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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manvel Gamburyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai comes into the arena with Deadly Muay Thai Skills blaring out of the sound system. Gamburyan has chosen Gamburyan vs. Brown on April 24th as his entrance music. Muay Thai had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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14 - 33 - 1 |
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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
21 - 31 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Muay Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manvel Gamburyan!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai is looking to clinch.
Thai closes the distance and clinches.
Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thai breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gamburyan misses with a kick to the body.
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Gamburyan pushes him off.
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Gamburyan circles away.
Gamburyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gamburyan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gamburyan swats away the attempt to clinch by Thai.
Gamburyan throws a leg kick but Thai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thai tries to counter by clinching up but Gamburyan breaks away and moves out of range.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Gamburyan moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamburyan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thai tries to clinch there but Gamburyan circles away.
Gamburyan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gamburyan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thai gets caught flat footed, as Gamburyan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Thai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamburyan looking to sit in guard and control but Thai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gamburyan has a closed guard, preventing Thai from standing up.
Gamburyan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thai is looking to stand up but Gamburyan won't let him.
Gamburyan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thai wants to get up but he can't break Gamburyan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gamburyan trying to control the position.
Thai tries to stand but Gamburyan is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thai stands and steps away. Gamburyan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Muay Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gamburyan fails with the takedown.
Thai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thai rushes Gamburyan and presses him up against the cage.
Gamburyan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gamburyan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thai leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thai with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Gamburyan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Muay Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manvel Gamburyan.
Thai connects with a knee to the head.
Thai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gamburyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gamburyan keeps the fight on the outside.
As Thai backs off Gamburyan throws a huge counter combo but Thai manages to avoid it all.
Gamburyan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gamburyan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thai circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gamburyan breaks the clinch.
Gamburyan dives in and grabs Thai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thai pushes down on Gamburyan's head and hops out.
Gamburyan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gamburyan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thai misses with an elbow over the top.
Thai misses with an elbow strike.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thai tries a knee to the head but Gamburyan blocks it.
Thai connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gamburyan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thai misses with a knee strike.
Thai is trying to push Gamburyan away but Gamburyan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thai trying to stall but Gamburyan improves his position.
Maybe Thai would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Thai tries to stall but Gamburyan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thai prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gamburyan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thai throws an elbow but it misses.
Thai misses with a knee to the head.
Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gamburyan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thai after a bit of a struggle.
Thai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gamburyan letting Thai take a breather here.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gamburyan is defending well for now.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Muay Thai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thai tries to clinch there but Gamburyan circles away.
Gamburyan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thai tries to clinch there but Gamburyan circles away.
Thai wants to clinch.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gamburyan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gamburyan lands a nice hook to Thai's body. Thai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gamburyan moves out of range as Thai throws a body kick.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gamburyan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thai avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Thai. No joy for Gamburyan on that attempt.
Thai is looking to clinch.
Thai is looking to clinch.
Gamburyan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thai tries to clinch but Gamburyan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai misses with a few strikes there.
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Gamburyan pushes him off.
Gamburyan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thai avoids it really well and circles away.
Muay Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manvel Gamburyan.
Thai tries to clinch but Gamburyan is having none of it.
Gamburyan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thai defends it well.
Thai tries to clinch there but Gamburyan circles away.
And Gamburyan tries to counter it with a takedown but Thai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thai tries to clinch up.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gamburyan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gamburyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thai tries to clinch but Gamburyan is having none of it.
Gamburyan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gamburyan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thai tries to clinch up but Gamburyan circles away and keeps his distance.
Manvel Gamburyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thai tries to clinch but Gamburyan moves out of range.
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Gamburyan pushes him off.
Thai tries to clinch up but Gamburyan circles away and keeps his distance.
Thai tries to clinch up.
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Gamburyan pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai pushes Gamburyan up against the cage in a clinch.
Gamburyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gamburyan shoots in looking for a takedown. Thai tries to sprawl out of it but Gamburyan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gamburyan manages to circle out of the way.
