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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romario De Souza Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Jiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiller has chosen Japanese Mix as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Romario De Souza Faria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Jiller!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza Faria throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jiller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Souza Faria defends it well.
De Souza Faria uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiller.
De Souza Faria throws a big counter combination but Jiller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Jiller misses.
De Souza Faria half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jiller is looking to clinch but De Souza Faria is avoiding it.
Jiller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Souza Faria throws a right and a left that Jiller avoids nicely.
De Souza Faria lands with a straight right. Jiller didn't see that one coming.
Jiller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Souza Faria throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jiller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Souza Faria misses with a series of wild punches.
Jiller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Souza Faria throws a series of punches but Jiller avoids them all with ease.
De Souza Faria scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for De Souza Faria, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jiller fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from De Souza Faria.
De Souza Faria thumps Jiller with a low kick.
Jiller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza Faria throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jiller takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
De Souza Faria lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Jiller can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from De Souza Faria and Jiller drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by De Souza Faria.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romario De Souza Faria!
An out of breath and clearly excited Romario De Souza Faria thanked Pitt Nutrition 160Q! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slick Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Zajcev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slick Dick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slick Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Zajcev!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zajcev clinches up with Dick and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zajcev.
Zajcev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zajcev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zajcev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zajcev clinches with his opponent.
Zajcev throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dick as Zajcev tries to tie him up.
Dick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zajcev can't find room to land a body shot as Dick controls the action.
Zajcev wants to take the fight to the mat but Dick manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dick gets through Zajcev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dick blocks an uppercut.
Dick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Zajcev fails to land.
Zajcev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Dick.
Zajcev throws an elbow but it misses.
Dick misses with the head strike.
Dick lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dick.
Zajcev digs a right hand underneath Dick's ribcage. Dick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zajcev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zajcev's elbow.
Dick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dick digs a right hand into Zajcev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zajcev's gas tank.
Dick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zajcev blocks a body shot from Dick.
Dick scores with a hook to the body.
Dick blocks an uppercut.
Zajcev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zajcev blocks a body shot from Dick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zajcev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Zajcev.
Zajcev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dick scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zajcev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dick lands a body shot.
Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zajcev's elbow.
Dick struggles to land a body shot inside as Zajcev controls his hands.
Dick creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Zajcev with a big uppercut! Zajcev tries to clinch up but Dick pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Zajcev to the mat! Zajcev covers up and Dick unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Slick Dick!
Slick Dick really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shinobi logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rory McDonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoldyck Killua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonnell comes to the cage accompanied by Bloc Party - Ares (Remix). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory McDonnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoldyck Killua!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killua scores with a leg kick.
McDonnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Killua. Killua obviously looking to wear him down.
Killua throws a leg kick but McDonnell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Killua swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell lands a head shot.
McDonnell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Killua sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Killua just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonnell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Killua's sensitive parts.
McDonnell misses with a kick to the body.
Killua tries to counter with a clinch but McDonnell shakes him off and moves away.
Killua misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killua takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonnell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Killua throws a right hand that McDonnell ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonnell also avoids with ease.
Killua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Killua ducks right into an uppercut from McDonnell.
McDonnell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Killua scores with a one two! McDonnell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Rory McDonnell has been cut.
Killua on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Killua moves into range and clinches up with McDonnell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell manages to break the clinch.
Killua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Killua scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonnell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDonnell throws a wild body kick that Killua sees coming a mile off.
Killua moves to clinch but McDonnell breaks away
and McDonnell counters with an inside leg kick.
McDonnell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McDonnell with a hook.
McDonnell gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Killua counters with a body kick that stops McDonnell in his tracks momentarily.
Killua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a wild body kick that Killua sees coming a mile off.
Zoldyck Killua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killua goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McDonnell lands with a kick to the temple. Killua shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McDonnell tries to land a front kick but Killua steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Killua misses with a combination
and McDonnell counters with a nice kick to the body.
