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WFC 37: Diego vs. Nazarov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Percy Harvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pony Mclovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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180 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Lethal high kicks
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Percy Harvin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pony Mclovin! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mclovin tries to keep at a distance but Harvin has taken the fight into the clinch. Harvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Harvin fails to land. Mclovin breaks the clinch.
Harvin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mclovin paws at him with a jab and circles away. Harvin scores with a nice strike. Mclovin fails to land with a series of punches.
Mclovin lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Percy Harvin has been cut. Mclovin tries to keep at a distance but Harvin has taken the fight into the clinch. Mclovin missing with knees to the body.
Harvin pushes Mclovin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Mclovin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Harvin obliges. 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! Harvin pulls guard. Mclovin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harvin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mclovin looking to pass the guard. Mclovin stops Harvin from standing up. Mclovin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harvin swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mclovin is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Harvin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mclovin is controlling him. Mclovin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. An inside leg kick lands from Mclovin. Harvin takes the fight into the clinch. Mclovin tries to break free but Harvin pushes him back against the cage. Mclovin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harvin tries to clinch there but Mclovin circles away.
Mclovin misses with a body shot.
Mclovin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Harvin tries to clinch up but Mclovin circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harvin has his takedown stuffed and Mclovin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Harvin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harvin there as he acknowledges the shot. Mclovin tries a head kick but it misses.
Mclovin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Harvin backs up against the cage.
Mclovin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mclovin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harvin throwing a counter right hand but Mclovin manages to avoid it. Harvin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mclovin. Harvin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Mclovin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Harvin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mclovin.
Percy Harvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Harvin wants to clinch up but Mclovin keeps it at a distance. Harvin fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Harvin wants to clinch. A nice leg kick lands there from Mclovin. Harvin goes for a high kick. It partially lands. We've been told by Harvin's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Harvin tries to clinch there but Mclovin circles away.
Mclovin keeps the fight on the outside. Mclovin unleashes a big counter combination but Harvin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Mclovin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Mclovin throws a head kick but Harvin moves out of range.
Harvin tries to clinch and Mclovin counters with a right hand to the body. A low kick from Mclovin is predictable there and Harvin counters with a one-two to the body. Harvin shoots for a double leg takedown but Mclovin sprawls well. He's pushed Harvin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percy Harvin. That's going to take a lot out of him. A looping hook to the body misses from Mclovin. Harvin does a little dance to reset his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pony Mclovin dominated that round. The cut man is working on Percy Harvin's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mclovin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Mclovin lands a two punch combo.
Harvin has his takedown stuffed and Mclovin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mclovin looks to land a left hand but Harvin moved out of range nicely. Harvin loads up on a big right hand but Mclovin slips the punch. Harvin wants to clinch. It seemed like Mclovin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Harvin is looking to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harvin tries to clinch but Mclovin is having none of it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mclovin! But no joy. Harvin tries to clinch up. Percy Harvin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mclovin slips a jab and a cross from Harvin.
Mclovin scores with a nice body kick.
Mclovin tries to bum rush Harvin with a series of wild strikes but Harvin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mclovin cracks Harvin with a right hand to the side of the head. Harvin is looking to clinch but Mclovin is avoiding it.
Mclovin drops Harvin with a beautiful combination! Harvin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mclovin is looking for the KO!
Harvin is rocked!
Percy Harvin's cut is getting worse. Mclovin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harvin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mclovin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Harvin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harvin is looking to clinch but Mclovin is avoiding it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Mclovin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mclovin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harvin tries to clinch there but Mclovin circles away.
Harvin shoots in looking for a takedown. Mclovin tries to sprawl out of it but Harvin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mclovin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Mclovin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harvin circles away quickly and effectively. Harvin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Harvin tries to clinch but Mclovin moves away and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Harvin closes the distance and clinches. Harvin tries to work over Mclovin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Harvin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mclovin manages to break the clinch.
Harvin tries to clinch up. Pony Mclovin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mclovin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harvin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mclovin counters with a crisp one two that drops Harvin! Mclovin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Harvin to his feet! Harvin is in big trouble! Oh Harvin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Harvin is looking to clinch. Mclovin drops Harvin with a big left hand! Harvin is injured, injured bad! Mclovin jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pony Mclovin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy comes to the cage accompanied by Game of Thrones - The Rains of Castamere. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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245 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Murphy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John White! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Murphy clinches with his opponent.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch. Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. A battle for position here, against the cage. White goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murphy prevents it.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by White. White tries to score a body lock takedown but Murphy shows good agility there to stay on his feet. White tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Joe Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John White. A short right from Murphy. Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murphy drops White onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! White is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! White working hard to break the clinch. Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from White.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy. A head punch blocked on the inside by White. White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short right from Murphy on the inside. White blocks an uppercut.
Murphy drops White onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! White is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
White is rocked! We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that White 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. White blocks an uppercut.
