BRFC 37 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bring Me The Horizon - Can You Feel My Heart. Uriah Barnes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexander Lee's chin.

Barnes
vs
Lee

175 cm
20
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Uriah Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Lee!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lee tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.

Barnes sends Lee crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barnes is motioning to the referee to let Lee up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Lee is rocked!
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!
Barnes connects with a nice cross there... Lee is looking wobbly and Barnes recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Lee to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Barnes jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Uriah Barnes!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stan Dupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Te Shudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stan Dupp could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Te Shudo's chin.

Dupp
vs
Shudo

161 cm
26
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

150 cm
26
142 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Victory! Sports Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stan Dupp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Te Shudo!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dupp connects with a single shot there.
Dupp definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shudo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice cross by Shudo.
Dupp swats away the attempt to clinch by Shudo.
Dupp connects with a body shot that sends Shudo's belly button to the back.
Dupp lands a jab-cross combination.
Shudo looks to land a right hand but Dupp moved out of range.
Shudo misses with a hook.
Shudo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dupp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shudo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dupp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Shudo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dupp, pushing him back against the ropes.
Shudo misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupp tries to break the clinch but Shudo is controlling the position.

Shudo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dupp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dupp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Shudo misses.
Shudo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shudo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Shudo does no damage.

Shudo clinches up against the ropes.
Dupp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dupp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shudo has him pressed against the ropes.
Dupp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Shudo fails to land.
Shudo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shudo blocks an uppercut.
Dupp misses with a hook from the clinch.

Shudo breaks the clinch.
Dupp scores with the left hand. Shudo knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Dupp fails to land with a series of punches.
Shudo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dupp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dupp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dupp tests Shudo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shudo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dupp moves away.
Dupp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dupp slips under a jab from Shudo.
Dupp swings for the body but Shudo moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Dupp.
Shudo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shudo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dupp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shudo.
It looked like Dupp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shudo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Shudo looks to throw the jab but Dupp is out of range.
Dupp keeps the fight on the outside.
Shudo misses with a looping right.
Shudo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dupp with a hook.
Dupp lands with a right hand.
Dupp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shudo.
A telegraphed right hand from Shudo misses the target.
Dupp swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shudo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dupp sizes up Shudo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dupp.

Shudo is rocked!
Dupp lands a glancing blow to the side of Shudo's head.
Shudo is still on wobbly legs! Can Dupp finish him?
Dupp drops Shudo with a big left hand! Shudo is injured, injured bad! Dupp jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Dupp!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gwegowy East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Eduardo Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). East comes to the ring accompanied by I Can't Think- Whole Wheat Bread. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

East
vs
Eduardo Demaestri

190 cm
24
194 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
178 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gwegowy East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julian Eduardo Demaestri!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
East misses with some punches.
Demaestri lands a knee to the head.
East wants to get back to striking at distance but Demaestri won't allow it.
Demaestri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but East has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
East is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Demaestri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Demaestri.
East goes for a takedown attempt but Demaestri pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Julian Eduardo Demaestri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demaestri stuffs the takedown attempt from East. East gets slowly back to his feet.

Demaestri instigates a clinch.
East takes a knee right on the jaw!
Demaestri misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
East tries to score a body lock takedown but Demaestri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gwegowy East. That's going to take a lot out of him.
East letting Demaestri take a breather here.
Demaestri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
East has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Demaestri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Demaestri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Demaestri connects with a nasty looking knee right to East's face.

It looks like Gwegowy East has been cut.
East is breathing heavily.
Demaestri jerks East's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! East drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Demaestri goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Demaestri because East was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Julian Eduardo Demaestri!
A very excited looking Julian Eduardo Demaestri 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Holm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tremaine Van (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies as his entrance music. Tremaine Van has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mark Holm's chin.

Holm
vs
Van

175 cm
26
166 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
26
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

KnockOut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Holm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tremaine Van !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Van as Holm shoots in.
Holm tries to clinch but Van moves out of range.
Van feints and then cracks Holm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holm down.
Holm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holm misses with the combination.
Van tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Holm is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Van fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holm takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Mark Holm has been cut.
Holm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Holm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van tries a head kick but it misses.
Holm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Van gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holm fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Van .

