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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Rigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Luna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cliff Rigano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Luna!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rigano scores with a jab to the body.
Luna just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Luna checks a leg kick.
Luna looks to throw the jab but Rigano is out of range.
Rigano looks to land a left hand but Luna moved out of range nicely.
Rigano sets himself, and Luna steps forward looking for the clinch! Rigano avoids it this time.
Rigano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Luna throws a lazy right hand but Rigano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rigano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luna.
Rigano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rigano blocks a leg kick.
Luna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rigano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Rigano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigano scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rigano. Luna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rigano throws a leg kick but Luna sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rigano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rigano misses with a looping right.
A leg kick checked by Rigano.
Rigano half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rigano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Luna takes one to the side of the head.
Luna is rocked!
Rigano throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Rigano misses its intended target.
Rigano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luna. Rigano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rigano with a nice cross.
Luna is still on wobbly legs! Can Rigano finish him?
Rigano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luna.
Luna seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rigano doesn't seem bothered though.
Rigano looks to land a right hand but Luna moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rigano.
Luna lands a jab.
Rigano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Luna misses.
Rigano shoots for a takedown but Luna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luna has Rigano up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rigano throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Luna fails to land.
Luna blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rigano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigano misses with a punch to the body.
Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luna tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Luna back against the ropes.
Luna looking to slow down the pace here.
Rigano taking a breather.
Rigano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luna working aggressively here.
Rigano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luna misses with a punch to the body.
Rigano looking to throw knees to the head but Luna is blocking nicely.
Rigano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luna working aggressively here.
Luna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rigano misses with a punch on the inside.
Luna misses with some punches.
Luna works on Rigano's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rigano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rigano throws a punch but it's blocked by Luna.
Rigano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luna swings for the body but Rigano moves out of range.
Luna misses with a wild body shot.
Rigano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luna pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rigano is out of range and Luna settles back down.
Luna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luna looks to score with a jab to the body but Rigano is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rigano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Luna controlling the position.
Rigano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rigano forces his way into half guard.
Luna won't allow Rigano to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Rigano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Luna's corner calls for a 1-2. Luna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rigano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rigano slips under a jab.
Rigano half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Luna tries to clinch there but Rigano circles away.
Cliff Rigano is winning the standup battle so far.
Rigano scores with a body shot.
Luna connects with a right hand. Rigano shakes it off.
Rigano ducks under a wild hook from Luna.
Luna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rigano was well out of range. Poor timing from Luna.
Rigano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano connects with a jab.
Luna looks to throw the jab but Rigano is out of range.
Rigano throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Luna stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Rigano follows into mount!
Rigano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luna can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooh a big shot lands for Rigano! Luna is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cliff Rigano!
A very excited looking Cliff Rigano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saure Zbeissa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stone Cold Stipe Miocic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stipe Miocic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stone Cold Stipe Miocic Theme Song . Saure Zbeissa has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saure Zbeissa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stone Cold Stipe Miocic!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zbeissa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stipe Miocic moves away.
Despite the aggression on Stipe Miocic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zbeissa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stipe Miocic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Saure Zbeissa has been cut.
Stipe Miocic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stipe Miocic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left lands for Zbeissa.
Zbeissa throws a body punch but Stipe Miocic moves out of range.
We've been told by Zbeissa's head coaches at Ironfist MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zbeissa staying out of range there.
Stipe Miocic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zbeissa.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zbeissa, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Zbeissa misses.
As Zbeissa backs off Stipe Miocic throws a huge counter combo but Zbeissa manages to avoid it all.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zbeissa.
Stipe Miocic lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zbeissa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stipe Miocic.
Stipe Miocic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zbeissa throws a low kick but Stipe Miocic moves out of range easily.
Stipe Miocic unleashes a big counter combination but Zbeissa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zbeissa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stipe Miocic counters with a three punch combo that has Zbeissa backing up. Zbeissa nods at Stipe Miocic to acknowledge the strikes.
Zbeissa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stipe Miocic in his tracks.
Zbeissa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zbeissa misses the jab.
Stipe Miocic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zbeissa counters with a series of strikes. Stipe Miocic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stipe Miocic throws a right hand that Zbeissa ducks under and follows up with a left that Zbeissa also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Zbeissa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zbeissa swings for the body but Stipe Miocic moves out of range.
Zbeissa misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Stipe Miocic blocks the low kick.
Despite the aggression on Stipe Miocic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zbeissa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zbeissa throws a right hand that misses
enabling Stipe Miocic to counter with a crisp jab.
Stipe Miocic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zbeissa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stipe Miocic is looking for the big counter here.
Stipe Miocic slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stipe Miocic checks a leg kick.
That kick from Zbeissa tenderised Stipe Miocic's leg. Stipe Miocic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zbeissa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zbeissa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stipe Miocic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zbeissa misses the body punch
and Stipe Miocic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stipe Miocic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zbeissa counters with an inside leg kick.
Saure Zbeissa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zbeissa swings widly with a right hand
and Stipe Miocic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zbeissa swings for the body but Stipe Miocic moves out of range.
Stipe Miocic swinging wildly here.
Zbeissa cracks the inside of Stipe Miocic's front leg.
Zbeissa throws a leg kick
and Stipe Miocic counters with a series of strikes. Zbeissa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stipe Miocic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zbeissa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zbeissa misses with a shot to the body
and Stipe Miocic counters with a two punch combo.
Zbeissa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stipe Miocic.
Zbeissa misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stipe Miocic jabs at Zbeissa's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zbeissa thows a body kick. Stipe Miocic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stipe Miocic throws a series of punches but Zbeissa moves out of range.
As Stipe Miocic backs away, Zbeissa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stipe Miocic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zbeissa.