Murphy creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends White's eyes rolling into the back of his head! White drops to his knees and Murphy pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Murphy! Joe Murphy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chico Dicko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad Massoud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Massoud's choice of entrance music: Kulobi. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chico Dicko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ahmad Massoud! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Massoud's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Massoud duly obliges. Dicko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Massoud slips under a jab from Dicko. Massoud thumps Dicko with a low kick. Massoud lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A slow jab from Massoud misses its intended target. It looked like Dicko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. That kick from Dicko tenderised Massoud's leg. Massoud is trying to keep his angry face on. Massoud circles away from the clinch attempt and Massoud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Dicko works over Massoud's head and body with a nice combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dicko lands an overhand right. Massoud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Massoud feints and then cracks Dicko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dicko down. Dicko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Massoud wants to land a leg kick but Dicko is out of range. A little feinted left hand from Dicko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Jab by Dicko. Massoud clobbers Dicko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dicko throws a big shot that misses. Massoud let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Dicko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Massoud throws out the jab. Dicko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left lands for Dicko. Massoud scores with a punch to the head. A lazy left from Dicko finds it's target. Dicko misses with the combination.
Dicko throws a leg kick but Massoud sees it coming and checks it nicely. Massoud takes a swing at Dicko's ribcage but misses. Dicko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Dicko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Massoud is able to avoid easily. Dicko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Massoud. Dicko swings for the body but Massoud moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dicko. Dicko just misses with a punch to the body.
Massoud doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Massoud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dicko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Massoud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Massoud closes the distance and clinches. Massoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Dicko controls his hands.
A short left from Massoud. Dicko breaks the clinch.
Dicko misses with an uppercut
and Massoud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Dicko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Dicko throws a right and a left that both miss. Massoud avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Massoud misses with a wild body shot. Dicko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Massoud just manages to avoid it. Dicko with a nice cross. Massoud just misses with a punch to the body.
Dicko avoids the body shot from Massoud.
Massoud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dicko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Massoud. Dicko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Dicko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dicko lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Massoud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Massoud is looking to clinch. Dicko swinging wildly here.
Massoud throws a leg kick which misses Dicko's front leg but catches the back leg as Dicko tries to avoid it. Massoud pushes Dicko up against the cage in a clinch. Dicko blocking some punches.
Massoud prevents a body shot from Dicko. Massoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dicko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Massoud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dicko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Dicko scores with a hook. Massoud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Massoud gets a clinch. Massoud misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dicko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dicko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Massoud scores with a nice short uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dicko working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Massoud. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Massoud. Dicko misses with a body punch.
Dicko scores with a nice hook to the head. Massoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Massoud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Massoud. Dicko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Dicko wants to break free but Massoud has control.
Dicko misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Massoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Dicko uses good head movement to avoid it. Dicko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Massoud up against the cage. Dicko throws a punch but it's blocked by Massoud. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ahmad Massoud will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Massoud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dicko throws a poor cross that misses
and Massoud counters with a straight right hand. Dicko misses with an uppercut
and Massoud counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Dicko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Massoud on the side of the head. Ahmad Massoud seems to be getting the better of the standup. Massoud's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Massoud duly obliges.
Dicko is rocked! Massoud loads up on a big right hand but Dicko slips the punch. Oh Dicko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dicko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dicko 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. Dicko misses with a right hand and Massoud counters with a crisp right that sends Dicko to the canvas! Massoud follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahmad Massoud! Our winner, Ahmad Massoud, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacoby Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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224 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Kotov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacoby Jones! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A nice inside leg kick there by Kotov. That's going to slow Jones down. Good shot there by Jones. A low kick from Jones is predictable there and Kotov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily. Kotov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Jacoby Jones has been cut. Knees to the body from Kotov.
Kotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kotov after a bit of a struggle. Kotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kotov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Kotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body. Jones looking to slow down the pace here. Jones taking a breather. Jones takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones. Jones is looking for a takedown. Sergei Kotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacoby Jones. Kotov misses with a body punch.
Jones wants to stall.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones prevents a body shot from Kotov. Both fighters working to control the clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kotov misses with a knee to the head. Kotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now. Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kotov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kotov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Sergei Kotov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing. Kotov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kotov throws a body kick that misses. Kotov throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Kotov. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kotov lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Jones blocks the body kick.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Kotov pushes his down on his head and steps out. Jones throws a head kick but Kotov moves out of range.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Kotov's head but Kotov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kotov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kotov throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Jones fails to land the takedown. Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Kotov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kotov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kotov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones blocks a body shot from Kotov. Kotov can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Kotov misses with a knee to the head. Jones lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones looking to slow down the pace here. Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kotov misses with a body punch.
Kotov scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head. Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Kotov gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage. Kotov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it. Kotov gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Kotov scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kotov misses with a knee strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short uppercut from Kotov. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Kotov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jacoby Jones's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kotov goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jacoby Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kotov! Jones is out on his feet! Kotov rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Jones is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Jones is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Kotov! A victorious Sergei Kotov 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Stone Flail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Loshkarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flail kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself by Ice Cube. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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185 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stone Flail! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexandr Loshkarev! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Flail scores with a spinning back kick! Flail throws a leg kick but Loshkarev checks it. Loshkarev rushes Flail and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Flail tries to land knees in the clinch but Loshkarev avoids the damage to the body. Loshkarev has Flail pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Flail manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Flail is leaning against Loshkarev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Flail missing with knees to the body.
