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HFC 28:Tripplet vs Will Wester PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Raul Lorenzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenzo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Drago kicks Lorenzo off and gets back to his feet.
Drago has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lorenzo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lorenzo dives in and grabs Drago's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drago pushes down on Lorenzo's head and hops out.
Lorenzo sets himself, and Drago steps forward looking for the clinch! Lorenzo avoids it this time.
Lorenzo misses with a takedown
and Drago counters with a crisp one two that drops Lorenzo! Drago thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lorenzo to his feet! Lorenzo is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lorenzo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Lorenzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lorenzo has his takedown stuffed
and Drago counters by clinching up.
Lorenzo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Drago will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lorenzo up against the cage.
Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lorenzo tries to keep at a distance but Drago has taken the fight into the clinch.
Drago leaning against his opponent.
Drago manages to pull guard.
Lorenzo trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo has gone for a leg lock! Drago slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lorenzo's guard.
Drago is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drago is pushing down on Lorenzo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lorenzo is fighting to maintain full guard but Drago has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lorenzo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drago pulls his head out easily.
Lorenzo is looking for a sweep. Drago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drago controlling the pace.
Drago wants to free his trapped foot but Lorenzo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lorenzo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Drago is on him like a limpet, forcing Lorenzo back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo tries for a takedown but Drago manages to get underhooks.
Drago prevents the takedown attempt.
Lorenzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lorenzo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Drago prevents it.
Lorenzo tries for a takedown but Drago manages to get underhooks.
Drago turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Drago manages to end up in side control.
Lorenzo is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lorenzo tries to bench press Drago off him but Drago keeps the position.
Lorenzo is not content to let Drago control the position.
Lorenzo is looking for a sweep.
Lorenzo is not content to let Drago control the position.
Lorenzo is looking to regain half guard here but Drago keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Drago off and has taken his back!
Drago tries to escape the position.
Lorenzo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Drago has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Drago wants to control his opponent's hands but Lorenzo gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lorenzo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lorenzo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Drago has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lorenzo is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Drago is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raul Lorenzo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Last King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Anara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes into the arena with i just want it all blaring out of the sound system. Anara has chosen Kyrgyz Biyi as his entrance music. The key to victory for Last King has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Last King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Anara!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a head kick that half lands.
Anara drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Anara stands up and beckons King to his feet.
King goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Ruslan Anara has been cut.
Anara takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Anara is rocked!
A head kick misses from King.
Anara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anara has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but King regains guard immediately.
King manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Anara clinches with his opponent.
Anara has clasped his hands together around King's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
King is trying to get back to half guard.
Anara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is looking to regain half guard here but Anara keeps moving and retains side control.
Anara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anara tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
King sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Anara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anara is looking for a kimura here.
King manages to get to full guard.
Anara trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Anara gets to his feet. King looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
King throws a head kick that misses.
Anara takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
King looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anara turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Anara goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, King rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anara's guard! Nice work there by King!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anara looks winded!
King stands up and waves to Anara to follow him.
King connects with a single shot there.
Anara takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anara closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. King did well to prevent Anara getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anara lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
King wants to improve his position but Anara is controlling well.
Anara wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Anara wants to pass to mount but King is defending the position.
King is trying to stand back up but Anara is controlling him
Anara is working for a submission of some sort.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anara.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anara is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Last King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Anara's cut.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
King misses with a head kick.
No luck for Anara with that takedown attempt.
Anara dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
King throws a head kick but Anara moves out of range.
Anara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well.
Anara bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
King sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
King is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anara is controlling him.
Anara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is looking to stand up but Anara isn't so interested in that idea.
Anara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anara is breathing heavily.
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anara looking to sit in guard and control but King gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anara has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.
King stands up and waves to Anara to follow him.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anara shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
Last King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Anara.
King misses with a head kick.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anara can do to turn this around?
Anara with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Anara is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anara avoids the head kick by King.
Anara swings for the body but King moves out of range.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anara.
Last King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anara has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
Anara is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Anara blocks a head kick by King.
Anara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but King defends well and Anara ends up having to push King into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anara fails with the takedown.
Anara seems to have recovered his senses.
King misses with a head kick.
King is looking to clinch but Anara is avoiding it.
Anara pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
King tries to break free but Anara pushes him back against the cage.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
Anara is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anara changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Anara tries to counter it with a takedown but King pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anara has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anara back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
King tests Anara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Last King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Anara closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. Anara pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King throws a head kick but Anara moves out of range.