Thai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gamburyan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thai closes the distance and pushes Gamburyan back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamburyan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gamburyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thai tries to clinch up but Gamburyan circles away and keeps his distance.
Thai tries to clinch up.
Gamburyan feints the counter takedown.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gamburyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gamburyan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thai tries to clinch up but Gamburyan circles away and keeps his distance.
Thai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gamburyan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gamburyan shoots in but no luck this time.
Gamburyan closes the distance and clinches up with Thai, looking for a takedown. Gamburyan pushes Thai against the cage but Thai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thai forces Gamburyan back against the cage and clinches.
Gamburyan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gamburyan is looking to advance position but Thai won't allow it.
Thai pushes Gamburyan off looking to stand but Gamburyan dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai pushes Gamburyan off and gets back to his feet.
Muay Thai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gamburyan fails with the takedown.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gamburyan throws a right hand that Thai ducks under and follows up with a left that Thai also avoids with ease.
Thai tries to clinch there but Gamburyan circles away.
Thai wants to clinch up but Gamburyan keeps it at a distance.
Gamburyan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thai tries to clinch there but Gamburyan circles away.
Thai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gamburyan misses with a takedown attempt - Thai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gamburyan keeps the fight on the outside.
Gamburyan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Gamburyan circles away.
Thai 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.
A close second round but Manvel Gamburyan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thai tries to clinch but Gamburyan moves out of range.
Gamburyan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thai defends it well.
Gamburyan fails with a takedown attempt.
Thai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thai misses with a series of wild punches.
Thai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gamburyan shoots in looking for a takedown. Thai tries to sprawl out of it but Gamburyan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thai lands a glancing blow to the side of Gamburyan's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamburyan drives through with a takedown into Thai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gamburyan stops Thai from standing up.
Gamburyan wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamburyan won't allow Thai to get back to his feet.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Gamburyan from controlling successfully.
Thai wants to stand up but Gamburyan is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gamburyan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gamburyan keeps the fight on the outside.
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Gamburyan pushes him off.
Gamburyan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thai as he avoids it easily.
Muay Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manvel Gamburyan.
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.
Thai is looking to clinch but Gamburyan is avoiding it.
Gamburyan keeps the fight on the outside.
Gamburyan gets tackled into the cage by Thai. Thai maintains the clinch.
Gamburyan tries to pull guard but Thai holds him up against the cage and eventually Gamburyan drops back down to his feet.
Gamburyan wants to take the fight to the mat but Thai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thai misses with a knee to the head.
Gamburyan is trying to force a seperation but Thai has the dominant position.
Thai prevents the takedown attempt.
Gamburyan wants to take the fight to the mat but Thai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gamburyan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thai wants to clinch.
Thai tries to clinch but Gamburyan is having none of it.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gamburyan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thai wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thai on his heels. He'll look to pass Thai's guard now, I'm sure.
Gamburyan won't allow Thai to get back to his feet.
Gamburyan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thai wants to stand but Gamburyan is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Gamburyan from controlling successfully.
Thai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gamburyan is controlling him.
Gamburyan drops back looking for a leg! Thai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thai manages to kick Gamburyan off! Gamburyan jumps back into Thai's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thai misses with a series of wild punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Thai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gamburyan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gamburyan dives in for a single leg takedown but Thai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Muay Thai.
I think Thai 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muay Thai!
A very excited looking Muay Thai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Cesar Caprillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandicoot comes to the cage accompanied by Crash Bandicoot: Jungle Rollers Remix. Caprillo has chosen The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun as his entrance music. Caio Cesar Caprillo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
24 - 24 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Crash Bandicoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caio Cesar Caprillo!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caprillo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bandicoot sprawls well. Bandicoot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Caprillo gets slowly back to his feet.
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caprillo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Caprillo is looking for the big counter here.
Bandicoot swats away the attempt to clinch by Caprillo.
Bandicoot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Caprillo, pushing him back against the cage.