Holm is rocked!
Van connects with a knee to the head.
Oh Holm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van working the clinch nicely. Holm is working for position but Van cracks him with a big knee to the head! Holm crumples up against the ropes and Van lands two more shots before the ref can save Holm! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Tremaine Van !
Post fight, an emotional Tremaine Van said 'Three wins in a row! Guess we better start moving up in the world. Pay me more! Bitches'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe County (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamil Abdurahimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdurahimov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Michael Jackson - Thriller. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

County
vs
Abdurahimov

200 cm
21
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

208 cm
22
243 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe County!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shamil Abdurahimov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
County swats away the attempt to clinch by Abdurahimov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abdurahimov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
County misses with a jab to the body
and Abdurahimov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
County avoids the head kick by Abdurahimov.
A good leg kick by Abdurahimov.
County tries to move into range but Abdurahimov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
County shoots in for a takedown but Abdurahimov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdurahimov misses with a hook. County ducked under it nicely.

County closes the distance and clinches.

Abdurahimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Abdurahimov misses

and County moves into the clinch.

Abdurahimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Abdurahimov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdurahimov throws a left and a right that both miss

and County counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've been hearing reports that County has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
County scores with a shot to the side of Abdurahimov's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Abdurahimov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but County gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abdurahimov is looking to break free of the clinch but County has double underhooks.
Abdurahimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
County keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abdurahimov's efforts to push away.
Abdurahimov tries to stall but County uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Abdurahimov breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abdurahimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abdurahimov tried to score with a low kick but County checks it.
County gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abdurahimov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abdurahimov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from County.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov misses with a wild body shot.
As Abdurahimov tries to get set, County tries to push him back and clinch up but Abdurahimov manages to avoid the attempt.
A jab from Abdurahimov finds it's way through County's defenses.
County checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abdurahimov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
County tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdurahimov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abdurahimov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on County. That did some damage!
County throws a shot from downtown. Abdurahimov moves away and avoids it.
Abdurahimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdurahimov misses with a leg kick
and Abdurahimov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abdurahimov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdurahimov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
County looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Abdurahimov cracks County with an uppercut from hell and County crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Abdurahimov's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

County is rocked!
Abdurahimov throwing strikes from guard but County blocks nicely.
Oh County is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abdurahimov advances to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Abdurahimov is working for a kimura but County is defending it quite comfortably.
County seems to have got his legs back now.
Abdurahimov is looking to advance position but County won't allow it.
County keeping hold of Abdurahimov's head, controlling as best he can.
County works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abdurahimov trying to stand up but can't free himself from County's guard.
Abdurahimov is pushing down on County's leg trying to pass to half guard. County is fighting to maintain full guard but Abdurahimov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Abdurahimov wants to stand but County has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Abdurahimov prevents County from improving his position.

County is defending against the submission attempts here by Abdurahimov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Abdurahimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shamil Abdurahimov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Abdurahimov throws a body shot but no joy.
County throws a hook but Abdurahimov blocks it.
Abdurahimov misses with a series of wild punches.
Abdurahimov scores with a decent looking hook.
County tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abdurahimov was well out of range. Poor timing from County.
County tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Abdurahimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abdurahimov tries to bum rush County with a series of wild strikes but County uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
County is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Abdurahimov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

County darts in and clinches Abdurahimov up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdurahimov misses with the head strike.
County working aggressively here.
County is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Abdurahimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdurahimov throws a looping overhand right but County ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Abdurahimov misses.
Abdurahimov 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.
Abdurahimov throws a jab but it's blocked by County.
County seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
County has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Abdurahimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. County sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdurahimov misses with a body shot.
County wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

