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ROV 53 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drugi Box (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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273 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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255 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good in bed |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Wick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Drugi Box!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Box.
Wick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Box.
Box scores with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Box does no damage.
Box lands a high kick!
Wick drops Box with a beautiful combination! Box stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wick is looking for the KO!
Box is rocked!
It looks like Drugi Box has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wick.
Box raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Box is still on wobbly legs! Can Wick finish him?
Wick seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Box goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wick misses with the combination.
Box seems to have recovered his senses.
Wick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Box throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wick takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A combination from Wick does no damage.
Box tries to keep at a distance but Wick has taken the fight into the clinch.
Box is trying to push Wick away but Wick has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Wick is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Box can't fight it off and eventually Wick manages to take the fight to the floor. Box looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wick tries to free his leg and advance position but Box is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wick stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Box on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Box wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Box gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wick.
Wick lands a hook that snaps the head of Box backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Wick.
Wick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wick lands with a light punch inside.
Wick tries to land knees in the clinch but Box avoids the damage to the body.
Wick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Box is defending well for now.
Wick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
John Wick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Box turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wick misses with a left hand
and Box counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wick scores with a hook to the body. Box takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Box misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wick sizes up Box with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wick misses with a double jab.
Wick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Wick misses the target.
Box tries to land a front kick but Wick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Box ducks under a wild hook from Wick.
Box steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wick.
Box throws a series of strikes that have Wick backpedaling.
Box showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wick.
As Wick backs off Box throws a huge counter combo but Wick manages to avoid it all.
Wick wants to clinch up but Box keeps it at a distance.
Wick closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wick is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wick throws a solid leg kick but Box takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wick.
Wick scores with a one two! Box had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Box connects with a jab.
Box throws a quick inside leg kick.
Box ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Box bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Box, pushing him back against the ropes.
Box working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Box gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wick tries a knee to the head but Box blocks it.
Wick takes an elbow to the temple.
Wick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wick prevents Box from breaking the clinch.
Wick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Box avoids a wild elbow strike from Wick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wick misses with a body punch.
Box is trying to maintain a safe position but Wick gets an underhook and turns Box into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Wick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Drugi Box's cut.
That's time! Wick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wick tries to clinch but Box is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Box.
Wick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Box misses with an attempted mid kick.
Box catches Wick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Box throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Box circles away quickly and effectively.
Wick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drugi Box seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Wick.
Wick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Box. Box obviously looking to wear him down.
Wick forces Box back against the ropes and clinches.
Wick presses Box against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wick gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Box regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wick passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wick tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wick has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick stands up.
Wick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Box paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wick misses with an uppercut.
Wick misses with a head kick.
Wick clinches up against the ropes.
Box lands with a short shot to the head.
Wick tries to land knees in the clinch but Box avoids the damage to the body.
Box blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wick drags the fight down to the ground.
Wick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Box manages to get himself to full guard.
Wick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Box is keeping the position for now.
Wick advances to half guard.
Wick tries to pass to full mount but Box defends it.
Wick is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick wants to advance to full mount but Box doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Box is working an open guard so Wick takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Box keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wick wants to clinch up but Box keeps it at a distance.
Box scores with a push kick.
Box showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wick.
Box looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wick slips under a jab from Box.
Box lands a high kick!
Box works the jab nicely.
Box slips under a jab.
Box blocks a head kick by Wick.
Wick has Box up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wick misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Box blocks an elbow strike from Wick.
Box on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wick has Box pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wick pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Box tumbling to the mat - Wick dives into Box's guard.
Box wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wick manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Drugi Box's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Box thuds his shin into the meat of Wick's side.
Box looks to land a body kick but Wick moved away.
Wick is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crunch! Box slams his shin into Wick's torso.
Box lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot by Wick.
Wick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Box throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wick rushes Box and presses him up against the ropes.
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!
Wick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wick throws an elbow that misses.
Wick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wick tries to throw a body punch but Box avoids it by throwing Wick back against the ropes.
Box misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick is trying to drag Box to the mat but Box just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Wick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wick blocks a body shot from Box.
Wick breaks from the clinch.
Wick throws a head kick that misses.
Wick darts in and clinches Box up against the ropes.
Box is trying to force a seperation but Wick has the dominant position.
Box is looking to control Wick's arms but Wick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Box has his back to the ropes.
Wick breaks the clinch.
Wick moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wick looks to throw the jab but Box is out of range.
Box looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wick looks to score with a jab to the body but Box is just out of range.
Wick misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wick throws a push kick but Box slaps the foot to one side.
Box uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wick.