Anara changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. King looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
King throws Anara to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anara shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Anara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King tries to clinch but Anara moves out of range.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King gets caught flat footed, as Anara shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Last King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anara has passed into side control.
Anara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. King knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
King wants to get back to his feet.
Anara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
King is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Last King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Anara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Anara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anara fails with a takedown attempt.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Anara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
King throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Anara looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
Last King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Anara.
King lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
King cracks Anara with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anara can pounce on him.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anara shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
King pushes Anara off and gets back to his feet.
King lands a head kick. Anara smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Anara throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. King tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anara is in King's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anara drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Anara off! Anara jumps back into King's guard.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anara connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anara 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.
King wants to stand and escape but Anara is having none of it.
Anara works over King with some ground and pound from guard.
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anara is aware though and is defending well.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
Anara trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Anara controlling from the top position.
Anara drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Anara off! Anara jumps back into King's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anara is in close to King's body, working some short punches and elbows.
King scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anara.
King throws Anara to one side and escapes!
Anara drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anara looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anara has gone for a leg lock! King slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anara's guard.
Anara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King wants to pass the guard but Anara is keeping the position.
Last King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruslan Anara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Last King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Last King!
As Last King got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: first of all i would like to thanks the MMAtycoon for having me here and to my opponent for giving the fans a wonderful fight ., my opponent is tough and smart but at the end the more powerfull fighter wins the fight and thats me so everybody thank you., thank you so much'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Myles Draiman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennedy has chosen Alter Bridge - The Damage Done as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myles Draiman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draiman scores with a jab.
Draiman lands with an uppercut that bounces Kennedy off the cage and back into range.
Draiman thuds a left hand into Kennedy's body.
Kennedy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kennedy shoots in looking for a takedown but Draiman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kennedy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Draiman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Draiman rushes Kennedy and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Draiman.
Kennedy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Draiman smiles and moves away.
Draiman looks to land a combination. Kennedy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Mark Kennedy has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Draiman 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.
Kennedy is rocked!
Draiman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kennedy momentarily.
Kennedy is still on wobbly legs! Can Draiman finish him?
Draiman closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kennedy seems to have recovered his senses.
Kennedy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Draiman pushes Kennedy off looking to stand but Kennedy dives back in and keeps control.
Kennedy is controlling the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Draiman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Draiman connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draiman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kennedy under the eye.
Draiman drives through and clinches with Kennedy against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Draiman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kennedys head.
Kennedy takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Draiman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Draiman moves into the clinch.
Kennedy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kennedy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Draiman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kennedy's guard.
Kennedy pulls Draiman in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draiman is looking to stand up but Kennedy won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kennedy has a closed guard, preventing Draiman from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Draiman postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kennedy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Myles Draiman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy moves to clinch but Draiman breaks away
and Draiman counters with a nice uppercut.
Kennedy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Draiman misses with the combination.
Kennedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Draiman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Draiman throws a low kick, looking for Kennedy's leg but Kennedy calmly moves out of range.
Kennedy with the counter takedown but Draiman avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Draiman.
Draiman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Draiman throws a right hand that Kennedy ducks under and follows up with a left that Kennedy also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Draiman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Kennedy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Draiman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kennedy momentarily.
Draiman's corner calls for a 1-2. Draiman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kennedy shoots and misses
and Draiman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kennedy throws a wild hook but Draiman just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Kennedy gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Draiman raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myles Draiman!
Myles Draiman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kid Cudi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Brindle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cudi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Prayer. Kid Cudi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dennis Brindle's chin.
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150 lbs
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147 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Kid Cudi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dennis Brindle!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Brindle with that takedown attempt.
Cudi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brindle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cudi's waist but Cudi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brindle off to one side.
Cudi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been told by Cudi's head coaches at LOD: Black Label that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brindle closes the distance and clinches.
Brindle is trying to break the clinch but Cudi has him pressed against the cage.
Brindle blocks an uppercut.
Cudi prevents Brindle from breaking the clinch.
Brindle misses with some punches.
Cudi breaks the clinch.
Brindle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brindle's guard.
Cudi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cudi wants to pass the guard but Brindle is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cudi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cudi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cudi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cudi looking to pass the guard.
Cudi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cudi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brindle wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cudi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brindle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brindle is looking to stand up but Cudi isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cudi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brindle defends it nicely.
Brindle connects with a nice looking jab.
Brindle throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cudi avoids the body shot from Brindle.
Cudi stuffs the takedown.