County ducks straight into an uppercut from Abdurahimov and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - County manages to regain guard straight away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdurahimov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of County is proving hard to escape from.
Abdurahimov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
County is trying to keep Abdurahimov in close.
Abdurahimov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. County swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
County looking to control.
County keeping moving, preventing Abdurahimov from controlling successfully.
Abdurahimov wanted to stand there but County had control of the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
County is looking to clinch but Abdurahimov is avoiding it.
County misses with a wild combination.
County throws an overhand right that lands on Abdurahimov's shoulder, as Abdurahimov tries to avoid the shot.
Abdurahimov throws out a loose jab but County uses good head movement to avoid it.
County is looking to clinch but Abdurahimov is avoiding it.
Abdurahimov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from County.
Abdurahimov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Abdurahimov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Abdurahimov misses with a head kick.
Abdurahimov throws out a loose jab but County uses good head movement to avoid it.
County closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abdurahimov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping County at a distance.
Abdurahimov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck County on the side of the head.
Abdurahimov loads up on a big right hand but County slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by County.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abdurahimov wants to get back to striking at distance but County won't allow it.
County tries to stall but Abdurahimov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Abdurahimov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdurahimov is looking to break free of the clinch but County has double underhooks.
County is trying to maintain a safe position but Abdurahimov gets an underhook and turns County into the ropes.
Abdurahimov is trying to break the clinch but County is controlling him.

Abdurahimov manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Abdurahimov is predictable there
letting County counter with a right hand.
County throws a leg kick
and Abdurahimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
County uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt County.
County scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Abdurahimov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shamil Abdurahimov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

County tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdurahimov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Abdurahimov finds it's way through County's defenses.

County fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abdurahimov, pushing him back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov is trying to break the clinch but County has him pressed against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Abdurahimov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from County.
Abdurahimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdurahimov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Abdurahimov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
County is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
County lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
County keeps control of Abdurahimov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abdurahimov wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdurahimov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abdurahimov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
County prevents Abdurahimov from breaking the clinch.
County scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Abdurahimov breaks from the clinch.
Abdurahimov is looking to score with low kicks.
Abdurahimov misses the body punch
and County counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That has opened up Shamil Abdurahimov's cut even more.
Abdurahimov throws a hook but County avoids it easily.
County wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
County is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
County tries to clinch but Abdurahimov is having none of it.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
County tries to clinch up but Abdurahimov circles away and keeps his distance.
County tries to clinch up.

County closes the distance and clinches.
County throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abdurahimovs head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov is trying to break the clinch but County is controlling him.
County softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Abdurahimov working hard to break the clinch.
Joe County has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abdurahimov wants to get back to striking at distance but County won't allow it.

Abdurahimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abdurahimov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
County darts in looking for a takedown but Abdurahimov gets double underhooks and turns County into the ropes.
County rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abdurahimov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
County ducks under a wild hook from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circle, before Abdurahimov throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into County's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Abdurahimov lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Shamil Abdurahimov!
Shamil Abdurahimov very nearly forgot to thank Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgi Pandahammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Tsuruta
vs
Pandahammer

192 cm
22
255 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

196 cm
22
240 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giorgi Pandahammer!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta swings for the body but Pandahammer moves out of range.
Pandahammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Pandahammer misses

and Tsuruta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pandahammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandahammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Pandahammer blocks nicely.
Pandahammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Pandahammer has wrist control.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsuruta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tsuruta 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.
Pandahammer wants to control but Tsuruta passes easily into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandahammer trying to hold on to Tsuruta's head to control him but Tsuruta postures up.
Still in half guard, Tsuruta seems content to control.
Tsuruta wants to control but Pandahammer is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pandahammer defending well though.
We've been hearing that Tsuruta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pandahammer wants to improve his position but Tsuruta is controlling well.
Tsuruta thows a huge punch but Pandahammer dodges it nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pandahammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta working over Pandahammer with some ground and pound. Pandahammer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pandahammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsuruta.
Pandahammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta with the ground and pound but Pandahammer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pandahammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Pandahammer.
Tsuruta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsuruta is working Pandahammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Pandahammer has wrist control.
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pandahammer's head.
Pandahammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pandahammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pandahammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pandahammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pandahammer 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta works over Pandahammer with some ground and pound from guard.
Pandahammer is trying to keep Tsuruta in close.
Tsuruta is working Pandahammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsuruta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pandahammer's head.
Tsuruta scoring with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandahammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandahammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta passes into half guard.
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsuruta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pandahammer defending well though.
Tsuruta controlling the action here.
Pandahammer trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandahammer is looking to improve his position.
Tsuruta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pandahammer's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pandahammer scores with a nice strike.
Tsuruta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandahammer.
Tsuruta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pandahammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tsuruta somewhat.
Pandahammer feints a counter leg kick.
Tsuruta closes the distance and clinches up with Pandahammer, looking for a takedown. Tsuruta pushes Pandahammer against the ropes but Pandahammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pandahammer replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tsuruta blocks it well.
Pandahammer avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandahammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Pandahammer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pandahammer.
Tsuruta lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta walks into a jab.