Killua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McDonnell misses with some punches.
McDonnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killua cracks the inside of McDonnell's front leg.
Killua connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell scores with a push kick.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick and Killua moves out of range easily.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick
and Killua moves into the clinch.
McDonnell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Killua has McDonnell pressed against the cage, preventing McDonnell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killua.
McDonnell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McDonnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Killua backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rory McDonnell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rory McDonnell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McDonnell tries to score with a low kick but Killua moves his leg out of the way.
Killua unleashes a big counter combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonnell misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Killua misses.
Killua is looking to clinch but McDonnell is avoiding it.
Killua pushes McDonnell up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Killua controls his hands.
McDonnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Killua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killua effectively controlling the action here.
McDonnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Killua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McDonnell up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell manages to break the clinch.
McDonnell throws out a powerful jab.
McDonnell shoots in and gets a takedown into Killua's guard.
McDonnell with a nice head shot there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killua can do anything to dispel that myth.
McDonnell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McDonnell stands and throws Killua's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killua takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sloppy strikes there by McDonnell.
Killua being controlled for a moment.
McDonnell misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonnell working the ground and pound but Killua is defending the strikes.
McDonnell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Killua tries to bench press McDonnell off him but McDonnell keeps the position.
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.
McDonnell tries to advance to mount but can't.
Killua is looking to reverse the position.
Killua parries the strikes from McDonnell easily there. McDonnell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Killua to escape.
McDonnell controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonnell is looking to land body kicks.
Rory McDonnell is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonnell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Killua looks to land a combination. McDonnell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rory McDonnell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
That kick from McDonnell tenderised Killua's leg. Killua is trying to keep his angry face on.
Killua tries to clinch up.
McDonnell slips a jab and a cross from Killua.
Killua misses with a few strikes there.
Killua dodges the punch combination from McDonnell.
McDonnell lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Killua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Killua backs away, McDonnell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonnell misses the jab.
McDonnell throws a wild body kick that Killua sees coming a mile off.
Killua scores with a kick to the body.
Killua is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDonnell rather than just go for the knockout.
Killua clinches.
Killua blocks a body shot from McDonnell.
Killua scores a nice knee to the body.
McDonnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Killua controls his hands.
Killua is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McDonnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Killua uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killua struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonnell controls his hands.
Killua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonnell pushes Killua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killua blocks an uppercut.
Killua missing with knees to the body.
Killua blocking some punches.
Killua avoiding damage.
Killua wants to stall.
Killua tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonnell avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell misses with some punches.
Killua has McDonnell pressed against the cage.
Killua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McDonnell leaning against his opponent.
Killua lands a body shot.
Rory McDonnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killua can't find room to land a body shot as McDonnell controls the action.
A knee to the head by Killua.
Killua has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McDonnell.
Killua looking to throw knees to the head but McDonnell is blocking nicely.
Killua trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killua.
Killua unloads a knee to the mid-section. McDonnell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McDonnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killua's elbow.
Zoldyck Killua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killua blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonnell misses with the head strike.
Killua tries to land a knee to the head but McDonnell blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoldyck Killua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonnell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory McDonnell!
Rory McDonnell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sir Crocodile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Vos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Sir Crocodile has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sir Crocodile seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sir Crocodile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Vos!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crocodile.
Vos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crocodile quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Crocodile throws a head kick but Vos moves out of range.
Vos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crocodile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Vos.
Crocodile throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vos.
It looks like Tom Vos has been cut.
Vos misses with a jab to the body
and Crocodile counters with a leg kick.
Vos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crocodile.
Crocodile tried to counter with a leg kick but Vos avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocodile blocks a jab.
Crocodile thinks about countering with a head kick.
Vos lands a jab to the head.
Vos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crocodile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vos cracks a nice hook into Crocodile's ribs.
Vos misses with a looping right.