Flail with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Loshkarev tries to throw a body punch but Flail avoids it by throwing Loshkarev back against the cage. Loshkarev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flail gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Flail throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Loshkarev blocks it with crossed arms. Loshkarev can't get the takedown.
Stone Flail has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Loshkarev. Loshkarev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flail smiles and moves away.
Flail throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Loshkarev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Flail throws a nice outside leg kick. Flail wants to land a leg kick but Loshkarev is out of range. Loshkarev looking to score a takedown here. Flail is defending well but Loshkarev drives through and ends up in Flail's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Flail is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Flail looking to control.
Loshkarev drops back looking for a leg! Flail is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flail manages to kick Loshkarev off! Loshkarev jumps back into Flail's guard. Flail not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Flail has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Loshkarev pushes down on Flail's leg and manages to get into half guard. Loshkarev is looking for a kimura but Flail is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Loshkarev to get the leverage. Loshkarev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Loshkarev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flail defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Loshkarev seems to be looking for submissions.
Loshkarev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Loshkarev is looking for a kimura here.
Flail wants to control but Loshkarev is keeping busy and won't allow it. Loshkarev seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Flail is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexandr Loshkarev!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ash Thomas Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stern is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Great American Nightmare. On his way into the cage it seems that Ash Thomas Jr has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ash Thomas Jr seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ash Thomas Jr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howard Stern! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stern scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Stern uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Stern blocks a head kick by Thomas Jr.
Stern getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Thomas Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stern misses with a head kick.
A jab from Thomas Jr misses. Thomas Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas Jr moves away. It appears Thomas Jr was looking to counter with a kick there. Thomas Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Stern connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thomas Jr momentarily.
Stern looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas Jr is fending him off so far but Stern persists. Nope, Thomas Jr circles away and we're back to standing. Thomas Jr moves out of range of the strikes. Thomas Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick. Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stern moves out of range as Thomas Jr throws a body kick.
Stern scores with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Stern. That snapped Thomas Jr's head back.
Stern throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Thomas Jr counters with a straight right hand. Thomas Jr blocks a head kick by Stern.
Thomas Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stern just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thomas Jr keeps the fight on the outside. Thomas Jr is looking to counter with head kicks. Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Thomas Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook. Stern misses with a hook. Stern misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Stern looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Stern scores with a decent looking hook. Stern 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. A leg kick checked by Stern. Stern looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Thomas Jr looks for the body kick but Stern saw that one coming. Thomas Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stern's calf. Stern throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Stern looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stern looks for the body kick but Thomas Jr saw that one coming. Ash Thomas Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Good leg kick by Thomas Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action! Stern has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas Jr. Stern pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stern tries to clinch there but Thomas Jr circles away.
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas Jr.
Stern misses the jab. Stern blocks the body kick.
Nice shot lands for Stern. Thomas Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Stern wants to counter the offense by Thomas Jr and move into the clinch position. Thomas Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab. Thomas Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Thomas Jr checks a low kick from Stern. Stern is looking to clinch but Thomas Jr is avoiding it.
Thomas Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Stern misses with a kick to the body.
Thomas Jr looks to throw the jab but Stern is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Stern. Thomas Jr throws out a leg kick but Stern moves out of range and Thomas Jr only half commits. Thomas Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern. Thomas Jr is looking to counter with head kicks. A big right from Stern misses. Stern wants to clinch up but Thomas Jr keeps it at a distance. Thomas Jr throws the kick towards the body but Stern avoids it. Stern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A nice combination there by Stern.
Thomas Jr moves out of range of the strikes. That kick from Thomas Jr tenderised Stern's leg. Stern is trying to keep his angry face on. Stern tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Stern looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Stern misses with a head kick.
Stern misses with a straight left. A head kick misses from Thomas Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stern pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Stern misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thomas Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thomas Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stern wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Stern goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thomas Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stern's guard! Nice work there by Thomas Jr! Stern has his foot on Thomas Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas Jr works his way back into a safe position though. Thomas Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stern has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Stern's legs - danger averted. Thomas Jr wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stern is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thomas Jr defends well. Stern working for submissions but it's allowed Thomas Jr to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Stern dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thomas Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stern tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Thomas Jr throws the kick towards the body but Stern avoids it. Stern tries to counter with a clinch but Thomas Jr shakes him off and moves away. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thomas Jr 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 Stern has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stern and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Stern throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Thomas Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Stern avoided it. Thomas Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stern is able to avoid easily. Stern throws a body punch but Thomas Jr moves out of range. Stern lands a lovely overhand right. Stern throws a looping overhand right but Thomas Jr ducks down to avoid it. Thomas Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stern tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. An attempted straight right counter from Thomas Jr misses the target. Thomas Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern. Stern with a jab. Thomas Jr avoids the head kick by Stern.