Box lands a big head kick that sends Wick tumbling to the mat! Box takes a step backwards and waves Wick back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Box moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wick finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the ropes, ducking and weaving under Box's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Wick falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drugi Box!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cian Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Millennium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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183 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cian Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Millennium!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Millennium misses.
Cian Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cartwright.
Millennium turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cartwright walks forward, straight into a front kick from Millennium.
A big left from Cartwright misses.
A left lands for Millennium.
Cartwright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Millennium bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Millennium goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cartwright has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Millennium but great work by Cartwright.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cartwright creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Millennium on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Millennium tries to bench press Cartwright off him but Cartwright keeps the position.
Cartwright has hold of Millennium's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Millennium tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Cartwright cranks the arm and Millennium screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Millennium, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cian Cartwright!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Ruden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee comes to the ring accompanied by Tref - Pasopvoordetrap. Dave McGee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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215 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Ruden!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruden with a jab.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGee misses with a combination
and Ruden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joe Ruden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruden throws a head kick that misses.
McGee is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ruden connects with a leg kick. McGee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruden missing with a left hand there. McGee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Ruden. Beautiful body shot.
McGee takes a jab right on the kisser.
A bone on bone clash there as Ruden blocks the leg kick.
McGee wants to clinch up but Ruden keeps it at a distance.
Ruden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ruden slips a nice elbow through McGee's hands, connecting with McGee's forehead.
Ground and pound from Ruden.
Ruden throwing shots but McGee is blocking nicely.
McGee is looking to control Ruden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGee avoid being mounted?
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ruden working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Ruden looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruden is looking for a kimura but McGee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ruden to get the leverage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruden wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGee keeps working.
Ruden prevents McGee from improving his position.
Ruden is thwarting McGee's attempts to control the position.
Ruden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGee is not content to let Ruden control the position.
Ruden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGee is looking for a sweep. Ruden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGee is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ruden.
McGee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ruden is looking to work some ground and pound but McGee has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGee working a defensive guard here.
Ruden pushing down on McGee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruden scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruden moves nicely into side control.
Ruden wants to control but McGee is keeping him busy.
Ruden controlling the position.
Ruden landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on McGee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ruden looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ruden advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ruden 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.
McGee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGee scores with a hook to the body. Ruden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruden.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee tries to clinch but Ruden moves out of range.
Joe Ruden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruden throws a series of punches but McGee avoids them all with ease.
Ruden misses with a double jab
and McGee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Joe Ruden has been cut.
McGee doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruden circles away.
Ruden leaves McGee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ruden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGee rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruden walks into a straight right hand from McGee.
Ruden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee avoids a kick to the body.
Ruden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGee's waist but McGee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruden off to one side.
McGee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGee instigates a clinch.
Ruden looking to slow down the pace here.
Ruden blocks a body shot from McGee.
Ruden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ruden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Ruden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee has Ruden pushed against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Ruden.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ruden lands a left hand.
Ruden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruden looks to throw the jab but McGee is out of range.
Ruden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGee fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruden throws a right and a left that McGee avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ruden does it's job there.
Ruden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
McGee misses with a takedown attempt - Ruden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dave McGee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGee walks into a left hand.
Ruden looking to score a takedown here. McGee is defending well but Ruden drives through and ends up in McGee's guard.
Ruden advances to half guard.
Ruden throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McGee to regain full guard.
Ruden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruden landing with the ground and pound.
Ruden throws an elbow that misses. McGee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruden's guard. Nice move by McGee!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee wants to control from the top but Ruden keeps moving.
Ruden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ruden is proving hard to escape from.
McGee stopping the sweep attempt from Ruden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ruden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Ruden's cut.
That's time! McGee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ruden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGee has a takedown stuffed.
Ruden lands a jab to the nose.
McGee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ruden digs a good hook to McGee's body.
Ruden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruden looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
Ruden lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGee.
Ruden punishes McGee's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruden misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ruden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGee's head backwards.
McGee leaves Ruden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ruden working a defensive guard here.
McGee tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruden is retaining full guard.
McGee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ruden wants to sweep here but McGee controlling him for the moment.
Ruden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McGee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruden on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McGee keeping full guard, as Ruden tries to pass.
Ruden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGee wants to stand and escape but Ruden is having none of it.
Ruden passes McGee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruden working over McGee with some ground and pound. McGee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ruden pulls his head out easily.
Ruden trying to control the action but McGee is working from the bottom.
Ruden slips a nice elbow through McGee's hands, connecting with McGee's forehead.
Ruden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ruden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ruden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruden is working for a kimura but McGee is defending it quite comfortably.
Ruden trying to mount his opponent but McGee defends it.
