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HFC 59:Obuhov vs Sonnen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Townsend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Townsend!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Townsend doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
Townsend throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa lands with a hook. Townsend tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Townsend has taken the fight to the clinch.
Townsend jumps guard and drags Barbosa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Townsend looking to control.
Townsend throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Barbosa escapes and throws Townsend's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Barbosa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Townsend on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa moves out of range as Townsend throws a body kick.
Townsend throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Townsend needs to keep his hands up - Barbosa had a free shot at his head there.
Barbosa lands a jab to the nose.
Townsend fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barbosa avoids it really well and circles away.
Barbosa dips to his left and cracks Townsend with an uppercut!
Barbosa misses the jab.
Townsend fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Townsend defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Townsend throws a fast counter high kick but Barbosa manages to duck under it in time.
Townsend tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Townsend.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Daniel Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Townsend.
Barbosa is looking to chop away at Townsend's legs.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daniel Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Townsend tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa looks for the body kick but Townsend saw that one coming.
Townsend wants to counter the offense by Barbosa and move into the clinch position.
Adam Townsend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Townsend moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Barbosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Townsend stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Barbosa as Townsend shoots in.
Barbosa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Townsend gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Townsend throws a wild body kick that Barbosa sees coming a mile off.
Townsend pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Townsend with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbosa to score with a decent uppercut.
Townsend takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Townsend moves away.
Townsend ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Barbosa scores with a four punch combination!
Barbosa catches Townsend with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Townsend decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barbosa's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa pushes Townsend off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Townsend shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Barbosa scores with a hook.
Barbosa thuds his right hand into Townsend's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Townsend shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbosa as he avoids it easily.
Townsend keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Good shot there by Barbosa.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Townsend was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa leaves Townsend with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa 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.
Townsend tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Townsend or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbosa, which made it look bad.
Townsend staying out of range there.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa lands a jab to the head.
Townsend moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Daniel Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Townsend closes the distance and pushes Barbosa back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Townsend is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa is pressed up against the cage. Townsend has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barbosa down to the mat. Barbosa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Townsend.
Daniel Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Townsend.
Townsend takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Townsend moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Barbosa motions for Townsend to come forward. Barbosa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Townsend shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Townsend or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbosa, which made it look bad.
Barbosa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Townsend just manages to avoid it.
Barbosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbosa, as that shot connected.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Townsend's head but Townsend sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Townsend throws a lazy head kick
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Townsend throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Townsend with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Townsend backing up. Townsend nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Townsend wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
Barbosa feints and then cracks Townsend's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Townsend down.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Townsend sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Townsend is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Townsend clinches with his opponent.
Townsend blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Townsend has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Barbosa.
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Townsend shoots in looking for a takedown. Barbosa tries to sprawl out of it but Townsend keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barbosa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Townsend moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Townsend closes the distance and clinches up with Barbosa, looking for a takedown. Townsend pushes Barbosa against the cage but Barbosa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Townsend takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Townsend can do to turn this around?
Barbosa connects with a right hand. Townsend shakes it off.
Barbosa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands with an overhand left.
Adam Townsend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Townsend moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Barbosa - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Townsend.
Townsend shoots for a double leg takedown but Barbosa sprawls well. He's pushed Townsend's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barbosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Townsend.
Townsend unleashes a big counter combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Barbosa lands.
Townsend shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbosa as he avoids it easily.
Barbosa connects with a high kick.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Townsend.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Barbosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Townsend slips under a jab.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Townsend shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side.
Barbosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Townsend.
Barbosa throws a chopping leg kick but Townsend manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Townsend tries a head kick but it misses.
Townsend gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa swings for the body but Townsend moves out of range.
Townsend looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Townsend closes the distance but Barbosa moves to the side
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Barbosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbosa.
Barbosa is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Townsend scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Townsend misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Townsend fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniel Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Townsend.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Townsend tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Townsend steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barbosa.
Barbosa leaves Townsend with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Townsend moves out of range of the strikes.
Townsend wants to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Townsend tries to clinch
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Townsend walks into a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbosa, as that shot connected.
Barbosa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Townsend.
Barbosa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Townsend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Townsend doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Townsend bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Townsend is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Townsend wants to clinch.
Townsend misses with a takedown
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Townsend throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Townsend moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbosa connects with a leg kick. Townsend looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbosa, as that shot connected.
Barbosa catches Townsend with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Townsend shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Adam Townsend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Townsend misses
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbosa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Barbosa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Done Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Sisyaskez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kane Sisyaskez enters the cage!
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235 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Done Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kane Sisyaskez!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sisyaskez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Carvalho.
Good exchange - Carvalho coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Carvalho.
Sisyaskez throws a combination. Carvalho tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sisyaskez takes one on the button.