Thomas Jr works the jab nicely. Stern misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center. Stern throws a push kick but Thomas Jr slaps the foot to one side. Thomas Jr is looking to chop away at Stern's legs. Thomas Jr throws a push kick but Stern slaps the foot to one side. Stern fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas Jr misses with a body kick. Thomas Jr scores with a kick to the midsection. Thomas Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Thomas Jr misses with a head kick.
Stern scores with a kick to the midsection. Thomas Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Stern misses with a straight left. Stern connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas Jr. Thomas Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Thomas Jr throws a front kick that sends Stern stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stern throws a head kick that misses. A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas Jr. Stern walks into a left hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stern cracks the inside of Thomas Jr's front leg. Danga de danga de dang - Thomas Jr scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Howard Stern has been cut. Stern lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Thomas Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Good work by Stern as he checks the leg kick. Stern throws a shot from downtown. Thomas Jr moves away and avoids it. Thomas Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Stern connects with a crisp jab. Thomas Jr slips under a jab. Thomas Jr thinks about countering with a body kick. Stern will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Thomas Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stern. Ash Thomas Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stern closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas Jr, looking for a takedown. Stern pushes Thomas Jr against the cage but Thomas Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thomas Jr. Thomas Jr connects with a right hand. Stern shakes it off. Stern shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas Jr as he jumps to the side. Thomas Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily. Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away. Thomas Jr throws a low kick, looking for Stern's leg but Stern calmly moves out of range. Stern throws a body punch but Thomas Jr moves out of range. Thomas Jr is looking to counter punch. Thomas Jr scores with the left hand. Stern knows he should have avoided that one. Stern tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Stern's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Thomas Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stern. Stern tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stern somewhat. Stern lunges at Thomas Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas Jr's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stern takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thomas Jr.
Stern shoots in for a takedown but Thomas Jr shows good takedown defense. This has been an exciting period of action! Stern works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Stern shoots in for a takedown but Thomas Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Thomas Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Stern loads up on a big right hand but Thomas Jr slips the punch. Thomas Jr throws a head kick but Stern moves out of range.
Stern shoots in and drives through. Thomas Jr sprawls well. Thomas Jr lands with an overhand left. Thomas Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It looked like Thomas Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A head kick misses from Stern. Stern throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Stern tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Thomas Jr dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Howard Stern's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas Jr. Thomas Jr moves out of range as Stern strikes. Thomas Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thomas Jr wants it to stay on the feet. Thomas Jr half committed to a counter leg kick. Thomas Jr lands a jab to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stern or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas Jr, which made it look bad. Thomas Jr blocks a head kick by Stern.
Stern displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Stern tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Thomas Jr throws a body shot but no joy. Thomas Jr scores with a head kick. Stern tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Thomas Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Stern throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas Jr on the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thomas Jr moves out of range of the body kick. Jab from Stern. Stern missing with a left hand there. Thomas Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thomas Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stern's sensitive parts. Stern lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Thomas Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Stern doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas Jr circles away.
Stern shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas Jr pinned against the cage. Thomas Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Ash Thomas Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern. Stern throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand! A nice leg kick lands there from Thomas Jr. Stern thuds a left hand into Thomas Jr's body. Stern is looking to land body kicks. Stern connects with a single shot there. Stern blocks a head kick by Thomas Jr.
Thomas Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Thomas Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stern misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stern misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Thomas Jr is looking to counter with a body kick. Stern takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. 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! Thomas Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stern is defended easily by Thomas Jr. Stern throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas Jr moves out of range easily. Thomas Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Thomas Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas Jr throws a wild body kick that Stern sees coming a mile off. A decent looking body kick lands there for Thomas Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stern shoots in and bounces Thomas Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Stern trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thomas Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Thomas Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Stern working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Stern looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thomas Jr passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Thomas Jr tries to advance to mount but can't. Stern is looking for a sweep. Stern is trying to get back to his feet. A lull in the action here as Thomas Jr stalls from top position. Stern looks to move to half guard but instead Thomas Jr has passed into mount! Damn! Stern tries to hold on but Thomas Jr postures up. Thomas Jr controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Ash Thomas Jr showed his dominance in that final round. I think Thomas Jr 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ash Thomas Jr! Ash Thomas Jr spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. Howard Stern was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julius Biacolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Julius Biacolo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guy Georges! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Biacolo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Biacolo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight. Biacolo misses with a double jab.
Georges looks like he wants to counter punch here. Biacolo misses with a body shot
and Georges counters with a two punch combo. Biacolo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Biacolo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Guy Georges has been cut. Biacolo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Georges throws out a counter right but Biacolo avoids it with no problem. Georges tries to move into range but Biacolo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Biacolo with a hook. A nice inside leg kick there by Biacolo. That's going to slow Georges down. Georges avoids the body shot from Biacolo.
