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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Redding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redding comes to the cage accompanied by Alive. Guillermo Mendez told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Redding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guillermo Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redding moves out of range of the body kick from Mendez.
Mendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Redding swivels and escapes.
Mendez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redding circles away.
Redding's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mendez under the eye.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt
and Redding counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Joshua Redding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillermo Mendez.
Mendez shoots in but no luck this time.
Redding throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mendez avoids it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Redding.
Mendez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redding wants to control but Mendez is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Mendez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Redding decides to stand back up.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Redding sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Redding delivers a nice body kick.
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendez or perhaps it was just good defense by Redding, which made it look bad.
No luck for Mendez with that takedown attempt.
Redding is looking to counter punch.
Mendez looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendez.
As Mendez looks to move away, Redding throws a big counter combo but Mendez just gets out of the way.
Redding stuffs the takedown.
Redding appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mendez tries to clinch but Redding is having none of it.
Redding jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Redding throws a right and a left that Mendez avoids nicely.
Redding scores with a push kick.
Redding is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mendez's half guard.
Redding trying to mount his opponent but Mendez defends it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redding prevents Mendez from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redding scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Redding sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mendez defending well though.
Mendez missing with punches from the bottom.
Redding content to control rather than advance.
Mendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redding is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendez actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Redding decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Redding counters with an inside leg kick.
Mendez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Redding counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Guillermo Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Redding. That one must have hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendez.
Redding ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt
and Redding counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Mendez down! Redding is looking to finish but Mendez is intelligently defending himself.
Mendez is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redding stands up from Mendez's guard - Redding perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Redding finish him?
Mendez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Redding dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Redding lands a hook that stumbles Mendez back into the cage. Redding follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Mendez to the canvas! Redding pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Mendez has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joshua Redding!
After winning the bout, Joshua Redding thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andretii Kazadorez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamdi Dorkuraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andretii Kazadorez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hamdi Dorkuraz!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorkuraz ducks under a wild hook from Kazadorez.
Dorkuraz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kazadorez scores with a jab to the body.
Kazadorez avoids the body shot from Dorkuraz.
Dorkuraz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Dorkuraz.
Kazadorez tries to throw a body punch but Dorkuraz avoids it by throwing Kazadorez back against the cage.
Dorkuraz digs a right hand into Kazadorez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kazadorez's gas tank.
Kazadorez throws a punch but it's blocked by Dorkuraz.
Kazadorez wants to get back to striking at distance but Dorkuraz won't allow it.
Kazadorez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kazadorez tries to break free but Dorkuraz pushes him back against the cage.
Dorkuraz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Andretii Kazadorez has been cut.
Kazadorez misses with a punch on the inside.
Dorkuraz misses with a body punch.
Dorkuraz lands with a right to the head.
Kazadorez working hard to break the clinch.
Dorkuraz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Kazadorez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kazadorez has had enough of the clinch but Dorkuraz keeps him there for the moment.
Dorkuraz has Kazadorez pressed against the cage, preventing Kazadorez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazadorez tries to circle away but Dorkuraz has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Dorkuraz.
Kazadorez blocks a body shot from Dorkuraz.
Kazadorez avoiding damage as Dorkuraz throws knees to the body.
Dorkuraz lands a body shot.
Kazadorez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kazadorez tries to circle away but Dorkuraz has him pinned against the cage.
Kazadorez wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Kazadorez fails to land.
Kazadorez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Andretii Kazadorez's cut is getting worse.
Kazadorez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dorkuraz lands a right hand.
Dorkuraz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kazadorez is breathing heavily.
Kazadorez is looking to break free of the clinch but Dorkuraz has double underhooks.
Dorkuraz works on Kazadorez's body with a couple of short punches.
Dorkuraz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dorkuraz is leaning against Kazadorez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Dorkuraz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Dorkuraz.
Dorkuraz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dorkuraz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andretii Kazadorez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dorkuraz.
Dorkuraz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jeez, Andretii Kazadorez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dorkuraz.
Nice body punch from Dorkuraz.
Kazadorez is trying to force a seperation but Dorkuraz has the dominant position.
Dorkuraz slowing the pace effectively.
Dorkuraz lands a hook that snaps the head of Kazadorez backwards.
Dorkuraz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dorkuraz lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dorkuraz.