McGee tries to roll over but Ruden keeps him under control.
McGee is staying active underneath Ruden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGee has a hand on Ruden's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ruden takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ruden is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ruden really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ruden's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Ruden is looking to score with low kicks.
Ruden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGee.
Ruden throws the left hand but McGee avoids the punch easily.
Ruden throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Ruden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGee was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruden finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McGee trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruden works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ruden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGee is staying active underneath Ruden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruden is looking for a kimura but McGee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ruden to get the leverage.
Ruden slips a nice elbow through McGee's hands, connecting with McGee's forehead.
McGee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruden is working away from the top position though.
McGee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruden.
Joe Ruden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruden lands strikes from half guard.
Ruden wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGee keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ruden connects with a nice short shot to McGee's temple.
Ruden looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ruden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ruden connects with a nice short shot to McGee's temple.
McGee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ruden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruden is looking to pass into half guard but McGee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McGee is in guard.
Ruden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGee wants to stand but Ruden has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruden looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGee is one step ahead there.
McGee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruden looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGee is one step ahead there.
McGee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGee has managed to get both his arms back between Ruden's legs - danger averted.
Ruden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGee controls the pace.
McGee won't allow Ruden to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ruden's guard.
Ruden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGee.
McGee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruden has his foot on McGee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGee works his way back into a safe position though.
McGee wanted to stand there but Ruden had control of the position.
Ruden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGee is aware though and is defending well.
Ruden working for a triangle but McGee defends it easily.
Ruden is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ruden dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ruden's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from McGee.
McGee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruden as he avoids it easily.
McGee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruden.
McGee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ruden.
Ruden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruden throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McGee.
Donk. Ruden catches McGee right on the button with a cross.
Ruden misses with a series of wild punches.
McGee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Ruden misses.
No luck for McGee with that takedown attempt.
Ruden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGee.
Ruden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruden gets tackled into the ropes by McGee. McGee maintains the clinch.
Ruden is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. McGee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
McGee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rudens head.
Ruden tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing Ruden back against the ropes.
Ruden tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruden is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee jumps guard but Ruden stands there with McGee around his waist. McGee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee stalls.
McGee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruden throws a head kick that misses.
McGee misses with a head kick.
Ruden connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGee's hands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ruden.
Ruden scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruden. Ruden gets slowly back to his feet.
Dave McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGee moves away from the strike by Ruden.
Sloppy strikes from McGee. Those never looked like landing.
McGee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ruden's guard.
McGee trying to control but Ruden is working from the bottom.
Ruden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGee content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ruden has locked up a guillotine! Ruden's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? McGee is holding on here and Ruden must be using up a lot of energy. McGee has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ruden gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Ruden!
Our winner, Joe Ruden, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mendo Hecatomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hecatomb comes into the arena with Mr. Crowley blaring out of the sound system. Omar Little is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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172 lbs
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185 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mendo Hecatomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omar Little!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little throws a push kick but Hecatomb slaps the foot to one side.
Hecatomb has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hecatomb throws a right and a left that Little avoids nicely.
Little connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hecatomb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Little counters with a stiff right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Little.
Hecatomb misses the jab.
Hecatomb misses with a straight left.
Little chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Little fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hecatomb blocks a leg kick.
Hecatomb bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Little's head.
Little lands with a hook. Hecatomb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hecatomb is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Little takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Hecatomb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hecatomb misses with a shot to the body
and Little counters with a low kick, right behind Hecatomb 's knee.
Hecatomb seems to have got his legs back now.
Little scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecatomb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Little counters with a good low kick that Hecatomb was not able to check.
Hecatomb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Little.
Little fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hecatomb checks it well.
Little misses with a looping right.
Mendo Hecatomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hecatomb is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Little throws out a loose jab but Hecatomb uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Hecatomb was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Little.
Little takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Little turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Little blocks a jab.
Hecatomb throws a big shot that misses.
Little takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Little throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle, before Little throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Hecatomb's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Little lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Omar Little!
In his post fight interview, Omar Little started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arden Betancourt (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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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Sullivan!
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, Arden Betancourt!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Betancourt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Betancourt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sullivan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Betancourt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sullivan doesn't manage to clinch there - Betancourt circles away.
Betancourt misses the shot to the body.
Betancourt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan moves away.
Sullivan throwing a counter right hand but Betancourt manages to avoid it.
Sullivan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Betancourt finds it's way round the side to connect with Sullivan's head.
Betancourt tests Sullivan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sullivan throws a leg kick
and Betancourt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Betancourt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Betancourt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sullivan.