Georges with the counter takedown but Biacolo avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Biacolo throws a nice looking combination but Georges bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Georges looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Biacolo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Biacolo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Georges. Georges ducks right into an uppercut from Biacolo. Georges ducks under a wild hook from Biacolo. Georges is looking for the big counter here. Biacolo throws a body shot but no joy. Georges looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Georges misses with an uppercut
and Biacolo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Biacolo takes a swing at Georges's ribcage but misses. Biacolo throws a body punch but Georges moves out of range. Georges looks like he wants to counter punch here. Biacolo throws the kick towards the body but Georges avoids it. Georges throws out a counter right but Biacolo avoids it with no problem. A telegraphed right hand from Biacolo misses the target. Georges feints the counter takedown. Biacolo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Biacolo cracks Georges with a good jab. Biacolo takes a swing at Georges's ribcage but misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Georges thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Biacolo misses the body punch and Georges counters with a straight right hand. Georges scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Biacolo throws a body punch but Georges moves out of range. Oooh a lovely combination from Biacolo sends Georges down but not out. Biacolo dives into side control looking to finish.
Georges is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Georges is letting Biacolo control him for a moment. Georges is still in real trouble! Can Biacolo finish him? Georges is not content to let Biacolo control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Biacolo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Georges sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Georges tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Biacolo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Georges seems to have recovered his senses. Georges is trying to control Biacolo's posture but Biacolo avoids it. Biacolo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Georges is looking to regain half guard here but Biacolo keeps moving and retains side control. You can see the frustration on Georges's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The strikes coming from Biacolo are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Biacolo is putting a hurting on Georges here, landing some big shots from side control. Georges is looking to regain half guard here but Biacolo keeps moving and retains side control. Georges sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Biacolo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Georges regains full guard. Nicely done. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Biacolo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Guy Georges's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Biacolo throws a poor cross that misses
and Georges cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Georges throws a poor cross that misses
and Biacolo counters with a lovely shot to the body. Biacolo looks to land a combination but Georges avoids it well. Georges looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A big left from Biacolo misses. Georges throws out a counter right but Biacolo avoids it with no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Georges misses with a looping right. Biacolo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Georges can do to turn this around? Biacolo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Georges's head. Biacolo throws the left hand but Georges avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Biacolo misses the target. And Georges tries to counter it with a takedown but Biacolo pushes his down on his head and steps out. Georges pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Biacolo is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Julius Biacolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Biacolo throws a lazy uppercut
and Georges counters with a stiff right hand. Biacolo dodges the punch combination from Georges.
Biacolo throws a hook to the side of Georges's head but Georges sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Biacolo throws a series of punches but Georges moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Georges on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Biacolo misses with a hook to the body
and Georges counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice jab there from Biacolo. Georges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biacolo slips under a jab. Georges showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Biacolo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biacolo. Georges does a little dance to reset his feet. Biacolo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Georges counters with a nice uppercut. Nice defenses there by Georges.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Biacolo misses with a straight left. It seemed like Georges was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Biacolo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Biacolo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Georges circles away quickly and effectively. Georges drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Biacolo defends it well. Biacolo getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Biacolo scores with a shot to the body.
Biacolo cracks Georges with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Biacolo lands a left and a right that sends Georges crashing to the canvas! Biacolo dives into mount looking to finish! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Biacolo cracks Georges with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Biacolo! A victorious Julius Biacolo 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Selfrid Bergman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Project Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fighter has chosen Mr. Crowley as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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218 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selfrid Bergman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Project Fighter! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bergman shoots in looking for a takedown but Fighter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bergman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bergman looks for a takedown but Fighter sprawls well. Fighter shoots in and bounces Bergman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Fighter throws a big right hand that misses. Fighter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Fighter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bergman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bergman has escaped and now he's on top! Bergman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fighter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bergman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bergman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fighter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bergman has managed to get both his arms back between Fighter's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fighter keeping moving, preventing Bergman from controlling successfully. Fighter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bergman. Bergman wants to control from the top but Fighter keeps moving. Fighter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bergman trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom. Bergman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bergman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Fighter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bergman passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bergman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Fighter wants to improve his position but Bergman is controlling well.
Bergman working the head and body with strikes. Fighter looking for submissions off his back. Fighter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bergman pulls his head out easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bergman is trying to control. Fighter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Fighter actively working from the bottom here. Fighter is trying to get back to full guard. Fighter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bergman pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fighter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Fighter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Fighter is trying to control but can't.
Fighter is looking for a sweep. Bergman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Fighter works his way to full guard. Good work. Bergman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bergman distracts Fighter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Bergman wants to control from the top but Fighter keeps moving. Fighter isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bergman stacks Fighter 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 Bergman! Bergman trying to control the action but Fighter is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fighter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bergman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Bergman is chipping away with strikes.
Fighter manages to get back to half guard. Fighter looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Fighter looking for submissions off his back. Fighter has hold of Bergman's hands but Bergman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Fighter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Fighter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bergman pulls his head out easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fighter gets back to full guard.
Fighter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bergman has passed into half guard!
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 Selfrid Bergman will probably get the nod. That's time! Bergman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bergman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fighter. Bergman clinches up against the cage. Bergman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Fighter prevents the takedown attempt.