A hook to the body from Dorkuraz.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dorkuraz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dorkuraz lands an elbow that stopped Kazadorez in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andretii Kazadorez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hamdi Dorkuraz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leon Will Westernfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Tripplet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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153 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leon Will Westernfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Tripplet!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Tripplet.
Westernfield is looking to counter the offense by Tripplet and move into the clinch.
Westernfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Tripplet is trying to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Tripplet.
Tripplet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tripplet connects with the punch.
Tripplet throws out a powerful jab.
Westernfield is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tripplet's half guard.
Tripplet desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tripplet is staying active underneath Westernfield, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Westernfield looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripplet trying to control here.
Westernfield is keen to just control but Tripplet is a slippery customer.
Tripplet tries to roll over but Westernfield keeps him under control.
Tripplet is still trying to improve position.
Tripplet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Westernfield is working away from the top position though.
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.
Westernfield moves into full mount! Tripplet won't be happy about that!
Westernfield has control of Tripplet's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tripplet regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tripplet is looking to get to half guard.
Westernfield looking to control but Tripplet is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tripplet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Westernfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tripplet is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Westernfield has taken his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tripplet's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tripplet is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Westernfield looking for the choke from the back.
Tripplet trying to control the action but Westernfield just sinks the hooks in.
Westernfield working for the choke.
Westernfield looking for the choke but no joy.
Westernfield missing with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westernfield avoiding Tripplet 's attempts to control his hands.
Westernfield working for the choke.
Westernfield is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Westernfield keeps control of the position as Tripplet tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westernfield is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tripplet is defending well though. Westernfield let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Westernfield's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Will Westernfield dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tripplet lands with a straight right. Westernfield didn't see that one coming.
Tripplet throws a right hand that Westernfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Westernfield also avoids with ease.
Westernfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tripplet can do to turn this around?
Westernfield closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tripplet to the mat! Tripplet manages to get full guard.
Tripplet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Westernfield gets full guard.
Westernfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tripplet is one step ahead there.
Leon Will Westernfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Westernfield controlling Tripplet's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westernfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tripplet trying to control but Westernfield is working from the bottom.
Westernfield controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westernfield trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tripplet trying to stand up but can't free himself from Westernfield's guard.
Westernfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Westernfield is pressing down on Tripplet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tripplet is holding on for now.
Westernfield seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tripplet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Westernfield is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tripplet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Westernfield.
Tripplet looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tripplet is looking for a sweep. Westernfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tripplet wants to control but Westernfield is keeping busy.
Westernfield wants to free his trapped foot but Tripplet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Westernfield keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Westernfield is looking for a kimura but Tripplet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Westernfield to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripplet is looking to improve his position.
Westernfield trying to control the action but Tripplet is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Westernfield is looking for a kimura here.
Westernfield is trying to control. Tripplet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Westernfield is looking for a kimura but Tripplet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Westernfield to get the leverage.
Tripplet felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tripplet is looking to improve his position.
Westernfield is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Westernfield is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Westernfield is trying to control. Tripplet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tripplet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westernfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Westernfield tries for a takedown but Tripplet circles away easily
and Tripplet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westernfield closes the distance and clinches up with Tripplet, looking for a takedown. Westernfield pushes Tripplet against the cage but Tripplet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tripplet scores with a nice head shot.
Tripplet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruce Tripplet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tripplet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tripplet.
Leon Will Westernfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westernfield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tripplet counters with a straight right hand.
Westernfield is rocked!
Tripplet fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Westernfield square on the jaw! Damn, Westernfield is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Tripplet!
Bruce Tripplet is the new featherweight champion!
Bruce Tripplet took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want to thank my family and friends and my trainers and my sponsor Voodoo Nutrition. Its been a uphill battle but this title will not leave my waist. I worked too hard for this. I love my life right now'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lappi Dar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berry Bluethurty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hunting Song - Korpiklaani. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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199 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lappi Dar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Berry Bluethurty!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bluethurty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dar in his tracks.
It looks like Lappi Dar has been cut.
Dar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bluethurty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dar somewhat.
Dar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab from Bluethurty misses.
Bluethurty drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Berry Bluethurty has been cut.
Dar fails with a takedown attempt.
A cross from Bluethurty lands.