Donk. Carvalho catches Sisyaskez right on the button with a cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Carvalho finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sisyaskez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvalho looks to score with a jab to the body but Sisyaskez is just out of range.
Carvalho scores with a kick to the body.
Carvalho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sisyaskez.
As Carvalho backs off Sisyaskez throws a huge counter combo but Carvalho manages to avoid it all.
Carvalho misses with a head kick.
Carvalho throws the kick towards the body but Sisyaskez avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carvalho delivers a nice body kick.
Carvalho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sisyaskez circles away quickly and effectively.
Sisyaskez is looking for the big counter here.
Oooooh!!! Carvalho has knocked Sisyaskez down with a huge combo! Carvalho steps away and waves a wobbly Sisyaskez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Kane Sisyaskez has been cut.
Carvalho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Sisyaskez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut
and Sisyaskez counters with a series of strikes. Carvalho will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvalho looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Sisyaskez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sisyaskez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carvalho throws a head kick but Sisyaskez moves out of range.
Carvalho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut.
Sisyaskez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sisyaskez looks winded!
Carvalho lands with a right hand.
Done Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Carvalho misses with a wild combination.
Sisyaskez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Carvalho feints and then cracks Sisyaskez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sisyaskez down.
Carvalho thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sisyaskez if he has to take too many more of those.
Sisyaskez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carvalho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho drops Sisyaskez with a beautiful combination! Sisyaskez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Carvalho is looking for the KO!
Sisyaskez is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Carvalho moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Sisyaskez! Carvalho continues to tee off on Sisyaskez, landing with a left and a right! Carvalho connects with a right hand that leaves Sisyaskez sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Carvalho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Done Carvalho!
An out of breath Done Carvalho 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paljas Uneksija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Thorsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Uneksija might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ozzy Osbourne - Hellraiser. 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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172 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paljas Uneksija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Olaf Thorsson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uneksija misses the jab.
Uneksija throws a looping overhand right but Thorsson ducks down to avoid it.
Thorsson tries to clinch up but Uneksija circles away and keeps his distance.
Thorsson gets a double leg takedown into Uneksija's guard.
Thorsson is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uneksija 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.
Let's hope that Thorsson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorsson throws a shot to the body.
Thorsson darts in looking for a takedown but Uneksija gets double underhooks and turns Thorsson into the cage.
Uneksija throws a nice looking combination but Thorsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uneksija sets himself, and Thorsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Uneksija avoids it this time.
Thorsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Uneksija throws a leg kick but Thorsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Uneksija sizes up Thorsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thorsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uneksija will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thorsson wants to counter with a clinch but Uneksija pushes him away.
Uneksija lands with a right hand.
No luck for Thorsson with that takedown attempt.
Uneksija throwing a counter right hand but Thorsson manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Uneksija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thorsson keeps control of Uneksija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Uneksija tries to break the clinch but Thorsson is controlling the position.
Thorsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uneksija backwards.
Uneksija is trying to push Thorsson away but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thorsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uneksija.
Thorsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uneksija is trying to push Thorsson away but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Uneksija wants to break free but Thorsson has control.
Thorsson trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Uneksija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Thorsson.
Thorsson lands with a light punch inside.
Uneksija tries to circle away but Thorsson has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsson misses with some punches.
Thorsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Thorsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uneksija's efforts to push away.
A short left from Thorsson.
It looks like Paljas Uneksija has been cut.
Nice body punch from Thorsson.
Uneksija breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsson has Uneksija up against the cage in a clinch.
Thorsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thorsson has Uneksija pressed against the cage, preventing Uneksija from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Uneksija has had enough of the clinch but Thorsson keeps him there for the moment.
Thorsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thorsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uneksija backwards.
Thorsson tries a body shot but Uneksija blocks it.
Thorsson trying to land knees to the body.
Thorsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uneksija's efforts to push away.
Uneksija pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Thorsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paljas Uneksija's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thorsson feints and as Uneksija raises his hands in defense, Thorsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thorsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thorsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Uneksija is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Uneksija has escaped and now he's on top!
Uneksija wants to stand and escape but instead Thorsson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Thorsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsson drops back looking for a leg! Uneksija is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Uneksija manages to kick Thorsson off! Thorsson jumps back into Uneksija's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thorsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uneksija is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thorsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Thorsson.
Uneksija wants to stand and escape but Thorsson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Uneksija knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thorsson on the ground.
Thorsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thorsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thorsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thorsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsson is controlling the pace.
Thorsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorsson is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Thorsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paljas Uneksija'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!
Thorsson forces Uneksija back against the cage and clinches.
Uneksija looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thorsson lands a shoulder strike.
Uneksija wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Uneksija is trying to push Thorsson away but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Uneksija working hard to break the clinch.
Uneksija is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Thorsson fails to land.