Kid Cudi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Brindle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cudi.
Cudi has a takedown stuffed.
Cudi closes the distance and clinches up with Brindle, looking for a takedown. Cudi pushes Brindle against the cage but Brindle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brindle.
Cudi walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brindle shoots in looking for a takedown but Cudi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brindle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cudi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brindle misses with a double jab
and Cudi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cudi.
Cudi advances position into side control!
Cudi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Brindle wants to control but Cudi postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cudi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brindle is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Cudi 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.
Brindle slips a jab from Cudi.
Cudi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brindle dives in for a single leg takedown but Cudi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cudi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brindle misses the jab.
Brindle closes the distance and clinches up with Cudi, looking for a takedown. Brindle pushes Cudi against the cage but Cudi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cudi doesn't manage to clinch there - Brindle circles away.
Brindle is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kid Cudi is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cudi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cudi wants it to stay on the feet.
Cudi attempts a counter takedown but Brindle avoids it well and moves away.
Kid Cudi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Brindle.
Cudi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cudi takes one to the side of the head.
Cudi is looking to clinch but Brindle is avoiding it.
Cudi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brindle has his takedown stuffed
so Cudi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cudi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brindle is looking for a sweep.
Brindle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cudi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cudi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cudi is looking to take a break and control but Brindle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cudi lands a nice short elbow.
Brindle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cudi.
Cudi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brindle is not content to let Cudi control the position.
Cudi not doing much here.
Cudi wants to free his trapped foot but Brindle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brindle is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cudi trying to control from Brindle's half guard. Brindle has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cudi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cudi trying to control the position from guard on top but Brindle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cudi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brindle can do to turn this around?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brindle holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A punch combination from Brindle misses.
Cudi moves forwards but Brindle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brindle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cudi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cudi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cudi stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brindle keeping control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Cudi dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Brindle throws a lazy uppercut
and Cudi counters with a left and a right that stings Brindle.
Cudi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brindle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cudi counters with a three punch combo that has Brindle backing up. Brindle nods at Cudi to acknowledge the strikes.
Brindle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cudi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brindle sprawls and moves away.
Brindle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brindle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cudi counters with a big head kick but Brindle shrugs it off.
Brindle tries to clinch but Cudi is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brindle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kid Cudi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brindle misses with a body punch
and Cudi counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cudi dodges the punch combination from Brindle.
Brindle misses with a right hand
and Cudi counters with a two punch combo.
Brindle misses with an uppercut
and Cudi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice sprawl there from Cudi as Brindle shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Cudi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brindle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brindle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kid Cudi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Brindle.
Cudi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brindle's waist but Brindle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cudi off to one side.
Brindle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cudi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cudi blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brindle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cudi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cudi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brindle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cudi is fending him off so far but Brindle persists. Nope, Cudi circles away and we're back to standing.
Brindle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cudi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cudi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cudi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cudi trying to control but Brindle is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cudi is looking to pass into half guard but Brindle pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brindle is in guard.
Cudi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cudi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brindle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cudi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brindle's guard.
Cudi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cudi wants to control from the top but Brindle keeps moving.
Cudi controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cudi throws a big right hand that misses.
Brindle keeping moving, preventing Cudi from controlling successfully.
Cudi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kid Cudi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brindle keeping moving, preventing Cudi from controlling successfully.
Cudi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dennis Brindle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cudi looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Cudi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cudi, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Cudi!
A very excited looking Kid Cudi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Punisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andwele Rashid Mposi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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269 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Punisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andwele Rashid Mposi!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punisher lands a slapping body shot.
Rashid Mposi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Punisher.
Punisher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rashid Mposi scores with a kick to the body.
Punisher takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Punisher lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Punisher.
Rashid Mposi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Punisher tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rashid Mposi!
Rashid Mposi scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punisher misses with a body shot
and Rashid Mposi counters with an inside leg kick.
Rashid Mposi moves into the clinch successfully.
Rashid Mposi stalling the fight.
Rashid Mposi blocks an uppercut.
Rashid Mposi slowing the pace effectively.
Punisher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punisher tries to break the clinch but Rashid Mposi is controlling the position.
Rashid Mposi keeps control of Punisher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rashid Mposi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Punisher.
Rashid Mposi scores a nice knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rashid Mposi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Punisher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Punisher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees to the body from Rashid Mposi.
Punisher is breathing heavily.
Rashid Mposi taking a breather.
Rashid Mposi stalling against the cage.