Zbeissa misses with a looping left.
Zbeissa connects with a leg kick. Stipe Miocic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stipe Miocic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zbeissa backs up against the ropes.
Saure Zbeissa's cut is getting worse.
Zbeissa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stipe Miocic is out of range and Zbeissa settles back down.
Stipe Miocic lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Stipe Miocic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stipe Miocic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stipe Miocic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zbeissa.
Zbeissa throws a body punch but Stipe Miocic moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stone Cold Stipe Miocic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saure Zbeissa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stipe Miocic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zbeissa tries to land a front kick but Stipe Miocic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stipe Miocic ducks under a wild hook from Zbeissa.
Stipe Miocic fails to land with a series of punches.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zbeissa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zbeissa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zbeissa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zbeissa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stipe Miocic throws a counter combo.
Zbeissa misses with a hook. Stipe Miocic ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zbeissa looks to land a left hand but Stipe Miocic moved out of range nicely.
Stipe Miocic misses with a wild combination.
Stipe Miocic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stipe Miocic throws a hook but Zbeissa blocks it.
Zbeissa throws a leg kick
and Stipe Miocic counters with a one-two to the body.
Stipe Miocic misses with a wild combination.
Zbeissa throws a head kick that misses
and Stipe Miocic counters with a left and a right that stings Zbeissa.
Zbeissa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stipe Miocic misses with the combination.
Zbeissa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stipe Miocic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stone Cold Stipe Miocic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zbeissa lands a leg kick that knocks Stipe Miocic off balance momentarily.
Stipe Miocic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zbeissa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zbeissa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zbeissa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zbeissa looks to score with a jab to the body but Stipe Miocic is just out of range.
Stipe Miocic throws a counter combo.
Stipe Miocic is working the combinations to good effect here.
Zbeissa slips a jab and a cross from Stipe Miocic.
Stone Cold Stipe Miocic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zbeissa connects with a crisp jab.
Stipe Miocic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zbeissa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stipe Miocic misses with a hook
and Zbeissa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zbeissa scores with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Zbeissa. Those never looked like landing.
Stipe Miocic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zbeissa looks to land a left hand but Stipe Miocic moved out of range nicely.
Zbeissa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stipe Miocic counters with a one-two to the body.
Zbeissa jabs Stipe Miocic right on the nose. Stipe Miocic blinks but takes it well.
Stipe Miocic moves away from the strike by Zbeissa.
Stipe Miocic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stipe Miocic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stipe Miocic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stipe Miocic scores with a nice right hand.
Stipe Miocic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zbeissa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stipe Miocic tries to bum rush Zbeissa with a series of wild strikes but Zbeissa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zbeissa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stipe Miocic throws a series of punches but Zbeissa moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zbeissa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zbeissa tried to counter with a leg kick but Stipe Miocic avoided it.
Zbeissa misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Zbeissa misses the target.
Zbeissa misses with a jab to the body
and Zbeissa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zbeissa throws a jab when Stipe Miocic was well out of range.
Stipe Miocic unleashes a big counter combination but Zbeissa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stipe Miocic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stipe Miocic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zbeissa. Zbeissa obviously looking to wear him down.
Zbeissa throws a looping overhand right but Stipe Miocic ducks down to avoid it.
Zbeissa scoring well with a low kick there.
Zbeissa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Saure Zbeissa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Saure Zbeissa's cut.
That's time! Zbeissa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zbeissa misses with a low kick.
Zbeissa connects with a solid leg kick.
Zbeissa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zbeissa throws a sloppy head kick
and Stipe Miocic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stipe Miocic blocks a jab.
Stipe Miocic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zbeissa circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Stipe Miocic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zbeissa scores with a decent looking hook.
Stipe Miocic misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zbeissa throws a hook but Stipe Miocic blocks it.
Zbeissa lands a nice looking body shot.
Stipe Miocic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zbeissa.
Zbeissa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both fighters circling a little - Zbeissa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zbeissa lands with a nice body punch.
Zbeissa lands a glancing blow to the side of Stipe Miocic's head.
Zbeissa throws a leg kick but Stipe Miocic moved away.
Stipe Miocic avoids the body shot from Zbeissa.
Stipe Miocic fails to land with a series of punches.
Stipe Miocic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zbeissa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zbeissa looks to land a body kick but Stipe Miocic moved away.
Zbeissa throws a hook to the side of Stipe Miocic's head but Stipe Miocic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Stipe Miocic. Those never looked like landing.
Zbeissa loads up on a big right hand but Stipe Miocic slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Zbeissa catches Stipe Miocic right on the button with a cross.
Zbeissa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stipe Miocic is looking for the big counter here.
Stipe Miocic takes a swing at Zbeissa's ribcage but misses.
Zbeissa tries a head kick but it misses.
Stipe Miocic is looking for the big counter here.
Stipe Miocic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zbeissa finds it's way round the side to connect with Stipe Miocic's head.
Good leg kick by Zbeissa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stipe Miocic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zbeissa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stipe Miocic scrambles back to his feet.
Zbeissa throws a body shot but no joy.
Zbeissa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zbeissa.
Stipe Miocic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zbeissa throws a leg kick but Stipe Miocic checks it.
Stipe Miocic misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Zbeissa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zbeissa misses with a hook. Stipe Miocic ducked under it nicely.
Stipe Miocic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stipe Miocic misses with a series of wild punches.
Zbeissa jabs at Stipe Miocic's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Zbeissa misses its intended target.
Stipe Miocic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zbeissa, right into the meat.
Zbeissa misses the shot to the body.
Zbeissa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stipe Miocic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stipe Miocic stalks Zbeissa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zbeissa's face. Zbeissa staggers backwards, shaken.