A punch combination from Betancourt misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Betancourt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sullivan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Arden Betancourt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan takes the fight into the clinch.
Sullivan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betancourt misses with a punch on the inside.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but Betancourt blocks it.
Sullivan connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Arden Betancourt has been cut.
Sullivan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Betancourt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Betancourt swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Betancourt blocks it with crossed arms.
Betancourt is trying to maintain a safe position but Sullivan gets an underhook and turns Betancourt into the ropes.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but Betancourt blocks with his arms.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Betancourt is blocking nicely.
Sullivan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sullivan lands a shoulder strike.
Betancourt swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Betancourt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Sullivan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Betancourt is blocking nicely.
Betancourt throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sullivan crunches a lovely knee into Betancourt's ribcage.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Betancourt is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan trying to land knees to the body.
Betancourt misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sullivan with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Betancourt.
Sullivan missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Betancourt.
Betancourt works on Sullivan's body with a couple of short punches.
Betancourt misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Betancourt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Sullivan.
Sullivan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Betancourt's face.
Sullivan with a knee to the head.
Betancourt lands a hook that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Betancourt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Betancourt cracks Sullivan with a nice body shot.
Sullivan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Betancourt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Betancourt lands with a short shot to the head.
Betancourt has a couple of punches blocked by Sullivan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Betancourt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Betancourt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Betancourt working aggressively here.
Betancourt tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan avoids it by throwing Betancourt back against the ropes.
Betancourt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sullivan misses with a punch to the body.
Betancourt gets through Sullivan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan missing with knees to the body.
Betancourt throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Betancourt.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but Betancourt blocks it.
Betancourt tries to stall but Sullivan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Betancourt misses with some punches.
Betancourt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sullivan blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Betancourt.
Sullivan misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Betancourt.
Betancourt swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Betancourt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sullivan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Betancourt misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Betancourt tries a body shot but Sullivan blocks it.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Betancourt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sullivan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Betancourt misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Betancourt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Betancourt avoiding damage as Sullivan throws knees to the body.
Betancourt swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Betancourt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sullivan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arden Betancourt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arden Betancourt's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sullivan slips a jab and a cross from Betancourt.
A cross from Betancourt lands.
Betancourt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Betancourt misses.
Betancourt wants to clinch up but Sullivan keeps it at a distance.
Sullivan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Betancourt.
Sullivan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Betancourt misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sullivan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sullivan tries to clinch up but Betancourt circles away and keeps his distance.
Betancourt misses with a lunging right hand
and Sullivan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Betancourt cracks Sullivan with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betancourt misses with a looping right.
Sullivan is looking to counter punch.
Arden Betancourt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Betancourt wants to clinch up but Sullivan keeps it at a distance.
Betancourt throws the left hand but Sullivan avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Sullivan tenderised Betancourt's leg. Betancourt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sullivan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betancourt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Betancourt.
Sullivan misses the shot to the body.
Betancourt misses with a combination
and Sullivan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sullivan.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Betancourt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sullivan as Betancourt tries to tie him up.
Betancourt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Betancourt lands with a short shot to the head.
Sullivan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Betancourt is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betancourt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Betancourt.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sullivan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Betancourt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Betancourt swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan missing with knees to the body.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Betancourt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sullivan.
Betancourt throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Betancourt working aggressively here.
Betancourt is trying to maintain a safe position but Sullivan gets an underhook and turns Betancourt into the ropes.
Sullivan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Betancourt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Betancourt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sullivan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Betancourt backwards.
Betancourt cracks Sullivan with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Betancourt is trying to maintain a safe position but Sullivan gets an underhook and turns Betancourt into the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to land knees in the clinch but Betancourt avoids the damage to the body.
Betancourt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Betancourt works on Sullivan's body with a couple of short punches.
Betancourt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Betancourt.
Betancourt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Betancourt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Betancourt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Betancourt tries to work over Sullivan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Betancourt blocking some punches.
Betancourt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Betancourt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Betancourt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Betancourt is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Sullivan has denied him.
Sullivan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Betancourt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betancourt lands with a light punch inside.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Betancourt is blocking nicely.
Betancourt lands a hook that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Arden Betancourt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Betancourt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
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!
Betancourt lands with a left to the head.
Betancourt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Betancourt gets through Sullivan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Betancourt blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Betancourt fails to land.
Betancourt scores with a hook to the body.
Betancourt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Betancourt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sullivan is rocked!
Betancourt is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Betancourt.
Oh Sullivan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Betancourt lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sullivan to his knees! Betancourt keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arden Betancourt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constrictor Boa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Sun God Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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17 - 11 - 1 |
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222 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Constrictor Boa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Sun God Ra!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boa scores with a hook.