Uneksija blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uneksija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uneksija is trying to push Thorsson away but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thorsson keeps control of Uneksija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from Thorsson.
Thorsson keeps control of Uneksija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thorsson misses with the head strike.
Thorsson prevents Uneksija from breaking the clinch.
Uneksija is trying to break the clinch but Thorsson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsson lands with a light punch inside.
Thorsson scores with a shot to the side of Uneksija's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorsson.
A frustrated look appears on Uneksija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Uneksija blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thorsson misses with some punches.
Uneksija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thorsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uneksija wants to break free but Thorsson has control.
Thorsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Uneksija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thorsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uneksija backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorsson.
Thorsson throws a head punch that misses.
Thorsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Uneksija's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Uneksija misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uneksija ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorsson moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thorsson clinches up with Uneksija and pushes him back against the cage.
Thorsson can't find room to land a body shot as Uneksija controls the action.
Uneksija prevents a body shot from Thorsson.
Uneksija wants to break free but Thorsson has control.
A frustrated look appears on Uneksija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thorsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Uneksija uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uneksija tries to break free but Thorsson pushes him back against the cage.
Uneksija wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Uneksija wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Uneksija is trying to push Thorsson away but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Uneksija is trying to break the clinch but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage.
Paljas Uneksija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A frustrated look appears on Uneksija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Uneksija on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Uneksija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uneksija wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uneksija.
Uneksija wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage.
Thorsson can't find room to land a body shot as Uneksija controls the action.
Olaf Thorsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Uneksija is trying to break the clinch but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage.
Thorsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Uneksija.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorsson.
Uneksija wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thorsson fails to land.
Thorsson prevents Uneksija from breaking the clinch.
Good body shot from Thorsson.
Thorsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uneksija backwards.
Thorsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thorsson lands an uppercut.
Thorsson keeps control of Uneksija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Olaf Thorsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uneksija is trying to break free.
Uneksija working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thorsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsson has a couple of punches blocked by Uneksija.
Uneksija wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage.
Thorsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uneksija's efforts to push away.
Uneksija can't break the clinch.
Uneksija tries to break the clinch but Thorsson is controlling the position.
Uneksija has had enough of the clinch but Thorsson keeps him there for the moment.
Thorsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Uneksija.
Uneksija is looking to break free of the clinch but Thorsson has double underhooks.
Uneksija wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Uneksija tries to break the clinch but Thorsson is controlling the position.
Uneksija lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thorsson throws a head punch that misses.
Uneksija blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Thorsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thorsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Thorsson!
Olaf Thorsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Mumba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Mumba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Dee!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumba misses with a body shot
and Dee counters with a straight right hand.
Dee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mumba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dee as he avoids it easily.
Mumba misses with a hook
and Dee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dee throws a hook but Mumba blocks it.
Mumba swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mumba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mumba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumba ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
Some wild striking there from Dee.
Dee ducks under a wild hook from Mumba.
Dee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Dee does no damage.
Mumba tries to clinch but Dee moves out of range.
Dee with a nice cross.
Dee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumba.
Dee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumba.
Mumba walks into a jab.
Dee's corner calls for a 1-2. Dee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dee moves away from the strike by Mumba.
Mumba misses with a right hand
and Dee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mumba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mumba works Dee's body with a nice hook.
Dee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mumba 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.
Bubba Dee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee defending well as Mumba loads up on a big left hand.
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!
Dee misses with a lunging right hand
and Mumba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumba throws out the jab.
Mumba throws a poor cross that misses
and Dee counters with a crisp one two that drops Mumba! Dee thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mumba to his feet! Mumba is in big trouble!
Mumba is rocked!
Mumba throws a lazy uppercut
and Dee rattles Mumba with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Mumba tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Dee dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Mumba stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bubba Dee!
A less than humble Bubba Dee misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emre Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emre Hussain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taylor Powell!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell gets the takedown into side control.
Hussain can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Powell postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hussain struggling a bit here.
Powell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hussain throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain is not content to let Powell control the position.
Hussain struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell trying to control the position but Hussain is working away.
Hussain wants to control but Powell postures up.
Powell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Powell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Powell trying to control the position but Hussain is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussain is trying to control Powell's posture but Powell avoids it.
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.
Hussain defending against the ground and pound.
Powell working the ground and pound but Hussain is defending the strikes.
Hussain is trying to improve his position.
Powell trying to control the position but Hussain is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Powell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Powell wants to control but Hussain is keeping him busy.
Powell remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell just misses with a punch to the body.
Powell is looking to clinch but Hussain is avoiding it.
Powell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hussain connects with a leg kick. Powell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hussain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Powell sprawls well. Powell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hussain gets slowly back to his feet.
Powell cracks Hussain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.
No luck for Hussain with that takedown attempt.