It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
A low kick from Pandahammer is predictable there

and Tsuruta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tsuruta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tsuruta stays in close to Pandahammer's body and controls the position.
Tsuruta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pandahammer's head.
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pandahammer can do to turn this around?
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Pandahammer has wrist control.
Pandahammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsuruta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tsuruta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tomomi Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsuruta's guard.

Tsuruta is trying to keep Pandahammer in close.
Tsuruta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tsuruta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tsuruta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tsuruta is looking to pass into half guard but Pandahammer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pandahammer is in guard.

Tsuruta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tsuruta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pandahammer's guard.

Pandahammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pandahammer looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Pandahammer has wrist control.
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta trying to control but Pandahammer is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsuruta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsuruta landing with the ground and pound.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Pandahammer keeps moving.
Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta landing with the ground and pound.
Tsuruta works over Pandahammer with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tsuruta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pandahammer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pandahammer throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandahammer throws a low kick but Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
Pandahammer throws a body kick that misses.
Pandahammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with a nice right hand.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandahammer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pandahammer doesn't seem bothered though.
Pandahammer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pandahammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Giorgi Pandahammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta cracks Pandahammer with an open hand slap.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Pandahammer moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Pandahammer
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
Pandahammer misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta attempts a counter takedown but Pandahammer avoids it well and moves away.
Pandahammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.

Pandahammer moves into the clinch.
Tsuruta digs a right hand into Pandahammer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pandahammer's gas tank.
Pandahammer misses with a punch to the body.
Pandahammer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pandahammer lands a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta wants to take the fight to the mat but Pandahammer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pandahammer pushes Tsuruta back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Giorgi Pandahammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Pandahammer.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
Pandahammer throws a hook to the side of Tsuruta's head but Tsuruta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tomomi Tsuruta is winning the standup battle so far.
Pandahammer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pandahammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandahammer.
A slow jab from Pandahammer misses its intended target.
Tsuruta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pandahammer throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Pandahammer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tsuruta is out of range and Pandahammer settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta attempts a counter takedown but Pandahammer avoids it well and moves away.
Pandahammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Pandahammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandahammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandahammer misses with a head kick.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta shoots in and drives through. Pandahammer sprawls well.

Tsuruta shoots in and gets a takedown into Pandahammer's guard.
Tsuruta working some strikes from top position.
Pandahammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pandahammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsuruta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tsuruta trying to control but Pandahammer is working from the bottom.
Pandahammer striking off his back but it's not causing Tsuruta any problems.
Tsuruta trying to control but Pandahammer is working from the bottom.
Pandahammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuruta is one step ahead there.
Tsuruta trying to control but Pandahammer is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tomomi Tsuruta.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tsuruta, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Tomomi Tsuruta!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Tomomi Tsuruta!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Tomomi Tsuruta!

Tomomi Tsuruta wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rasul Mirzaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Barathian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirzaev kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Natalie La Rose - Somebody ft. Jeremih. Barathian has chosen Rammstein - Mutter as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Mirzaev
vs
Barathian

170 cm
22
165 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

173 cm
22
170 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

THE END 32

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rasul Mirzaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Barathian!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirzaev misses with a double jab.
Barathian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mirzaev loads up on a big right hand but Barathian slips the punch.
Mirzaev misses with a two punch combination.
Mirzaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barathian circles away quickly and effectively.
Mirzaev loads up on a big right hand but Barathian slips the punch.
We've been informed that Barathian has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barathian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mirzaev.