Rashid Mposi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Rashid Mposi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punisher sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Punisher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rashid Mposi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rashid Mposi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rashid Mposi lands a nice shot that snaps Punisher's head back.
Punisher on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rashid Mposi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Punisher misses with a left hand
and Rashid Mposi counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Rashid Mposi.
A telegraphed right hand from Punisher misses the target.
Rashid Mposi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rashid Mposi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Punisher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rashid Mposi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rashid Mposi. Punisher shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punisher misses with an uppercut
and Rashid Mposi counters by clinching up.
Rashid Mposi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Rashid Mposi.
Rashid Mposi is struggling to control the position.
Rashid Mposi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rashid Mposi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Punisher blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from Rashid Mposi.
We've been informed that Rashid Mposi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rashid Mposi lands with a short shot to the head.
Rashid Mposi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rashid Mposi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punisher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punisher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rashid Mposi counters with a good, hard body kick but Punisher shrugs it off.
Punisher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rashid Mposi scores with a jab. Punisher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Punisher takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body kick there by Rashid Mposi.
Rashid Mposi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Punisher will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rashid Mposi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rashid Mposi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Punisher backs up against the cage.
Rashid Mposi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punisher.
Rashid Mposi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rashid Mposi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rashid Mposi lands with a nice combination. Punisher backs away looking to recover.
Rashid Mposi moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andwele Rashid Mposi dominated that round.
That's time! Punisher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Punisher takes a kick to the side of the head.
A big left from Rashid Mposi misses.
Rashid Mposi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Punisher's head backwards.
Rashid Mposi slips a jab from Punisher.
Punisher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Punisher digs a good body shot into Rashid Mposi's ribs.
Rashid Mposi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Punisher. That did some damage!
Rashid Mposi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rashid Mposi.
The Punisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Punisher crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rashid Mposi - the referee stops the clock and Punisher gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rashid Mposi. Punisher manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rashid Mposi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Punisher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rashid Mposi at a distance.
Rashid Mposi misses the shot to the body.
Andwele Rashid Mposi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rashid Mposi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Punisher on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rashid Mposi dips to his left and cracks Punisher with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punisher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rashid Mposi. Rashid Mposi obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rashid Mposi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Punisher is looking to wear down Rashid Mposi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rashid Mposi lands a nice looking body kick.
Donk. Punisher catches Rashid Mposi right on the button with a cross.
Punisher misses with an uppercut.
Punisher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rashid Mposi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rashid Mposi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rashid Mposi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rashid Mposi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Punisher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rashid Mposi.
Rashid Mposi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Punisher on the side of the head.
Rashid Mposi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Punisher takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punisher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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 misses with a double jab
and Rashid Mposi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rashid Mposi scores with a push kick.
Rashid Mposi scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Punisher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rashid Mposi.
Punisher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rashid Mposi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rashid Mposi takes a swing at Punisher's ribcage but misses.
Punisher looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice jab there from Rashid Mposi.
Punisher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rashid Mposi tries to clinch but Punisher moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Punisher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Punisher is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rashid Mposi stalling against the cage.
Rashid Mposi breaks from the clinch.
Punisher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rashid Mposi was well out of range. Poor timing from Punisher.
Rashid Mposi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Punisher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rashid Mposi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Punisher.
Punisher misses with a body shot.
Rashid Mposi scores with a kick to the body.
Rashid Mposi scores with a nice body kick.
Good exchange - Rashid Mposi coming out on top.
Rashid Mposi throws a right hand that Punisher ducks under and follows up with a left that Punisher also avoids with ease.
Punisher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rashid Mposi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Punishers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rashid Mposi throws a front kick that sends Punisher stumbling back into the cage.
Rashid Mposi lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rashid Mposi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Punisher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rashid Mposi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rashid Mposi takes a swing at Punisher's ribcage but misses.
Rashid Mposi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Punisher's hands.
Rashid Mposi lands a front kick.
Rashid Mposi is looking to clinch.
Rashid Mposi scores with a body shot.
Punisher throws out a loose jab but Rashid Mposi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rashid Mposi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rashid Mposi throws a leg kick which misses Punisher's front leg but catches the back leg as Punisher tries to avoid it.
Punisher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andwele Rashid Mposi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Punisher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Rashid Mposi does no damage.
Rashid Mposi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Punisher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Rashid Mposi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rashid Mposi tries to clinch but Punisher moves out of range.
Punisher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Punisher punishes Rashid Mposi's body with a nice straight punch.
Rashid Mposi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Punisher momentarily.