Fighter can't find room to land a body shot as Bergman controls the action.
Fighter is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bergman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fighter to the mat. Fighter regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Fighter isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bergman stacks Fighter 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 Bergman! Fighter tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bergman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Fighter is looking for a sweep. Bergman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter can do to turn this around? Bergman scoring with punches from side control.
Fighter is rocked! A big shot lands for Bergman! That's hurt Fighter! Will he recover? Bergman fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Selfrid Bergman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Lapshinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapshinov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Moonlight Sonata. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Li! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artem Lapshinov! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sloppy strikes from Lapshinov. Those never looked like landing. Li throws a hook but Lapshinov avoids it easily. Lapshinov tries to clinch there but Li circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lapshinov - that will leave a mark!
Li keeps the fight on the outside. Lapshinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Li counters with a straight right hand. Li misses with a hook. Li gets a double leg takedown into Lapshinov's guard. Lapshinov working a defensive guard here.
Li got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lapshinov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Li has managed to get both his arms back between Lapshinov's legs - danger averted. Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Lapshinov has momentary wrist control but Li slips an elbow through the middle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapshinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Lapshinov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li.
That's one minute gone in the round. Li got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lapshinov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Li has managed to get both his arms back between Lapshinov's legs - danger averted. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Li stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lapshinov swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lapshinov wants to sweep here but Li controlling him for the moment. Lapshinov is trying to hold Li in close to prevent damage but Li has managed to pass into half guard.
Lapshinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Li stops Lapshinov from getting back to his feet.
Li is looking to advance position but Lapshinov won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Li controlling the action here. Li sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lapshinov defending well though. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Li connects with a nice short shot to Lapshinov's temple. Lapshinov regains full guard. Nicely done. Li postures up.
Li wants to pass the guard but Lapshinov is keeping the position. Li wants to control from the top but Lapshinov keeps moving. We've been hearing that Li has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Lapshinov is trying to keep Li in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lapshinov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Li throws a big right hand that misses. Li won't allow Lapshinov to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Lapshinov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lapshinov fails in his attempt to clinch. Lapshinov clinches up with Li and pushes him back against the cage. Lapshinov connects with a knee to the head.
Li wants a takedown but no success here.
Li blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Lapshinov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lapshinov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lapshinov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Li.
Lapshinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Li is defending well for now. Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Li on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lapshinov trying to land knees to the body.
Li avoiding damage as Lapshinov throws knees to the body.
Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Li looks to land a combination. Lapshinov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Lapshinov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Li misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Lapshinov's coach down at VENDETTA Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lapshinov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Li. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Li shoots for a double leg takedown but Lapshinov sprawls well. He's pushed Li's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Li misses with a straight left. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Li shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lapshinov tries to clinch but Li is having none of it. Lapshinov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Li paws at him with a jab and circles away. Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Li keeps the fight on the outside. Lapshinov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A little feinted left hand from Li on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lapshinov tries to clinch up but Li circles away and keeps his distance. Li shoots in and bounces Lapshinov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Li dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lapshinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Li closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lapshinov quickly recovers to half guard. Lapshinov wants to improve his position but Li is controlling well.
Li moves into full mount! Lapshinov won't be happy about that! Li with the ground and pound from mount. Li cracks Lapshinov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Li connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Li putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Li with the ground and pound from mount. BOOM! Li connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Li postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lapshinov looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lapshinov wants to hold on but Li pushes him away. Li lands a heavy elbow. Li connects with a bit shot that sees Lapshinov covering up! More strikes from Li and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Li is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Li! John Li thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Fade to Black" by Metallica. 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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188 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Diego! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Nazarov! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Diego's corner calls for a 1-2. Diego obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Nazarov swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Nazarov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego. Diego scores with a push kick. Diego wants to clinch. Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Nazarov off balance momentarily. Nazarov shoots for a takedown but Diego saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarov thows a left - swing and a miss! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A swing and a miss from Nazarov. Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nice body kick there by Diego. A slow jab from Nazarov misses its intended target. Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazarov.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazarov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nazarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarov. Nazarov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nazarov scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut. Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nazarov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego scores with a head kick.
Nazarov slips a jab from Diego. Diego has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. A combination from Diego does no damage. Nazarov lands with an uppercut that bounces Diego off the cage and back into range. Nazarov on the wrong end of a nice jab. Diego lands with a hook. Nazarov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nazarov connects with a right hand. Diego shakes it off. Diego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing. Diego lands a body shot.
Nazarov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
Nazarov misses with a straight right. Diego dodges the punch combination from Nazarov.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nazarov 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. Nazarov throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it. Nazarov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nazarov lands a right hook to the body.
Nazarov slips under a jab. Nazarov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Diego lands a front kick. Diego loads up on a big right hand but Nazarov slips the punch. Diego throws a half hearted mid kick. Nazarov fails with the takedown. Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Diego lands a jab to Nazarov's midsection. Nazarov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diego misses with an uppercut. Nazarov saw that one coming. Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Nazarov's head. Don Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Diego rushes Nazarov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Nazarov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazarov scores with an uppercut up the middle. Diego gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nazarov.