Boa throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boa.
Ra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ra instigates a clinch.
Ra prevents the takedown attempt.
Boa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boa is trying to stall.
Ra throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boa tries to work over Ra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ra avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constrictor Boa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Boa.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ra throws an elbow but misses.
Ra missing with knees to the body.
Boa avoids a wild elbow strike from Ra.
Ra has a couple of punches blocked by Boa.
Ra is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ra lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Constrictor Boa has been cut.
Boa dodges an elbow strike from Ra.
Ra has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ra can turn it around.
Boa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ra lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boa lands an uppercut.
Boa blocks an elbow strike from Ra.
Come on Boa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ra missing with knees to the body.
Boa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ra moves into full guard.
Ra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boa is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra has his hands on Boa's head, controlling the position.
Boa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boa preventing the sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ra trying to keep a closed guard but Boa is proving a slippery customer.
Boa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boa controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ra wants to sweep here but Boa controlling him for the moment.
Boa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ra keeps working.
Ra on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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.
Boa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boa stops Ra from getting back to his feet.
Ra is looking to control Boa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ra avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ra is refusing to be controlled, as Boa sits in half guard.
Boa is pressing down on Ra's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ra is holding on for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Ra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ra as he avoids it easily.
Ra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Sun God Ra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boa lands a leg kick that knocks Ra off balance momentarily.
Boa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boa scores with a nice head shot.
A clash of legs there as Ra blocks the low kick.
And Ra tries to counter it with a takedown but Boa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boa's head.
Ra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boa.
Ra tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Constrictor Boa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Constrictor Boa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boa cracks Ra with a good jab.
Boa connects with a body shot that sends Ra's belly button to the back.
Ra misses with an uppercut. Boa saw that one coming.
Boa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ra misses with a straight right.
Boa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ra scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ra defends it nicely.
And Ra tries to counter it with a takedown but Boa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boa trying to pass the guard but Ra defending well.
Boa wants to work for an arm triangle but Ra is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra is looking to escape.
Ra wants to get back to full guard.
Boa trying to pass the guard but Ra defending well.
Boa prevents Ra from standing back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ra manages to get to full guard.
Boa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boa trying to control but Ra is working from the bottom.
Boa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ra throws a jab but it's blocked by Boa.
Boa looks to land a body kick but Ra moved away.
Boa connects with an inside leg kick.
Ra lands a glancing blow to the side of Boa's head.
Ra has managed to clinch.
Ra creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ra misses with an elbow strike.
Boa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ra's elbow.
Ra utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ra throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Boa.
Ra can't find room to land a body shot as Boa controls the action.
Ra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boa avoids it.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ra throws an elbow but misses.
Ra lands a damaging elbow.
Ra comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ra lands a left hand.
Ra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ra misses with a punch on the inside.
Boa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ra goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Boa.
A little feinted left hand from Boa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boa throws out a leg kick but Ra moves out of range and Boa only half commits.
Boa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ra tries to clinch up.
Ra connects with a body shot that sends Boa's belly button to the back.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boa.
Boa works the jab nicely.
Ra lands an overhand right.
Boa throws a body kick that misses
and Ra counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Ra misses.
Ra avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boa lands in his opponent's guard.
Ra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boa.
Ra wants to get back to his feet but Boa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Sun God Ra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Constrictor Boa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Boa throws a leg kick that misses.
Ra connects with a jab.
Boa ducks right into an uppercut from Ra.
Boa throws a leg kick but Ra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A cross from Boa lands.
Boa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ra is trying to get back to full guard.
Boa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ra defends it well.
Ra won't allow Boa to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boa is trying to control. Ra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boa seems to be working for a kimura but Ra defends the submission attempt.
Boa wants to control but Ra is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boa working over Ra with some ground and pound. Ra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ra is refusing to be controlled, as Boa sits in half guard.
Ra is looking to improve his position.
Boa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boa drops an elbow to the side of Ra's head.
Boa working the head and body with strikes.
Boa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boa working over Ra with some ground and pound. Ra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boa is keen to just control but Ra is a slippery customer.
Boa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Constrictor Boa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boa is trying to control the action in half guard but Ra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ra is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boa's back!
Ra looking for the RNC.
Boa trying to control the hands but Ra breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boa staying busy and making it hard for Ra to control.
Ra lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Boa.
You can see the frustration on Boa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boa is working hard here to advance position.
Boa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ra keeps control of the position as Boa tries to break free.
Ra cracks Boa with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Boa from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Ra punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ra misses with an elbow to the head.
Boa grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Boa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Constrictor Boa.