Punisher thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punisher looks to land a left hand but Rashid Mposi moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Punisher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rashid Mposi.
Rashid Mposi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punisher.
Punisher fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punisher misses with a double jab
and Rashid Mposi counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rashid Mposi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Punisher.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rashid Mposi.
Rashid Mposi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Punisher.
Punisher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Punisher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rashid Mposi.
Punisher misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Rashid Mposi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rashid Mposi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Rashid Mposi.
Punisher goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Rashid Mposi.
Rashid Mposi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rashid Mposi tries to close the distance and clinch but Punisher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rashid Mposi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Punisher.
Rashid Mposi flicks out a counter leg kick but Punisher steps away.
Punisher thuds a left hand into Rashid Mposi's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rashid Mposi.
Rashid Mposi lands a really nice looking cross but Punisher seems unphased.
Rashid Mposi lands a leg kick that knocks Punisher off balance momentarily.
Punisher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Punisher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rashid Mposi can pounce on him.
Rashid Mposi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Punisher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Punisher fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punisher misses with a looping right.
Rashid Mposi closes the distance and clinches.
Punisher has had enough of the clinch but Rashid Mposi keeps him there for the moment.
Punisher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rashid Mposi stalling against the cage.
Rashid Mposi working Punisher over with knees to the body.
Punisher working aggressively here.
Rashid Mposi lands a right hand.
Andwele Rashid Mposi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rashid Mposi breaks from the clinch.
Rashid Mposi lands a jab to the nose.
Punisher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Punisher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punisher misses with a few strikes there.
Rashid Mposi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Punisher. That did some damage!
Rashid Mposi feints and then cracks Punisher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Punisher down.
Punisher has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rashid Mposi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Rashid Mposi misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Rashid Mposi.
Punisher throws a series of punches but Rashid Mposi moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Rashid Mposi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Punisher doesn't seem phased though.
Punisher's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rashid Mposi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Punisher scrambles back to his feet.
Rashid Mposi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Punisher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both fighters circling a little - Rashid Mposi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Punisher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Punisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andwele Rashid Mposi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Punisher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andwele Rashid Mposi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rashid Mposi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andwele Rashid Mposi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baruch Yehuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski comes to the cage accompanied by Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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258 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baruch Yehuda!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yehuda misses the body punch
and Arlovski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arlovski drives through and clinches with Yehuda against the cage.
Yehuda has a couple of punches blocked by Arlovski.
Arlovski manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arlovski scores with a sloppy right hand. Yehuda should have avoided that one.
Yehuda defending well as Arlovski loads up on a big left hand.
Arlovski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arlovski misses with an uppercut.
Yehuda throws a looping overhand right but Arlovski ducks down to avoid it.
Yehuda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yehuda throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Andrey Arlovski has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Arlovski misses its intended target.
Arlovski throws a lazy right hand but Yehuda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yehuda's coach down at Barbell Brigade was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yehuda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yehuda lands with a shot to the body.
Yehuda throws a right and a left that Arlovski avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Arlovski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yehuda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arlovski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yehuda.
Yehuda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arlovski jabs Yehuda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yehuda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good exchange - Yehuda coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yehuda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arlovski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baruch Yehuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlovski throws a body punch but Yehuda moves out of range.
Yehuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Arlovski misses the target.
Yehuda misses the shot to the body.
Arlovski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A lazy left from Yehuda finds it's target.
Arlovski tries to clinch up but Yehuda circles away and keeps his distance.
Yehuda throws a jab but it's blocked by Arlovski.
Yehuda throws a jab when Arlovski was well out of range.
Arlovski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Baruch Yehuda has been cut.
Arlovski cracks a nice hook into Yehuda's ribs.
Yehuda looks winded!
Arlovski cracks Yehuda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yehuda is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Arlovski has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Arlovski batters Yehuda with a massive right followed by a huge left! Yehuda is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Arlovski lands a final crushing right hand to drop Yehuda to the mat with a gruesome thud! Arlovski is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrey Arlovski!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andrey Arlovski waved his t-shirt featuring Mohito Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Groenveld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evandro Guedes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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292 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stefan Groenveld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evandro Guedes!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guedes misses the shot to the body.
Groenveld throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Evandro Guedes has been cut.
Groenveld throws a body punch but Guedes moves out of range.
Guedes with the counter takedown but Groenveld avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Guedes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Groenveld. Guedes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Groenveld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guedes.
Groenveld throws an overhand right that lands on Guedes's shoulder, as Guedes tries to avoid the shot.