Bluethurty lands a big uppercut and Dar crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dar looks OK. Bluethurty waves Dar back to his feet!
Dar is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Bluethurty misses.
Oh Dar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bluethurty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dar circles away quickly and effectively.
Dar shoots in for a takedown but Bluethurty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Bluethurty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lappi Dar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bluethurty grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Dar takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Bluethurty cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Berry Bluethurty!
A determined Berry Bluethurty didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Mayflower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Punisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Punisher acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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242 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Larry Mayflower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Punisher!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punisher lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Punisher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Punisher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayflower takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mayflower loads up on a big right hand but Punisher slips the punch.
Punisher dips to his left and cracks Mayflower with an uppercut!
Mayflower looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Punisher misses.
Mayflower scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Punisher is looking for a sweep.
Punisher tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mayflower presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Punisher tries to improve his position but Mayflower has taken his back! Mayflower has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Punisher tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mayflower pushes Punisher away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry Mayflower!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Sisyaskez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Kelzenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kane Sisyaskez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angelo Kelzenberg!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sisyaskez tries to move into range but Kelzenberg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Kane Sisyaskez has been cut.
Angelo Kelzenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelzenberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sisyaskez.
Kelzenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelzenberg loads up on a big right hand but Sisyaskez slips the punch.
Sisyaskez moves away from the strike by Kelzenberg.
Kelzenberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sisyaskez slips a jab from Kelzenberg.
Kelzenberg misses with a few strikes there.
Kelzenberg throws a head kick that misses
and Sisyaskez counters with a two punch combo.
Kelzenberg misses with a two punch combination.
Kelzenberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sisyaskez's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Kelzenberg misses.
Kelzenberg misses with a hook.
Sisyaskez is looking to counter punch.
A punch combination from Kelzenberg misses.
Kelzenberg has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelzenberg misses with an elbow strike.
Kelzenberg manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Sisyaskez blocks the low kick.
Sisyaskez drops his hands momentarily and Kelzenberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good exchange - Kelzenberg coming out on top.
Sisyaskez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sisyaskez is rocked!
The fighters circling - Kelzenberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kelzenberg throws the left hand but Sisyaskez avoids the punch easily.
Kelzenberg throws a leg kick but Sisyaskez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kelzenberg lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sisyaskez falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kelzenberg dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Kelzenberg!
Angelo Kelzenberg is the new heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vova Klimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piet Kriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vova Klimov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vova Klimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piet Kriel!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klimov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Klimov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kriel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Kriel does no damage.
Kriel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Klimov circles away.
Klimov cracks Kriel with a big right hand and Kriel goes down!
Kriel is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klimov wants to stand but Kriel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kriel is still in real trouble! Can Klimov finish him?
Kriel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kriel seems to have recovered his senses.
Kriel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Klimov wants to control from the top but Kriel keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Klimov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Klimov is looking to stand up but Kriel won't let him.
Klimov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kriel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kriel drives through and clinches with Klimov against the cage.
Kriel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klimov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vova Klimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piet Kriel.
Kriel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Klimov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
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.
Klimov lands a big shot that drops Kriel! Can he finish him?
Kriel is rocked!
Klimov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klimov is stalling in the full guard.
Klimov wants to stand and escape but instead Kriel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Klimov looking to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kriel working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Klimov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kriel stands up from Klimov's guard - Kriel perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kriel shoots in and drives through. Klimov sprawls well.
Klimov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kriel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kriel wants to control but Klimov is keeping him busy.
Klimov is looking to reverse the position.
Kriel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Klimov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Klimov is looking to reverse the position.
Klimov is trying to get back to his feet.
Klimov wants to control but Kriel postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kriel tries for a kimura but Klimov is defending well.
Kriel stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Klimov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kriel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klimov rushes Kriel and presses him up against the cage.
Klimov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Klimov lands with a right to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kriel goes for a takedown attempt but Klimov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kriel looks for a takedown but Klimov sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vova Klimov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Klimov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kriel tries for a takedown but Klimov manages to get underhooks.
Klimov lands a nice uppercut.
Klimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Klimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kriel backwards.
Kriel wants a takedown.
Kriel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Klimov smiles and moves away.
Vova Klimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piet Kriel.