Hussain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Powell clinches with his opponent.
Hussain leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hussain lands with a right to the head.
Powell goes for a takedown attempt but Hussain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Powell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussain tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Powell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A big right from Hussain misses.
Hussain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Powell.
Hussain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hussain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Powell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hussain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Powell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hussain throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Hussain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Powell scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hussain manages to mount him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Powell?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain is trying to control the action in half guard but Powell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hussain looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hussain is keen to just control but Powell is a slippery customer.
Hussain prevents Powell from standing back up.
Hussain drops an elbow to the side of Powell's head.
Powell wants to get back to his feet.
Hussain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hussain trying to mount his opponent but Powell defends it.
Hussain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Powell tries to get to full guard but Hussain has control of the leg.
Hussain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Powell is trying to control but can't.
Powell taking some punishment here, with Hussain in his half guard.
Hussain wants to take a breather but Powell is having none of it.
Hussain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell is refusing to be controlled, as Hussain sits in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hussain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Powell wants to improve his position but Hussain is controlling well.
Hussain slows the pace down in half guard.
Powell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hussain.
Powell tries to roll over but Hussain keeps him under control.
Powell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Powell.
That's four 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.
Hussain controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hussain with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Powell throws out a loose jab but Hussain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussain scores with a push kick.
Powell looks to land a left hand but Hussain moved out of range nicely.
A head kick by Hussain misses
and Hussain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powell connects with a looping right hand.
Hussain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice jab there from Powell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emre Hussain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
That's time! Hussain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Powell defending well as Hussain loads up on a big left hand.
Powell closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.
Hussain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hussain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hussain trying to control the position but instead, Powell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hussain into the cage.
Hussain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Powell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain misses with a body punch.
Hussain blocking some punches.
Hussain wants to stall.
Powell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hussain tries to circle away but Powell has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain taking a breather.
Powell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hussain backwards.
Powell misses with a body punch.
Powell has Hussain pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Powell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Powell misses with a punch to the body.
Hussain tries to circle away but Powell has him pinned against the cage.
Hussain manages to break the clinch.
Hussain connects with a solid leg kick.
Hussain throws a front kick aimed at Powell's knee but Powell avoids it well.
Powell tries to clinch but Hussain moves out of range.
Powell stuffs the takedown.
Taylor Powell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Powell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hussain doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hussain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hussain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hussain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emre Hussain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powell darts in and clinches Hussain up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell tries for a takedown but Hussain manages to get underhooks.
Powell has clasped his hands together around Hussain's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hussain struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain is trying to improve his position.
Hussain is working hard here to advance position.
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Powell lands an elbow.
Powell trying to control the action but Hussain is working from the bottom.
Hussain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Powell working the head with strikes.
Hussain tries to bench press Powell off him but Powell keeps the position.
Hussain taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hussain taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hussain is looking for a sweep.
Powell working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Powell trying to control the position but Hussain is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Powell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Powell 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Powell!
Taylor Powell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vallar Morghulis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azevedo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Welcome To The Jungle. Vallar Morghulis has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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141 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Azevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vallar Morghulis!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morghulis to the mat! Morghulis manages to get full guard.
Morghulis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azevedo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azevedo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morghulis looking for a guillotine here but Azevedo defends easily.
Morghulis can't keep his opponent in guard - Azevedo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo is keen to just control but Morghulis is a slippery customer.
Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.
Azevedo is keen to just control but Morghulis is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azevedo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morghulis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Azevedo slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morghulis looking for submissions off his back.
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but Morghulis is defending well.
Azevedo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Azevedo trying to control from half guard but Morghulis is working away.
Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azevedo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Azevedo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Azevedo has hold of Morghulis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Morghulis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morghulis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morghulis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Azevedo.
Azevedo controlling the pace for now.
Azevedo forces the positional change into back control.
Azevedo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Morghulis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo keeps control of the position as Morghulis tries to break free.
Azevedo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Morghulis tries to escape but Azevedo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Azevedo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Azevedo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Azevedo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Morghulis defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morghulis showing good submission defense here.
Morghulis tries to escape but Azevedo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Azevedo looking to break Morghulis's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Morghulis remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Azevedo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morghulis fending off the submission attempt from Azevedo.
Morghulis tries to break free.
Morghulis staying busy and making it hard for Azevedo to control.
I really don't envy Morghulis right now.
Azevedo has his arm under Morghulis's chin here. Game over son! Azevedo squeezes tightly and Morghulis is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Augusto Azevedo!
After winning the bout, Augusto Azevedo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stannis Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shoei Braz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stannis Baratheon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Shoei Braz!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratheon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Braz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Baratheon!
Braz swings around for an armbar but Baratheon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Braz's guard.
Baratheon wants to control from the top but Braz keeps moving.