Caprillo can't get the takedown.
Caprillo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bandicoot wants to control but Caprillo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Caprillo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot is pressing down on Caprillo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bandicoot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caprillo prevents Bandicoot from getting back to his feet.
Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caprillo defends it easily.
Bandicoot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caprillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caprillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine here but Caprillo defends easily.
Bandicoot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Caprillo defends well.
That's two 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.
Caprillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandicoot is keeping the position for now.
Caprillo is looking to advance position but Bandicoot has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Caprillo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bandicoot putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Caprillo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bandicoot with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caprillo can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandicoot working for a submission but Caprillo is keeping him at bay.
Caprillo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caprillo regains half guard.
Bandicoot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Caprillo wants to control but Bandicoot is keeping busy.
Caprillo wants to improve his position but Bandicoot is controlling well.
Bandicoot tries to stand but can't do so whilst Caprillo controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Caprillo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandicoot.
Caprillo pushes Bandicoot off looking to stand but Bandicoot dives back in and keeps control.
Caprillo is concentrating on defense, preventing Bandicoot from advancing position.
Caprillo pushes Bandicoot off and gets back to his feet.
Caprillo keeps the fight on the outside.
Caprillo feints the counter takedown.
Caprillo fails with the takedown.
Crash Bandicoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Cesar Caprillo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandicoot clinches.
Caprillo gets underhooks to prevent Bandicoot's takedown attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Crash Bandicoot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bandicoot moves to clinch but Caprillo breaks away
and Caprillo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bandicoot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caprillo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crash Bandicoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandicoot closes the distance looking to clinch
and Caprillo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bandicoot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bandicoot moves into the clinch.
Bandicoot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caprillo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bandicoot wants a takedown but no success here.
Caprillo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bandicoot prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crash Bandicoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Cesar Caprillo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caprillo pulls Bandicoot into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandicoot has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Caprillo is proving hard to escape from.
Caprillo lands an upkick as Bandicoot stands over him.
Caprillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandicoot stands and throws Caprillo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Caprillo tries to improve position but can't.
Bandicoot scores with a couple of short elbows.
Caprillo pushes Bandicoot away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bandicoot gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Caprillo throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Bandicoot blocks the strikes from Caprillo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caprillo is trying to get back to his feet.
Bandicoot decides to stand back up. Bandicoot steps back and let's Caprillo get back to his feet.
Bandicoot moves into the clinch.
Bandicoot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Caprillo is defending well for now.
Bandicoot looking to stall.
Caprillo avoiding damage as Bandicoot throws knees to the body.
Caprillo is trying to push Bandicoot away but Bandicoot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Caprillo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caprillo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bandicoot regains guard immediately.
Bandicoot working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Caprillo has passed into half guard!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caprillo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caprillo wants to take a breather but Bandicoot is having none of it.
Crash Bandicoot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bandicoot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandicoot trying to keep a closed guard but Caprillo is proving a slippery customer.
Caprillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandicoot working for submissions but it's allowed Caprillo to get to half guard.
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bandicoot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bandicoot has one foot on Caprillo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Caprillo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bandicoot.
Caprillo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandicoot tries to get to full guard but Caprillo has control of the leg.
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Caio Cesar Caprillo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bandicoot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Caprillo tries to avoid it but Bandicoot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Caprillo to the ground. Caprillo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Caprillo misses with a body shot.
Bandicoot stuffs the takedown attempt from Caprillo. Caprillo gets slowly back to his feet.
As Caprillo tries to get set, Bandicoot tries to push him back and clinch up but Caprillo manages to avoid the attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Caprillo.
Caprillo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bandicoot swivels and escapes.
Crash Bandicoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Cesar Caprillo.
Bandicoot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caprillo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch but Caprillo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bandicoot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bandicoot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Caprillo unleashes a big counter combination but Bandicoot bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bandicoot moves into the clinch.