It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Barathian throws out a loose jab but Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirzaev throws a big counter combination but Barathian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Mirzaev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barathian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
A lazy left from Barathian finds it's target.
Barathian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barathian moves out of range as Mirzaev strikes.
Barathian unleashes a big counter combination but Mirzaev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mirzaev tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Barathian both land. Nice combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mirzaev.
Barathian looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirzaev is just out of range.
It looked like Mirzaev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barathian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barathian.
Some wild striking there from Mirzaev.
Barathian defending well as Mirzaev loads up on a big left hand.
Mirzaev throws a nice looking combination but Barathian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barathian throws out a leg kick but Mirzaev moves out of range and Barathian only half commits.
It looked like Mirzaev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barathian.
Mirzaev checks a leg kick.
Mirzaev throws a series of punches but Barathian avoids them all with ease.
Mirzaev jabs at Barathian's body.
Mirzaev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barathian tries to clinch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirzaev checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Mirzaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mirzaev missing with a left hand there. Barathian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Barathian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mirzaev, pushing him back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mirzaev breaks the clinch.
Barathian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Barathian throws a sloppy head kick and Mirzaev moves out of range easily.
Mirzaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barathian avoids the body shot from Mirzaev.
Barathian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mirzaev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mirzaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barathian looks for the body kick but Mirzaev saw that one coming.
Barathian moves out of range of the body kick from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev swats away the attempt to clinch by Barathian.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barathian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Barathian.
Barathian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirzaev.
Barathian walks into a jab.
Barathian cracks Mirzaev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mirzaev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barathian tries a low kick but Mirzaev avoids it.
Mirzaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barathian.
Mirzaev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barathian doesn't manage to clinch there - Mirzaev circles away.
A combination from Mirzaev does no damage.
Barathian staying out of range there.
Mirzaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barathian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Barathian rushes Mirzaev and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Barathian manages to break the clinch.
Barathian lands with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev throws a shot from downtown. Barathian moves away and avoids it.
Mirzaev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mirzaev tried to score with a low kick but Barathian checks it.
Barathian tries a quick counter leg kick but Mirzaev is wise to it.
Mirzaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Barathian misses.
Barathian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirzaev loads up on a big right hand but Barathian slips the punch.
Barathian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barathian.
Barathian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mirzaev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barathian counters with a stiff right hand.

Mirzaev tries to keep at a distance but Barathian has taken the fight into the clinch.

Barathian breaks from the clinch.
Barathian tries to close the distance and clinch but Mirzaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max Barathian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Barathian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barathian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Barathian moves into the clinch.

Barathian breaks the clinch.
Mirzaev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mirzaev.
Rasul Mirzaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Barathian pushes Mirzaev up against the ropes in a clinch.

Mirzaev breaks the clinch.
Mirzaev lands a jab to the head.
Mirzaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirzaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barathian misses with a double jab
and Mirzaev counters with a left and a right that stings Barathian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barathian misses with a few strikes there.
Mirzaev misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barathian fails to land with a series of punches.
Mirzaev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barathian throws a combination that misses
enabling Mirzaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Barathian just misses with a punch to the body.
Barathian looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirzaev is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barathian. Mirzaev does a little dance to reset his feet.

Barathian moves into the clinch.

Mirzaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mirzaev cracks Barathian with a right hand to the side of the head.

Barathian has closed the distance and engaged Mirzaev in a clinch.
Barathian lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Barathian breaks the clinch.
Barathian misses with a two punch combination.
Barathian moves out of range of the strikes.
Barathian needs to keep his hands up - Mirzaev had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barathian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mirzaev is able to avoid easily.
Mirzaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barathian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Barathian missing with a left hand there. Mirzaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barathian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mirzaev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Barathian is rocked!
Barathian misses with the combination.
Barathian is still on wobbly legs! Can Mirzaev finish him?
Mirzaev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barathian seems to have recovered his senses.
Barathian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Barathian.
Sloppy strikes from Mirzaev. Those never looked like landing.
Barathian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mirzaev with a body shot.
Barathian fails in his attempt to clinch.

