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HFC 43:Yamamoto vs Gracie PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonid Dyachkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taylor Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonid Dyachkov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell stuns Dyachkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Powell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dyachkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powell has Dyachkov pushed against the cage.
Dyachkov looking to slow down the pace here.
Dyachkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dyachkov lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell breaks the clinch.
Taylor Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dyachkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Powell is able to avoid easily.
Dyachkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dyachkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell slips under a jab.
Powell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dyachkov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Powell darts in and clinches Dyachkov up against the cage.
Dyachkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powells head.
Dyachkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Powell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Powell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Powell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Powell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Powell throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyachkov trying to control the position.
Dyachkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Powell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dyachkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powell postures up and lands a big shot to Dyachkov's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell lands a couple of elbows.
Dyachkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Powell controls the pace.
Powell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Powell working some strikes from top position.
Powell throws a big right hand that misses.
Powell is in close to Dyachkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Powell throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Powell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Powell is looking to pass into half guard but Dyachkov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dyachkov is in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell pulls Dyachkov in close to prevent any damage.
Dyachkov wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving.
Powell 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.
Powell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dyachkov won't allow Powell to sweep him here.
Powell controlling the position.
Powell 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Powell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Powell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dyachkov is trying to stand.
Powell 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.
Powell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dyachkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Powell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Powell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Powell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dyachkov throws a lazy body kick
so Powell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Powell postures up and lands a big shot to Dyachkov's brow.
Dyachkov is rocked!
Powell arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Dyachkov's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Taylor Powell!
Taylor Powell tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Droppa Cleveland (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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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Droppa Cleveland!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee has managed to clinch.
Cleveland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee clinches up with Cleveland and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cleveland.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee stalling against the cage.
Cleveland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee clinches up with Cleveland and pushes him back against the cage.
Cleveland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cleveland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Cleveland.
Lee could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cleveland breaks from the clinch.
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cleveland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Thor Lee has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee moves into the clinch.
Cleveland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleveland connects with a single shot there.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Cleveland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Cleveland.
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cleveland rattles Lee with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Lee tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Cleveland dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Lee stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Droppa Cleveland!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Kubiak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Blitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paddy Kubiak has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Kubiak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Blitz!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blitz takes the fight into the clinch.
Blitz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blitz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kubiak takes a step back to recover.
Kubiak dives in for a single leg takedown but Blitz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kubiak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blitz defends it nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Kubiak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kubiak closes the distance and clinches up with Blitz, looking for a takedown. Kubiak pushes Blitz against the cage but Blitz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Kubiak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blitz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kubiak shoots and misses
and Blitz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blitz has managed to clinch.
Blitz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kubiak up against the cage.
Blitz breaks the clinch.
Blitz moves into the clinch.
Blitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Kubiak controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitz lands with a right to the head.
Blitz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kubiak fails to land the takedown.
Kubiak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blitz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blitz has Kubiak pushed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Blitz.
Blitz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blitz gets a double leg takedown into Kubiak's guard.
Blitz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blitz trying to control but Kubiak is working from the bottom.
Blitz wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Kubiak's closed guard. He's half up but Kubiak has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Kubiak pivots and extends the arm, Blitz falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Kubiak! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paddy Kubiak!
A very excited looking Paddy Kubiak 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.
John Blitz spoke after the fight, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaino Siitaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Frank Lopez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vaino Siitaari!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siitaari swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lopez.
Lopez lands a nice looking body shot.
Siitaari shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lopez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lopez tries to get out of the position.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siitaari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Siitaari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lopez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Siitaari postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siitaari trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez wants to get back to his feet but Siitaari is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Siitaari from controlling successfully.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siitaari is one step ahead there.
Siitaari loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Siitaari tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopez is retaining full guard.
Siitaari looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lopez is looking to stand up but Siitaari isn't so interested in that idea.
Siitaari advances to half guard.
Lopez looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Siitaari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lopez defending well though.
Siitaari frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lopez is desperately trying to improve his position but Siitaari has a good base and remains in mount.