Stipe Miocic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stipe Miocic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zbeissa.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zbeissa.
Stipe Miocic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saure Zbeissa clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Saure Zbeissa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stipe Miocic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zbeissa.
Zbeissa misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Stipe Miocic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Stipe Miocic does no damage.
Stipe Miocic walks into a stiff left hand from Zbeissa.
Zbeissa lands a lovely overhand right.
Zbeissa misses with a looping right.
As Zbeissa backs off Stipe Miocic throws a huge counter combo but Zbeissa manages to avoid it all.
Stipe Miocic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zbeissa.
A little jabbing left from Stipe Miocic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe Miocic moves out of range as Zbeissa strikes.
Jab from Zbeissa.
Stipe Miocic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zbeissa under the eye.
Zbeissa scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zbeissa.
Stipe Miocic lands a really nice looking cross but Zbeissa seems unphased.
Zbeissa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stipe Miocic.
Zbeissa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stipe Miocic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zbeissa scrambles back to his feet.
Stipe Miocic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut lands for Zbeissa. That snapped Stipe Miocic's head back.
Stipe Miocic misses the shot to the body.
Zbeissa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stipe Miocic moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zbeissa misses with a combination
and Stipe Miocic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stipe Miocic misses with the combination.
Stipe Miocic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Stipe Miocic does no damage.
Zbeissa misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Stipe Miocic.
Stipe Miocic throws a right and a left that Zbeissa avoids nicely.
Zbeissa loads up on a big right hand but Stipe Miocic slips the punch.
Stipe Miocic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zbeissa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
You can see that Stipe Miocic has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Zbeissa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stipe Miocic unleashes a big counter combination but Zbeissa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zbeissa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stipe Miocic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stipe Miocic throws out a loose jab but Zbeissa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stipe Miocic fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Zbeissa misses the target.
Stipe Miocic throws a series of punches but Zbeissa avoids them all with ease.
A head kick by Zbeissa misses
and Stipe Miocic counters with a left and a right that stings Zbeissa.
Stipe Miocic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zbeissa throws a shot from downtown. Stipe Miocic moves away and avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stipe Miocic!
Saure Zbeissa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stipe Miocic looks to land a combination but Zbeissa avoids it well.
Zbeissa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Zbeissa misses the target.
Zbeissa throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zbeissa throws a leg kick but Stipe Miocic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zbeissa throws a head kick that misses.
Stipe Miocic throws a series of punches but Zbeissa moves out of range.
Zbeissa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zbeissa takes a swing at Stipe Miocic's ribcage but misses.
Stipe Miocic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stipe Miocic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab lands there for Zbeissa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Stone Cold Stipe Miocic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Saure Zbeissa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stipe Miocic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stipe Miocic swinging wildly here.
Stipe Miocic misses with a combination
and Zbeissa counters with a body kick that stops Stipe Miocic in his tracks momentarily.
Stipe Miocic slips a straight right by Zbeissa.
Stipe Miocic unleashes a big counter combination but Zbeissa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zbeissa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stipe Miocic backs up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe Miocic slips under a jab.
Zbeissa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zbeissa feints and then cracks Stipe Miocic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stipe Miocic down.
Zbeissa takes a swing at Stipe Miocic's ribcage but misses.
Stipe Miocic is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zbeissa. Stipe Miocic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stipe Miocic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zbeissa misses the shot to the body.
Zbeissa misses with the combination.
Zbeissa throws a hook but Stipe Miocic blocks it.
Stipe Miocic is looking for the big counter here.
Some wild striking there from Stipe Miocic.
Zbeissa tried to counter with a leg kick but Stipe Miocic avoided it.
Nice shot by Stipe Miocic.
Zbeissa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stipe Miocic if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Zbeissa.
Sloppy strikes from Stipe Miocic. Those never looked like landing.
Zbeissa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zbeissa throws a shot from downtown. Stipe Miocic moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Stipe Miocic does no damage.
Zbeissa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stipe Miocic was well out of range. Poor timing from Zbeissa.
Stipe Miocic throws a series of punches but Zbeissa moves out of range.
Zbeissa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stipe Miocic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zbeissa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zbeissa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Stipe Miocic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stipe Miocic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zbeissa counters with a stiff right hand.
Stipe Miocic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zbeissa. Zbeissa obviously looking to wear him down.
Zbeissa misses with a head kick.
Zbeissa throws a looping overhand right but Stipe Miocic ducks down to avoid it.
Zbeissa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stipe Miocic.
Stipe Miocic blocks a jab.
Zbeissa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stipe Miocic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zbeissa misses with a jab to the body
and Stipe Miocic counters with a left and a right that stings Zbeissa.
Stipe Miocic blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zbeissa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stipe Miocic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stipe Miocic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zbeissa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stipe Miocic misses with a series of wild punches.
Stipe Miocic throws an off balance right hand
and Zbeissa counters with a straight right hand.
Stipe Miocic checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zbeissa throws a body shot but no joy.
Zbeissa misses with a body shot
and Stipe Miocic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stipe Miocic with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saure Zbeissa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zbeissa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:47
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saure Zbeissa!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Lister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Wightman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake Wightman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Lister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Wightman!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lister on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wightman lands a jab to the nose.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wightman 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 Lister has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lister and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Lister was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wightman.
Wightman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wightman slips under a jab.
Wightman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wightman feints and then cracks Lister's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lister down.
Lister throws a leg kick but Wightman checks it.
Lister is looking to slow Wightman down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Wightman.
Wightman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lister moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lister goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A cross from Wightman lands.
Lister throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wightman's head.
Lister throws a big shot that misses.
Wightman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wightman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wightman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lister on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wightman. Wightman obviously looking to wear him down.