Braz working for a triangle but Baratheon defends it easily.
Braz can't keep his opponent in guard - Baratheon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Baratheon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baratheon wants to control but Braz is keeping him busy.
Braz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baratheon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Braz looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Baratheon prevents Braz from improving his position.
Baratheon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Braz gets full guard.
Baratheon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Braz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baratheon is one step ahead there.
Baratheon is pushing down on Braz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Braz is fighting to maintain full guard but Baratheon has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon wants to work for an arm triangle but Braz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Braz is pressing down on Baratheon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Braz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Braz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Braz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baratheon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Braz is working Baratheon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Baratheon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Baratheon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Braz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Braz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baratheon's guard.
Baratheon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baratheon managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braz is pushing down on Baratheon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baratheon is fighting to maintain full guard but Braz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Braz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baratheon defends it well.
Braz blocks the strikes from Baratheon.
Braz seems to be looking for submissions.
Baratheon punching from the bottom.
Braz is working for a kimura but Baratheon is defending it quite comfortably.
Baratheon actively working from the bottom here.
Baratheon trying to control but Braz postures up.
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baratheon is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon punching from the bottom.
Braz prevents Baratheon from improving his position.
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Baratheon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baratheon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baratheon is trying to control but can't.
Braz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baratheon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braz.
Braz is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoei Braz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A lazy left from Baratheon finds it's target.
Baratheon takes a swing at Braz's ribcage but misses.
Braz feints the counter takedown.
Baratheon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Baratheon misses with a body shot.
Stannis Baratheon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon throws a body punch but Braz moves out of range.
Braz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baratheon defends it well.
Braz avoids the body shot from Baratheon.
And Braz tries to counter it with a takedown but Baratheon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Baratheon just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Braz feints the counter takedown.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Braz avoids them all with ease.
Baratheon throws a combination that misses
so Braz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Baratheon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Braz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baratheon's guard.
Baratheon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baratheon is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold.
Braz is working for a kimura but Baratheon is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braz is looking for a kimura but Baratheon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Baratheon defends the submission attempt.
Baratheon wants to control but Braz is keeping busy.
Baratheon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baratheon manages to get to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Braz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Braz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Braz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baratheon is keeping the position for now.
Baratheon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Braz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baratheon is looking to regain half guard here but Braz keeps moving and retains side control.
Braz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Braz working away.
Braz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baratheon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Braz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Braz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
I wouldn't like to be where Baratheon is right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon is looking for a sweep.
Braz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baratheon tries to bench press Braz off him but Braz keeps the position.
Braz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Braz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baratheon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baratheon is looking to regain half guard here but Braz keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoei Braz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shoei Braz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Baratheon misses with an uppercut. Braz saw that one coming.
Braz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baratheon is looking to wear down Braz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Braz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baratheon finds it's way round the side to connect with Braz's head.
Baratheon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Braz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baratheon.
Braz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baratheon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braz was well out of range. Poor timing from Baratheon.
Braz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Braz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Braz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Baratheon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Braz doesn't seem phased though.
Baratheon throws a right hand that Braz ducks under and follows up with a left that Braz also avoids with ease.
And Braz tries to counter it with a takedown but Baratheon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Baratheon misses with a double jab
and Braz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Braz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braz drops back looking for a leg! Baratheon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baratheon manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Baratheon's guard.
Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Braz working some strikes from top position.
Braz drops back looking for a leg! Baratheon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baratheon manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Baratheon's guard.
Baratheon is looking for a triangle but Braz pushes his legs off easily.
Braz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stannis Baratheon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Baratheon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Braz but great work by Baratheon.
Baratheon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Braz is looking for a sweep.
Baratheon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Baratheon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Braz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shoei Braz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baratheon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Braz is looking to regain half guard here but Baratheon keeps moving and retains side control.
Baratheon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Braz!
Baratheon goes for an armbar but Braz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Braz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braz passes Baratheon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon looking for submissions off his back.
Braz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Baratheon tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Braz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz made sure to mention his sponsor, KnockOut in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Marston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marston comes to the cage accompanied by Bring it on motherfucker. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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23
220 lbs
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205 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Marston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida throws a leg kick
and Marston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida moves away from the strike by Marston.
Machida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marston scores with a jab to the body.
Machida throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston scores with a punch to the head.
We've been told by Marston's head coaches at [LOD]Berlin Giants that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Machida misses with a right hand
enabling Marston to counter with a crisp jab.
Lyoto Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marston moves out of range as Machida strikes.
Marston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marston looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
And Machida tries to counter it with a takedown but Marston pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Machida throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Marston counter with a right hand.
Marston lands a nice looking body shot.
Marston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Marston shows good takedown defense.
Machida goes for a double leg but Marston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marston continues to drive forward.