Guedes with the counter takedown but Groenveld avoids it easily.
Groenveld looks to throw the jab but Guedes is out of range.
Groenveld looks to score with a jab to the body but Guedes is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guedes throws a body punch but Groenveld moves out of range.
Groenveld throwing a counter right hand but Guedes manages to avoid it.
Groenveld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Groenveld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guedes.
Groenveld appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Groenveld throws a looping overhand right but Guedes ducks down to avoid it.
Guedes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Groenveld defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guedes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Groenveld thows a left - swing and a miss!
Groenveld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guedes manages to avoid it.
Groenveld throws a hook but Guedes avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Guedes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Groenveld looks to score with a jab to the body but Guedes is just out of range.
Groenveld takes a swing at Guedes's ribcage but misses.
Groenveld walks into a stiff left hand from Guedes.
Groenveld throws a big shot that misses.
Groenveld is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guedes.
Guedes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Groenveld misses the shot to the body.
Guedes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Guedes lands with an uppercut that bounces Groenveld off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guedes cracks Groenveld with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Guedes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Groenveld to stand back up!
Groenveld is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guedes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Groenveld.
Groenveld throws a looping overhand right but Guedes ducks down to avoid it.
Guedes misses with a looping right.
Groenveld throws a lazy uppercut
and Guedes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oh Groenveld is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Groenveld is trying to stand back up but Guedes is controlling him
Groenveld seems to have got his legs back now.
Groenveld wants to control but Guedes is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Groenveld is looking for a sweep. Guedes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guedes wants to free his trapped foot but Groenveld is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Groenveld looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Groenveld has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groenveld tries to roll over but Guedes keeps him under control.
Groenveld wants to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Guedes walks into a left hand.
Groenveld takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Guedes.
Guedes needs to keep his hands up - Groenveld had a free shot at his head there.
Groenveld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guedes was well out of range. Poor timing from Groenveld.
Guedes throws a body punch but Groenveld moves out of range.
Groenveld misses the shot to the body.
Guedes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guedes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Guedes.
Guedes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guedes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Groenveld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guedes moves away.
Groenveld moves out of range as Guedes strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guedes moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evandro Guedes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evandro Guedes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Guedes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Groenveld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Groenveld punishes Guedes's body with a nice straight punch.
Guedes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Groenveld.
Groenveld doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guedes lands an overhand right.
Groenveld bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Guedes lands with a nice body punch.
Groenveld takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Groenveld misses with a looping right.
Guedes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Groenveld defends it well.
Guedes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guedes misses with a wild body shot.
Groenveld misses with an uppercut.
Guedes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Groenveld.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenveld throws a jab but it's blocked by Guedes.
Guedes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Groenveld takes a swing at Guedes's ribcage but misses.
Groenveld throws a lazy right hand but Guedes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Guedes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Groenveld.
A little feinted left hand from Groenveld on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Groenveld swings for the body but Guedes moves out of range.
Guedes defending well as Groenveld loads up on a big left hand.
Groenveld checks a leg kick.
Groenveld lunges at Guedes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Guedes's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Groenveld. Guedes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Groenveld. Guedes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Groenveld. Guedes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Groenveld throws a body punch but Guedes moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groenveld throws a body punch but Guedes moves out of range.
Groenveld's corner calls for a 1-2. Groenveld obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Groenveld throws a body punch but Guedes moves out of range.
Groenveld misses with a hook.
Guedes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Groenveld swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Guedes - just one landing.
Groenveld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Groenveld misses with a body shot.
Guedes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Guedes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Groenveld.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guedes lands a big uppercut and Groenveld crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Groenveld looks OK. Guedes waves Groenveld back to his feet!
Groenveld darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groenveld looks to land a left hand but Guedes moved out of range nicely.
Groenveld throws a body shot but no joy.
Guedes slips under a jab.
Groenveld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guedes.
Groenveld throws a big shot that misses.
Guedes jabs at Groenveld's body.
Evandro Guedes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guedes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Groenveld throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Guedes.
Guedes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Groenveld.
Guedes feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Groenveld throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guedes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groenveld missing with a left hand there. Guedes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Guedes. Those never looked like landing.
Guedes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Groenveld was well out of range. Poor timing from Guedes.
Guedes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch combination from Guedes misses.
Guedes moves out of range of the strikes.
Guedes drops his hands momentarily and Groenveld takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Groenveld looks to score with a jab to the body but Guedes is just out of range.
Stefan Groenveld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Groenveld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guedes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Guedes misses the target.
