fight to the mat but Steroidi Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Kunitskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kunitskiy.
Steroidi Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kunitskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy trying to land knees to the body.
Steroidi Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kunitskiy pushes off an throws an elbow but Steroidi Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kunitskiy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steroidi Jr's brow.
Kunitskiy tries a body shot but Steroidi Jr blocks it.
A short uppercut from Kunitskiy.
Good body shot from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steroidi Jr after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Steroidi Jr wants to break free but Kunitskiy has control.
Steroidi Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steroidi Jr misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Anabolinen Steroidi Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Steroidi Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Kunitskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steroidi Jr! But no joy.
Kunitskiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Steroidi Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kunitskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steroidi Jr manages to avoid it.
Kunitskiy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kunitskiy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kunitskiy swings for the body but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kunitskiy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kunitskiy duly obliges.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kunitskiy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Steroidi Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steroidi Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kunitskiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kunitskiy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steroidi Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steroidi Jr feints and then cracks Kunitskiy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kunitskiy down.
Steroidi Jr wants to land a leg kick but Kunitskiy is out of range.
Kunitskiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steroidi Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kunitskiy.
Steroidi Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kunitskiy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr motions for Kunitskiy to come forward. Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steroidi Jr blocks a leg kick.
Kunitskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steroidi Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kunitskiy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vladimir Kunitskiy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kunitskiy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steroidi Jr backwards.
Steroidi Jr dodges an elbow strike from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steroidi Jr is defending well for now.
Kunitskiy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steroidi Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kunitskiy misses with some punches.
Steroidi Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kunitskiy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Steroidi Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steroidi Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Kunitskiy backwards.
Kunitskiy lands a good knee to the midsection. Steroidi Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Kunitskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steroidi Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Steroidi Jr avoiding damage as Kunitskiy throws knees to the body.
Steroidi Jr prevents a body shot from Kunitskiy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kunitskiy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steroidi Jr's brow.
Kunitskiy throws an elbow but it misses.
Kunitskiy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has been cut.
Steroidi Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kunitskiy controls the action.
Steroidi Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steroidi Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kunitskiy backwards.
Steroidi Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Kunitskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kunitskiy misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy misses with an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kunitskiy.
Steroidi Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy lands a good knee to the midsection. Steroidi Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Kunitskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kunitskiy lands a hook that snaps the head of Steroidi Jr backwards.
Steroidi Jr digs a right hand underneath Kunitskiy's ribcage. Kunitskiy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steroidi Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steroidi Jr misses with a body punch.
Steroidi Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steroidi Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steroidi Jr blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Steroidi Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Steroidi Jr fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr dodges an elbow strike from Kunitskiy.
Steroidi Jr breaks the clinch.
Kunitskiy misses with a body punch
and Steroidi Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kunitskiy's knee momentarily.
Steroidi Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kunitskiy.
Steroidi Jr misses with a low kick.
Kunitskiy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steroidi Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Kunitskiy counters with a body kick.
Steroidi Jr misses with a looping right.
Kunitskiy lands a head shot.
Kunitskiy gets a clinch.
Kunitskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steroidi Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kunitskiy backwards.
Steroidi Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kunitskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vladimir Kunitskiy.
I think Kunitskiy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vladimir Kunitskiy!
Vladimir Kunitskiy retains his featherweight title!
Vladimir Kunitskiy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Good match.'.
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