Siitaari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Siitaari lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Siitaari lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lopez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Siitaari looking for a guillotine from mount but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez is bucking up trying to escape but Siitaari cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lopez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to reverse the position but Siitaari maintains control.
Siitaari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Siitaari trying to control but Lopez is having none of it.
Siitaari has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lopez's face.
Siitaari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lopez is looking to escape.
Siitaari cracks Lopez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lopez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Siitaari is thwarting Lopez's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Siitaari is controlling well.
Siitaari seems to be looking for submissions.
Lopez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Siitaari missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siitaari is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siitaari is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siitaari is looking for a kimura but Lopez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Siitaari to get the leverage.
Siitaari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Siitaari lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaino Siitaari 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.
Siitaari throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Siitaari swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Siitaari checks a leg kick.
Siitaari throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Lopez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Siitaari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lopez digs a good body shot into Siitaari's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Siitaari swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Siitaari misses with a body shot.
Lopez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Siitaari misses with a double jab
and Lopez counters with a thumping low kick.
Frank Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siitaari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopez cracks Siitaari with an open hand slap.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lopez.
Siitaari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lopez with a jab.
That kick from Lopez tenderised Siitaari's leg. Siitaari is trying to keep his angry face on.
Siitaari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Siitaari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siitaari doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lopez connects with the punch.
Lopez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez lands a head kick. Siitaari smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lopez throws a shot to the body.
Lopez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Siitaari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Siitaari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lopez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Siitaari is breathing heavily.
Siitaari takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lopez throws a shot to the body.
It looks like Lopez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Frank Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Siitaari misses with an uppercut
and Lopez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lopez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lopez lands with a right hand.
Siitaari swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a one-two to the body.
Siitaari is rocked!
Siitaari gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Lopez gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Lopez!
A very excited looking Frank Lopez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle by Guns and Roses. The key to victory for William Lee has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guillermo Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables Mendez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee looking to control.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Mendez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lee haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendez defends well.
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing.
Mendez won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee trying to control the position.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee wants to sweep here but Mendez controlling him for the moment.
Mendez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendez distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Mendez passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mendez is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Mendez is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Mendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendez is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Mendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
Mendez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee trying to control but Mendez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
Mendez wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendez is working away from the top position though.
Mendez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Mendez eventually gives up the hold.
Mendez is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.
Lee wants to control but Mendez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mendez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Mendez is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Mendez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Mendez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Mendez with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
Mendez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mendez moves into full mount!
Mendez trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez looking to finish with strikes here!
Mendez tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee regains half guard.
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Lee wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Mendez eventually gives up the hold.
Mendez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendez is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendez to get the leverage.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Mendez sits in half guard.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Mendez has control of the leg.
Mendez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mendez is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendez.
Mendez is working for a submission of some sort.
Mendez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Mendez has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Mendez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendez is working away from the top position though.
Lee wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Lee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mendez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendez prevents Lee from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Mendez there.
Mendez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Mendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
Lee tries to pull guard but Mendez won't allow it.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mendez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee drags the fight down to the ground.
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee keeping full guard, as Mendez tries to pass.
Mendez landing some decent shots from guard.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee keeping full guard, as Mendez tries to pass.
Mendez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lee has escaped and now he's on top!
Lee 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.
Guillermo Mendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lee has his hands clasped together but Mendez extends and breaks Lee's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mendez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guillermo Mendez!
In defeat, William Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger than ever.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edric Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinrich Meinhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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26
219 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edric Baratheon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heinrich Meinhoff!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meinhoff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Meinhoff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been informed that Meinhoff 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.
Heinrich Meinhoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meinhoff bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Baratheon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meinhoff circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Baratheon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Meinhoff - the referee stops the clock and Baratheon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Meinhoff. Baratheon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Meinhoff jabs at Baratheon's body.
Meinhoff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Edric Baratheon has been cut.
Meinhoff connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baratheon momentarily.
Meinhoff connects with a body shot that sends Baratheon's belly button to the back.