Lister throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lister drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A combination from Lister does no damage.
Wightman connects with a solid leg kick.
Lister on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wightman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lister.
Wightman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lister has managed to clinch.
Wightman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wightman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Wightman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wightman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wightman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lister throws a sloppy body shot
and Wightman counters with an outside leg kick.
Wightman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lister at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wightman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wightman lands with a hook. Lister tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lister motions for Wightman to come forward. Lister throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lister tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wightman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wightman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lister had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lister takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lister is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wightman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lister's calf.
Wightman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lister.
Lister misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Wightman.
Lister looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lister is looking to land body kicks.
Wightman slips under a jab.
Lister takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wightman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lister on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wightman lands with a hook. Lister tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wightman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lister's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lister duly obliges.
Lister misses with a body kick.
Wightman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wightman scores with a jab to the head.
Lister moves forwards but Wightman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lister throws a looping overhand right but Wightman ducks down to avoid it.
Wightman blocks a jab.
Wightman lands with a good body shot.
Wightman defending well as Lister loads up on a big left hand.
Wightman connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wightman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lister was well out of range. Poor timing from Wightman.
Wightman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wightman.
Lister is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wightman's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wightman was well out of range. Poor timing from Lister.
Josh Lister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wightman!
Nice jab there from Wightman.
Wightman blocks a jab.
Lister takes one to the side of the head.
Lister on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lister gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wightman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lister.
Lister is rocked!
Lister takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Lister is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lister misses with a low kick.
Wightman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lister lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wightman's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lister looks to throw the jab but Wightman is out of range.
Wightman lands with a nice body kick.
Lister seems to have got his legs back now.
Lister is breathing heavily.
Lister takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wightman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Lister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Wightman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Wightman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lister tries to close the distance and clinch but Wightman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lister on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lister doesn't manage to clinch there - Wightman circles away.
Wightman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wightman scores with a body shot.
Donk. Wightman catches Lister right on the button with a cross.
A jab lands there for Wightman.
Lister throws a poor cross that misses
and Wightman counters with a leg kick.
Lister on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wightman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lister did well to prevent Wightman getting side control.
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!
Wightman working the head and body with strikes.
Lister is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wightman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wightman lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Lister! More strikes land and this one is all over! Wightman jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Wightman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Army (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buliwyf Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Army's entrance music is Vagina Coastguard. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Christianson's choice of entrance music: Cradel to the Grave. Buliwyf Christianson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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215 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Army!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buliwyf Christianson!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Army connects with a nice looking jab.
Army takes a swing at Christianson's ribcage but misses.
Christianson tries a quick counter leg kick but Army is wise to it.
Army pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Army comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Army throws a wild body kick that Christianson sees coming a mile off.
Army has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Army clinches up with Christianson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Christianson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Army looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Army throws a head punch that misses.
Christianson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Dick Army has been cut.
Army is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Army swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christianson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christianson throws a punch but it's blocked by Army.
Army blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christianson jumps guard but Army turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Christianson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from Army.
It looks like Buliwyf Christianson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Army lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Army lands a hook to the side of the head.
Army lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christianson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Army fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Army scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Army.
Army lands a body punch in the clinch.
Army lands a nice elbow.
Christianson avoids a wild elbow strike from Army.
Army has a couple of punches blocked by Christianson.
Christianson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Army seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Christianson can turn it around.
Christianson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christianson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Army blocking some punches.
Army lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That has opened up Buliwyf Christianson's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Army tries to work over Christianson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Army lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Christianson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Army - that landed with a thud.
Army fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Army lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Christianson avoids a wild elbow strike from Army.
Army pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Christianson swings wildly with an uppercut but Army uses good head movement to avoid it.
Army pushes off an throws an elbow but Christianson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A short right from Army.
Christianson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christianson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Army scores with a nice hook to the head.
Christianson throws a punch but it's blocked by Army.
Christianson misses with the head strike.
Army blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Army scores with a nice short uppercut.
Christianson prevents a body shot from Army.
Christianson tries to throw a body punch but Army avoids it by throwing Christianson back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Christianson pulls guard successfully.
Army slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Christianson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Army can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Army stopping the sweep attempt from Christianson.
Christianson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Army defends it easily.
Christianson keeping full guard, as Army tries to pass.
Christianson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Christianson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Army is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army postures up.
Christianson trying to control the position here.
Army preventing the sweep.
Christianson is trying to control the position but Army postures up.
Christianson keeping moving, preventing Army from controlling successfully.
Christianson wants to sweep here but Army controlling him for the moment.
Christianson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Christianson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Army dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Army slips a jab from Christianson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christianson.
Army misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christianson.
Army throws an overhand right that lands on Christianson's shoulder, as Christianson tries to avoid the shot.
Army's corner calls for a 1-2. Army obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A cross from Army lands.
Army sizes up Christianson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Army blocks a leg kick.
Army punishes Christianson's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army looks to score with a jab to the body but Christianson is just out of range.
Army lands a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Army.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christianson misses with a looping left.
Army is looking to counter punch.
Army takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson scores with a head kick. Army tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good shot there by Army.
Dick Army is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Army.
A chopping leg kick lands by Army.
Army misses with a hook
and Christianson counters with a thumping low kick.
Army shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Army throws a leg kick but Christianson checks it.
Christianson with the counter takedown but Army avoids it easily.
Christianson misses with a leg kick.
Army lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Army is looking to chop away at Christianson's legs.
Christianson checks a leg kick nicely.
Army clinches up against the ropes.
Christianson tries to throw a body punch but Army avoids it by throwing Christianson back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Army.
Army blocking some punches.