Don Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov. Nazarov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazarov tries for a takedown but Diego manages to get underhooks.
Nazarov misses with some punches.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head. Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch. Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Nazarov backwards. Diego lands a shot to the body. Nazarov misses with a short punch on the inside. Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nazarov. Nazarov looks winded! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Diego lands a right hand. Nazarov prevents a body shot from Diego.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nazarov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diego avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Diego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Diego connects with an inside leg kick. Diego lands with a cross. Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego throws a head kick that misses. Diego scores with a hook. Nazarov catches Diego with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Nazarov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nazarov scores with a hook to the body. Diego takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A clash of legs there as Nazarov blocks the low kick. Nazarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Nazarov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Diego feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nazarovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Nazarov connects with a nice looking jab.
Nazarov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego. Nazarov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Diego dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nazarov misses with a wild body shot. Nazarov moves away from the strike by Diego. Nazarov misses with an uppercut. Don Diego is winning the standup battle so far. Diego moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Nazarov slips a jab and a cross from Diego.
Nazarov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarov is just out of range. Diego lands a nice shot that snaps Nazarov's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet. As Nazarov looks to move away, Diego throws a big counter combo bu Nazarov just gets out of the way. Diego tries to clinch but Nazarov moves out of range. Nazarov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego. Diego looks to land a body kick but Nazarov moved away. Diego clinches. Nazarov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego tries a body shot but Nazarov blocks it.
Nazarov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nazarov breaks from the clinch.
Nazarov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diego throws a combination. Nazarov tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Diego tries to clinch but Nazarov moves out of range. Nazarov misses with a looping right. Diego tries to clinch up. Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Diego tries to land a front kick but Nazarov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Diego moves in looking to clinch but Nazarov pushes him off. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nazarov. Nazarov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Diego lands the left hand. Diego scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Diego misses with a kick to the body.
Nazarov works Diego's body with a nice hook. Nice defenses there by Nazarov. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Diego plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Nazarov scores with a nice right hand.
Nazarov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye. Diego throws a head kick that Nazarov semi-blocks.
Nazarov 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. A combination from Nazarov does no damage. Diego swings for the body but Nazarov moves out of range.
Nazarov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazarov manages to avoid it. Nazarov with the counter takedown but Diego avoids it easily. Nazarov throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily. Diego lands a head shot. Nazarov shoots in but no luck this time. Nazarov throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it. Nazarov scores with a three punch combo!
Diego misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nazarov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diego defends it well. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nazarov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Diego - the referee stops the clock and Nazarov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Diego. Nazarov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Nazarov throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diego looks for the body kick but Nazarov saw that one coming. The fighters circle momentarily. Diego darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Diego pushes Nazarov away with a front kick. Nazarov is breathing heavily. Diego lands with a kick to the ribs.
Diego sizes up Nazarov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Diego throws a good cross that connects.
Nazarov is rocked! Diego walks into a jab. Nazarov is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him? Diego avoids the body shot from Nazarov.
Nazarov seems to have recovered his senses. Nazarov misses with a looping left. Nazarov throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot. Diego thuds his shin into the meat of Nazarov's side. Nazarov misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely. Diego throws a push kick but Nazarov slaps the foot to one side. Nazarov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Nazarov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diego circles away quickly and effectively. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nazarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Diego misses with a body kick. Nazarov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Diego misses with a body kick. Nazarov avoids the body shot from Diego.
Nazarov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nazarov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Diego. Diego throws a head kick but Nazarov moves out of range.
Diego cracks a nice hook into Nazarov's ribs. Nazarov ducks right into an uppercut from Diego. Nazarov ducks under a wild hook from Diego. A slapping body kick lands there for Diego. Diego lands a head kick. Nazarov smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Nazarov moves out of range of the body kick. Nazarov digs a good body shot into Diego's ribs. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A slow jab from Nazarov misses its intended target. It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Nazarov tries to bum rush Diego with a series of wild strikes but Diego uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nazarov throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Diego dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diego lands a big uppercut and Nazarov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nazarov looks OK. Diego waves Nazarov back to his feet! Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarov. Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Diego throws a good cross that connects.
Nazarov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nazarov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Nazarov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Diego tries to land a front kick but Nazarov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Diego feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nazarov sprawling to the canvas! Nazarov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Diego finish him?!
Nazarov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nazarov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A decent looking body kick lands there for Diego. Nazarov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diego as he jumps to the side. Nazarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Diego tries to clinch up but Nazarov circles away and keeps his distance. Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nazarov takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses. Diego lands a nice shot that snaps Nazarov's head back.
A jab from Diego does it's job there. Nazarov moves out of range as Diego throws a body kick.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazarov sees it coming and avoids it easily. Diego will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nazarov's calf. Diego on the wrong end of a nice hook. Nazarov avoids a kick to the body.