Baratheon is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meinhoff keeps Baratheon at a distance using the push kick.
Baratheon throws a hook but Meinhoff avoids it easily.
Meinhoff feints a counter leg kick.
Meinhoff moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Meinhoff.
Baratheon blocks the elbow strike.
Meinhoff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baratheons head.
Meinhoff throws an elbow that misses.
Meinhoff is struggling to control the position.
Meinhoff throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baratheon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Meinhoff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meinhoff using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baratheon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Meinhoff lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Meinhoff.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meinhoff.
Meinhoff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baratheon is rocked!
Meinhoff scores with a hook to the body.
Oh Baratheon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meinhoff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baratheon backwards.
Meinhoff stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meinhoff cracks Baratheon with a nice body shot.
Meinhoff holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Meinhoff creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Baratheon with a big uppercut! Baratheon tries to clinch up but Meinhoff pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Baratheon to the mat! Baratheon covers up and Meinhoff unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Heinrich Meinhoff!
Heinrich Meinhoff took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Todd Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAndre Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cannon comes to the cage accompanied by The Conquering- Black Moor. The key to victory for Todd Cannon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Todd Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, DeAndre Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Cannon is looking to improve his position.
Cannon trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Cannon taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cannon wants to control but Jackson passes into side.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cannon is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HFC Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Cannon is looking for a sweep.
Cannon being controlled for a moment.
Cannon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cannon wants to advance to full mount but Jackson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cannon wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon is stalling in the full guard.
Cannon trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Cannon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cannon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Cannon misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Cannon fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Cannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannon keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cannon trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jackson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Cannon 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Cannon has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Cannon keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Cannon wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cannon is on top in guard.
Cannon wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cannon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAndre Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Cannon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Cannon.
Cannon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Cannon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cannon has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannon looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Cannon is having none of it.
Cannon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cannon looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cannon.
Jackson is in a horrible position here. Cannon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cannon throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson kicks off Cannon and gets to his feet.
Cannon misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
DeAndre Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannon is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Cannon is trying to control but can't.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cannon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cannon is controlling Jackson's trapped leg to prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
Jackson is trying to control. Cannon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is thwarting Cannon's attempts to control the position.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cannon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson stalling.
Cannon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Cannon looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson not doing much here.
It looks like Jackson is going to stand back up.
Cannon punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannon wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Cannon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but DeAndre Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Cannon misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Cannon manages to get back to half guard.
Cannon moves into full guard.
Cannon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cannon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Cannon's legs - danger averted.
Cannon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Cannon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cannon wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jackson stays in close to Cannon's body and controls the position.
Cannon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Cannon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cannon stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Cannon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cannon stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Cannon is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cannon drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Cannon as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jackson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Cannon! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Todd Cannon!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Todd Cannon made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niklas Nyysonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paljas Uneksija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uneksija is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ozzy Osbourne - Hellraiser. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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168 lbs
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172 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niklas Nyysonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paljas Uneksija!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uneksija is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Uneksija avoids the body shot from Nyysonen.
Nyysonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uneksija moves away.
Nyysonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Uneksija cracks Nyysonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Uneksija looks to land a right hand but Nyysonen moved out of range.
Uneksija is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Uneksija missing with a left hand there. Nyysonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nyysonen checks a leg kick.
Uneksija lands a nice hook to Nyysonen's body. Nyysonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uneksija lands a jab to the head.
Nyysonen dodges the punch combination from Uneksija.
Nyysonen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uneksija sprawls and moves away.
Uneksija lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nyysonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Nyysonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Uneksija has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nyysonen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nyysonen misses with the combination.
Uneksija swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nyysonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uneksija.
A counter left hand to the body from Nyysonen misses its target.
Uneksija looks to land a right hand but Nyysonen moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uneksija tries to bum rush Nyysonen with a series of wild strikes but Nyysonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nyysonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nyysonen throws a hook to the side of Uneksija's head but Uneksija sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left and a right from Uneksija both land. Nice combination.
A jab from Uneksija misses.