Crocodile lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vos. Crocodile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crocodile is looking to counter with head kicks.
Vos missing with a left hand there. Crocodile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crocodile.
Crocodile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crocodile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vos feints the counter takedown.
Crocodile is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Crocodile.
As Crocodile backs off Vos throws a huge counter combo but Crocodile manages to avoid it all.
Vos misses with a body shot.
Vos scores with a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Vos misses the target.
Vos misses with a hook. Crocodile ducked under it nicely.
Vos misses with a hook. Crocodile ducked under it nicely.
Crocodile lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Vos digs a good hook to Crocodile's body.
Crocodile slips a straight right by Vos.
Vos just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCrocodile.
Vos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Vos misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vos lands a lovely overhand right.
Crocodile moves away from the strike by Vos.
Crocodile is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocodile moves out of range as Vos strikes.
Vos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab from Vos.
Crocodile takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vos misses the jab.
Crocodile throws a quick counter head kick but Vos was just out of range.
Crocodile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crocodile goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vos throws a hook but Crocodile avoids it easily.
Vos just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCrocodile.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crocodile.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crocodile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vos throws out the jab.
Crocodile throws a head kick but Vos moves out of range.
Vos looks to land a combination but Crocodile avoids it well.
Crocodile looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vos misses the jab.
A slow jab from Vos misses its intended target.
Tom Vos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocodile throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crocodile.
Vos just misses with a punch to the body.
Crocodile throws a counter high kick but Vos was just alert enough to avoid it.
Vos throws an overhand right that lands on Crocodile's shoulder, as Crocodile tries to avoid the shot.
Crocodile thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Vos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Vos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vos missing with a left hand there. Crocodile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crocodile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vos.
Vos just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCrocodile.
Crocodile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crocodile staying out of range there.
Vos lands with a nice body punch.
Vos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crocodile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vos just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCrocodile.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocodile chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vos blocks a head kick by Crocodile.
Vos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Crocodile.
Vos throws a jab but it's blocked by Crocodile.
Crocodile thinks about countering with a head kick.
Crocodile throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Crocodile.
Vos swings widly with a right hand
and Crocodile counters with an inside leg kick.
Vos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crocodile was well out of range. Poor timing from Vos.
Vos missing with a left hand there. Crocodile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Crocodile.
Vos throws a counter combo.
Vos lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Vos misses its intended target.
Crocodile looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vos looks to score with a jab to the body but Crocodile is just out of range.
A big left from Vos misses.
Vos just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCrocodile.
Vos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vos misses with a wild combination.
Crocodile lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tom Vos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vos swinging wildly here.
Crocodile looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Crocodile throws a head kick but Vos moves out of range.
Crocodile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocodile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crocodile was well out of range. Poor timing from Vos.
Vos blocks a head kick by Crocodile.
A swing and a miss from Vos.
Vos misses the shot to the body.
Crocodile lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Vos lands a nice shot that snaps Crocodile's head back.
Vos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vos just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crocodile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vos throws a body punch but Crocodile moves out of range.
Vos throws the left hand but Crocodile avoids the punch easily.
Crocodile thinks about countering with a head kick.
Crocodile blocks a jab.
Crocodile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vos throws out the jab.
Vos just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCrocodile.
Vos throws out a loose jab but Crocodile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crocodile avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vos blocks a leg kick.
Vos looks to land a right hand but Crocodile moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Vos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Vos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Vos.
Crocodile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crocodile.
Crocodile throws a head kick that misses.
Crocodile blocks a jab.
Crocodile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vos.
Crocodile lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crocodile circles away quickly and effectively.
Vos blocks a head kick by Crocodile.
Crocodile is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocodile with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crocodile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vos looks to throw the jab but Crocodile is out of range.
Vos throws a jab but it's blocked by Crocodile.
Vos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vos misses with a looping left.
Crocodile slips a jab from Vos.
Crocodile misses with a head kick.