Nazarov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nazarov is out of range and Diego settles back down. Nazarov with the counter takedown but Diego avoids it easily. Nazarov blocks the body kick.
Diego scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diego. Nazarov shrugs it off though. Nazarov tries to move into range but Diego moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Nazarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range. Diego throws a lazy right hand but Nazarov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nazarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Nazarov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nazarov there as he acknowledges the shot. Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarov scores with a jab. Diego acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Nazarov darts in looking for a takedown but Diego gets double underhooks and turns Nazarov into the cage. Diego throws a quick counter head kick but Nazarov was just out of range. Diego gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Nazarov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego. Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nazarov ducks under a wild hook from Diego. Nazarov looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely. Diego looks to land a left hand but Nazarov moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diego connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nazarov defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand. Diego rushes Nazarov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land. Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike. Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazarov can do to turn this around? Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazarov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Diego is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nazarov. Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Nazarov.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Nazarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nice jab there from Diego. Nazarov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nazarov lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards. Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside. Nazarov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego is trying to break the clinch but Nazarov has him pressed against the cage. Nazarov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Nazarov breaks the clinch.
Diego defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nazarov. Don Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov. Nazarov lands a nice looking body shot.
Nazarov takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses. Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarov moves away. Nazarov throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it. Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A jab from Nazarov finds it's way through Diego's defenses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Diego clinches up with Nazarov and pushes him back against the cage. Nazarov working aggressively here.
Nazarov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Diego lands a body punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Diego clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nazarov misses with a shot to the body and Diego makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Diego scores with a sloppy right hand. Nazarov should have avoided that one. Diego misses with an uppercut. Diego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nazarov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego takes a shot right to the bread basket. Nazarov avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet. Nazarov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Nazarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego. Nazarov thows a left - swing and a miss! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Decent striking displayed by Diego there. Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarov. Nazarov lands with an overhand left. Donk. Nazarov catches Diego right on the button with a cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Diego misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nazarov. Nazarov with a nice cross. Nazarov throws a right hand that Diego ducks under and follows up with a left that Diego also avoids with ease. Diego connects with a looping right hand.
Diego throws a push kick but Nazarov slaps the foot to one side. Diego lands a nice looking body shot.
Diego looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diego. That's going to slow Nazarov down. Nazarov scores with a punch to the head. Nazarov shoots in and gets a takedown into Diego's guard. Nazarov throwing strikes but missing. Nazarov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Diego controls Nazarov momentarily but Nazarov frees himself. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nazarov with a nice head shot there. Diego looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Diego keeping moving, preventing Nazarov from controlling successfully. Diego looking for a sweep. Not yet Diego, not yet. Diego is working hard here to advance position. Nazarov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Nazarov postures up and lands a big shot to Diego's brow. Diego wants to sweep but no luck. Diego is looking to stand up but Nazarov isn't so interested in that idea. Diego might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nazarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazarov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nazarov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diego swivels and escapes. Diego is looking to land body kicks. Nazarov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego. Nazarov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diego defends it well. A head kick misses from Diego. Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nazarov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet. Nazarov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Nazarov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Nazarov with the counter takedown but Diego avoids it easily. Nazarov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nazarov shoots in looking for a takedown but Diego manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nazarov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Nazarov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nazarov blocks the body kick.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarov with the counter takedown but Diego avoids it easily. Nazarov misses with a body shot.
Nazarov looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range. Nazarov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego. Diego misses with a body shot.
Nazarov avoids a kick to the body.
Diego misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nazarov with the counter takedown but Diego avoids it easily. Nazarov throws a hook but Diego blocks it. Diego scores with a jab. Nazarov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Diego throws a push kick but Nazarov slaps the foot to one side. The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Don Diego will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle. Diego blocks a body shot from Nazarov. Diego lands with a short shot to the head. Nazarov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Nice body punch from Diego. Don Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far. Nazarov blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diego breaks from the clinch.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazarov. Nazarov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
Nazarov walks into a stiff left hand from Diego. A head kick misses from Diego. Nazarov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diego scores with a nice strike. Nazarov looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range. Diego is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazarov manages to avoid it. Diego will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nazarov feints the counter takedown. Diego slips under a jab from Nazarov. Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego scores with a shot to the body.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Nazarov moves out of range easily. Nazarov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Nazarov gets a takedown into half guard. Nazarov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Diego avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nazarov.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diego keeps control of the position for the meantime. Nazarov is trying to control. Diego wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Diego trying to control but Nazarov postures up.
Diego looking for submissions off his back. Diego avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nazarov. Diego blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nazarov. Diego is looking to control Nazarov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diego avoid being mounted? Diego gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diego is on top in guard.
Nazarov trying to control the position.
Nazarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Nazarov is pulling down on Diego's head. It's preventing any offense from Diego, at least for the moment. Diego trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Diego showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Diego advances to half guard. Diego is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Vadim Nazarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Diego wants to pass the guard but Nazarov is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Don Diego showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diego, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Diego! Don Diego retains his middleweight title! Don Diego bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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