Army gets through Christianson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Army tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Army blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Army scores with a nice hook to the head.
Army throws a punch but it's blocked by Christianson.
Christianson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Army swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Army misses with a punch to the body.
Christianson tries to score a body lock takedown but Army shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Christianson looking to throw knees to the head but Army is blocking nicely.
Christianson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Army just misses with a elbow thrown towards Christianson's brow.
Christianson tries to pull guard but Army forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Army goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Army stops a takedown attempt from Christianson.
Dick Army has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buliwyf Christianson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Christianson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dick Army has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Army works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Army presses Christianson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Christianson is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Christianson fails to land.
Christianson dodges an elbow strike from Army.
Army lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Army works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Army pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Army lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christianson backwards.
The cut above Buliwyf Christianson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Army lands with a right to the head.
Army tries to throw a body punch but Christianson avoids it by throwing Army back against the ropes.
Army misses with a body punch.
A short right from Army.
Christianson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Army comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Christianson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Army lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christianson misses with a punch to the body.
Army pushes Christianson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Army is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christianson can do to turn this around?
Christianson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Christianson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Army.
Army pushes off an throws an elbow but Christianson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Christianson blocks a body shot from Army.
Christianson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Army.
Buliwyf Christianson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Christianson misses with a punch on the inside.
Army tries a body shot but Christianson blocks it.
Christianson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christianson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christianson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Army fails to land.
Army lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Army dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Army with a jab.
Army takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Army connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christianson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christianson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Army.
Army moves out of range as Christianson throws a body kick.
Christianson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Army walks into a stiff left hand from Christianson.
Christianson moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Army comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dick Army seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Army connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Army throws a solid leg kick but Christianson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Army.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Army looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christianson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Christianson as he connects with a hook.
Christianson throws a shot from downtown. Army moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Army. Beautiful body shot.
Army fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christianson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Army lands a body shot.
Army lands a body punch in the clinch.
Christianson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christianson prevents a body shot from Army.
Army lands an elbow inside.
Army prevents a body shot from Christianson.
A bit of stalling here from Army.
Army tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christianson's elbow.
Army lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christianson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Army smiles and moves away.
Army lands with a right hand.
Army lands a lovely overhand right.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Buliwyf Christianson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dick Army!
Dick Army decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rapen Murder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Ramos (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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25
148 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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22
145 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rapen Murder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramos lands an overhand right.
Murder works Ramos's body with a nice hook.
Murder misses the body punch
and Ramos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ramos instigates a clinch.
Ramos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ramos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Murder blocks a body shot from Ramos.
Ramos misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramos lands with a right to the head.
Ramos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murder jabs Ramos right on the nose. Ramos blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murder missing with a left hand there. Ramos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murder misses with a takedown attempt
and Ramos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ramos.
Ramos is leaning against Murder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ramos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ramos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ramos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramos lands a shoulder strike.
Ramos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ramos tries a body shot but Murder blocks it.
Murder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos stalling.
A body shot lands from Ramos.
Ramos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramos tries to throw a body punch but Murder avoids it by throwing Ramos back against the ropes.
Murder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murder doesn't seem bothered though.
Murder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramos lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ramos. Beautiful body shot.
Ramos darts in and clinches Murder up against the ropes.
Ramos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Ramos as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos lands a shoulder strike.
Ramos lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Murder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ramos has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rapen Murder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramos throws a hook but Murder blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Murder misses its target.
Ramos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ramos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramos gets a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Ramos on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos breaks from the clinch.
Murder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murder misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murder moves away.
Murder scores with a jab to the head.
Murder scores with a nice head shot.
Murder looks for a takedown but Ramos sprawls well.
Ramos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ramos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tony Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos clinches up against the ropes.
Ramos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ramos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Ramos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Murder cracks Ramos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramos scores with a hook to the body. Murder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tony Ramos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Ramos misses.
Murder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
Ramos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murder.
Ramos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murder scores with a nice head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Ramos as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murder needs to keep his hands up - Ramos had a free shot at his head there.
Murder looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murder lands a jab.
Murder tries for a takedown but Ramos circles away easily
and Ramos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ramos.
Murder can't find room to land a body shot as Ramos controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ramos.
Ramos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murder just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos slips a straight right by Murder.
Ramos lands a body shot.
A jab from Ramos misses.
Murder swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Murder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ramos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murder scrambles back to his feet.
Murder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
Murder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ramos throws a hook but Murder blocks it.
Ramos forces Murder back against the ropes and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos digs a right hand into Murder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murder's gas tank.
Ramos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murder misses with a low kick.
Ramos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murder with a body shot.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Ramos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
It looks like Murder has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ramos misses with an uppercut.
Murder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramos avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Murder.
A jab from Ramos finds it's way through Murder's defenses.
Ramos misses with a looping left.
Murder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos scores with a nice head shot.
Murder shoots in but no luck this time.
Ramos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rapen Murder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murder lands with a cross.
Murder throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramos counters by clinching up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ramos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ramos presses Murder against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ramos is stalling here.
Murder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murder. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murder feinted with a counter takedown.
Murder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ramos's head.
Tony Ramos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murder defending well as Ramos loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Ramos.
Murder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murder throws a looping overhand right but Ramos ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Ramos misses.
Ramos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murder manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Ramos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murder was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
Ramos tests Murder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramos throws a poor cross that misses
and Murder counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramos looks to throw the jab but Murder is out of range.
Murder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramos circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramos takes a swing at Murder's ribcage but misses.
Murder thuds a left hand into Ramos's body.
Murder takes a swing at Ramos's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos has managed to clinch.
Murder blocks a body shot from Ramos.
Ramos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos cracks a nice hook into Murder's ribs.