Vos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Vos misses.
Crocodile lands a head kick!
Vos misses with a straight right.
Crocodile throws a quick counter head kick but Vos was just out of range.
Vos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crocodile lands with a kick to the temple. Vos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Vos. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Vos.
Vos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crocodile throws a quick counter head kick but Vos was just out of range.
Vos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vos throws a big shot that misses.
Crocodile throws a quick counter head kick but Vos was just out of range.
Crocodile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Vos misses.
Vos jabs at Crocodile's body.
Vos blocks a head kick by Crocodile.
Vos misses with a looping right.
Vos throws a one two combo.
Crocodile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crocodile takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vos throws a lazy right hand but Crocodile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sir Crocodile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crocodile moves out of range as Vos strikes.
Vos scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crocodile blocks a jab.
Vos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crocodile throws a quick counter head kick but Vos was just out of range.
Crocodile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vos.
Vos swings for the body but Crocodile moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Vos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Vos!
A very excited looking Tom Vos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladislav Yurevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khal Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khal Drogo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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252 lbs
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265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladislav Yurevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khal Drogo!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yurevich in his tracks.
Drogo misses with a low kick.
Yurevich avoids the body shot from Drogo.
Yurevich tries to counter with a takedown but Drogo is quick to defend against it.
Yurevich misses with a wild body shot.
Drogo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Drogo misses with a body shot.
Drogo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Drogo finds it's way through Yurevich's defenses.
A jab lands there for Drogo.
A telegraphed right hand from Yurevich misses the target.
Yurevich tries to keep at a distance but Drogo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yurevich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yurevich misses with some punches.
Drogo wants to stall.
Yurevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Drogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yurevich content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo blocking some punches.
Drogo looking to slow down the pace here.
Drogo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Drogo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Yurevich.
Drogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drogo struggles to land a body shot inside as Yurevich controls his hands.
Drogo manages to break the clinch.
Yurevich manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drogo on his heels. He'll look to pass Drogo's guard now, I'm sure.
Yurevich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drogo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yurevich is working hard here to advance position.
Yurevich wants to control from the top but Drogo keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurevich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drogo pulls Yurevich in close to prevent any damage.
Yurevich throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Drogo wants to sweep here but Yurevich controlling him for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yurevich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yurevich wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yurevich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drogo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo ducks right into an uppercut from Yurevich.
Drogo tries to clinch but Yurevich is having none of it.
Yurevich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khal Drogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yurevich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drogo throws a body punch but Yurevich moves out of range.
Yurevich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yurevich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drogo.
Yurevich misses the shot to the body.
Drogo throws a body punch but Yurevich moves out of range.
Yurevich lands a front kick.
Drogo looks to score with a jab to the body but Yurevich is just out of range.
Drogo moves in looking to clinch but Yurevich pushes him off.
Drogo catches Yurevich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yurevich misses with a looping right.
Yurevich misses with a hook. Drogo ducked under it nicely.
Drogo throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drogo lands with a nice body punch.
Drogo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yurevich as he avoids it easily.
Drogo fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Drogo thuds a left hand into Yurevich's body.
Yurevich fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Drogo to the ground. Yurevich is now in Drogo's guard.
Yurevich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yurevich trying to control but Drogo is working from the bottom.
Drogo looking to control.
Drogo keeping moving, preventing Yurevich from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vladislav Yurevich will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yurevich gets a takedown into half guard.
Yurevich wants to pass to mount but Drogo is defending the position.
Drogo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yurevich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drogo has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drogo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurevich trying to control the position from guard on top but Drogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drogo has Yurevich pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yurevich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drogo moves to clinch but Yurevich breaks away
and Yurevich counters with a shoot takedown. Drogo fights it but they end up in guard.
Drogo trying to control the position.
Yurevich trying to control but Drogo is working from the bottom.
Yurevich drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Drogo dives on top into guard.