I think Boa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... The Sun God Ra!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damien Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Luck Pickerd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redman comes to the ring accompanied by Put Your Lights On . Damien Redman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Redman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Luck Pickerd!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redman moves out of range as Pickerd strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Redman misses its target.
Pickerd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Redman throwing a counter right hand but Pickerd manages to avoid it.
Pickerd shoots in for a double leg but Redman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pickerd.
As Pickerd tries to get set, Redman tries to push him back and clinch up but Pickerd manages to avoid the attempt.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Luck Pickerd.
Pickerd drives through and clinches with Redman against the ropes.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pickerd is looking to control Redman's arms but Redman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pickerd has his back to the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Pickerd shrugs off.
Pickerd can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
Redman lands an elbow just above Pickerd 's eye.
Pickerd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Come on Redman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Redman.
Redman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pickerd can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Pickerd in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pickerd's brow.
Pickerd tries for a takedown but Redman manages to get underhooks.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pickerd throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Our sources have told us that Redman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Redman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickerd tries to score a body lock takedown but Redman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Pickerd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redman lands an elbow just above Pickerd 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Pickerd wants a takedown but no success here.
Redman stalling against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pickerd's defenses.
Redman trying to stall but Pickerd improves his position.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pickerd blocks an elbow strike.
Redman tries to stall but Pickerd uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pickerd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pickerd is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Pickerd in his tracks for a moment.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman lands an elbow just above Pickerd 's eye.
Pickerd takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pickerd stalling in the clinch but Redman improves position.
Pickerd taking a breather.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Pickerd shrugs off.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman slowing the pace effectively.
A body shot lands from Redman.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Pickerd shrugs off.
Pickerd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Redman to keep the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Redman trying to stall but Pickerd improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Redman.
Redman tries to work over Pickerd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Pickerd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Redman.
Pickerd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pickerd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Redman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pickerd rushes Redman and presses him up against the ropes.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Pickerd shrugs off.
Redman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pickerd lands a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Redman dominated that round.
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.
Redman stuffs the takedown attempt from Pickerd. Pickerd gets slowly back to his feet.
Jon Luck Pickerd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pickerd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Redman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redman blocks the body kick.
Redman moves into the clinch.
Redman is pushing Pickerd up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Damien Redman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pickerd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Redman to keep the fight standing.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Luck Pickerd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickerd takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pickerd is looking for a takedown.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman tries to stall but Pickerd uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice elbow from Redman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickerd takes an elbow to the temple.
Redman pushes Pickerd back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pickerd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Redman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Pickerd in his tracks for a moment.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Pickerd has a couple of punches blocked by Redman.
Redman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman blocks an uppercut.
Pickerd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickerd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redman is defending well.
Redman lands a right hand.
Pickerd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pickerd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman tries to work over Pickerd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pickerd tries to pull guard but Redman forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Pickerd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Redman.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Pickerd is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Redman.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Redman.
Pickerd takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands a left hand.
Pickerd controlling the action here for a moment.
Pickerd tries to throw a body punch but Redman avoids it by throwing Pickerd back against the ropes.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Redman.
Pickerd fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Redman lands with a right to the head.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Pickerd in his tracks for a moment.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pickerd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pickerd.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pickerd goes for a takedown attempt but Redman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Redman looks to score with a jab to the body but Pickerd is just out of range.
Redman misses with a few strikes there.
Pickerd shoots in for a takedown but Redman shows good takedown defense.
Redman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Redman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pickerd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Redman counters with a right hand to the body.
Pickerd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Redman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Redman throws a body punch but Pickerd moves out of range.
Redman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pickerd fails with the takedown
enabling Redman to counter with a crisp jab.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Luck Pickerd.
Redman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pickerd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pickerd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redman misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickerd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Redman sprawls well. Redman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pickerd gets slowly back to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Redman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pickerd tries for a takedown but Redman circles away easily
and Redman counters by clinching up.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Pickerd in his tracks for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Pickerd shrugs off.
Redman stalling against the ropes.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Pickerd - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pickerd is trying to push Redman away but Redman has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Redman blocking some punches.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pickerd looking to stall.
Redman gets through Pickerd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Pickerd in his tracks for a moment.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Pickerd shrugs off.
Pickerd takes an elbow to the temple.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pickerd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pickerd is keeping busy.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pickerd's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pickerd breaks the clinch.
Pickerd throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Redman was covering up waiting for the punch and Pickerd finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pickerd wants to control from the top but Redman keeps moving.
Redman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pickerd is controlling him.
Pickerd drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Redman dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pickerd is proving hard to escape from.
Redman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pickerd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Redman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pickerd controls Redman momentarily but Redman frees himself.