Kriel tries to get into range but Klimov steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kriel! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Klimov scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vova Klimov!
Vova Klimov 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.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Tarasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eindria Chao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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30
215 lbs
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Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Tarasov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eindria Chao!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarasov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tarasov misses with a series of wild punches.
Chao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tarasov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tarasov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chao throws out the jab.
Chao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chao cracks Tarasov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chao throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarasov.
Tarasov defending well as Chao loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarasov shoots in looking for a takedown but Chao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tarasov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chao stuffs the takedown attempt from Tarasov. Tarasov gets slowly back to his feet.
Chao scores with a nice right hand.
Tarasov throws a series of punches but Chao moves out of range.
Chao gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tarasov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tarasov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tarasov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tarasov tries to free his leg and advance position but Chao is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chao looking for a sweep. Not yet Chao, not yet.
Chao trying to control the position.
Tarasov drops back looking for a leg! Chao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chao manages to kick Tarasov off! Tarasov jumps back into Chao's guard.
Chao keeping full guard, as Tarasov tries to pass.
Tarasov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tarasov trying to control but Chao is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tarasov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chao is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tarasov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tarasov tries for a kimura but Chao is defending well.
Tarasov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chao is trying to get back to half guard.
Tarasov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The strikes coming from Tarasov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarasov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tarasov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tarasov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Tarasov dominated that round.
That's time! Tarasov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarasov shoots in for a takedown but Chao shows good takedown defense.
Chao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tarasov.
Tarasov dives in and grabs Chao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chao pushes down on Tarasov's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Tarasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarasov misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Chao to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov shoots for a takedown but Chao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tarasov shoots in looking for a takedown. Chao tries to sprawl out of it but Tarasov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Tarasov with that takedown attempt.
Chao throws a looping overhand right but Tarasov ducks down to avoid it.
Chao rushes Tarasov and presses him up against the cage.
Chao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tarasov up against the cage.
Chao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tarasov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chao walks away with a smile on his face. Tarasov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tarasov takes a swing at Chao's ribcage but misses.
Chao is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tarasov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chao defends well and Tarasov ends up having to push Chao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tarasov drives through with a takedown into Chao's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov wants to control from the top but Chao keeps moving.
Tarasov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tarasov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chao defending well though.
Chao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tarasov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tarasov is trying to work for a kimura but Chao is defending well.
Chao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarasov is working away from the top position though.
Ivan Tarasov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chao is in trouble now - Tarasov has advanced to mount!
Chao tries to hold on but Tarasov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chao is looking to escape.
Chao blocking the ground and pound.
Tarasov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chao is surviving well by controlling Tarasov's body position as best he can.
Tarasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chao can do to turn this around?
Chao tries to lock up and control but Tarasov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tarasov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tarasov throwing strikes here but Chao is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tarasov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Chao is desperately trying to improve his position but Tarasov has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarasov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chao manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tarasov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Chao is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Tarasov!
Ivan Tarasov retains his light heavyweight title!
Ivan Tarasov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mohito Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alk Manik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinny Bronson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alk Manik!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson scores with a jab.
Manik moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bronson steps into range and cracks Manik with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Manik flops backwards and Bronson dives into his guard looking to finish!
Manik is rocked!
Bronson 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Manik is trying to keep Bronson in close.
Manik working for a triangle but Bronson defends it easily.
Bronson drops back looking for a leg! Manik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manik manages to kick Bronson off! Bronson jumps back into Manik's guard.
Bronson passes Manik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bronson trying to control from half guard but Manik is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manik defends it well.
Manik wants to get back to full guard.
Manik punching from the bottom.
Bronson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manik is looking to control Bronson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manik avoid being mounted?
Manik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manik sees it coming and defends easily.
Bronson is working for a kimura but Manik is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is looking for a kimura but Manik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bronson to get the leverage.
Manik actively working from the bottom here.
Bronson seems to be working for a kimura but Manik defends the submission attempt.
Bronson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Manik missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is looking for a kimura but Manik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bronson to get the leverage.
Manik looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bronson passes into side control!
Bronson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bronson is trying to get an arm triangle but Manik is defending well.
Bronson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manik knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bronson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Manik is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinny Bronson!
Vinny Bronson retains his welterweight title!
Vinny Bronson very nearly forgot to thank Mohito Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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