Bandicoot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caprillo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Caprillo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bandicoot won't be happy with that.
Bandicoot sneaks back into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Caprillo in particular looking to stall.
Caprillo wants to free his trapped foot but Bandicoot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Caprillo wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandicoot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bandicoot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caprillo trying to mount his opponent but Bandicoot defends it.
Caprillo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandicoot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bandicoot pushes Caprillo off looking to stand but Caprillo dives back in and keeps control.
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caprillo pulls his head out easily.
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot trying to hold on to Caprillo's head to control him but Caprillo postures up.
Caprillo wants to take a breather but Bandicoot is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bandicoot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bandicoot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Caprillo swivels and escapes.
Bandicoot closes the distance and pushes Caprillo back into the cage.
Bandicoot breaks from the clinch.
Bandicoot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caprillo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bandicoot as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Caprillo circles away.
Caprillo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bandicoot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caprillo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bandicoot tries to clinch
and Caprillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bandicoot drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bandicoot trying to control but Caprillo is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bandicoot trying to control but Caprillo is working from the bottom.
Caprillo working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caprillo trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caio Cesar Caprillo.
I think Caprillo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Caio Cesar Caprillo!
A victorious Caio Cesar Caprillo 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spark Boro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Speedos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spark Boro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ken Speedos!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speedos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boro's guard.
Speedos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Speedos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Speedos is looking for a kimura here.
Speedos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speedos trying to mount his opponent but Boro defends it.
Speedos trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Speedos seems to be working for a kimura but Boro defends the submission attempt.
Boro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Speedos passes to full mount!
Boro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boro tries to get out of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speedos mounts Boro! Really nice guard pass there!
Speedos controlling the position easily from mount.
Boro tries to control Speedos's body but Speedos pushes him off. Boro squirms to his side and now Speedos has his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Speedos is persistently looking for the submission but Boro is defending it well.
Speedos keeps control of the position easily here as Boro tries to buck him off.
Well, with Speedos on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Boro is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Speedos is cranking Boro's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Boro! He's tightened the choke and Boro is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ken Speedos!
Our winner, Ken Speedos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan Duddy (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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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
39 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Declan Duddy!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duddy misses with a double jab
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.
Duddy throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgan.
Duddy ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
A jab from Duddy finds it's way through Morgan's defenses.
Morgan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Duddy.
Morgan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Morgan moves out of range of the leg kick from Duddy.
Morgan throwing a counter right hand but Duddy manages to avoid it.
Morgan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Duddy throws a lazy uppercut
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice combo by Duddy! Oh, that's hurt him - Morgan falls to the canvas and Duddy follows him into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duddy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Morgan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Duddy but great work by Morgan.
Duddy manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duddy actively working from the bottom here.
Duddy is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Duddy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Duddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duddy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morgan is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Morgan misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Morgan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've been told by Morgan's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duddy staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duddy throws a head kick that misses.
Duddy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morgan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duddy misses with a looping right.
Duddy walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duddy throws a shot from downtown. Morgan moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Morgan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duddy misses with a jab to the body
and Morgan counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Morgan looking to finish!
Duddy is rocked!
Duddy wants to control but Morgan passes easily into half guard.
Duddy is still in real trouble! Can Morgan finish him?
Duddy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Duddy seems to have recovered his senses.
Duddy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duddy stalling the fight.
Duddy breaks the clinch.
Duddy connects with a crisp jab.
Duddy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Morgan.
Morgan looks up at the clock. Bad move! Duddy lands a right hand from hell, dropping Morgan. Duddy pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Declan Duddy!
A relieved looking Declan Duddy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Hero of the Day. Kato has chosen STILL BALLIN as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sun Kato enters the cage!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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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
34 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sun Kato!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kato circles away.
Susi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kato defends it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kato. Susi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Susi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kato as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Susi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kato pinned against the cage. Kato gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Susi.
Kato is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown. Kato tries to sprawl out of it but Susi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kato manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi scores with a shot to the body.