Pickerd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Redman's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Redman clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Redman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pickerd was well out of range. Poor timing from Redman.
Redman slaps away a takedown attempt from Pickerd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Redman is looking to wear down Pickerd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pickerd sizes up Redman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pickerd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Redman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pickerd somewhat.
Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pickerd moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman drives through and clinches with Pickerd against the ropes.
Pickerd wants a takedown but no success here.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Luck Pickerd.
Pickerd misses with a body punch.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pickerd's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Pickerd shrugs off.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pickerd.
Redman lands a body shot.
Pickerd is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman lands an elbow just above Pickerd 's eye.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman stalling in the clinch.
Pickerd tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Redman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pickerd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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!
Redman lands a body shot.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Redman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redman is looking to control Pickerd's arms but Pickerd gets an underhook and turns him. Now Redman has his back to the ropes.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman lands an elbow just above Pickerd 's eye.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Redman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Redman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Redman as Pickerd tries to tie him up.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Redman lands a shot to the body.
Redman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Redman digs a right hand underneath Pickerd's ribcage. Pickerd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pickerd letting Redman take a breather here.
Redman lands an elbow just above Pickerd 's eye.
Pickerd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redman is trying to maintain a safe position but Pickerd gets an underhook and turns Redman into the ropes.
Redman lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redman.
Redman tries to throw a body punch but Pickerd avoids it by throwing Redman back against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redman.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Pickerd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redman lands a nice uppercut.
Redman is pressed up against the ropes. Pickerd has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Redman down to the mat. Redman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pickerd tries for a takedown but Redman circles away easily
and Redman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pickerd is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Pickerd working hard to break the clinch.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pickerd backwards.
Pickerd takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pickerd avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the ropes.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pickerd's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Redman had his way with Jon Luck Pickerd in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Pickerd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pickerd darts in looking for a takedown but Redman gets double underhooks and turns Pickerd into the ropes.
Pickerd shoots in for a double leg but Redman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A counter left hand to the body from Redman misses its target.
Pickerd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Redman as he jumps to the side.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Luck Pickerd.
Redman has Pickerd up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redman looking to slow down the pace here.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pickerd's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman looking to slow down the pace here.
Redman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pickerd backwards.
Pickerd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pickerd misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redman.
Pickerd tries to circle away but Redman has him pinned against the ropes.
Pickerd blocks an elbow strike.
Pickerd is trying to force a seperation but Redman has the dominant position.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pickerd's defenses.
Pickerd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pickerds head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pickerd looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Redman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Pickerd leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Redman lands an elbow just above Pickerd 's eye.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pickerd takes an elbow to the temple.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman prevents Pickerd from breaking the clinch.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Pickerd in his tracks for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Redman.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Pickerd shrugs off.
Redman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pickerd is trying to break free.
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redman struggles to land a body shot inside as Pickerd controls his hands.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redman leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Pickerd trying to stall but Redman improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pickerd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Pickerd takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jon Luck Pickerd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redman scores with a shoulder strike.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman trying to control the position but instead, Pickerd has worked for underhooks and has pushed Redman into the ropes.
Pickerd lands a left hand.
Pickerd wants to break free but Redman has control.
Redman wants to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Redman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Redman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:42
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:42
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Redman!
After the fight, Damien Redman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abed Nadir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nadir might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to M.A.S.H Theme. Steele has chosen Cinderella Man as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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217 lbs
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219 lbs
26 - 26 - 0 |
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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
23 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Abed Nadir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Steele!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele darts in looking for a takedown but Nadir gets double underhooks and turns Steele into the ropes.
Abed Nadir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steele closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nadir to the mat! Nadir manages to get full guard.
Steele throws a big elbow that misses.
My spies in The Ultimate Fight House inform me that Steele has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steele looking to sit in guard and control but Nadir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nadir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steele's head.
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.
Nadir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steele looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steele is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steele preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steele had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nadir defends it easily.
Nadir wants to pass the guard but Steele is keeping the position.
Steele working for a triangle but Nadir defends it easily.
Steele 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir landing some decent shots from guard.
Steele looking for a sweep. Not yet Steele, not yet.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
Nadir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nadir throwing strikes but missing.
Nadir landing some decent shots from guard.
Nadir is posturing up here but Steele has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nadir tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nadir has to tap! Slick submission there by Steele!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Steele!
George Steele really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that SP Ultimate Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Ljashko (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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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Turner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Ljashko!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Ljashko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ljashko clinches up with Turner and pushes him back against the ropes.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Ljashko controls the action.
Ljashko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ljashko clinches up against the ropes.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ljashko looking to slow down the pace here.
Turner wants to stall.
Ljashko breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ljashko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ljashko.
Ljashko closes the distance and clinches.