Uneksija avoids the body shot from Nyysonen.
Uneksija looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A right-left combo lands from Uneksija.
Nyysonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Uneksija throws a hook but Nyysonen blocks it.
Nyysonen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nyysonen is looking to wear down Uneksija with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nyysonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uneksija throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nyysonen on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Nyysonen.
Uneksija throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uneksija smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nyysonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uneksija was well out of range. Poor timing from Nyysonen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uneksija! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uneksija misses the jab.
Nyysonen swings for the body but Uneksija moves out of range.
Uneksija stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uneksija wants it to stay on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Uneksija. Those never looked like landing.
Uneksija darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nyysonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uneksija throws out the jab.
Nyysonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uneksija moves away.
Uneksija looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Uneksija takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Uneksija misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Nyysonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nyysonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uneksija moves out of range as Nyysonen strikes.
Uneksija avoids the body shot from Nyysonen.
Uneksija catches Nyysonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Uneksija might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Uneksija lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nyysonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uneksija throws out the jab.
Uneksija throws a combination. Nyysonen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyysonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uneksija.
Nyysonen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uneksija sprawls and moves away.
Nyysonen looks to throw the jab but Uneksija is out of range.
Nyysonen punishes Uneksija's body with a nice straight punch.
Nyysonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut there from Uneksija.
Nyysonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Uneksija can pounce on him.
Nyysonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Uneksija throws out a loose jab but Nyysonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uneksija feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nyysonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nyysonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uneksija.
Sloppy strikes from Uneksija. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Nyysonen misses its target.
Nyysonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uneksija sprawls well. Uneksija wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nyysonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Nyysonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uneksija throws a nice looking combination but Nyysonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nyysonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Nyysonen as he checks the leg kick.
Uneksija misses the shot to the body.
Paljas Uneksija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uneksija works Nyysonen's body with a nice hook.
Uneksija scores with a jab.
Uneksija scores with a decent looking hook.
Uneksija lands a really nice looking cross but Nyysonen seems unphased.
Nyysonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uneksija is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nyysonen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Uneksija pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uneksija scores with a nice right hand.
Uneksija lands a jab to the nose.
Nyysonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Uneksija to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uneksija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uneksija connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Uneksija throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uneksija lands with a straight right. Nyysonen didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paljas Uneksija dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nyysonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Uneksija throws a hook to the side of Nyysonen's head but Nyysonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uneksija throws a jab but it's blocked by Nyysonen.
Nyysonen misses the shot to the body.
Uneksija scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nyysonen doesn't seem bothered though.
Uneksija misses with an uppercut.
Uneksija throws a big shot that misses.
Nyysonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uneksija.
Uneksija fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nyysonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nyysonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uneksija.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyysonen loads up on a big right hand but Uneksija slips the punch.
Uneksija scores with a hook.
Nyysonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nyysonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nyysonen walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uneksija jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Uneksija throws a hook to the side of Nyysonen's head but Nyysonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nyysonen tries to counter with a takedown but Uneksija is quick to defend against it.
Uneksija scores with a shot to the body.
Uneksija stalks Nyysonen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nyysonen's face. Nyysonen staggers backwards, shaken.
Nyysonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Uneksija throws a leg kick
and Nyysonen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Uneksija is not content to let Nyysonen control the position.
Nyysonen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Uneksija doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nyysonen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nyysonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uneksija is trying to stand up here but Nyysonen is controlling him well.
Nyysonen is looking for a kimura here.
Nyysonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nyysonen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nyysonen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyysonen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nyysonen winds up and cracks Uneksija with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nyysonen uses his free foot to push down on Uneksija's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Uneksija.
Uneksija trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nyysonen scoring with strikes but Uneksija is staying in there.
Nyysonen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uneksija is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Nyysonen landing shots from mount.
It looks like Paljas Uneksija has been cut.
Uneksija is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Nyysonen locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Uneksija is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niklas Nyysonen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ranieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ranieri's entrance music is Eminem – Kings Never Die. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Ranieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Frank Martin!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martin.