Murder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murder.
Murder misses with a takedown attempt
letting Ramos counter with a right hand.
Ramos slips a jab from Murder.
Ramos throws an overhand right that lands on Murder's shoulder, as Murder tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Murder misses.
Nice shot by Murder.
Ramos lands a body shot.
Ramos throws a body punch but Murder moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Murder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murder jabs at Ramos's body.
Murder looks to throw the jab but Ramos is out of range.
Murder fails to land with a series of punches.
Murder blocks a jab.
Murder is looking for a counter combo.
Ramos dodges the punch combination from Murder.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramos takes a swing at Murder's ribcage but misses.
Murder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ramos counters with a nice uppercut.
Murder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos lunges at Murder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murder's hand.
Ramos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramos throws a looping overhand right but Murder ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos throws an off balance right hand
enabling Murder to counter with a crisp jab.
Murder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramos counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramos cracks Murder with a good jab.
Murder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
Ramos needs to keep his hands up - Murder had a free shot at his head there.
Murder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murder misses with an uppercut. Ramos saw that one coming.
Murder walks into a jab.
Ramos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ramos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramos lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos breaks the clinch.
Murder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ramos finds it's way round the side to connect with Murder's head.
Murder is rocked!
Ramos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oh Murder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramos throws an overhand right that drops Murder like a sack of potatoes! Ramos dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Ramos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Method Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aziz Shavershian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Method Man - Meth vs. Chef feat. Raekwon The Chef. Shavershian has chosen John O'callaghan - Zyzz Version V2, - Find Yourself feat. Sarah Howells (Re as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
205 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
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28
210 lbs
11 - 6 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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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
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Method Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Aziz Shavershian!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shavershian has Man up against the ropes in a clinch.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Man misses with a knee strike.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Shavershian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shavershian's sensitive parts.
Man catches Shavershian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Shavershian.
Shavershian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavershian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Shavershian tries to get set, Man tries to push him back and clinch up but Shavershian manages to avoid the attempt.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shavershian is trying to counter with his kicks.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Man.
Shavershian's coach down at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shavershian's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavershian misses with a head kick.
Man seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Man is looking to clinch.
Man sizes up Shavershian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shavershian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Shavershian's head.
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Shavershian.
Method Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shavershian is looking to clinch.
Man lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shavershian avoids a kick to the body.
Man has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Man avoids a kick to the body.
Man stuns Shavershian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man closes the distance and pushes Shavershian back into the ropes.
Shavershian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shavershian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Shavershian misses with a double jab.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shavershian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shavershian steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Man.
Method Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shavershian throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Shavershian throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Man punishes Shavershian's body with a nice straight punch.
Man is looking to slow Shavershian down with leg kicks.
Shavershian has managed to clinch.
Shavershian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Man pushes Shavershian back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Man.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shavershian leaning against his opponent.
Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shavershian is trying to break the clinch but Man has him pressed against the ropes.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shavershian breaks the clinch.
Shavershian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shavershian's calf.
Shavershian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shavershian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man misses with a hook
and Shavershian counters with a series of strikes. Man will be more careful next time no doubt.
Man scores with a nice head shot.
Shavershian wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Shavershian.
As Shavershian tries to get set, Man tries to push him back and clinch up but Shavershian manages to avoid the attempt.
Shavershian moves away from the strike by Man.
Shavershian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Man misses with a right hand
and Shavershian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shavershian throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
Man wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shavershian shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shavershian thuds his right hand into Man's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shavershian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man forces Shavershian back against the ropes and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shavershian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Man's defenses.
Shavershian manages to break the clinch.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shavershian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Method Man dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Man works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man throws a lazy uppercut
and Shavershian counters with a left to the body.
Man scores with a nice right hand.
Shavershian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Man connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man wants to clinch up but Shavershian keeps it at a distance.
Shavershian throws a counter combo.
Man moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Man lands with a kick to the temple. Shavershian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Man's corner calls for a 1-2. Man obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shavershian shoots in looking for a takedown but Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shavershian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Man misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man scores with a nice strike.
Aziz Shavershian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man throws a hook but Shavershian avoids it easily.
Shavershian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Man backs off Shavershian throws a huge counter combo but Man manages to avoid it all.
Shavershian throws a lazy head kick
and Man counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Man.
Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Shavershian controls his hands.
Method Man has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shavershian scores with a hook to the body.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shavershian can do to turn this around?
Shavershian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man misses with a straight left.
Man catches Shavershian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shavershian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Man there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Shavershian.
Shavershian feints a counter leg kick.
Shavershian tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Man is looking to counter the offense by Shavershian and move into the clinch.
A left lands for Man.
Shavershian tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Man. Shavershian shrugs it off though.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shavershian.
Man works the jab nicely.
Shavershian connects with a leg kick. Man looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Shavershian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Man connects with a leg kick. Shavershian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shavershian avoids the head kick by Man.
Man misses with a looping right.
Shavershian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
Shavershian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Shavershian defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Shavershian avoids a kick to the body.
Shavershian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Method Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Shavershian tries to land a leg kick but Man saw it coming and moves away.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Shavershian moves away and avoids it.
Shavershian throws a counter combo.
Shavershian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body kick from Man.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Man scores with a nice head shot.
Shavershian has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Man there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Man lands a really nice looking cross but Shavershian seems unphased.
Man attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shavershian is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man scores with a sloppy right hand. Shavershian should have avoided that one.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shavershian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man drives through and clinches with Shavershian against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Method Man dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Man tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Shavershian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Man scores with a hook.
Shavershian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man connects with a leg kick. Shavershian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shavershian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shavershian tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Man misses.