Guedes throws an overhand right that lands on Groenveld's shoulder, as Groenveld tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Groenveld misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Evandro Guedes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Evandro Guedes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Groenveld needs to keep his hands up - Guedes had a free shot at his head there.
Groenveld uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guedes.
Guedes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guedes throws the left hand but Groenveld avoids the punch easily.
Groenveld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guedes was well out of range. Poor timing from Groenveld.
Groenveld misses with a wild body shot.
Groenveld throws an overhand right that lands on Guedes's shoulder, as Guedes tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Groenveld misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Groenveld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guedes avoids the body shot from Groenveld.
Groenveld moves away from the strike by Guedes.
Groenveld swings away with a body shot that misses
and Guedes counters with a shoot takedown. Groenveld fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guedes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guedes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Groenveld keeping moving, preventing Guedes from controlling successfully.
Groenveld working a defensive guard here.
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.
Guedes wants to get up but he can't break Groenveld's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Groenveld has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guedes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guedes sends Groenveld crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Guedes is motioning to the referee to let Groenveld up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Guedes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Groenveld moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groenveld throws a lazy right hand but Guedes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Groenveld swings for the body but Guedes moves out of range.
Guedes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Groenveld throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guedes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Groenveld just misses with a punch to the body.
Groenveld throws a body shot but no joy.
Guedes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Groenveld.
Groenveld ducks under a wild hook from Guedes.
Groenveld was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Groenveld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guedes cracks Groenveld with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Groenveld looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Guedes finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Groenveld takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guedes punishes Groenveld's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Guedes. Beautiful body shot.
Guedes wobbles Groenveld with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Guedes dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Groenveld to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Evandro Guedes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paljas Uneksija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uneksija comes to the cage accompanied by Ozzy Osbourne - Hellraiser. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brian Jensen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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172 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paljas Uneksija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uneksija throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uneksija misses with a series of wild punches.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Uneksija avoids it easily.
Uneksija misses with a hook. Jensen ducked under it nicely.
Uneksija finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Uneksija as he connects with a hook.
Uneksija scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uneksija getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jensen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jensen wants a takedown but no success here.
Uneksija breaks from the clinch.
Uneksija looks to score with a jab to the body but Jensen is just out of range.
Jensen shoots in looking for a takedown. Uneksija tries to sprawl out of it but Jensen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uneksija manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Uneksija tries to bum rush Jensen with a series of wild strikes but Jensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uneksija buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Uneksija's head coaches at Barbell Brigade that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jensen shoots in for a double leg but Uneksija sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paljas Uneksija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Jensen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uneksija lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Uneksija.
A punch lands to the side of Jensen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uneksija fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Uneksija misses.
Uneksija is looking to chop away at Jensen's legs.
Jensen moves out of range of the strikes.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Uneksija pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A combination from Uneksija does no damage.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Uneksija defends it well.
Jensen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab, jab by Uneksija - just one landing.
Uneksija throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jensen.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Uneksija avoids it easily.
Uneksija throws a leg kick
so Jensen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jensen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jensen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jensen advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen is looking to take a break and control but Uneksija is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jensen is trying to get an arm triangle but Uneksija is defending well.
Jensen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Uneksija's legs.
Jensen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Uneksija is trying to escape and Jensen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Uneksija is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jensen! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Jensen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Nemkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Glanville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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202 lbs
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Nemkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Terrance Glanville!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Glanville as he jumps to the side.
Nemkov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Glanville!
Glanville told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Glanville defending against the ground and pound.
Glanville is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Glanville tries to improve position but can't.
Glanville is trying to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Glanville can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov is looking to take a break and control but Glanville is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nemkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Glanville is trying to control Nemkov's posture but Nemkov avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemkov is looking to take a break and control but Glanville is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Glanville tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nemkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Glanville is trying to buck Nemkov off.
Glanville defending against the ground and pound.
Glanville wants to control but Nemkov postures up.
Nemkov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Glanville has escaped the position, nice work there.
Glanville is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Glanville is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nemkov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nemkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Glanville, who protects the arm well.
Glanville wants to control but Nemkov postures up.
Nemkov lands some shots froms side control.
Glanville is trying to escape the position but Nemkov is controlling the position.
Nemkov is trying to ground and pound but Glanville uses the momentary lack of control by Nemkov to regain half guard.
Glanville is trying to control but can't.
Nemkov is nestled in close to Glanville, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Glanville is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nemkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nemkov throwing shots but Glanville is blocking nicely.