Kato leaves Susi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi goes for a double leg but Kato avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kato continues to drive forward.
Kato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kato stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kato wants it to stay on the feet.
Kato steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Susi.
Kato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Susi.
Susi tries to counter with a takedown but Kato is quick to defend against it.
Susi blocks a jab.
Kato feints and then cracks Susi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Susi down.
Susi swings for the body but Kato moves out of range.
Susi defending well as Kato loads up on a big left hand.
Susi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Susi shoots in and gets a takedown into Kato's guard.
Kato keeping full guard, as Susi tries to pass.
Kato is pulling down on Susi's head. It's preventing any offense from Susi, at least for the moment.
Kato wants to stand and escape but Susi is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kato is trying to improve his position.
Susi has hold of Kato's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kato tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Susi cranks the arm and Kato screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kato, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Keni Susi!
A relieved looking Keni Susi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Rhino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
29 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Rhino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 26 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhino. That did some damage!
Rhino avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Hunt takes a swing at Rhino's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Rhino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Rhino counters with a three punch combo that has Hunt backing up. Hunt nods at Rhino to acknowledge the strikes.
Hunt slaps away a takedown attempt from Rhino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rhino counters with a series of strikes. Hunt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rhino counters with a three punch combo that has Hunt backing up. Hunt nods at Rhino to acknowledge the strikes.
Tony Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhino clinches with his opponent.
Rhino manages to break the clinch.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rhino blocks the body kick.
Rhino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
Rhino tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hunt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hunt wants to break free but Rhino has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rhino walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rhino blocks the body kick.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rhino slips under a jab from Hunt.
Rhino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hunt manages to circle out of the way.
Rhino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to avoid it but Rhino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunt to the ground. Hunt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Rhino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rhino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hunt sprawls well. Hunt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rhino gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunt digs a good hook to Rhino's body.
Rhino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rhino finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hunt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rhino misses with a wild combination.
Hunt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Hunt does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hunt defends well and Rhino ends up having to push Hunt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rhino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rhino dives in and grabs Hunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes down on Rhino's head and hops out.
Rhino fails with the takedown.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rhino wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt rushes Rhino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rhino.
Hunt throws a sloppy body shot
and Rhino counters with a two punch combo.
Rhino takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hunt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rhino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rhino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhino forces Hunt back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhino doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rhino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.
Rhino looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Rhino misses.
Rhino has a takedown stuffed.
Rhino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rhino throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hunt's waist but Hunt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rhino off to one side.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Hunt will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rhino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rhino closes the distance but Hunt moves to the side
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rhino throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hunt counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Rhino.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Rhino moves out of range.
Hunt lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like The Rhino has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Rhino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhino tries to counter with a takedown but Hunt is quick to defend against it.
Rhino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Hunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rhino.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tony Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhino shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rhino staying out of range there.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rhino closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt tries to break the clinch but Rhino is controlling the position.
Rhino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away.
Rhino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hunt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rhino's brow.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rhino is working Hunt over against the cage.
Hunt tries to break free but Rhino pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt is trying to break free.
Rhino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Rhino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt jabs at Rhino's body.
Rhino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hunt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rhino rather than just go for the knockout.
Rhino clinches up against the cage.
Hunt breaks the clinch.
Rhino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhino cracks the inside of Hunt's front leg.
Rhino tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rhino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rhino lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Tony Hunt has been cut.
Hunt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Rhino circles away.
Hunt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hunt connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
The Rhino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Hunt lands but Rhino takes it in his stride.
Rhino tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hunt connects with an inside leg kick.
Rhino tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rhino shoots in but Hunt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rhino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rhino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rhino tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hunt counters with a nice body shot.
Tony Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhino takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt swings for the body but Rhino moves out of range.
Rhino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot lands for Hunt.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rhino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rhino shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunt sprawls well. He's pushed Rhino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Rhino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhino manages to avoid it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rhino avoids the head kick by Hunt.