Yurevich looking for a guillotine here but Drogo defends easily.
Drogo advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo is trying to control the action in half guard but Yurevich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yurevich won't allow Drogo to pass to mount.
Yurevich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yurevich is not content to let Drogo control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Drogo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yurevich slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yurevich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yurevich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yurevich has his foot on Drogo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drogo works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drogo looking to sit in guard and control but Yurevich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yurevich looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladislav Yurevich dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Drogo cracks a nice hook into Yurevich's ribs.
Drogo jabs at Yurevich's body.
Yurevich looks to score with a jab to the body but Drogo is just out of range.
Drogo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drogo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drogo scores with a jab. Yurevich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Drogo ducks under a wild hook from Yurevich.
Yurevich tries to score with a low kick but Drogo moves his leg out of the way.
Drogo closes the distance and clinches up with Yurevich, looking for a takedown. Drogo pushes Yurevich against the cage but Yurevich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drogo catches Yurevich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drogo. Yurevich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yurevich throws a poor cross that misses
and Drogo counters with a straight right hand.
Yurevich tries to clinch but Drogo moves out of range.
Drogo tries to clinch but Yurevich is having none of it.
Drogo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurevich controls Drogo momentarily but Drogo frees himself.
Yurevich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drogo stays in close to Yurevich's body and controls the position.
Yurevich has his foot on Drogo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drogo works his way back into a safe position though.
Drogo wants to control from the top but Yurevich keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yurevich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drogo controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yurevich closes the distance and clinches.
Drogo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drogo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drogo connects with a body shot that sends Yurevich's belly button to the back.
Yurevich throws a front kick aimed at Drogo's knee but Drogo avoids it well.
Drogo lands a nice looking body shot.
Yurevich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurevich throws a leg kick
and Drogo counters with a good low kick that Yurevich was not able to check.
Yurevich missing with a left hand there. Drogo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drogo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yurevich.
Drogo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Drogo moves out of range of the body kick from Yurevich.
Khal Drogo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drogo.
Yurevich instigates a clinch.
Yurevich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Drogo tries a body shot but Yurevich blocks it.
Drogo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yurevich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yurevich wants a takedown but no success here.
Yurevich misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yurevich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yurevich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yurevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Drogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yurevich has Drogo pressed against the cage, preventing Drogo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drogo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drogo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drogo lands a head shot.
Yurevich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Drogo is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yurevich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yurevich is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Drogo can't fight it off and eventually Yurevich manages to take the fight to the floor. Drogo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Khal Drogo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladislav Yurevich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drogo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yurevich defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khal Drogo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yurevich has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vladislav Yurevich!
A victorious Vladislav Yurevich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Letho Of Gulet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afrikants Bbris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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254 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Letho Of Gulet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afrikants Bbris!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Bbris lands.
Bbris throws out a loose jab but Of Gulet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Of Gulet lands a front kick.
Bbris has Of Gulet up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bbris fails to land.
Of Gulet lands a right hand.
Of Gulet with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Of Gulet connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bbris's face.
Of Gulet misses with a knee to the head.
Of Gulet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bbris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Of Gulet lands a good knee to the midsection. Bbris won't want to take too many of those.
Bbris looks winded!
Of Gulet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bbris is rocked!
Of Gulet creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bbris with a big uppercut! Bbris tries to clinch up but Of Gulet pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bbris to the mat! Bbris covers up and Of Gulet unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Letho Of Gulet!
An out of breath Letho Of Gulet thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rico Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hotaka Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshida has chosen Arsone as his entrance music. Rico Cole has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Rico Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hotaka Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida throws a leg kick
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Yoshida throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Yoshida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cole comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cole lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yoshida has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yoshida and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yoshida doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Cole as Yoshida shoots in.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Yoshida moves away and avoids it.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida is trying to counter with his kicks.
Yoshida tries to score with a low kick but Cole moves his leg out of the way.