Lucas Marston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Machida.
Machida misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Marston moves out of range easily.
Marston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machida has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Marston scores with a jab to the body.
Machida staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machida! But no joy.
Marston with a hook.
Marston cracks Machida with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marston lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a lazy head kick
and Marston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marston avoids the body shot from Machida.
Marston cracks Machida with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Marston has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Machida to stand back up!
Machida is rocked!
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida is still on wobbly legs! Can Marston finish him?
Machida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machida throws a leg kick
and Marston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida tries to land a body kick
and Marston counters with a right hand that sends Machida tumbling to the canvas! Can Marston finish him? He dives into Machida's guard looking to do just that!
Marston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marston throwing strikes but missing.
Machida seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marston scoring with some ground and pound.
Marston won't allow Machida to sweep him here.
Marston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marston throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Marston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machida lands with a cross.
Machida throws a leg kick but Marston sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marston lands with a good body shot.
Machida throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Marston to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Machida.
A swing and a miss from Marston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marston. That did some damage!
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
A left lands for Marston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida looks to land a body kick but Marston moved away.
Machida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Marston misses the jab.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Machida misses with a hook to the body
letting Marston counter with a right hand.
Marston avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida jabs Marston right on the nose. Marston blinks but takes it well.
Machida is looking to land body kicks.
Marston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marston throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida tries to land a body kick
and Marston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marston slips a straight right by Machida.
Machida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marston defending well as Machida loads up on a big left hand.
Marston throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Machida throws a hook but Marston blocks it.
Machida slips a jab from Marston.
Machida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marston lands a jab to Machida's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machida looks to land a combination. Marston sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Machida throws a chopping leg kick but Marston manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machida looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
Machida throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Marston finds it's target.
Marston throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Lucas Marston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida throws the kick towards the body but Marston avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston lands a right hook to the body.
Machida throws a head kick but Marston moves out of range.
Machida misses with a hook
and Marston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick from Machida is predictable there
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Machida throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marston looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Marston throws a series of punches but Machida moves out of range.
Marston misses with a body shot.
Machida has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Machida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
And Machida responds with a good body kick, but Marston manages to step out the way in time.
Lucas Marston is winning the standup battle so far.
Marston misses the body punch
and Machida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marston's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lucas Marston will probably get the nod.
That's time! Marston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Machida's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Machida scores with a nice body kick.
Marston checks a leg kick.
Machida tries to land a front kick but Marston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marston throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
Machida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marston counters with a three punch combo that has Machida backing up. Machida nods at Marston to acknowledge the strikes.
Machida moves out of range as Marston strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston scores with a jab. Machida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marston doesn't seem bothered though.
Machida scores with a takedown into Marston's guard.
Marston kicks Machida off and gets to his feet.
Machida misses with the combination.
Machida throws a lazy uppercut
and Marston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Machida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lyoto Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marston checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marston bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machida's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida throws a body punch but Marston moves out of range.
Marston tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston lands a jab to Machida's midsection.
Marston lands a body shot.
Machida throws a head kick but Marston moves out of range.
Marston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machida throws a leg kick
and Marston counters with a nice uppercut.
Marston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
Marston throwing a counter right hand but Machida manages to avoid it.
Marston fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Machida to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Machida looks to clinch but Marston throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Machida taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lucas Marston!
A pretty intense looking Lucas Marston took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Zorrander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Arlovski's choice of entrance music: Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Zeus Zorrander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zorrander takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zorrander blocks a jab.
Zorrander rushes Arlovski and presses him up against the cage.
Zorrander misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arlovski.
Arlovski wants to get back to striking at distance but Zorrander won't allow it.
Zorrander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arlovski wants to break free but Zorrander has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arlovski.
Arlovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zorrander pushes Arlovski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zorrander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arlovski manages to break the clinch.
Arlovski swings widly with a right hand
and Zorrander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Andrey Arlovski has been cut.
Zorrander tries a head kick but it misses.
Zorrander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zorrander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arlovski looks winded!
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!
Zorrander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zorrander gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zorrander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arlovski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zorrander.
Zorrander scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zorrander scores with a shot to the side of Arlovski's head.
A shot in the inside from Zorrander.
Arlovski tries to break free but Zorrander pushes him back against the cage.
Arlovski working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zorrander.
Zorrander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zorrander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zorrander.
Arlovski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zorrander lands a shoulder strike.
Arlovski is trying to break the clinch but Zorrander is controlling him.
Zorrander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zorrander drops Arlovski onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Arlovski is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Arlovski is rocked!
Zorrander cracks Arlovski with a nice body shot.
Arlovski is still on wobbly legs! Can Zorrander finish him?
Zorrander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arlovski seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Zorrander.