Barathian clinches up with Mirzaev and pushes him back against the ropes.

Mirzaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mirzaev throws a right hand that Barathian ducks under and follows up with a left that Barathian also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barathian's calf.
Mirzaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barathian.
Mirzaev misses with a looping left.
Mirzaev connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Barathian.
A little feinted left hand from Mirzaev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mirzaev throws the kick towards the body but Barathian avoids it.
Barathian tries to clinch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Barathian tries to clinch up but Mirzaev circles away and keeps his distance.
Mirzaev lands an overhand right.

Barathian clinches with his opponent.

Mirzaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mirzaev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barathian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barathian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mirzaev counters with a nice leg kick.
Mirzaev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Barathian is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barathian. Mirzaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Barathian was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirzaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mirzaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirzaev misses with a hook. Barathian ducked under it nicely.
Barathian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mirzaev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barathian.
Barathian blocks a head kick by Mirzaev.
Barathian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mirzaev lands a body shot.
Mirzaev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barathian swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasul Mirzaev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mirzaev misses with a double jab.
Barathian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rasul Mirzaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barathian.
Barathian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev tries a head kick but it misses.
Barathian throws out a counter right but Mirzaev avoids it with no problem.
Barathian staying out of range there.
Mirzaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barathian throws out a counter right but Mirzaev avoids it with no problem.
Mirzaev scores with a three punch combo!

Barathian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Mirzaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mirzaev has time to react.
Barathian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.
Mirzaev looks to throw a body kick
and Barathian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barathian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Barathian.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barathian has taken the fight to the clinch.

Barathian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mirzaev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barathian slips a jab from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a head kick that misses
and Barathian counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Barathian to counter with a crisp jab.
Mirzaev misses with an uppercut
enabling Barathian to counter with a crisp jab.
Barathian throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev misses with a wild combination.
Mirzaev throws a hook but Barathian blocks it.
Mirzaev avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev looks to land a body kick but Barathian moved away.
Barathian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mirzaev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barathian tries to close the distance and clinch but Mirzaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barathian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mirzaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirzaev tests Barathian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barathian misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Mirzaev. Those never looked like landing.
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barathian.
Barathian throws a shot to the body.
Barathian tries to clinch but Mirzaev is having none of it.
Barathian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mirzaev misses with a straight right.
Barathian looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Barathian misses.
Mirzaev moves out of range of the leg kick from Barathian.
Barathian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mirzaev backs up against the ropes.
Barathian throws a sloppy body shot
and Mirzaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Barathian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mirzaev walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Barathian drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mirzaev swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Barathian's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasul Mirzaev!
Rasul Mirzaev took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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FIGHT
RATING
87%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Misha Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dog Wild Heaven kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Collins
vs
Simmons

167 cm
21
148 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

165 cm
29
141 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Misha Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Collins but Collins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fred Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simmons looks for a takedown but Collins sprawls well.
Collins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Misha Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Simmons.

Simmons darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is looking to control Simmons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Collins avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Collins is looking for a sweep. Simmons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Simmons is looking for a kimura but Collins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simmons to get the leverage.
Simmons wants to free his trapped foot but Collins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simmons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Collins tries to roll over but Simmons keeps him under control.
Collins is looking to control Simmons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Collins avoid being mounted?

Simmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Collins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Simmons is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Collins still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Collins has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Simmons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Collins trying to control the action but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Simmons is trying to get back to half guard.
Collins landing strikes.
Simmons is working to avoid the ground and pound but Collins connects with a decent elbow.
Simmons misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Simmons is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins works his way into full mount!
Simmons is working to get back to half guard.
Collins lands a nice shot to the head.
Collins lands with some strikes.
Collins lands a big elbow.
Simmons is wriggling around trying to escape.
Collins lands a big shot there that rocks Simmons but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Simmons is rocked!
Simmons is in a horrible position here. Collins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Simmons is still in real trouble! Can Collins finish him?
Collins 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.
Collins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins connects with a bit shot that sees Simmons covering up! More strikes from Collins and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Collins is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Misha Collins!
Misha Collins took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sun-Tzu for their support in the buildup to the fight.