Cole is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yoshida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yoshida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole connects with a right hand. Yoshida shakes it off.
Yoshida throws a head kick that misses
and Cole counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yoshida throws a body kick that misses.
Cole throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yoshida.
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole managing to control the position.
Cole keeping full guard, as Yoshida tries to pass.
Cole has his hands on Yoshida's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshida is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Cole wants to sweep but no luck.
Yoshida trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yoshida throws a head kick but Cole moves out of range.
It looked like Cole wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yoshida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoshida misses with a low kick.
Yoshida tries to land a body kick
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yoshida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yoshida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cole's calf.
Yoshida lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yoshida.
Yoshida will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A counter left hand to the body from Cole misses its target.
Cole thuds his right hand into Yoshida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole moves out of range as Yoshida throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Cole blocks the leg kick.
Cole fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yoshida. That's going to slow Cole down.
Cole stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cole wants it to stay on the feet.
Rico Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hotaka Yoshida.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yoshida.
Cole can't do much from the bottom here.
Yoshida controlling the position from side mount.
Yoshida wants to control but Cole is keeping him busy.
Cole is trying to escape the position but Yoshida is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cole is being controlled here.
Cole tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yoshida wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yoshida controls the position.
Cole sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Yoshida is trying to work for a kimura but Cole is defending well.
Yoshida wants to free his trapped foot but Cole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rico Cole will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from Yoshida.
Yoshida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yoshida lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
Cole misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
Rico Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
Yoshida misses with a combination
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
Cole is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yoshida throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Cole bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yoshida's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Yoshida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yoshida misses with a leg kick
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Yoshida throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yoshida wants to land a leg kick but Cole is out of range.
Yoshida throws a front kick aimed at Cole's knee but Cole avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida throws a leg kick
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Cole misses.
Yoshida defending well as Cole loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Yoshida slips the punch.
Yoshida misses with a leg kick
and Cole counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Yoshida shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cole throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cole at a distance.
Cole gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yoshida preventing the sweep.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cole looking for a sweep. Not yet Cole, not yet.
Yoshida pushes down on Cole's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cole trying to control but Yoshida postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida slows the pace down in half guard.
Cole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yoshida is working away from the top position though.
Yoshida passes to full mount!
Cole tries to hold on but Yoshida postures up.
Cole is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Cole is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cole working to try and regain half guard.
Yoshida trying to control but Cole is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoshida looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hotaka Yoshida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
It looks like Cole has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Yoshida walks into a straight right hand from Cole.
Cole checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yoshida takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yoshida swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Yoshida checks a leg kick nicely.
Cole throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cole looks to land a left hand but Yoshida moved out of range nicely.
Cole looks to land a right hand but Yoshida moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cole lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yoshida motions for Cole to come forward. Yoshida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole lands a body shot.
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida throws a chopping leg kick but Cole manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yoshida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cole misses with a body kick.
Cole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rico Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshida takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yoshida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Cole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole throws a hook to the side of Yoshida's head but Yoshida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Cole.
A slow jab from Yoshida misses its intended target.
Yoshida shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cole is trying to defend but Yoshida finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cole tries to roll over but Yoshida keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Yoshida is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cole keeping hold of Yoshida's head, controlling as best he can.
Yoshida stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Yoshida seems content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cole connects with a body shot.
Cole throws a body kick that misses
and Yoshida counters with a thumping low kick.
Yoshida walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cole checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cole swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yoshida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole looks to land a body kick but Yoshida moved away.
Yoshida throws a big counter head kick but Cole avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole blocks a leg kick.
Yoshida throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Yoshida.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cole misses with the combination.
Yoshida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yoshida throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Cole.
Yoshida throws a low kick, looking for Cole's leg but Cole calmly moves out of range.
Yoshida tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cole is able to avoid easily.