That has opened up Andrey Arlovski's cut even more.
Zorrander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arlovski told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski wants to get back to striking at distance but Zorrander won't allow it.
Zorrander lands an uppercut.
Arlovski working hard to break the clinch.
Zorrander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Zorrander on the inside.
Zorrander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zorrander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zorrander lands a nice shot to the body.
Zorrander lands with a left to the head.
Zorrander lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zorrander lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arlovski.
Zorrander lands an uppercut.
Zorrander cracks Arlovski with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zorrander creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arlovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zorrander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arlovski backwards.
Arlovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Zorrander.
Arlovski tries to break the clinch but Zorrander is controlling the position.
Zorrander lands a hook that snaps the head of Arlovski backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski wants to break free but Zorrander has control.
Zorrander lands with a left to the head.
Zorrander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arlovski backwards.
Zorrander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arlovski tries to break free but Zorrander pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Zorrander - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Zorrander.
A short right from Zorrander on the inside.
Zorrander lands an uppercut.
Zorrander lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zorrander presses Arlovski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zorrander throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Zorrander as the two fighters clinch.
Zorrander is leaning against Arlovski and scores with a nice uppercut 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!
Zorrander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arlovskis head.
Zorrander working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zorrander lands a body shot.
Zorrander lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arlovski backwards.
Zorrander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arlovski backwards.
A short right from Zorrander.
The cut above Andrey Arlovski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zorrander drops Arlovski onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Arlovski is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Zorrander pushes Arlovski against the cage. Zorrander is working some dirty boxing. Zorrander pushes off with a quick right hook! Arlovski goes down! Arlovski tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Zorrander moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeus Zorrander!
Zeus Zorrander made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Obuhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dao Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonnen has chosen Sure to be sure as his entrance music. Dao Sonnen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anton Obuhov's chin.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Obuhov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dao Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obuhov throws a hook but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Obuhov moves out of range.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obuhov.
Sonnen staying out of range there.
Obuhov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sonnen under the eye.
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Obuhov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sonnen throws a right hand that misses
and Obuhov counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonnen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sonnen misses with a wild combination.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Obuhov.
Obuhov misses the body punch
and Obuhov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Obuhov.
Obuhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Obuhov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Obuhov throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen thinks about the counter body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obuhov misses with a looping right.
Sonnen counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Obuhov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sonnen doesn't seem phased though.
Obuhov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Obuhov.
We've been informed that Sonnen 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.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Anton Obuhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Obuhov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Sonnen misses.
Obuhov slips a straight right by Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Sonnen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Obuhov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sonnen counters with a straight right hand.
Obuhov moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Obuhov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Obuhov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Obuhov backs off Sonnen throws a huge counter combo but Obuhov manages to avoid it all.
Sonnen lands a nice looking body kick.
Obuhov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sonnen did well to prevent Obuhov getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Obuhov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Obuhov passes Sonnen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Obuhov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sonnen reverses the position - he's now on top in Obuhov's guard.
Sonnen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obuhov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sonnen has managed to get both his arms back between Obuhov's legs - danger averted.
Sonnen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen advances to half guard.
Sonnen is working for a kimura but Obuhov is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obuhov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Obuhov is pressing down on Sonnen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sonnen controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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.
Sonnen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Obuhov is trying to control the position but Sonnen postures up.
Obuhov is adopting a defensive guard.
Sonnen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Obuhov working for a triangle but Sonnen defends it easily.
Sonnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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 Anton Obuhov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sonnen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Obuhov momentarily.
Sonnen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sonnen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Obuhov eats them both and turns towards Sonnen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Obuhov looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Obuhov there.
Obuhov lands a lovely overhand right.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen lands a right hook to the body.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Obuhov.
Sonnen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Obuhov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sonnen's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen lands a right hook to the body.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Obuhov.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obuhov throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Obuhov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSonnen.
Obuhov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Obuhov throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
Obuhov cracks Sonnen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dao Sonnen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obuhov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obuhov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Obuhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
A swing and a miss from Obuhov.
Sonnen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Obuhov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Obuhov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obuhov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obuhov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Obuhov misses its intended target.
Sonnen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sonnen pushes Obuhov away with a front kick.
A jab lands there for Obuhov.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
Obuhov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonnen gets caught flat footed, as Obuhov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sonnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Obuhov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sonnen controls Obuhov momentarily but Obuhov frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Obuhov looking to pass the guard.
Obuhov won't allow Sonnen to sweep him here.
Sonnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Obuhov is aware though and is defending well.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Obuhov passes Sonnen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Obuhov in particular looking to stall.
Sonnen is trying to control but Obuhov passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov slows the pace down.
Obuhov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Obuhov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sonnen, who protects the arm well.
Obuhov working away.