Glanville is looking to escape.
Glanville is staying active underneath Nemkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nemkov seems to be looking for submissions.
Glanville avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nemkov.
Nemkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Glanville defending well though.
Glanville is trying to stand back up but Nemkov is controlling him
Glanville manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nemkov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Glanville throws a punch but it's blocked by Nemkov.
Glanville escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glanville throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nemkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glanville throws out a loose jab but Nemkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glanville connects with a body shot that sends Nemkov's belly button to the back.
Glanville throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nemkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Glanville scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glanville scores with a jab to the head.
Nemkov dodges the punch combination from Glanville.
Nemkov throws a head kick that misses.
Glanville paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nemkov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Glanville to the ground. Nemkov is now in Glanville's guard.
Glanville is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Glanville trying to control the position here.
Nemkov landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Terrance Glanville will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nemkov shoots in for a takedown but Glanville shows good takedown defense.
Nemkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nemkov tries to land a front kick but Glanville steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nemkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nemkov blocks a head kick by Glanville.
Nemkov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Glanville sprawls and moves away.
Glanville takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nemkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Glanville is out of range and Nemkov settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Glanville's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nemkov drops his hands momentarily and Glanville takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Glanville throws a right and a left that Nemkov avoids nicely.
Glanville stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Glanville wants it to stay on the feet.
Glanville tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nemkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Nemkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Glanville was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nemkov has been working on his balance at Russian Fighting Community Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Glanville.
Glanville cracks Nemkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nemkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Glanville manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nemkov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Glanville is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glanville pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nemkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Terrance Glanville is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glanville tries to close the distance and clinch but Nemkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oleg Nemkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nemkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glanville.
Nemkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Glanville.
Nemkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Glanville changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Terrance Glanville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glanville. Nemkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nemkov misses with a double jab.
Glanville throws a head kick that misses.
Nemkov tries to counter by clinching up but Glanville breaks away and moves out of range.
Glanville has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nemkov ducks under a wild hook from Glanville.
Glanville has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Glanville scores with a decent looking hook.
Nemkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Glanville ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nemkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Glanville swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glanville scores with a decent looking hook.
Nemkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Glanville tries to bum rush Nemkov with a series of wild strikes but Nemkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nemkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nemkov!
Nemkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Glanville sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nemkov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Nemkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nemkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nemkov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nemkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Glanville cracks Nemkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nemkov misses with a takedown attempt - Glanville sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Glanville looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Glanville swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nemkov.
Nemkov walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glanville scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nemkov misses the shot to the body.
Nemkov throws a right hand that Glanville ducks under and follows up with a left that Glanville also avoids with ease.
Glanville uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Glanville gets caught napping as Nemkov dives in and scores a takedown. Glanville manages to retain guard.
Glanville manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glanville falls off balance throwing a combination
so Nemkov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Glanville is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nemkov stops Glanville from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glanville looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nemkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Glanville is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oleg Nemkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nemkov looking to pass the guard.
Glanville is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nemkov is controlling him.
Nemkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Glanville is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nemkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nemkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glanville is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Nemkov has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Glanville taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oleg Nemkov!
A victorious Oleg Nemkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Tripplet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Will Westernfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Leon Will Westernfield enters the cage!
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150 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Tripplet!
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, Leon Will Westernfield!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tripplet moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tripplet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tripplet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tripplet misses with a straight left.
And Westernfield tries to counter it with a takedown but Tripplet pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Westernfield gets a takedown into half guard.
Tripplet kicks off Westernfield and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tripplet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Tripplet.
Tripplet manages to break the clinch.
Westernfield darts in looking for a takedown but Tripplet gets double underhooks and turns Westernfield into the cage.
We've been told by Tripplet's head coaches at Devils Den New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tripplet lands a slapping body shot.
Westernfield has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Westernfield shoots in and drives through. Tripplet sprawls well.
Westernfield has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Tripplet does it's job there.
Leon Will Westernfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westernfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripplet throws a combination. Westernfield tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Westernfield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tripplet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Westernfield somewhat.
Bruce Tripplet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Will Westernfield.
Danga de danga de dang - Tripplet scores with a four punch combination!
Westernfield is rocked!
Tripplet is pawing at Westernfield, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Westernfield's nose. Westernfield is badly hurt! Tripplet pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Westernfield tries desperately to hold on but Tripplet is relentless in his assault! As Westernfield receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Tripplet away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Tripplet!
Bruce Tripplet retains his featherweight title!
Bruce Tripplet 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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