Yoshida moves out of range of the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cole has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Cole!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spanky Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgar comes to the cage accompanied by Kick In The Door. Spanky Edgar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spanky Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Smith!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves to clinch but Edgar breaks away
and Edgar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edgar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edgar is looking to counter punch.
Edgar 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.
Smith is rocked!
A jab lands there for Edgar.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Edgar finish him?
Edgar is stalking Smith. Smith circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Edgar, and it's lights out! Smith really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Spanky Edgar!
A relieved looking Spanky Edgar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jazz Cartier - New Religion. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
McCarthy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carter with a body shot.
Ryan McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
Carter works McCarthy's body with a nice hook.
Carter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCarthy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carter.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarthy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carter with a body shot.
McCarthy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
Carter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCarthy is stalling here.
Carter is trying to drag McCarthy to the mat but McCarthy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McCarthy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter tries a body shot but McCarthy blocks it.
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Carter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A jab from Carter does it's job there.
Carter misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCarthy.
McCarthy lands a jab to Carter's midsection.
McCarthy lands a nice hook to Carter's body. Carter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Carter drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCarthy sprawls and moves away.
McCarthy thuds his shin into the meat of Carter's side.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Carter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McCarthy trying to control from the bottom.
Carter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McCarthy is looking to escape.
Carter working McCarthy over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter slips a nice elbow through McCarthy's hands, connecting with McCarthy's forehead.
McCarthy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCarthy won't allow Carter to pass to mount.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control but Carter postures up.
McCarthy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Carter tries to pass.
Carter stays in close to McCarthy's body and controls the position.
McCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCarthy wants to hit a switch here but Carter passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McCarthy there!
Carter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McCarthy looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy can't escape the position.
McCarthy regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Carter connects with a nice short shot to McCarthy's temple.
Carter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McCarthy is staying active underneath Carter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCarthy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carter in particular looking to stall.
McCarthy wants to improve his position but Carter is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carter looking to sit in guard and control but McCarthy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Carter holds on and takes a little breather.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Carter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCarthy 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.
Carter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carter lands in his opponent's guard.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Carter tries to pass.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy working a defensive guard here.
Carter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter with a nice head shot there.
McCarthy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy is trying to control. Carter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
McCarthy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Carter!
McCarthy controlling his opponent.
Carter is wriggling around trying to escape.
McCarthy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
McCarthy controlling his opponent.
Carter is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Carter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carter.
McCarthy wants to get up but he can't break Carter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McCarthy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carter instigates a clinch.
Carter tries a body shot but McCarthy blocks it.
McCarthy tries to break the clinch but Carter is controlling the position.
Carter has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McCarthy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy staying busy and making it hard for Carter to control.
McCarthy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Carter is punishing McCarthy with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to escape the position.
McCarthy is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Carter is punishing McCarthy with strikes - can he finish him?!
Carter is looking to control McCarthy but McCarthy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
McCarthy takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Michael Carter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
McCarthy wants to escape the position.
Carter throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
McCarthy covers up after that shot from Carter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is covering up but some of the strikes from Carter are getting through and doing damage.
McCarthy is rocked!
Carter scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
McCarthy is still in real trouble! Can Carter finish him?
Carter throwing damaging strikes from the back! McCarthy could be in trouble here!
Carter controlling from the back.
McCarthy is really stuck here.
A helpless look comes across McCarthy 's face. He knows he's trapped as Carter lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Carter!
Michael Carter bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Winston Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Date (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reid comes to the cage accompanied by Sizzla - Taking Over. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winston Reid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alistair Date!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Reid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reid looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reid closes the distance and clinches.
Reid misses with a knee to the head.
Reid lands a nice knee to the body.
Reid missing with knees to the body.
Date blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reid fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date misses with some punches.
Reid pulls guard successfully.
Reid is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Date frees his head nicely. Oh but Reid has switched to an armbar! Date is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Winston Reid!
Winston Reid retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Winston Reid thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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