Man lands a nice hook to Shavershian's body. Shavershian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Man. Shavershian shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
Man works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shavershian blocks a leg kick.
Man bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shavershian's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavershian avoids the head kick by Man.
Shavershian moves away from the strike by Man.
Shavershian moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Shavershian unleashes a big counter combination but Man bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Man throws a head kick but Shavershian moves out of range.
Shavershian closes the distance but Man moves to the side
so Man counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Man landing with the ground and pound.
Man slips nicely into half guard.
Shavershian is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Method Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shavershian tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Shavershian trying to control but Man postures up.
Shavershian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Man is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shavershian tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Well, if Man is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man prevents Shavershian from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Man is looking to advance position but Shavershian won't allow it.
Shavershian looking for submissions off his back.
Man keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shavershian tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Man has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Man controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aziz Shavershian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man wants to control the pace but Shavershian is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shavershian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Method Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Method Man!
A very excited looking Method Man made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bostar Tyraanicao (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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145 lbs
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158 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddy Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bostar Tyraanicao!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edwards scores with a nice right hand.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eddy Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyraanicao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyraanicao throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Edwards's head.
Edwards misses with a left hand
and Tyraanicao counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards misses with a right hand
and Tyraanicao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Edwards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A short right from Tyraanicao on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Edwards misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao looking to stall.
Edwards wants a takedown.
Tyraanicao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Edwards has a couple of punches blocked by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Tyraanicao lands a hook that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Tyraanicao misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Tyraanicao to work.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Tyraanicao on the inside.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards has a couple of punches blocked by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao lands with a right to the head.
Tyraanicao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Tyraanicao won't allow it.
Tyraanicao tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyraanicao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Edwards is trying to force a seperation but Tyraanicao has the dominant position.
Tyraanicao prevents Edwards from breaking the clinch.
Tyraanicao tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Tyraanicao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edwards definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tyraanicao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyraanicao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Tyraanicao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyraanicao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Tyraanicao - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tyraanicao blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Tyraanicao scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyraanicao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Tyraanicao to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyraanicao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyraanicao just leaning against Edwards, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Tyraanicao - that landed with a thud.
Tyraanicao prevents a body shot from Edwards.
Tyraanicao tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing Tyraanicao back against the ropes.
Tyraanicao tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tyraanicao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tyraanicao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Edwards fails to land.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyraanicao throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
A short right from Tyraanicao on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyraanicao managing to block the knees to the body from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyraanicao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyraanicao.
A short right from Tyraanicao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bostar Tyraanicao dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Edwards connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edwards shoots in but Tyraanicao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
enabling Tyraanicao to counter with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tyraanicao!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao lands a nice hook to Edwards's body. Edwards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Tyraanicao replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Edwards blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards misses with a hook
and Tyraanicao counters with a good low kick that Edwards was not able to check.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyraanicao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyraanicao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao scores with a push kick.
Tyraanicao misses with a leg kick
and Edwards counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Edwards is fighting to break Tyraanicao's control of his arms but Tyraanicao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyraanicao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edwards is fighting to break Tyraanicao's control of his arms but Tyraanicao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tyraanicao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edwards throws a strike but Tyraanicao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tyraanicao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyraanicao wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tyraanicao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edwards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyraanicao is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Edwards working a defensive guard but Tyraanicao manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao advances to mount.
Tyraanicao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edwards is looking to escape.
Tyraanicao seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Edwards is holding on tight.
Edwards is trying to escape the mount.
Tyraanicao controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tyraanicao moves to the back position.
Edwards trying to control the action but Tyraanicao just sinks the hooks in.
Will Tyraanicao go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyraanicao is riding his opponent, not letting Edwards buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bostar Tyraanicao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Edwards lands a slapping body shot.
Crunch! Tyraanicao slams his shin into Edwards's torso.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyraanicao moves away.
Tyraanicao throws the left hand but Edwards avoids the punch easily.
Edwards checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Tyraanicao makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Edwards really felt that one!
Tyraanicao avoids the body shot from Edwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyraanicao throws out a counter right but Edwards avoids it with no problem.
Tyraanicao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Edwardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Edwards works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bostar Tyraanicao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edwards has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edwards there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tyraanicao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tyraanicao lands with a nice body kick.
Tyraanicao avoids the body shot from Edwards.
A jab from Tyraanicao misses.
Edwards appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Edwards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Edwards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edwards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with Tyraanicao, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes Tyraanicao against the ropes but Tyraanicao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyraanicao was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Tyraanicao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao stuffs the takedown.
Edwards misses with an uppercut. Tyraanicao saw that one coming.
Tyraanicao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Edwards swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Tyraanicao misses with a double jab.
Tyraanicao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tyraanicao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Edwards takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Edwards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyraanicao tries to avoid it but Edwards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyraanicao to the ground. Tyraanicao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyraanicao scores with a jab. Edwards acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyraanicao lands with a nice body kick.
Edwards swings for the body but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Edwards will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tyraanicao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edwards slips under a jab.
Edwards feinted with a counter takedown.
Tyraanicao feints and then cracks Edwards's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edwards down.
Edwards takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bostar Tyraanicao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwards takes one to the chin there.
Edwards is rocked!
Tyraanicao lands a big head kick that sends Edwards to the canvas! Tyraanicao follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bostar Tyraanicao!
Bostar Tyraanicao took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'They say my chin is weak, well that makes for wars, because I come to fight! Thanks to my team, and the fans were great.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimo Ovaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sioux Sie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ovaska might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Big Balls by AC/DC. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimo Ovaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sioux Sie!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovaska takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sie throws a shot from downtown. Ovaska moves away and avoids it.
Sie moves away from the strike by Ovaska.