Ljashko lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Turner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ljashko blocks a body shot from Turner.
Ljashko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turner.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Ljashko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ljashko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ljashko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head.
Ljashko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ljashko lands an uppercut.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner lands a right hand.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ljashko is looking to control Turner's arms but Turner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ljashko has his back to the ropes.
Ljashko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ljashko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ljashko closes the distance and clinches.
Ljashko prevents a body shot from Turner.
Turner blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ljashko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oleg Ljashko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ljashko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ljashko is out of range and Turner settles back down.
Ljashko clinches.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner managing to block the knees to the body from Ljashko.
Ljashko throws an elbow that misses.
Turner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ljashko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Ljashko to work.
Turner presses Ljashko against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ljashko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner working aggressively here.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Ljashko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ljashko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Turner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ljashko can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with some punches.
Ljashko wants to stall.
Ljashko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turner.
Ljashko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ljashko's elbow.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Ljashko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turner.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ljashko.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner taking a breather.
Ljashko is trying to maintain a safe position but Turner gets an underhook and turns Ljashko into the ropes.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Ljashko avoids it by throwing Turner back against the ropes.
Ljashko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ljashko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turner is defending well for now.
Turner is trying to stall.
Turner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ljashko breaks the clinch.
Ljashko throws the kick towards the body but Turner avoids it.
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Bobby Turner has been cut.
A jab from Ljashko misses.
Turner attempts a counter takedown but Ljashko avoids it well and moves away.
Ljashko closes the distance and pushes Turner back into the ropes.
Turner avoiding damage as Ljashko throws knees to the body.
Turner prevents a body shot from Ljashko.
Stalling in the clinch from Ljashko.
Turner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ljashko prevents a body shot from Turner.
Ljashko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Ljashko looks winded!
Turner digs a right hand into Ljashko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ljashko's gas tank.
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ljashko backwards.
Ljashko blocks a body shot from Turner.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turner scores with a hook to the body.
Turner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ljashko blocks a body shot from Turner.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Ljashko avoids it by throwing Turner back against the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Ljashko.
Ljashko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Turner lands a left hand.
Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ljashko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Turner prevents a body shot from Ljashko.
Turner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Turner pushes Ljashko back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turner wants to stall.
Turner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ljashko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Turner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ljashko backwards.
Turner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Turner - that landed with a thud.
Turner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ljashkos head.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Turner.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
A short left from Turner.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Ljashko blocks a body shot from Turner.
Ljashko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turner is defending well for now.
Turner lands a body punch.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Ljashko avoids it by throwing Turner back against the ropes.
Ljashko trying to land knees to the body.
Turner trying to stall but Ljashko improves his position.
Turner is leaning against Ljashko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Turner lands a hook that snaps the head of Ljashko backwards.
Turner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ljashko lands a nice elbow.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner pushes Ljashko back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ljashko is rocked!
Turner lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ljashko to his knees! Turner keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Turner!
Bobby Turner retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Turner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renan Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fireball - Pitbull. Alvarez has chosen Doom as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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137 lbs
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145 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Renan Melo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Melo blocks a low kick nicely.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Melo's shoulder, as Melo tries to avoid the shot.
Melo throws out a powerful jab.
Melo scores with a hook.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Melo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alvarez scoring well with a low kick there.
Melo scores with a shot to the body.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Melo moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melo tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Melo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alvarez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Melo throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvarez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Renan Melo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo connects with a nice looking jab.
Melo blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
Melo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alvarez sprawls and moves away.
Melo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alvarez with a nice cross.
Melo throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Melo misses with a hook.
Alvarez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Melo lands a jab to the nose.
Melo jabs at Alvarez's body.
Melo looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
Melo connects with a crisp jab.
Melo throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Melo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alvarez sprawls well initially but Melo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melo trying to mount his opponent but Alvarez defends it.
Alvarez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Melo is working away from the top position though.
Alvarez is looking to escape.
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.
Alvarez is in trouble now - Melo has advanced to mount!
Alvarez is looking to improve his position but Melo isn't that keen on the idea.
Melo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Melo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Melo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Alvarez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Alvarez and Melo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alvarez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Melo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Alvarez trying his best to control but Melo has mounted him.
Alvarez is controlling an arm, preventing Melo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Melo avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.
Alvarez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Alvarez wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position but Melo isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo moves to the back position.
Alvarez is keeping busy.
Melo gets his hands free as Alvarez looks to control.
Melo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Alvarez is defending well though. Melo let's go of the attempt for now.
Melo has the hooks in. Alvarez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Melo looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Alvarez taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renan Melo!
Renan Melo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Michael Alvarez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I admit defeat. He did a good job.'.
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