Obuhov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sonnen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sonnen manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Obuhov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sonnen defending well as Obuhov loads up on a big left hand.
Sonnen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sonnen moves out of range as Obuhov strikes.
Obuhov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonnen takes one to the chin there.
Obuhov swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Obuhov misses with a wild body shot.
Anton Obuhov is winning the standup battle so far.
Obuhov throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obuhov.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen dodges the punch combination from Obuhov.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Obuhov.
Obuhov scores with a hook to the body. Sonnen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Obuhov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sonnen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen lands with a nice body punch.
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown but Sonnen shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sonnen connects with a high kick.
Sonnen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Obuhov is rocked!
Sonnen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oh Obuhov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Obuhov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obuhov seems to have got his legs back now.
Sonnen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obuhov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sonnen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Obuhov is out of range and Sonnen settles back down.
Obuhov looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Obuhov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obuhov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov looking to score a takedown here. Sonnen is defending well but Obuhov drives through and ends up in Sonnen's guard.
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!
Sonnen looking to control.
Sonnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Obuhov is aware though and is defending well.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Obuhov chips away with some ground and pound.
Obuhov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sonnen can do to turn this around?
Obuhov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sonnen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Obuhov has managed to get both his arms back between Sonnen's legs - danger averted.
Obuhov cracks Sonnen with a solid left hand.
Obuhov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sonnen struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sonnen down.
Sonnen prevents Obuhov from moving into mount.
Obuhov working the ground and pound from side control.
Obuhov is trying to get an arm triangle but Sonnen is defending well.
Obuhov scores with punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Obuhov is trying to move to mount but Sonnen reverses beautifully and ends up in Obuhov's guard.
Sonnen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obuhov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sonnen has managed to get both his arms back between Obuhov's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonnen is pushing down on Obuhov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Obuhov is fighting to maintain full guard but Sonnen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Obuhov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sonnen manages to pass to mount!
Sonnen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Obuhov is looking to escape.
Obuhov tries to hold on but Sonnen postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Obuhov clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Obuhov digs a good hook to Sonnen's body.
Obuhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
A nice side step and Sonnen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sonnen moves out of range as Obuhov strikes.
Sonnen loads up on a big right hand but Obuhov slips the punch.
Obuhov lands with a straight right. Sonnen didn't see that one coming.
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obuhov.
Sonnen tries a quick counter leg kick but Obuhov is wise to it.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Obuhov.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Obuhov.
Obuhov throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen misses with a double jab.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Obuhov rather than just go for the knockout.
Obuhov avoids a kick to the body.
Sonnen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Obuhov lands a body shot.
Obuhov takes one on the button.
Obuhov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sonnen pinned against the cage. Sonnen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Obuhov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Obuhov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obuhov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Obuhov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sonnen counters with a nice body kick.
A nice combination there by Obuhov.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen lands with an overhand left.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Obuhov.
Sonnen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sonnen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sonnen slips a jab from Obuhov.
Sonnen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Obuhov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sonnen's head.
Sonnen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obuhov.
Obuhov misses with a combination
and Sonnen counters with a stiff right hand.
Anton Obuhov's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov shoots in and gets a takedown into Sonnen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obuhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sonnen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sonnen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Obuhov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sonnen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Obuhov working for a triangle but Sonnen defends it easily.
Obuhov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Obuhov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sonnen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Obuhov tries to lock up and control but Sonnen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anton Obuhov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sonnen prevents Obuhov from getting the reversal.
Obuhov is squirming around, avoiding Sonnen's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Anton Obuhov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Obuhov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obuhov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Obuhov scores with a jab to the body.
Obuhov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Obuhov throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Obuhov throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obuhov's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obuhov throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obuhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obuhov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sonnen has his hands on Obuhov's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Sonnen controls Obuhov momentarily but Obuhov frees himself.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Obuhov looking to pass the guard.
Sonnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dao Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Obuhov is pushing down on Sonnen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sonnen is fighting to maintain full guard but Obuhov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Obuhov is controlling the pace.
Obuhov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sonnen sees it coming and defends easily.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Obuhov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sonnen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen controls Obuhov momentarily but Obuhov frees himself.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
Sonnen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Obuhov misses with a straight right.
Sonnen throws out a counter right but Obuhov avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen looks to land a right hand but Obuhov moved out of range.
Obuhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen throws a head kick but Obuhov moves out of range.
Obuhov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Obuhov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
Obuhov throwing a counter right hand but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Anton Obuhov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Obuhov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Obuhov swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obuhov misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Obuhov.
Sonnen misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obuhov scores with a jab to the head.
Obuhov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonnen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Obuhov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Obuhov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Obuhov!
Anton Obuhov is the new middleweight champion!
Anton Obuhov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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