And Sie tries to counter it with a takedown but Ovaska pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ovaska lands a jab to the head.
Ovaska throws a good cross that connects.
Sie moves out of range of the strikes.
Ovaska throws out a leg kick but Sie moves out of range and Ovaska only half commits.
Ovaska throws out a leg kick but Sie moves out of range and Ovaska only half commits.
Sie misses with a hook.
Ovaska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ovaska is able to avoid easily.
Sie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sie wants to control but Ovaska is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sie passes to side control.
Sie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ovaska is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ovaska knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ovaska, who protects the arm well.
Sie tries for a kimura but Ovaska is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ovaska can't do much from the bottom here.
Ovaska is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sie off and has taken his back!
Sie trying to control the hands but Ovaska breaks the grip.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ovaska.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sie wants to escape the position.
Sie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sie is keeping busy.
Sie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sie just trying to survive but Ovaska is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ovaska is looking to control Sie but Sie is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ovaska has the hooks in. Sie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ovaska slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimo Ovaska dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ovaska connects with a jab.
A big left from Ovaska misses.
Sie slips under a jab.
Sie throws out a counter right but Ovaska avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Ovaska.
Sie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ovaska takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ovaska thumps Sie with a low kick.
Ovaska scores with a body shot.
Kimo Ovaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ovaska tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sie is in Ovaska's guard.
Sie stopping the sweep attempt from Ovaska.
Sie trying to control but Ovaska is working from the bottom.
Sie is fighting to break Ovaska's control of his arms but Ovaska is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sie wants to control from the top but Ovaska keeps moving.
Sie looking to pass the guard.
Sie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ovaska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sie can do to turn this around?
Sie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ovaska tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sie is able to avoid easily.
Ovaska throws a shot from downtown. Sie moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ovaska is out of range and Sie settles back down.
Ovaska swings for the body but Sie moves out of range.
Sie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ovaska.
Sie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ovaska.
That kick from Ovaska tenderised Sie's leg. Sie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ovaska fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ovaska misses the body punch
and Sie counters with a series of strikes. Ovaska will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ovaska misses with a shot to the body
and Sie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ovaska.
Ovaska digs a good hook to Sie's body.
Sie throws a lazy uppercut
letting Ovaska counter with a right hand.
Sie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sie takes one on the button.
Ovaska throws a front kick aimed at Sie's knee but Sie avoids it well.
Sie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kimo Ovaska is winning the standup battle so far.
Ovaska motions for Sie to come forward. Ovaska throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ovaska.
Sie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ovaska defends it well.
Jab, jab by Sie - just one landing.
Sie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ovaska did well to prevent Sie getting side control.
Sie is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ovaska to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Ovaska is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ovaska controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska working a defensive guard here.
Sie wants to control from the top but Ovaska keeps moving.
Sie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sie advances position into side control!
Sie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ovaska keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sioux Sie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ovaska just misses with a punch to the body.
Ovaska misses with a left hand
and Sie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sie is looking to slow Ovaska down with leg kicks.
Sie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ovaska counters with a good low kick that Sie was not able to check.
Sie misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Ovaska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ovaska misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Sie misses.
Sie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ovaska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sie misses with a two punch combination.
Ovaska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Ovaska misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaska misses with a two punch combination.
Ovaska misses with a looping left.
Sie throws an off balance right hand
and Ovaska counters with an outside leg kick.
Ovaska misses with a hook. Sie ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Sie does no damage.
Ovaska throws out a leg kick but Sie moves out of range and Ovaska only half commits.
Ovaska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sie drops his hands momentarily and Ovaska takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ovaska! Sie is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimo Ovaska!
Kimo Ovaska seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnie Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guido Gloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnie Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Guido Gloom!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong tries to land a leg kick but Gloom saw it coming and moves away.
Gloom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Armstrong defends it well.
Gloom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Armstrong. Armstrong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Arnie Armstrong has been cut.
Gloom avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
Gloom feints the counter takedown.
Armstrong throws a hook but Gloom blocks it.
A head kick misses from Gloom.
Armstrong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at R.A.D's Lads in the buildup to the fight.
Armstrong lands a jab to the head.
Armstrong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Armstrong cracks Gloom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gloom connects with a jab.
Armstrong clobbers Gloom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Armstrong loads up on a big right hand but Gloom slips the punch.
Armstrong misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gloom walks forward, straight into a front kick from Armstrong.
Gloom ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
Gloom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Armstrong throws a head kick but Gloom moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gloom lands a nice shot to the body.
Armstrong throws a body shot but no joy.
Gloom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gloom.
Armstrong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gloom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Armstrong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gloom.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Armstrong.
Armstrong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Armstrong takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Gloom throws a low kick, looking for Armstrong's leg but Armstrong calmly moves out of range.
Armstrong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gloom 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to work over Gloom's front leg with a kick but Gloom checks it.
Armstrong missing with a left hand there. Gloom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong throws the left hand but Gloom avoids the punch easily.
Gloom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Armstrong misses.
Gloom throws a leg kick but Armstrong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gloom lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gloom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Armstrong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Armstrong looks to land a left hand but Gloom moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Armstrong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Armstrong throws a hook but Gloom avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Gloom misses.
Armstrong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gloom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gloom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Armstrong looks to throw a body kick
and Gloom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Armstrong keeping full guard, as Gloom tries to pass.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Gloom from controlling successfully.
Gloom tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Gloom from controlling successfully.
Armstrong wants to stand and escape but Gloom is having none of it.
Gloom is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gloom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is looking to stand up but Gloom isn't so interested in that idea.
Gloom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Armstrong is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Gloom has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Armstrong taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guido Gloom!
Guido Gloom decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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