As Hunt tries to get set, Rhino tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Rhino. Beautiful body shot.
Rhino tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rhino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hunt wants to counter with a clinch but Rhino pushes him away.
Rhino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Rhino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Rhino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rhino blocks a head kick by Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhino moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rhino.
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rhino shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Rhino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Rhino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rhino.
Rhino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhino tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rhino moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Rhino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunt circles away.
Hunt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a hook. Rhino ducked under it nicely.
Rhino drives through and clinches with Hunt against the cage.
Rhino is trying to pull guard but Hunt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hunt working hard to break the clinch.
Hunt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rhino manages to break the clinch.
Hunt lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhino throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Hunt tries to get set, Rhino tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt.
Rhino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rhino tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Rhino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt unleashes a big counter combination but Rhino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a jab-cross combination.
Hunt cracks the inside of Rhino's front leg.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhino.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Hunt wants to clinch.
Rhino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunt circles away.
Rhino looks to clinch
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Rhino counters with a series of strikes. Hunt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rhino shoots in for a double leg but Hunt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hunt throws a front kick that sends Rhino stumbling back into the cage.
Tony Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rhino. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Rhino's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hunt.
Rhino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Rhino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rhino throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hunt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Hunt!
Tony Hunt took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nataniel Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byczynski comes to the cage accompanied by War is My Destiny. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
38 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nataniel Byczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 34 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers clinches up with Byczynski and pushes him back against the cage.
Rogers lands a shoulder strike.
Byczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rogers is defending well for now.
Byczynski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rogers.
Rogers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Byczynski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rogers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byczynski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rogers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Byczynski misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Byczynski has him pressed against the cage.
Rogers blocks a body shot from Byczynski.
Rogers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rogers misses with the head strike.
Byczynski 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.
Good body shot from Byczynski.
Rogers looks winded!
Byczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Rogers avoids the damage to the body.
Byczynski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rogers is trying to force a seperation but Byczynski has the dominant position.
Rogers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byczynski lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rogers is defending well for now.
Rogers working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Byczynski.
Byczynski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Byczynski is looking to control Rogers's arms but Rogers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Byczynski has his back to the cage.
Byczynski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Byczynski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Byczynski prevents Rogers from breaking the clinch.
Byczynski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Byczynski tries to work over Rogers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byczynski.
Byczynski misses with a punch to the body.
Byczynski lands a big knee! That's hurt Rogers! Oh, he's all over the place! Byczynski lands another knee that sends Rogers to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nataniel Byczynski!
Nataniel Byczynski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nino Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by The Town by Macklemore. Blaze is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pendulum - Slam. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nino Blaze!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blaze throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Blaze staying out of range there.
Johnson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Blaze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Blaze rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson tries to work over Blaze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaze lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Blaze will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Blaze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Nino Blaze has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blaze misses with some punches.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaze is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Blaze lands with a left to the head.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Blaze avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Blaze tries to tie him up.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Blaze's ribcage. Blaze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Blaze misses with a punch to the body.
Blaze misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Blaze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaze looking to slow down the pace here.
Blaze is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blaze seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Come on Blaze - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Johnson.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Good body shot from Blaze.
A right handed body shot lands from Blaze.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blaze.
Johnson tries a body shot but Blaze blocks it.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Johnson.
Blaze blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blaze looks winded!
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Blaze blocking some punches.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blaze struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Blaze.
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!
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Blaze controls the action.
Blaze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blaze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Blaze takes a shot to the head.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaze struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson is leaning against Blaze and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blaze stalls.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nino Blaze's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blaze looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blaze takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blaze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson throws a body punch but Blaze moves out of range.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Blaze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Blaze sprawling to the canvas! Blaze rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Johnson finish him?!
Blaze is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaze tries to get into range but Johnson steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Blaze! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Johnson scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jordan Johnson!
Jordan Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jordan Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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