Ranieri has closed the distance and engaged Martin in a clinch.
Ranieri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ranieri trying to land knees to the body.
Ranieri tries to pull guard but Martin won't allow it.
Martin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ranieri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martin scores with a shot to the side of Ranieri's head.
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A cross from Martin lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ranieri wants to clinch.
Martin with a hook.
Martin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ranieri tries to clinch up
and Martin counters with a low kick, right behind Ranieri 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranieri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joe Ranieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ranieri closes the distance and clinches.
Ranieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martin manages to break the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Martin - that will leave a mark!
Ranieri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Ranieri looks to clinch
and Martin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Martin cracks the inside of Ranieri's front leg.
Martin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ranieri has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Martin on the inside.
Martin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ranieri throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ranieri misses with the head strike.
Martin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Martin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ranieri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ranieri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martin.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ranieri obliges.
Ranieri jumps into guard, dragging Martin to the mat.
Martin content to stall in guard here.
Martin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martin manages to get himself to full guard.
Martin keeping full guard, as Ranieri tries to pass.
Martin is looking to stand up but Ranieri isn't so interested in that idea.
Ranieri wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Martin 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.
Ranieri wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Ranieri has gone for a leg lock! Martin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ranieri's guard.
Ranieri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Martin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Martin throws a low kick but Ranieri avoids it.
Ranieri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ranieri drives through and clinches with Martin against the cage.
Ranieri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martin blocks it with crossed arms.
Ranieri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ranieri missing with knees to the body.
Martin pushes Ranieri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ranieri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ranieri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin connects with a nice looking jab.
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frank Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Ranieri.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
Ranieri is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin misses with a leg kick.
Martin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ranieri drops his hands momentarily and Martin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Ranieri.
Martin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Martin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ranieri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martin is looking for the big counter here.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Ranieri.
Ranieri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martin throws a leg kick which misses Ranieri's front leg but catches the back leg as Ranieri tries to avoid it.
Ranieri has managed to clinch.
Ranieri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martin pushes Ranieri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ranieri tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ranieri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martin throws the kick towards the body but Ranieri avoids it.
Good leg kick by Martin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Martin lands but Ranieri takes it in his stride.
Ranieri is rocked!
Ranieri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Martin can pounce on him.
Oh Ranieri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joe Ranieri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Ranieri looks up at the clock. Bad move! Martin lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ranieri. Martin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Martin!
Frank Martin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kotetsu Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rollo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Não Bate as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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149 lbs
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28
154 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kotetsu Yamamoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rollo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Yamamoto finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Yamamoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yamamoto connects with a body shot.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Yamamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yamamoto defends it well.
Yamamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Gracie
and Yamamoto counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Yamamoto moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Yamamoto connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamamoto throws out the jab.
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Yamamoto avoids it easily.
Yamamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamamoto.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Yamamoto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Yamamoto checks a leg kick.
Gracie defending well as Yamamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Yamamoto tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Yamamoto.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Yamamoto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yamamoto working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Gracie.
Gracie receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Still in the clinch, Yamamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yamamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie has Yamamoto pushed against the cage.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rollo Gracie.
Yamamoto tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Yamamoto lands a left hand.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Yamamoto digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamamoto to keep the fight standing.
Gracie has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yamamoto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gracie can turn it around.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamamoto smiles and moves away.
Gracie has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Yamamoto lands with a left to the head.
Yamamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto effectively controlling the action here.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamamoto smiles and moves away.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yamamoto throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Yamamoto pushes him off.
Yamamoto swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto 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.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gracie eats them both and turns towards Yamamoto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sloppy strikes from Yamamoto. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Yamamoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping him busy.
Yamamoto is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie is staying tight to Yamamoto's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Yamamoto wants to control but Gracie postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracie trying to control the position but Yamamoto is working away.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yamamoto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yamamoto tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
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.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yamamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yamamoto is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Yamamoto is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rings Russia, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gracie working the ground and pound but Yamamoto is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Yamamoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto prevents Gracie from improving position.
Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yamamoto to see if he's OK.
Yamamoto is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamamoto keeps working.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yamamoto tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Yamamoto denies him.
Gracie wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is looking to reverse the position.
Yamamoto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
Yamamoto is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Yamamoto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yamamoto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie.
Gracie is pushing down on Yamamoto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yamamoto is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Yamamoto is having none of it.
Yamamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Yamamoto is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto trying to control here.
Yamamoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rollo Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Yamamoto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Yamamoto pushes him off.
Gracie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie throws a solid leg kick but Yamamoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gracie.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Yamamoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamamoto connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie clinches up with Yamamoto and pushes him back against the cage.
Yamamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamamoto to keep the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gracie controlling the action here for a moment.
Gracie looking to throw knees to the head but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
Yamamoto scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamamoto defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Yamamoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yamamoto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yamamoto misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yamamoto.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Yamamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamoto. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamamoto lands with a shot to the body.
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Yamamoto circles away.
Yamamoto moves into the clinch.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Yamamoto avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yamamoto up against the cage.
Gracie trying to stall but Yamamoto improves his position.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rollo Gracie.
Yamamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Yamamoto tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Yamamoto as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Yamamoto stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gracie as Yamamoto tries to tie him up.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Yamamoto avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yamamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracie avoiding damage.
Gracie wants to stall.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses.
Yamamoto controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yamamoto misses with a straight right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
It looked like Yamamoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gracie.
A swing and a miss from Yamamoto.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yamamoto checks it well.
Yamamoto is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Yamamoto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Yamamoto misses.
Gracie wants to counter the offense by Yamamoto and move into the clinch position.
Gracie tries to clinch but Yamamoto is having none of it.
As Gracie looks to move away, Yamamoto throws a big counter combo but Gracie just gets out of the way.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamamoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yamamoto wants it to stay on the feet.
Yamamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good body shot from Yamamoto.
Gracie trying to stall but Yamamoto improves his position.
Yamamoto blocking some punches.
Yamamoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Yamamoto tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamamoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yamamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yamamoto holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Yamamoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gracie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yamamoto stalling.
Gracie is looking to break free of the clinch but Yamamoto has double underhooks.
Yamamoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamamoto to keep the fight standing.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rollo Gracie.
Yamamoto blocks an elbow strike.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Yamamoto lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie has Yamamoto pushed against the cage.
Gracie has Yamamoto pushed against the cage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Yamamoto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Yamamoto.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamamoto walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yamamoto connects with a looping right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Yamamoto as Gracie shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Yamamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yamamoto loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie wants to counter the offense by Yamamoto and move into the clinch position.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamamoto as he avoids it easily.
Yamamoto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yamamoto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto connects with a body shot.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Yamamoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Come on Gracie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yamamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yamamoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gracie as Yamamoto tries to tie him up.
Yamamoto's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gracie jumps guard but Yamamoto stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto had his way with Rollo Gracie in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamamoto defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Yamamoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yamamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Yamamoto circles away.
Yamamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Yamamoto avoids it easily.
Yamamoto misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yamamoto jabs at Gracie's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yamamoto defends it well.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
Gracie darts in and clinches Yamamoto up against the cage.
Yamamoto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yamamoto lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie is looking to control Yamamoto's arms but Yamamoto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Yamamoto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yamamoto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yamamoto's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yamamoto wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie is looking to work his way around to Yamamoto's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gracie prevents Yamamoto from getting the reversal.
Yamamoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Yamamoto defends it well.
Yamamoto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Yamamoto is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie looking to control but Yamamoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Yamamoto doesn't allow it.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yamamoto is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yamamoto wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Yamamoto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yamamoto stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Yamamoto regains half guard.
Yamamoto trying to control but Gracie postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is pressing down on Yamamoto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yamamoto is holding on for now.
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 Kotetsu Yamamoto.
I think Yamamoto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:46
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
Kotetsu Yamamoto retains his featherweight title!
Post fight, Kotetsu Yamamoto took to the microphone: 'We are NJPW!!!'.
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